Fine Ceramics Balls

Specifications

How to choose Ball

Points to check when selecting, with the values for this product (Fine Ceramics Balls).

1. 1. Select the material to suit the application

   Bearing steel is used for high-load bearings, stainless steel where corrosion resistance is required, and carbon steel for light-load, low-cost applications. For high-speed bearings or vacuum environments that require light weight, non-magnetic properties or electrical insulation, silicon nitride is suitable; resin and glass are candidates for applications in contact with chemicals or where anti-rust oil cannot be used.

2. 2. Determine the accuracy grade by required performance

   Grades are indicated as G3 to G1000 and others; a smaller number means smaller variation in sphericity and diameter. For low-noise, high-speed bearings such as machine tool spindles, select a smaller grade; for casters and light-load applications, select a larger grade to avoid over-specification.

3. 3. Check nominal diameter and inch designations

   The nominal diameters of listed products range from 0.3 to 101.6 mm. Many inch-based nominal diameters are also available, such as 1/4 inch = 6.35 mm, so confirm whether the design values are metric or inch, and specify a size that matches the raceway groove and cage dimensions.

4. 4. Evaluate rotational quality by sphericity and surface roughness

   Sphericity (2.5 to 25 μm for listed products) and surface roughness Ra (0.01 to 0.15 μm) directly affect vibration, noise and wear. When used as valve seals or reference spheres for measurement, confirm that these two values meet the required accuracy.

5. 5. Check hardness and operating temperature

   This product: Maximum Operating Temperature 1000 °C

   Hardness relates to wear resistance and resistance to indentation, and is indicated in HRC or HV. For high-temperature use, check the maximum operating temperature (288 to 1000 °C for listed products) and hot hardness. Cemented carbide and ceramics tend to retain hardness at high temperatures.

6. 6. Confirm whether secondary processing is possible

   Standard hardened steel balls are very hard, making drilling and welding difficult. For applications such as ball joints, where a shaft is welded to the ball or holes are drilled, select machinable products such as lightly carburized steel balls with shallower case depth, or cut balls with flat surfaces for retention.

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About Ball and all products

Description

Manufactured from four materials: silicon nitride, silicon carbide, alumina, and zirconia. Silicon nitride offers excellent thermal shock resistance, silicon carbide features high hardness and high thermal conductivity, alumina provides chemical resistance, and zirconia offers high strength and high toughness.

FAQ

Q. Which material should I choose for fine ceramic balls, and how should I select it?

A. They are manufactured from four materials: silicon nitride, silicon carbide, alumina, and zirconia. Silicon nitride offers excellent thermal shock resistance, silicon carbide features high hardness and high thermal conductivity, alumina provides chemical resistance, and zirconia offers high strength and high toughness.

Q. What are the specific gravity (density), hardness, and maximum operating temperature of fine ceramic balls?

A. The specific gravity (density) is 3.2, the hardness is 1600, and the maximum operating temperature is 1000 °C.

Q. What applications can fine ceramic balls be used for?

A. They can be used in ball bearings, valve components, pumps, ink ball design (ballpoint pens), grinding media, and more. Being lightweight and high strength, they can be used in high rotational speed ranges.

Written by AI based on the content of the source documents.

Source documents

• Catalog ツバキ・ナカシマ精密ボール 製品カタログ 25 pages
  Found on: https://azuma-eg.com/catalogue/