Silicon nitride balls

Silicon Nitride Balls

Silicon nitride ceramic ball is a precision ceramic ball made of silicon nitride powder as raw material and refined at high temperature. It has high strength, good wear resistance, high temperature resistance, good corrosion resistance, light weight, density of only 3.2g/cm3, less than half of steel, and can achieve high-speed operation. At the same time, it has good self-lubricity and can be used in an environment without high pollution of lubricating media, so it becomes the first choice for all ceramic bearings and mixed ceramic ball bearings.

 

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Properties of Si3N4 Balls

⩟ High limit speed

Silicon nitride ceramic density is only 40% of steel, so using silicon nitride balls as bearing balls can reduce the centrifugal force and increase the limit speed.

 

⩟ Longer service life

The silicon nitride ceramic ball has light weight, smaller centrifugal force of bearing operation, low load of raceway, and small friction coefficient, so it has less wear and longer service life, which is more than 5 times that of steel ball bearings.

 

⩟ Wide temperature range

Silicon nitride ceramic ball is resistant to high temperature, and the coefficient of thermal expansion is small, so the bearing clearance is less affected by temperature changes than steel bearings, therefore silicon nitride ball bearing can be used in a wider temperature range.

 

⩟ No lubrication

Silicon nitride ceramic ball has self-lubricating characteristics, usually no need to add lubricating oil or grease, so it can be applied to high vacuum and high cleanliness occasions, to avoid lubricating grease pollution.

 

⩟ Corrosion resistance

Silicon nitride ceramic ball has good resistance to acid, alkali and other chemical corrosion performance, it can be used in chemical corrosion occasions.

 

 

 

 

Technical Data of Silicon Nitride Materials

Si3N4 Type Gas pressure sintering Si3N4 Hot pressing sintering Si3N4
Density (g/cm3) 3.2 3.3
Flexture strength (MPa) 700 900
Young Modulus (GPa) 300 300
Poisson's ratio 0.25 0.28
Compressive strength (MPa) 2500 3000
Hardness (GPa) 15 16
Fracture toughness (MPa*m1/2) 5~7 6~8
Maximum working temperature (℃) 1100 1300
Thermal conductivity (W/m*K) 20 25
Thermal expansion coefficient (/℃) 3*10-6 3.1*10-6
Thermal shock resistance (ΔT ℃) 550 800

 

*This chart illustrates the standard characteristics of the silicon nitride materials commonly employed in the manufacturing of our Si3N4 products and parts. Please be aware that the attributes of customized silicon nitride products  and parts may vary depending on the specific processes involved. Detailed parameter is decided by type and composition of stabilizing agent.

Main Applications of Si3N4 Balls

Silicon nitride ceramic ball has good wear resistance, no magnetic, good electrical insulation, acid and alkali corrosion resistance, self-lubrication, small friction coefficient, light weight, high temperature resistance, it can be used as rolling ball of bearing, and is widely used in high precision machinery, chemical industry, electronics, medical, high temperature environment, metallurgy, aerospace and other industries to ensure stable operation and long service life of equipment, also reduce maintenance costs.

 

Silicon nitride ceramic ball can be used as rolling ball for silicon nitride bearings and is widely used in the following industries:

1. Chemical industry

Silicon nitride bearing has good corrosion resistance, it is widely used in liquid and gas conveying equipment in the chemical industry, especially for occasions with corrosion media, such as pickling machines, chemical pumps, etc.

 

2. Electronics industry

Silicon nitride bearings have small friction coefficient, and weight is light, it is often used in precision machining equipment and electronic components, such as chip manufacturing devices, hard disk motors, high-precision machine tools, etc.

 

3. Machinery industry

Silicon nitride bearing has high compressive strength, good toughness, good wear resistance, low friction coefficient, it is widely used in the mechanical industry, such as high-speed motors, hydraulic pumps, precision machine tools, wind turbines, high-speed trains, etc., bearing long service life, good stability, reduce equipment maintenance costs.

 

4. Aerospace industry

Silicon nitride bearing because of its non-magnetic, good electrical insulation, high temperature resistance, high rigidity, good wear resistance and other advantages, in the aerospace field it has a very important application, such as aircraft engines, gyroscopes, inertial measurement devices and so on.

 

5. Metallurgy and high temperature environment

Silicon nitride bearing has high temperature resistance, good thermal shock resistance, widely used in metallurgy, rubber and plastic production equipment and other high temperature environment.

Customized Services

Process for Customized Request

 

⩟ Drawing and sample providing

⩟ Production solution and fabrication method evaluation

⩟ Cost calculation and quotation

⩟ Module cost payment

⩟ Sample delivery

⩟ Sample evaluation and confirmation

⩟ Down payment of bulk order 

⩟ Mass production

⩟ Batch product delivery

Why Choose Silicon Nitride Balls From ATcera

 Extensive Supplier Expertise

Over 20 years experience in the field of advanced industrial ceramics, ATCERA is able to provide professional technical support and the most optimized solution.

 

 Sophisticated Production Infrastructure

Advanced processing equipment, and strict quality control system.

 

 Assured Batch Supply

Stable production capacity and supply chain, batch delivery cab be well guaranteed.

 

 Cost-Effective Excellence

High cost performance, and perfect after-sales service.

FAQ

Although our primary focus is on advanced ceramic materials such as alumina, zirconia, silicon carbide, silicon nitride, aluminum nitride, and quartz ceramics, we are always exploring new materials and technologies. If you have a specific material requirement, please contact us, and we will do our best to fulfill your needs or find suitable partners.

Absolutely. Our technical team possesses profound knowledge of ceramic materials and extensive experience in product design. We are happy to provide you with material selection advice and product design support to ensure optimal performance for your products.

We do not have a fixed minimum order value requirement. We always focus on meeting our customers' needs, and we strive to provide quality service and products regardless of the order size.

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