Applications of Advanced Ceramics in the Industrial Machinery

Anwendungen von Hochleistungskeramik in der Öl- und Gasindustrie

In today’s high-performance manufacturing landscape, industrial machinery is evolving rapidly to meet the demands of efficiency, precision, and durability. Advanced ceramics, also known as technical ceramics, have emerged as a key enabler of this transformation. With their unique combination of mechanical strength, thermal stability, chemical resistance, and wear performance, these materials are being widely adopted across a broad range of industrial machinery applications.

Great Ceramic provides highly customized advanced ceramic components. These technical ceramics offer unmatched wear resistance, thermal stability, chemical inertness, and electrical insulation, delivering industry-leading performance, durability, and precision to mechanical equipment.

Why Advanced Ceramics Matter in Industrial Machinery

Advanced ceramics are inorganic, non-metallic materials that are engineered for mechanical, thermal, chemical, and electrical performance. Their exceptional properties make them ideal for modern machinery operating under severe stress, friction, and temperature fluctuations. These properties reduce machine downtime, extend service life and improve energy efficiency, making technical ceramics widely used in precision engineering and heavy industry.

Mechanisch

Extreme Hardness & Wear Resistance

Thermische

Thermal Stability & High-Temperature Performance

Elektrisch

Excellent Electrical Insulation

Chemisch

Corrosion & Chemical Resistance

Advantages Over Traditional Materials

Eigentum Hochleistungskeramik Metalle Polymers
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Korrosionsbeständigkeit ★★★★★ ★★ ★★★
Temperature Resistance ★★★★★ ★★ ★
Wear Resistance ★★★★★ ★★ ★
Electrical Insulation ★★★★★ ★ ★★★
Thermal Conductivity (AlN/BeO) ★★★★★ ★★★★ ★

Key Benefits of Using Advanced Ceramics in Industrial Machinery:

  • Extended service life in wear-critical environments
  • Resistance to corrosion, high temperatures, and thermal shock
  • Reduced downtime and maintenance costs
  • Higher precision and reliability in automated systems
  • Improved efficiency in harsh process conditions

Main advanced ceramic materials

At Great Ceramic, we help our customers achieve unprecedented levels of performance, reliability and sustainability by offering a wide range of advanced ceramics with exceptional properties.

Keramisches Material Properties & Advantages Typical Applications (Mechanical Equipment)
Tonerde (Al₂O₃) High hardness, wear resistance, chemical stability Mechanical seals, wear-resistant bushings, guide rails, valve components
Zirkoniumdioxid (ZrO₂) High toughness, impact resistance, excellent surface finish Pump shafts, sleeves, wear rings, precision sliding components
Siliziumkarbid (SiC) Extreme hardness, excellent thermal and corrosion resistance Mechanical seal faces, heat exchangers, nozzles, precision rollers
Siliziumnitrid (Si₃N₄) Lightweight, high strength, thermal shock resistance Ball bearings, turbocharger rotors, spindle components, wear plates
Aluminiumnitrid (AlN) Hohe Wärmeleitfähigkeit, elektrische Isolierung Heat dissipation units in motors, high-frequency insulators
Bornitrid (BN) Solid lubrication, chemical inertness, thermal stability Dry bearings, high-temperature lubrication parts, insulative pads
ZTA (Zirconiumdioxid gehärtetes Aluminiumoxid) Tough and hard, enhanced wear resistance Cutting tool supports, plunger parts, wear-resistant guide components
MGC (maschinell bearbeitbare Glaskeramik) Easy to machine, excellent dielectric and thermal insulation Precision mechanical parts, custom brackets, electrical insulators

Key Applications

Materials such as Tonerde, Zirkoniumdioxidund Siliziumnitrid are widely used for mechanical seals, shaft sleeves, valve seatsund bearing rings. These parts benefit from ceramics’ outstanding hardness, wear resistance, and chemical stability, particularly in abrasive or corrosive media.

