Precision Plastic Ball Company is a leading supplier of zirconium dioxide (ZrO2) balls as well as chrome steel, stainless steel, aluminum, and plastic precision balls. We offer a selection of high-quality zirconia balls in a range of sizes, including 0.031" to over 1.000"diameter for a variety of applications.

Characteristics of Zirconia Dioxide (ZrO2) Balls

Balls manufactured from zirconium dioxide are highly resistant to corrosion, abrasion, and stress from repetitive impacts. In fact, they will actually increase in toughness at the point of impact. Zirconia oxide balls also have incredibly high hardness, durability, and strength.

Key characteristics of zirconium dioxide balls include:

• Zirconium balls maintain their high strength up to 1800 ºF or 968°C
• Highly resistant to abrasion and corrosion
• Chemically inert to caustics, molten metals, organic solvents, and most acids
• Undergoes transformation toughening when subject to stress

Why Choose Zirconium Balls?

Zirconia oxide balls are a great option for use in many high-impact and high-temperature environments. They offer high-speed performance, excellent corrosion resistance, and long-term durability even with heavy wear. Plus, zirconium’s unique transformation toughening — that the ball’s hardness will increase when subjected to stress — makes these ceramic balls an optimal choice for demanding conditions.

Strengths

Key advantages of using zirconia balls include:

• High strength and toughness
• High temperature resistance
• High durability
• High load capacity
• Non-magnetic
• Long lifetime of use
• Excellent wear-resistance
• Excellent hardness

Weaknesses

Zirconia balls pose certain challenges under specific environmental conditions:

• Subject to attack by hydrofluoric and sulfuric acids
• Not ideal for high-alkaline environments

Common Applications for Zirconium Balls

Zirconia’s high strength, toughness, and superior wear and corrosion resistance make it ideal for applications within the medical manufacturing and chemical processing industries. Common applications for ZrO2 balls include:

• High-performance bearings, pumps, and valves
• Check valves
• Flow meters
• Measurement instruments
• Grinding and milling
• Medical & pharmaceutical industries
• Food & chemical industries
• Textile
• Electronics
• Toners, inks, and dyes

Available Sizes, Grades & Custom Options

Precision Plastic Ball Company offers zirconium dioxide balls in a wide range of sizes and tolerance grades for a wide range of applications.

Our zirconium dioxide product catalog includes the following options:

• Standard and custom sizes from 0.031" to over 1.000" diameter
• Precision tolerance grades, including G5, G10, G25, and higher

We also offer custom solutions tailored to unique operating environments and specifications. If you don’t see the right size or grade of zirconia balls, our team is ready to help you identify the right solution.

Learn More About Zirconia Ceramic Balls

Choosing the optimal material, size, and grade is essential for ensuring performance and long-term reliability. With decades of expertise, Precision Plastic Ball can help you select the precision ball solution tailored to your unique requirements.

Contact our team today with questions or browse our selection of zirconium dioxide precision balls below.