Boca Bearing Company, a leader in precision bearing technology since 1987, announces an expanded **stainless steel bearing product line** and the continued rollout of **ceramic hybrid bearing technology** engineered for high-speed, corrosion-prone operating environments. The expanded offering is designed to help **mechanical engineers and procurement teams** standardize bearing supply while improving **uptime, reliability, and lifecycle cost** across washdown, liquid handling, and other demanding industrial applications.
BOYNTON BEACH, Fla., May 4, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Boca Bearing Company, a leader in precision bearing technology since 1987, announces an expanded stainless steel bearing product line and the continued rollout of ceramic hybrid bearing technology engineered for high-speed, corrosion-prone operating environments. The expanded offering is designed to help mechanical engineers and procurement teams standardize bearing supply while improving uptime, reliability, and lifecycle cost across washdown, liquid handling, and other demanding industrial applications.
Boca Bearing's stainless steel lineup now spans a broad range of bearing types and components, including radial bearings, mounted units, insert bearings, one-way bearings, needle bearings, angular contact bearings, machine tool spindle bearings, thrust bearings, and stainless steel balls.
Many products are manufactured with 440C stainless steel, a martensitic stainless known for hardness, dimensional stability, toughness, and corrosion resistance in environments that include fresh water, steam, fuels, and many process conditions. (As a high-carbon stainless, 440C may be slightly magnetic.)
To support specification flexibility, Boca Bearings also offers stainless steel balls in 302, 304, and 316 grades—including 316 for enhanced resistance in marine/coastal exposure and other corrosive environments, and 302 for non-magnetic requirements.
Boca's stainless steel-mounted unit bearings are engineered for industries where frequent washdowns, humidity, and contaminants are routine, such as food & beverage, chemical processing, and medical-adjacent manufacturing.
For applications where traditional steel bearings struggle under speed, washdown, or corrosion risk, Boca's ceramic hybrid bearings combine specially formulated stainless steel races with Si3N4 ceramic balls and are available in ABEC 7 precision. In independent lab testing under saltwater exposure, these hybrid bearings demonstrated 2–3x longer life versus conventional 440C stainless steel bearings—supporting longer service intervals and more predictable maintenance planning.
"Engineers and buyers need bearings that survive washdowns, liquids, and continuous duty. Our expanded stainless line and hybrid options help reduce downtime, simplify sourcing, and lower lifecycle cost."- Tommy Channell, Director of Engineering, Boca Bearing Company.
Engineering Resources
To help teams evaluate bearing selection and total cost of ownership, Boca Bearing offers the following resources:
- Case Study: Maximizing Uptime in Bottling and Filling Lines (downtime can reach $30,000+/hour, and in some operations $50,000+/hour)
- https://info.bocabearings.com/maximizing-uptime-in-bottling-and-filling-lines
- Whitepaper: The Ultimate Guide to Full Ceramic Bearings in Water Processing / Filtration / Liquid Handling
- https://3276758.hs-sites.com/https/www.bocabearings.com/files/files/downloads/ultimate-guide-to-full-ceramic-bearings-in-water.pdf
- Whitepaper: Common Pitfalls When Specifying Bearings for Medical Devices
- https://3276758.hs-sites.com/pitfalls-medical-device-bearings
Boca Bearing supports customers from prototype to production, offers no minimum order requirements, and provides wholesale discounts upon request.
For specifications, sourcing support, or to request a quote, visit www.bocabearings.com or contact Boca Bearing Company directly at [email protected]
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