Zirconia Ceramic Blades
For stocked solid ceramic blades, see the products listed under our Endurium® brand. We can also make custom ceramic blades - contact our blade experts today to learn more!
Zirconia ceramic blades are extremely sharp blades. Recent developments have made it possible to produce blades from transformation-toughened zirconia (ZrO2), commonly referred to as "zirconia ceramic". Although not recommended for high shock applications, the Rc 75 hardness and low friction coefficient make zirconia ceramic particularly effective in film slitting operations, where blade life can be more than 100 times that of conventional steel.
Other characteristics of Zirconia that make it an attractive material in many applications include:
- Superb Corrosion Resistance
- Non-magnetic
- High Electrical Insulation Properties
ZIRCONIA CERAMIC
| ZIRCONIA (HIP) | |
| TYPICAL HARDNESS, Vickers | ~ 1300 |
| DENSITY | 6.05 - 6.07 gm/cc |
| WEAR RESISTANCE | EXTRA HIGH |
| WEAR INDEX ESTIMATE | 2000 |
| TOUGHNESS / SHOCK RESISTANCE | VERY LOW |
| MATERIAL COST | EXTRA HIGH |
| FABRICATION COST | VERY HIGH |
| AVAILABILITY | LIMITED |
| STOCKED THICKNESSES | |
| THICKNESS RANGE | .010 - .125+ |
| CORROSION RESISTANCE | EXCELLENT |
Please Note: This data is provided at no charge for the intended purpose of providing material application options to potential blade users. It is offered subject to the usual disclaimer that we have used sources and estimates believed to be reliable in the development of this information, but do not guarantee its accuracy in specific applications. Please note that the chemical elements noted by % are believed to be the major elements affecting performance. Other trace levels of elements may be found depending on supplier and heat number. This data should not be relied on in lieu of application-specific testing. Further, if you see data in these charts that you do not believe is accurate, we would appreciate your calling us with that information at 800-252-3371.
