At STR Industries, we pride ourselves on being a leading provider of high-quality ceramic balls. Our diverse range of ceramic balls serves various industries, providing essential components for numerous applications.
Types of Ceramic Balls
We offer a wide array of ceramic balls, each tailored to meet the specific needs of different sectors. Whether you need ceramic ball bearings, pumps, or specialized instruments, our products deliver unmatched performance and reliability.
Ceramic Grinding Media
Ceramic grinding media used for grinding materials in various industries such as paints, pigments, food, and pharmaceuticals. They are typically used in ball mills and attritors to perform particle size reduction and dispersion.
Here are some key features and advantages of ceramic grinding media:
- Material Composition: They are made from ceramics such as alumina, zirconia, or steatite. Each material offers different properties suitable for various applications.
- High Density: Ceramic media are denser than steel or glass media, which enhances grinding efficiency and reduces contamination.
- Chemical Inertness: They are chemically inert and resistant to corrosion, ensuring minimal contamination of the materials being ground.
- Wear Resistance: Ceramic media have high wear resistance, resulting in longer lifespan compared to other types of media.
- Size and Shape: Available in various sizes and shapes (spheres, cylinders, etc.) to suit different milling needs and equipment configurations.
- Cost-Effectiveness: Although initially more expensive than other types of media, their durability and performance often make them cost-effective in the long run.
- Application Flexibility: Used in both wet and dry grinding processes across a wide range of industries.
Overall, ceramic grinding media play a crucial role in achieving fine particle size reduction and dispersion in industrial processes, offering advantages such as improved product quality, reduced processing time, and lower operational costs.
Zirconium Oxide Balls (ZrO2)
Our zirconium oxide balls are crafted from refractory ceramic materials, ensuring exceptional corrosion, wear, and heat resistance. These balls excel in grinding and milling applications due to their heightened hardness upon collision. They are utilized in special bearings, pumps, and valves, as well as in check valves, flow meters, and measurement instruments. Their applications extend to the medical field and are crucial in grinding and milling operations.
Silicon Nitride Balls (Si3N4)
Silicon nitride balls are lightweight ceramic materials recognized for their superior mechanical properties and corrosion resistance. They boast exceptional thermal shock resistance and serve effectively as electric insulators. These balls are indispensable in special and high-speed ceramic ball bearings, vacuum pumps, compressors, and centrifugal pumps, as well as in shafts/mandrels, recirculating balls, flow meters, and measurement instruments. They are particularly vital in aerospace and military industries.
Aluminum Oxide (Al2O3) Balls
These balls feature a polycrystalline structure that imbues them with lightweight yet robust mechanical characteristics. They provide substantial corrosion, abrasion, and heat resistance, doubling as auto-lubricants and effective electric insulators. Aluminum oxide balls are utilized in special bearings, check valves, pumps, and valves across various industries, including petroleum pumping, flow metering, and medical device applications.
Quality Assurance and Standards
At STR Industries, quality is very important. We adhere to stringent quality control measures to ensure our products meet the highest standards. Our silicon nitride balls, for instance, are manufactured according to ASTM F 2094 Class II standards, guaranteeing exceptional performance and reliability.
Always Be Ready to Roll with STR Industries
STR Industries’ ceramic balls offer unmatched advantages in terms of durability, resistance, and versatility. Whether you’re in need of silicon carbide balls, zirconium oxide balls, or silicon nitride balls, our comprehensive range has you covered. Contact us today to learn more about our products and how they can benefit your applications or request a quote.