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This section provides an overview for ceramic balls as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 9 ceramic ball manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked ceramic ball companies as of December, 2024: 1.Saint-Gobain NorPro, 2.Boca Bearing Company, 3.CoorsTek, Inc..
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Ceramic balls are spherical objects made from ceramics like silicon nitride, alumina, and zirconia. Known for their hardness, high-temperature strength, wear, and corrosion resistance, they are impervious to most chemicals. Ceramic balls are stable and versatile, making them useful in industrial applications and daily products.
Ceramic balls are used in various fields:
Used in bearings, ceramic balls support smooth rotation, reduce friction and vibration, and work well in high-speed and high-temperature environments.
Utilized in valves for controlling fluids due to their corrosion and wear resistance, insulation, and non-magnetic properties.
The manufacturing process involves grinding raw materials, blending, nucleation, granulation, drying, and firing at high temperatures. The characteristics of ceramic balls depend on the materials used, grain size, and firing temperature.
Ceramic balls are also used for the adsorption and elution of substances, in health goods, and daily necessities:
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CoorsTek, Inc., founded in 1910, is a family-run manufacturer of technical ceramic material formulations with products such as acetabular liners, baffle chambers, carbon brushes for power, focal plane array components, and precision fixed gauges used in transportation, food & beverage, electronic, chemicals, and semiconductor industries. The company in Golden, CO, USA, has research & development, custom manufacturing, and design assistance capabilities. The company's CIO- Matt Mehlbrech, was awarded the 2023 Colorado ORDIE Award for CIO of the Year.
3M Company was founded in 1902 and is headquartered in St. Paul, Minnesota. 3M provides diversified technology services globally. 3M operates through four segments: Safety and Industrial, Transportation and Electronics, Health Care, and Consumer. The Safety and Industrial segment offerings include industrial abrasives, masking, and natural and color-coated mineral granules for shingles. The Transportation and Electronics segment offerings include ceramic solutions, light management films, and electronics assembly solutions. The Healthcare segment offerings include wound care, dentistry and orthodontia solutions, and filtration and purification systems. The Consumer segment offerings include consumer bandages, picture hanging, and stationery products.
Boca Bearing Company, established in 1987 and headquartered in Boynton Beach, Florida, operates as a distributor, manufacturer, and designer of ball bearings. Its product range includes ceramic balls, utilized for its durability and resistance to harsh environments, ceramic hybrid bearings that combine ceramic rolling elements with steel races, full ceramic bearings made entirely of ceramic material, and medical bearings. The company has over 8000 different bearings and well over 10 million bearings in stock.
Swiss Jewel Company, founded in 1920 and headquartered in Bala Cynwyd, Pennsylvania, United States, is a manufacturer and supplier of precision synthetic sapphire, ruby, and glass components. The company's product line includes sapphire windows used for cryogenic view ports, jewel bearings used in precision instruments, and sapphire tubes used in the manufacture of light guides. It also works with other materials, including ceramics, silicon nitride, and fused silica, and welcomes clients to discuss custom optical component or mechanical component design and production.
Xiamen Wintrustek Advanced Materials Co., Ltd., founded in 2014 and headquartered in Xiamen, China, is a manufacturer of technical ceramics. The company's products include Boron Nitride Ceramic Crucible Boxes, Customized Macor Ceramic Isolators, and High-Strength Silicon Nitride Si3N4 Ceramic Extrusion Dies. These products are used for various applications in the power metallurgy, oil and gas, and automotive industries. It also provides solutions such as bullet-proof ceramic plates for bullet-proof vests and zirconia ceramic grinding balls.
BNB Int Co. Ltd. is a manufacturer of bearings and motors that was established in Bucheon-si, Gyeonggi-do, Korea, in 1990. The company’s products include ball bearings and related products, such as ball and spring plungers and ball transfer units for conveyor systems or robots. It also offers various motors for industrial applications, including stepper motors and DC motors, as well as motor parts for repair such as rotary dampers. The company’s products are mainly used by its clients in the semiconductor, automotive, and rail industries.
IMM Maschinenbau GmbH, established in 2013 and headquartered in Riederich, Germany, is a manufacturer of belt grinding, linishing, and polishing equipment for surface processing. The company offers manual machines such as belt grinders, polishers, and sanders, alongside automatic solutions like CNC systems, robotic cells, and machinery for power generation, aerospace, and medical industries. For automated processes, its MTS 6 CNC and SPE 6 CNC provide capabilities for high-precision grinding and polishing tasks, while its robotic cell streamlines production processes. The company’s equipment facilitates surface finishes, cost reduction through process optimization, and compliance with rigorous health and safety standards.
Saint-Gobain NorPro is based in Stow, Ohio, USA, and is a manufacturer of catalyst carriers and support media for industrial processing operations that was originally established in 1859 as the United States Stoneware Company before being acquired by Saint-Gobain in 1990. The company offers bed-topping media for trapping particulates and soluble iron, and its Denstone 57 brand high thermal shock resistance support media for thermal cycling. It also offers its HexPak brand heat transfer media for reducing pressure drop by up to 40 percent. The company’s products are mainly used in the industrial processing, environmental, and energy sectors.
Ranking as of December 2024
Derivation Method| Rank | Company | Click Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Saint-Gobain NorPro |
16.7%
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| 2 | Boca Bearing Company |
15.2%
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| 3 | CoorsTek, Inc. |
15.2%
|
| 4 | IMM Maschinenbau GmbH |
12.1%
|
| 5 | Xiamen Wintrustek Advanced Materials Co., Ltd. |
10.6%
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| 6 | Swiss Jewel Co. |
10.6%
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| 7 | 3M |
10.6%
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| 8 | BNB INT Co., Ltd. |
7.6%
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| 9 | Luoyang North Glass Technology Co., Ltd |
1.5%
|
Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the ceramic ball page as of December 2024. Click share is defined as the total number of clicks for all companies during the period divided by the number of clicks for each company.Number of Employees
Newly Established Company
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*Including some distributors, etc.
*Including some distributors, etc.
| Country | Number of Companies | Share (%) |
|---|---|---|
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United States of America
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4 | 100.0% |
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