Rolling Bearings made of Special Materials
- Corrosion resistant steels
- High-alloy steels for very high strength
- Heat-resistant steels for high-temperature applications
The classic rolling bearing material 100Cr6, whether in its basic version or additionally alloyed, fulfils all conditions that are necessary for the absolute majority of rolling bearing applications. 100Cr6 is cost-effective, easily achieves 60HRC in heat treatment and is available in a high degree of purity. As one of the best-researched steels, it has a very good resistance to the material fatigue processes that predominate in rolling bearings.
Especially in the area of special applications, there are a large number of edge areas, in which additional properties are expected from the rolling bearing, that a hardening standard steel cannot reproduce. For these applications, KRW also manufactures bearings in special materials.
Depending on the application and the requirements, the KRW engineers decide which material and which heat treatment process is best used.
Special operating conditions require special rolling bearings
The following overview provides an overview of the advantages and disadvantages of a selection of common materials: Rolling bearing materials in comparison
In many areas, however, it is also sufficient to modify individual components of the rolling bearing. For example, ceramic rolling elements already offer effective protection against smearing as a result of insufficient lubrication or slippage in the bearing.