KWS Ceramic Hanger Bearings
KWS ceramic hanger bearings are made from Zirconia; a tough, solid, non-porous, material that has a tensile strength and coefficient of thermal expansion similar to mild steel, but with four times the compressive strength, and very high thermal stability.
Designed for harsh applications, ceramic hanger bearings are used in a variety of industries, including chemical, food, mining, and recycling. KWS supplies both style 216 and 226 hanger bearings from ceramic material.
KWS Ceramic Hanger Bearings are Made from Zirconia
Features
Wear Resistance – Significantly harder and tougher than hard iron, bronze or Gatke
Corrosion Resistance – Non-metallic and highly resistant to chemicals and acids
Wide Temperature Range – Operating temperatures ranging from -32 to +1000 degrees F
Benefits
Extended Lifespan – Longer lifespan and reduced wear even under heavy loads
FDA approved – FDA approved and suitable for environments with moisture or chemicals
Variety of Application – Used for conveying many different abrasive bulk materials such as Bottom Ash, Flue Dust, and Petroleum Coke
Ceramic hanger bearings are well-suited for applications with high conveying volumes and abrasive materials, where other bearing materials might quickly deteriorate. The high strength and toughness of the ceramic material allows for high radial loads without significant wear, at speeds up to 75-rpm. A hardened coupling shaft is required when using a ceramic hanger bearing. Optional Stellite coupling shafts are available for the most extreme applications. Please refer to the KWS Screw Conveyor Engineering Guide for more information.
Ceramic is Significantly Harder and Tougher than Hard Iron, Bronze or Gatke
Ceramic Hanger Bearings are Well-Suited for High Conveying Volumes and Abrasive Materials
