
Ceramic & Hybrid Ceramic Bearings — ZrO2, Si3N4, up to P4
NKEN supplies full ceramic bearings in zirconia (ZrO2) and silicon nitride (Si3N4), and hybrid ceramic bearings with Si3N4 balls in steel rings, in precision grades up to P4. Ceramic rolling elements are lighter, harder and electrically insulating, so these bearings run faster, cooler and longer in spindles, medical equipment, semiconductor machinery, pumps and high-speed motors — and they resist water, chemicals and corrosion where steel bearings fail.
The Shandong factory has produced ceramic bearings since the group's 2007 joint investment, alongside its cylindrical and spherical roller lines. Standard deep groove sizes follow the 62/63 dimension series in the table below; angular contact and special sizes are made to order, including small quantities.
- Full ceramic: ZrO2 or Si3N4 rings and balls; hybrid: Si3N4 balls with steel rings
- Precision up to P4 for spindle and instrument applications
- Non-magnetic, electrically insulating, corrosion-resistant — runs in water and chemicals
- Higher speed capability and lower friction than all-steel bearings
- Made-to-order sizes and small batches welcome
| Materials | ZrO2, Si3N4 full ceramic · Si3N4 balls + GCr15/stainless rings (hybrid) |
|---|---|
| Precision | P0 standard; P5, P4 on request |
| Temperature | Full ceramic suitable for high-temperature, lubricant-free running (grade-dependent) |
| Cages | PTFE, PEEK or ceramic, per application |
| Applications | Spindles, medical, semiconductor, food machinery, high-speed motors |
Ceramic & Hybrid Ceramic Bearings — models, dimensions & cross-reference
| Model | Bore d (mm) | OD D (mm) | Width B (mm) | Versions available |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6202 | 15 | 35 | 11 | Full ZrO2 · Full Si3N4 · Hybrid |
| 6204 | 20 | 47 | 14 | Full ZrO2 · Full Si3N4 · Hybrid |
| 6205 | 25 | 52 | 15 | Full ZrO2 · Full Si3N4 · Hybrid |
| 6206 | 30 | 62 | 16 | Full ZrO2 · Full Si3N4 · Hybrid |
| 6207 | 35 | 72 | 17 | Full ZrO2 · Full Si3N4 · Hybrid |
| 6208 | 40 | 80 | 18 | Full ZrO2 · Full Si3N4 · Hybrid |
| 6306 | 30 | 72 | 19 | Full ZrO2 · Hybrid |
| 6308 | 40 | 90 | 23 | Full ZrO2 · Hybrid |
Dimensions follow the standard 62/63 series, so ceramic and hybrid bearings interchange directly with the steel bearing of the same number. Full range, including miniature and angular contact ceramic bearings, confirmed per inquiry.
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Ceramic & Hybrid Ceramic Bearings — questions buyers ask
ZrO2 or Si3N4 — which ceramic should I choose?
Can a hybrid ceramic bearing replace my steel 6205?
Do you make ceramic bearings to P4 precision?
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