Ceramic Bearings

Name: Ceramic Ball Bearings
Brand: GRW (Gebr. Reinfurt GmbH & Co. KG)
Availability: InStock

Since 1938, IEC Ltd has been a trusted supplier of precision-engineered components, and today we are the exclusive UK distributor of ceramic ball bearings from GRW. Our premium range of ceramic bearings is the go-to choice for applications requiring high speed, low friction, and absolute accuracy.

Manufactured from advanced ceramic materials, these bearings are lightweight, robust, and resistant to heat and corrosion. They are widely used in high-speed spindles, robotics, and precision medical equipment, delivering efficiency, reliability, and long service life in the most demanding environments.

Value without compromise

Ceramic bearings are renowned for their strength, longevity, and ability to reduce friction. Compact yet powerful, they are relied upon across industries to improve efficiency and withstand extreme conditions. Their heat and corrosion resistance make them a cost-effective investment, provided they are properly maintained.

This overview highlights the construction, uses, and care of ceramic ball bearings, giving engineers and technical buyers the key information needed to make confident decisions.

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Understanding Ceramic Bearings

Ceramic bearings are engineered using advanced materials such as silicon nitride, offering superior performance compared to traditional steel ball bearings. With low friction, high strength, and excellent resistance to heat, corrosion, and magnetism, they are the preferred choice for demanding environments.

Unlike standard steel bearings, ceramic ball bearings are lighter, harder, and longer-lasting, delivering smoother operation and greater efficiency. These qualities make them ideal for industries where reliability and performance are critical, including aerospace, medical, robotics, automotive, and marine applications.

Available in hybrid or full-ceramic designs, ceramic bearings can be tailored to specific needs – from high-speed spindles to heavy-load applications. Their durability and precision ensure long service life, reduced maintenance, and improved overall system performance.

IEC Products Range

A complete range of GRW bearings and configurations designed to carry load, reduce friction and support rotating and oscillating systems in any application.

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Case Studies

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High pressure pure air generators

Challenge:

High pressure pure air generators are designed to replace rechargeable gas bottles on modern military aircraft. The system draws in atmospheric air to provide a continuous supply of high-pressure pure air, which results in unlimited mission duration and eliminates the logistics burden associated with gas bottles.

Solution:

For critical applications, reliability and resilience is paramount. IEC supplied components are capable of operating with high degrees of accuracy under extreme load.

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Bearings

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Co-ordinate measuring machines (CMM)

Challenge:

5-axis measurement represents the biggest step-change in measurement capability ever introduced, delivering unprecedented speed and measurement flexibility, whilst avoiding the speed versus accuracy compromises inherent in conventional techniques.

Solution:

Duty of CMMs is generally low hence there is intermittent operation of bearings. Machines do require high reliability so products are tested and developed continuously, meaning technical support from bearing OEMs is critical. Some bearings are supplied with specific profiled outer ring designs.

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Peristaltic pump

Challenge:

Peristaltic pumps use occlusion rollers and positive displacement to feed fluid in industrial and medical applications, regulating flow and eliminating the need for valves. Bearings fitted in occlusion rollers have a cycle of coming on and off load with the potential to skip.

Solution:

It is important to select a bearing with high quality machining of its raceways to allow the bearing to readily accept these changes in state.

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IEC have a range of mechanical solutions to suit a broad spectrum of markets and applications, from aerospace to skateboards.

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IEC have a range of mechanical solutions to suit a broad spectrum of markets and applications, from aerospace to skateboards.

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IEC’s mechanical solutions serve industries of every scale – from advanced aerospace engineering to consumer products such as skateboards.

Ceramic Bearings

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Understanding Ceramic Bearings

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