Zirconia Ceramic Tubes and High-precision Zirconia Ceramic Sleeves

Zirconia ceramic tubes are tubular components made from zirconium oxide (ZrO₂). They are not ordinary ceramics, but rather represent high-performance technical ceramics or advanced ceramics. Their exceptional properties make them an ideal alternative to metal and other ceramic materials in a variety of harsh environments.

Zirconia ceramic tubes are premium tubular components for high-end industrial applications requiring extreme performance (strength, wear resistance, and high temperature resistance). In demanding environments requiring extreme mechanical stress, abrasion, or impact, zirconia is a more reliable choice than alumina, albeit at a higher cost.

When selecting zirconia ceramic tubes, the following parameters should be considered:

• Material type: Options include Y-TZP (yttrium-stabilized) and Mg-PSZ (magnesium-stabilized), with Y-TZP being the most commonly used.
• Dimensional accuracy: Tolerance requirements for inner diameter, outer diameter, length, straightness, and roundness.
• Surface finish: Typically expressed as Ra.
• Operating environment: Temperature, media, stress conditions, etc.

The performance of zirconia ceramic tubes stems from the unique properties of zirconia. These tubes offer exceptional mechanical strength and toughness (its flexural strength and fracture toughness are far superior to those of traditional ceramics such as alumina (Al₂O₃), making them less susceptible to brittle fracture and more reliable). They also possess excellent wear resistance, high-temperature resistance, low thermal conductivity, superior corrosion resistance, biocompatibility, electrical insulation, and a low coefficient of thermal expansion.

Due to the aforementioned properties, zirconia ceramic tubes play an irreplaceable role in high-end industrial and technological fields.

Applications	Specific Application Examples	Utilizes core performance
High-Temperature Industry	Tubes for tube furnaces and muffle furnaces, thermocouple protection tubes, and sintering furnace push rods	High-temperature resistance, low thermal conductivity, and high strength
Chemical and Metallurgical	Corrosive gas/liquid transport pipes, molten metal transport pipes, and reactor linings	Corrosion resistance, high-temperature resistance, and wear resistance
Electronics and Semiconductors	Sintering carriers, diffusion furnace tubes, and insulation sleeves	High-temperature insulation, high purity, and corrosion resistance
Medical and Biological	Dental implant abutments (which can be considered special tubular structures), medical device catheters, and surgical tools	Biocompatibility, high strength, and wear resistance
Mechanical and Automation	Wear-resistant liners for precision bearings, bushings, guide rails, and measuring instruments	High wear resistance, high rigidity, and low friction
New Energy	Electrolyte membranes for solid oxide fuel cells (SOFCs)	Ionic conductivity and high-temperature stability

Our Services

Available materials: Alumina(95%-99.9%), Zirconia(YSZ/Y-TZP, Mg-PSZ, ZTA), Silicon Carbide(SiC), etc.
Customized: Can be custom for special sizes and shapes.
1. Factory price and shipment within 24 hours if in stock.
2. MOQ: Generally 1-5 pieces, depending on size.
3. Payment Terms: PayPal; T/T; L/C, etc.
4. Shipment: By sea, by air, by courier, by post, etc.

Our Processing Capabilities

• Dimensional Accuracy: Up to 0.001mm
• Surface Roughness/Finish: Up to Mirror Finish, can be Glazed,Polished and Metallized
• Concentricity: Up to 0.003mm
• Parallelism: Up to 0.002mm
• Inner Hole Tolerance: Minimum Machinable Size 0.005mm
• Straight Groove: Narrowest Machinable Groove 0.1x100mm
• Thickness: Minimum Machinable Size 0.08mm
• Thread: Minimum Machinable Internal Thread M2, External Threads Unlimited
• Cylindricity: Up to 0.004mm
• Linearity: Up to 0.001mm
• Minimum Hole Diameter: Minimum Machinable Size 0.07mm