Keramik plungers, pistonsund wear-resistant sleeves made from Zirkoniumdioxid oder ZTA offer superior resistance to high-pressure wear and chemical attack. In applications like chemical processing or slurry handling, ceramics outperform traditional metals in terms of service life and precision retention.

Silicon carbide und Siliziumnitrid are ideal for use in furnace parts, heat exchanger componentsund burners due to their excellent thermal conductivity, low thermal expansion, and thermal shock resistance. These materials maintain structural integrity even under extreme temperatures and rapid heating-cooling cycles.

Tonerde, ZTAund SiC are often used in industrial machinery for wear liners, guide railsund chutes. Their high hardness and erosion resistance make them suitable for environments involving high-speed movement or abrasive materials, such as in mixers, feeders, and conveyors.

In precision manufacturing, machinable glass ceramics (MGC) und Zirkoniumdioxid are used for custom tooling fixtures, alignment jigsund mounting blocks. These materials allow for high precision and easy modification while providing excellent insulation and thermal stability.

In machinery incorporating power electronics or motor drives, Aluminiumnitrid (AlN) und boron nitride (BN) are used as heat sinks, insulating basesund interface layers due to their high thermal conductivity and dielectric strength.

Great Ceramic’s Capabilities

At Great Ceramic, we specialize in the custom machining of advanced ceramic components. Our precision manufacturing services ensure that each part meets exact design specifications with tight tolerances and smooth finishes. We offer:

  • Material Selection Support: Alumina, zirconia, silicon nitride, aluminum nitride, SiC, ZTA, BN, MGC, and more
  • Custom Component Design: Based on drawings, 3D models, or customer application needs
  • Advanced Machining: CNC grinding, polishing, hole drilling, slotting, and surface treatment
  • Tight Tolerances: Precision up to ±0.001mm
  • Prototyping and Small Batch Production: Rapid delivery for development and testing
  • Surface Metallization & Brazing Services: For ceramic-to-metal assemblies
  • Substrate Preparation: AlN and alumina ceramic boards with laser cutting and metallization

Relevant Products

Rapid Ceramic Prototyping

Rapid Ceramic Prototyping

Application & Design Support

Unterstützung bei Anwendung und Design

Lösungen für die Präzisionskeramikbearbeitung

Custom parts machining

Advanced Ceramic Materials-Technical Ceramics

Fortschrittliche keramische Materialien

Häufig gestellte Fragen (FAQ)

Silicon carbide (SSiC) and alumina are highly resistant to both acids and alkalis, making them ideal for chemical processing applications.

Yes. Ceramic dies, screws, and barrels offer superior wear resistance and dimensional stability, especially when processing abrasive or high-temperature polymers.

Compared to metal parts, ceramic components can last 5–10 times longer, especially under corrosive or abrasive conditions.

Yes. With precision ceramic machining techniques, we can fabricate complex, tight-tolerance parts from alumina, zirconia, MGC, and more.

Ceramic components based on materials such as alumina and silicon nitride can operate for extended periods at temperatures exceeding 1,200°C and in highly acidic and alkaline environments, significantly extending maintenance intervals.

Despite a higher unit cost, they can offer a lifespan 2–5 times longer, a lower total cost of ownership (TCO), and significantly better long-term economics than metal.

While some ceramics are more brittle, engineered ceramics like zirconia (3Y-TZP) und ZTA offer excellent toughness, making them suitable for mechanical components under load.

Yes. At Great Ceramic, we offer custom ceramic machining services to meet client-specific requirements, including geometry, tolerancesund surface finish.

Ceramic bearings are lighter, harder, and more corrosion-resistant, resulting in higher speed capabilities and longer lifespan, especially in aggressive environments.

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Why Choose Great Ceramic for Applications?

  • Decades of experience in precision ceramic machining
  • Advanced materials including ZTA20, MGC, SSIC, and more
  • In-house capability for surface metallization and ceramic-to-metal brazing
  • Strong R&D support for custom solutions
  • Proven track record in harsh environment applications

Whether you’re optimizing your production line or developing next-generation equipment, Great Ceramic is your trusted partner in delivering high-performance ceramic solutions.

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