KLE COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING &TECHNOLOGY,

CHIKODI
*Approved by AICTE, New Delhi *Affiliated to VTU Belagavi * An ISO 9001:2015 Certified institute

DEPARTMENT OF MECHANICAL ENGINNERING

A PRESENTATION ON
SURFACE WEAR CHARECTERSTICS OF HYBRID CERAMIC BALL
BEARINGS
Presented by
Manish K. Patil Bhartesh C. Gadale
(USN-2KD15ME037) (USN-2KD16ME412)
 CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION
PROPERTIES
CHARACTERISTICS
TECHNICAL CHARTS
APPLICATIONS
CONCLUSION
 INTRODUCTION

• Hybrid bearings, which combine hardened steel rings with rolling elements made of high-
performance ceramic materials, are an increasingly popular option for demanding
applications.
• Ceramic balls are also non conductive. Ceramic bearings are available in all standard
industry configurations. Such as Angular Bearings, Thrust Bearings, Pillow Block Bearings,
Needle Bearings, and Roller Bearings.
 PROPERTIES
• Ceramic Bearing balls are typically made from ( Si3N4) Ceramic silicon nitride and have
greater hardness than steel balls resulting in longer ball life.
• Ceramic Bearing balls have smoother surface finishes than most steel bearing balls.
• Thermal properties are also better than steel balls which results in less heat generation due
to friction at high speeds.
• Ceramic Bearing balls are rated at higher spin rates than steel bearing balls.
• Ceramic Bearing balls can weigh up to 40% less than steel once depending on size and
material.
• The lighter balls allow the bearings to spin faster and uses less energy to maintain its speed.
• Physical Appearance:
 CHARACTERISTICS
REDUCED WEAR FROM VIBRATION
• Equipment exposed to static vibration risks false brinelling, (erosion of the surfaces within
the ball and raceway contacts), which can lead to spalling and premature failure.
• Lighter weight ceramic balls and dissimilar materials reduce the risk of false brinelling
damage considerably.
 REDUCED WEAR FROM CONTAMINATION
• Solid particle contaminants can create dents in bearing rolling surfaces and raised edges
around those dents.
• This condition causes noise and premature wear as the steel balls roll over those surfaces.
• Harder ceramic balls smooth the surface roughness with no material removal, thereby
reducing noise and wear while reducing bearing service life.

LOWER MAINTENANCE COST

• Extending the service life of bearing without increasing maintenance cuts equipment
operating costs.
• The initial cost of a hybrid bearing may be higher than the standard steel bearing. But the
difference is quickly recovered in maintenance savings.
 INCREASE SERVICE LIFE
• Because of the properties of the ceramics a hybrid bearings service life can be up to 10
times that of standard steel bearing, reducing the need for maintenance on your machine as
well as the costly interruptions in production.
EXTENDED GREASE LIFE
• The hybrid bearings run cooler and can operate with thinner lubricant films than
conventional bearings.
• Less aging of the grease, longer relubrication intervals, and increased service life.
LOWER MAINTENANCE COST
• Extending the service life of bearing without increasing maintenance cuts equipment
operating costs.
• The initial cost of a hybrid bearing may be higher than the standard steel bearing. But the
difference is quickly recovered in maintenance savings.
 PREVENT ELECTRICAL ARCING
• When electrical current passes across bearings, a washboard pattern appears on the race
ways, along with darkened grey appearance.
• Typical results include surface damage, premature aging of the lubricant.
• The natural insulating properties of ceramic material eliminates this type of damage.
And
EXTRA-LARGE BORE SIZES FOR WIND POWER APPLICATIONS, etc,.
TECHNICAL CHARTS
 APPLICATIONS
• Aircraft Generators
• Biotechnology Equipment
• High Speed Machining and Grinding Spindles
• High Speed Mills
• Precision Instruments
• Pumps And Compressors
 CONCLUSION
Due to the world's depleting iron stores it is important to look to alternative production
methods of steel components. Ceramic bearings are a good way to do this as they posses
equal, if not better, qualities in service than their steel rivals. Therefore a move into this may
be seen as a corporate and social responsibility, which would increase popularity.
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