Ceramic Bearings are bearings that use ceramic materials, such as silicon nitride or zirconQia, for their rolling elements (balls or rollers) and sometimes the raceways. These bearings are known for their high hardness, low friction, and resistance to wear and corrosion.
Hybrid Ceramic Bearings combine ceramic rolling elements with steel raceways. This combination leverages the benefits of ceramics (such as reduced friction and corrosion resistance) while utilizing steel’s robustness for the raceways.
Advantages of ceramic & hybrid bearings: