Ritbearing Blog Why Stainless Steel is Great for Bearings

When you're considering bearings that will increase the life of your project, consider the proven qualities of stainless steel bearings. Stainless steel is an excellent choice for a wide range of industrial applications, particularly food and beverage processing and medical applications. When measured against other materials, stainless steel provides higher resistance to corrosion and chemicals, superior hardness, lower noise and vibration levels, and extended service life. This reduces your maintenance costs and equipment downtime.The Benefits of Stainless Steel BearingsCorrosion resistanceLower alloyed grades resist corrosion in atmospheric and pure water environments. High-alloyed grades can resist corrosion in most acids, alkaline solutions, and chlorine-bearing environments.Fire and heat resistanceSpecial high chromium and nickel-alloyed grades resist scaling and retain strength at high temperatures.CapabilityStainless steel bearings are ideal for robust applications because they can handle extreme high loads and fast RPMs. Readily madeState-of-the-art steel-making techniques mean that stainless can be cut, welded, formed, machined, and manufactured as readily as traditional steels.SustainabilityStainless steel is an environmentally friendly material because it's corrosion resistant and durable, has high-recycled content and recapture rates, provides long service life, and reduces resource use. Order Your Own Stainless Steel BearingsRitbearing is an industry leader in supplying standard and engineered special stainless steel ball bearings that meet the specific requirements that food, beverage and medical industries demand. Contact us today to speak to one of our experts about stainless steel bearings.