The advantages of using a ceramic ball
With the advent of advanced technologies, every facet of our lives is being touched by science and technology in some way or the other. We remember the use of steel ball bearings which made our industrial works hassle free and effortless. Long gone are those days as now a day we use precision balls such as the ceramic ball in many a machine applications.
The advantages of using a alumina ball are that it has low density and greater rigidity. This enables the bearings using ceramic ball to minimize friction, heat and vibrations. They are also preferred to be used in extreme conditions where high speed despite lack of lubrication is required.
It is of utter significance that the balls are checked for 100% size accuracy and polish aspects as it will have effect on their performances. They are used in fiber optic connectors and ball check valves. The precision balls also find application in bar code scanners and bearing applications such as the Raschig Ring.