This paper describes the properties and benefits of silicon nitride ceramic material as applied to rolling element bearings. Industrial applications that would benefit from this technology are discussed with an emphasis placed on machine tool spindles. The relevance of ceramic bearing technology and projected price reductions are presented.
Ceramic Bearings - Applications and Performance Advantages in Industrial Applications
Sae Technical Papers
1989 SAE International Off-Highway and Powerplant Congress and Exposition ; 1989
1989-09-01
Conference paper
English
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