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Product Category 05 · Precision Balls

Precision ceramic balls,
Si₃N₄ and ZrO₂.

Bearing-grade ceramic balls for precision bearings, ball screws, pumps, valves, and check valves. Grade G3 to G60, diameter 0.4mm to 100mm. Si₃N₄ (lighter, harder) and ZrO₂ (denser, tougher) from stock.

G3–G60
Grade Range
0.4–100mm
Diameter
2 Materials
Si₃N₄ & ZrO₂
P0–P5
Bearing Precision
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Certifications & Standards
ISO 9001IATF 16949CERoHS · REACHUL Recognized
01 · Lineup

Product lineup

★ Recommended
Silicon Nitride Balls
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Si₃N₄ ceramic balls for precision bearings, ball screws, and high-speed spindles. 60% lighter than steel, hardness 78 HRC, non-magnetic, lubrication-free capable.

Ø 0.4–100mmG3–G6078 HRCNon-magnetic
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Zirconia Balls
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ZrO₂ ceramic balls for corrosive-media pumps, check valves, and food/pharmaceutical equipment. Higher density than Si₃N₄ — ideal for valve seats and grinding applications.

Ø 0.4–50.8mmG3–G60Corrosion-resistantElectrical insulator
02 · Grade Guide

Choosing the right grade.

ISO 3290 grade number = max allowable deviation in micrometres. Lower grade = tighter tolerance = higher precision. Choose based on your bearing accuracy class (P0–P5) and operating speed.

G3 / G5 — Precision Bearing Grade

For high-precision angular contact bearings, spindle bearings, and gyroscope bearings. Max deviation ≤0.08µm (G3). Aerospace and semiconductor spindle applications.

G10 / G16 — High-Precision Grade

Standard for P4 and P2 bearing accuracy class. CNC spindle bearings, dental turbines, and precision instrument bearings.

G25 / G40 — Standard Engineering Grade

General-purpose bearings, ball screws, and pump check valves. P0–P6 accuracy class. Cost-effective for high-volume industrial applications.

G60 — Commercial Grade

For valve seats, flow metering, and applications where chemical or thermal resistance matters more than roundness tolerance.

03 · Applications

Where ceramic balls outperform steel.

Any bearing, pump, or valve that fails in steel due to speed, temperature, corrosion, or magnetism.

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Precision Bearings

Si₃N₄ balls for angular contact, deep groove, and hybrid ceramic bearings. 3× longer life vs steel at high speed.

Application → Si₃N₄ G3–G16
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Ball Screws

Ceramic balls for CNC and semiconductor lithography ball screws. Zero stick-slip, lubrication-free.

Application → Si₃N₄ G10–G25
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Pumps & Valves

ZrO₂ balls for check valves and pump seats in corrosive chemical and food-process environments.

Application → ZrO₂ G25–G60
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Medical & Dental

Si₃N₄ balls for dental turbines and surgical instrument bearings. Biocompatible, autoclavable.

Application → Si₃N₄ G5–G16
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Aerospace

G3 Si₃N₄ balls for gyroscope and navigation system bearings. Zero magnetic signature.

Application → Si₃N₄ G3–G5
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Grinding Media

ZrO₂ balls for wet and dry milling of ceramic slurries, pigments, and battery materials.

Application → ZrO₂ G40–G60
04 · FAQ

The questions we get most.

Grade for my bearing?
Match to accuracy class: P2→G5, P4→G10–G16, P5→G16–G25, P0→G25–G60. Send bearing model number to confirm.
MOQ?
Stock sizes: no MOQ for samples. Custom <5mm: 200pc min. Large diameter >50mm: quote on request.
Si₃N₄ vs ZrO₂?
Si₃N₄: lighter (3.2 g/cm³), harder (HRC 78), better for high-speed/high-temp. ZrO₂: denser (6.0), tougher, better for corrosive media.
Surface finish?
Standard Ra ≤0.01µm (mirror). Custom Ra to specification. Lapping to P2/G3 on request.
Stock availability?
Common bearing ball sizes in both materials held in stock. Standard sizes dispatch within 48h.
Aerospace/medical certs?
Material cert with every shipment. XRF analysis available. AS9100 and medical traceability on OEM programs.
★ Engineering Case · Italian Pellet Stove OEM

180,000 units/year, −38% warranty returns, 7-year partnership.

One of our longest-running OEM partners — switched from a European competitor's alumina igniters to our BLK series Si₃N₄ in 2018. Warranty returns dropped 38% in the first 12 months; cold-start failures (sub-zero installs) dropped 32%. Now in year 7 of supply.

Switch Outcome · Year 1
Al₂O₃ → Si₃N₄ outcome
  • −38% Warranty returns vs prior
  • −32% Cold-start failures
  • +22% Avg igniter service life
  • 180K/yr Current production volume