Bearings for Space: The Benchmark for Performance and Reliability
At CeramicSpeed, we specialize in crafting bearings for space that set the benchmark for precision and durability in demanding satellite and aerospace applications. With more than 25,000 bearings in orbit and nine years in the business we bring proven expertise to missions where absolute reliability is essential. Trusted by leading actors across the space and aviation sectors, our bearings are engineered to perform under extreme loads, high speeds, and harsh environmental conditions.
From next-generation satellite systems to specialized aerospace missions, our bearing technology ensures performance where failure is not an option.
More than 25,000 bearings in orbit – and counting
Connect with Our SpecialistsCeramicSpeed Bearings for High-Precision Reaction Wheels
Reaction wheels are critical to satellite attitude control, where even minimal friction or vibration can affect pointing accuracy. In our collaboration with Space Inventor, we supplied customized hybrid bearings designed specifically to meet the demanding requirements of modern satellite platforms.
Reaction wheels require:
- Ultra-low friction to minimize energy consumption and ensure smooth rotation
- Minimal vibration for high-precision pointing of sensors, antennas, and optical instruments
- Vacuum-stable materials and lubricants that do not degrade in orbit
- Dimensional stability under extreme temperature fluctuations
CeramicSpeed hybrid bearings meet all these criteria, delivering the reliability, stability, and long operational lifetime that reaction wheels depend on. In Space Inventor’s compact CubeSat systems, our bearings demonstrate how low mass, high precision, and exceptional durability enable world-class performance in orbit.
Commitment to Quality and Innovation
At CeramicSpeed, quality drives everything we do. Our bearings undergo rigorous testing and are engineered with the latest technology to meet the most demanding industry requirements. With a strong focus on innovation, we deliver tailored solutions for even the most specialized aerospace applications.
When you choose CeramicSpeed, you gain a partner dedicated to your mission. From airplanes and helicopters to spacecraft, our advanced bearing technologies provide exceptional reliability and long service life. Explore our resources page for technical documents, product files, and more.
With CeramicSpeed, you’re not just choosing bearings—you’re choosing performance, expertise, and a trusted partner ready to elevate your operations.
Supporting Technologies Across Aerospace
Our experience with highly demanding aerospace applications—such as jet engines, landing gear, auxiliary power units, and actuators—strengthens our ability to engineer bearing solutions that perform under heat, load, vibration, and intense G-forces. These same capabilities translate directly into the needs of reaction wheels operating in vacuum and through extreme thermal cycling.
Commitment to Quality and Precision
Every CeramicSpeed bearing undergoes rigorous testing to ensure long-term reliability. Our advanced materials, coatings, and engineering expertise allow us to tailor solutions for even the most sensitive reaction wheel assemblies. The result is a low-energy, highly stable component designed for missions where failure is not an option.
Through the course of three years, we have tested a series of material combinations and designs that have now converged into a customized ceramic hybrid bearing solution, specially designed to answer the challenges of aerospace technology.
Read the entire case hereDesigning reliable satellite systems comes with a set of unique engineering
challenges. In space, rotating components must perform with extreme precision, despite exposure to highly variable temperatures, centrifugal forces, and the complete vacuum of the orbital environment.
