Products & Markets

Oil and Gas

oil and gas Innovative oil exploration and recovery is a means for satisfying the ever growing demand for energy. Ceradyne has been working with large energy companies on proprietary projects since the early 1990s to help develop further worldwide resources. Ceradyne's advanced technical ceramics are problem-solving materials when operating in severe environments.

Oil exploration and recovery presents a number of opportunities for the use of ceramic components. The harsh environment produces chemical, wear, corrosion and high temperature challenges that can be met through the use of Ceradyne advanced technical ceramics.

Silicon Nitride Components
- Check Valve Balls
  Silicon nitride balls are used in the most demanding of the oilfield applications.
- Measuring Wheels
  Key properties are wear resistance and with low thermal expansion coefficient for improved accuracy despite temperature extremes.
- Telemetry Tool
  Silicon nitride has been utilized downhole for more than twenty years because of its electrical resistivity and high strength.
Thrust Bearings
- Directional Drill Motor Bearings
  Designed for superior shock and load carrying capability in a short axial space.
- Electric Submersible Pump Bearings
  High temperature, abrasion resistant, tilting pad ceramic bearings for extreme environments.
  - High Temperature SAGD Bearings
  - Polymer Bearings

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Phone: 800-839-2189 Fax: (714) 549-5787 Email: info@ceradyne.com