Silicon nitride ceramic bearing roller

Silicon nitride ceramic bearing roller

Material: Silicon nitride ceramic.

Density: 3.23-3.27g/cm³.

Sintering process: HIP&GPS.

Overview
Specification
FAQ

Silicon nitride ceramic bearing rollers (Si₃N₄) are rolling elements made from high-performance silicon nitride structural ceramics.  They are primarily used in cylindrical roller bearings, tapered roller bearings, and special high-load bearing systems, and are suitable for long-term stable operation under harsh conditions such as high speed, high load, high temperature, and strong corrosion. Silicon nitride ceramic bearing rollers have high wear resistance, high temperature resistance, and chemical corrosion resistance, making them an ideal material for maintenance-intensive equipment. Furthermore, this material has extremely low specific gravity and friction coefficient, and is non-magnetic, possessing excellent oil-free self-lubricating dry operation capabilities, which perfectly meets the requirements of equipment with heavy loads.


Silicon nitride ceramic bearing rollers demonstrate significant advantages under high load, high speed, high temperature, and corrosive environments, making them a high-end alternative to traditional steel rollers. Ceramic rollers are used in wind turbines, tidal power plants, printing equipment, textiles, chemical and mining industries, high-speed spindles, and automotive power transmission systems, significantly reducing costs and maintenance expenses. With the development of high-end equipment manufacturing, new energy technologies, and applications in extreme operating conditions, the market demand and application scope of ceramic rollers will continue to expand.


Performance parameters

performance

unit

ZrO₂

Si₃N4

SiC

Ai₂O3

density

g/cm³

6-6.05

3.22-3.25

3.15-3.2

3.85-3.92

hardness

kg/mm

1250

1600

2450

1800

toughness

MN/m

7.0

6.0

2.5

3.0

Bending strength

kgf/cm³

100-120

80-100

40-50

30-40

Thermal shock resistance

△T,℃

280

900

400

200

Coefficient of thermal expansion

x10-6/℃

9.0

3.5

4.2

7.0

Operating temperature

400

1200

1500

1600

Corrosion resistance (acids and bases)

/

Good

Good

Excellent

Excellent

Thermal conductivity

w/mk

3.0

29

120

23

Fatigue life

/

80x

100x

50x

40x

magnetic

/

Non

Non

Non

Non

Insulation

//

Insulation

Insulation

Insulation

Insulation

Compressive strength

Mpa

2000

3500

2250-300

2800-3500

fracture toughness

Mpa:m-3/2

11

7

4-5

2-4

Weber modulus

GPa

>15

>15

>6

>6

Elastic modulus

GPa

210

320

410

420

Poisson's ratio

/

0.3

0.26

0.26

0.2

resistance

mm2/m

>10

>10

100-2

>10  ->10

resistivity

mm2/m

1015

1018

/

/

Specific heat

J/KgK

400

800

/

/

Number of stress cycles (50% probability of failure)

/

50*106

50*106

/

/

Failure modes due to rolling contact fatigue

/

Peeling/Cracking

peeling off

/

/

Dimensional stability

/

good

good

good

good

Supports custom specifications.

What are the applications of Silicon nitride ceramic bearing roller?

Wide range of applications: wind turbines, tidal power plants, printing equipment, textile, chemical and mining industries, high-speed spindles, and power transmission systems in the automotive industry.

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