Polymer Ball Bearings

SKF polymer ball bearings are typically used in applications where resistance to moisture or chemicals is essential and steel bearings cannot be used or only with certain restrictions. In those applications, polymer ball bearings are an excellent solution from both a technical and economic perspective as they are characterized by the following properties:

• corrosion and chemical resistant
• high wear- and fatigue-resistant polymer
• self lubricating (no lubricant required)
• low coefficient of friction
• quiet running
• lightweight
• high specific strength (strength to weight ratio)
• high dimensional stability due to the low tendency to creep
• low lifecycle costs
• electrical insulator

These properties make polymer ball bearings appropriate for the following industries and applications:

• food and beverage industry
• medical and pharmaceutical industry
• chemical industry
• textile industry
• electrical industry
• photographic industry
• modelling and lightweight applications
• vacuum applications
• office products