Ceramic rods are rod-shaped structural components made of alumina (Al₂O₃), zirconia (ZrO₂) or other advanced ceramic materials sintered in a special process.
Unlike traditional metal or plastic materials, industrial ceramic rods are indispensable components for harsh operating conditions such as extreme temperatures, high wear and tear, corrosive media, and high voltage electrical fields due to their excellent physical, chemical, and electrical properties.
Precision Ceramic Rod Material
Zirconia Toughened Alumina Ceramic Rod
Ceramic Rod Shape
Applications of Ceramic Rod
Alumina Ceramic Rods and Zirconia Ceramic Rods
We offer rods made from a wide range of high-performance ceramic materials, the most common of which are aluminum oxide and zirconium oxide:
In addition, we offer rods made of other special ceramic materials such as silicon carbide (SiC) on request.
Alumina Ceramic Rod
With its high hardness, good mechanical strength, high temperature resistance and cost effectiveness, it is the most widely used type of ceramic rod. We offer Alumina rods in different purities (e.g. 95% Al₂O₃, 99% Al₂O₃, 99.7% Al₂O₃) to meet the performance requirements of different applications.
Zirconia Ceramic Rod
Known for its excellent fracture toughness, higher strength and better wear resistance, it is particularly suitable for applications that require exposure to impact or higher loads. We offer zirconia rods with different stabilizers such as Y-TZP.
FAQs
The core advantages of Ceramic Rods include their extreme high temperature resistance (making them ideal High Temperature Ceramic Rods), outstanding wear and corrosion resistance (useful as Wear Resistant Ceramic Rods), excellent electrical insulation properties (often used as Electrical Insulation Ceramic Rods), high hardness, and good chemical stability. These attributes enable them to perform exceptionally well in demanding conditions.
Yes, we specialize in providing Custom Ceramic Rods tailored to your specific requirements. We can manufacture Ceramic Rods in non-standard diameters, lengths, complex shapes (such as stepped, drilled, or grooved rods), and with extremely strict dimensional tolerances based on your technical drawings.
We offer a range of standard sizes for Ceramic Rods to meet common needs. Additionally, thanks to our advanced precision grinding and machining capabilities, we can produce custom-sized rods in a wide range of diameters and lengths, achieving very high precision. Tolerances can often be controlled down to +/-0.005mm or better for our Precision Ceramic Rods, ensuring a perfect fit for your application. Please refer to our Ceramic Rod Specifications for details.
Choosing the right Ceramic Rod depends on the specifics of your application, including the maximum operating temperature, exposure to corrosive chemicals, mechanical loads (compression, bending, impact), required electrical insulation level, and critical dimensions/tolerances. You can consult our Ceramic Rod Specifications or contact our technical team, who can help you select the optimal material and dimensions based on your needs.
Compared to metals, Ceramic Rods possess significantly higher hardness but can be less ductile and more susceptible to fracture under tensile impact or certain types of stress. However, when properly designed into an assembly and handled correctly, Ceramic Rods effectively leverage their high compressive strength and wear resistance, providing exceptional longevity within their intended high-performance applications.
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We will provide you with professional advice and competitive customized quotes based on your specific application scenario, the type of material required, detailed dimensional drawings, and tolerance requirements!
