Hybrid bearings are advanced rolling bearings that combine ceramic balls with steel raceways, offering the best of both materials—high performance, low friction, and extended service life. Used in high-speed machinery, electric motors, precision instruments, and demanding industrial applications, hybrid bearings are engineered for reliability where traditional steel bearings fall short.

Thanks to their unique construction, hybrid bearings deliver increased performance in terms of speed, temperature resistance, and durability, especially in environments where precision and uptime are critical.

A hybrid bearing features ceramic rolling elements (usually silicon nitride balls) and steel rings (typically chrome or stainless steel). This design reduces the overall weight of the rotating assembly, improves electrical insulation properties, and lowers operating temperatures due to reduced friction.

Ceramic materials are significantly harder and lighter than steel, and they do not suffer from electrical arcing—making hybrid bearings ideal for high-speed or electrically sensitive applications.