Products Description
The zirconia ceramic watch case is a watch housing made from zirconia ceramic (zirconium dioxide or ZrO₂), a premier example of advanced structural ceramics. This zirconia material is refined through advanced processes like powder metallurgy and high-temperature sintering, and often utilizes grades such as yttria stabilized zirconia (YSZ), particularly yttria tetragonal zirconia polycrystal (Y-TZP), or magnesia stabilized zirconia to achieve optimal properties. It offers a metallic-like luster and texture while being lighter and more wear-resistant than metals. Favored by high-end luxury watch brands for its modern appeal and exceptional durability, zirconia ceramic not only enhances aesthetics but also integrates inherent ceramic advantages like being hypoallergenic and resistant to environmental corrosion, making it a premium alternative to traditional cases.
Product details
| Product name | Zirconia Ceramic Watch Case |
| Materials available for injection molding | Zirconia |
| Color | White |
| size | Customized according to the client's requirements |
| Packaging | Carton /Pallet/Wooden case (According to client requirement ) |
| Delivery time | Standard Product-Within 3 days |
| Items Design | According to the client's drawing or samples |
| Features | Good quality, low price, multiple warehouses nearby for delivery |
| Application | Industrial Ceramics |
| Certificate | ISO, CE |
Characteristics and advantages of Zirconia ceramic watch case
The performance of zirconia ceramic components, such as watch cases, is outstanding:
- High Hardness & Scratch Resistance: With Vickers hardness of 1200–1400 HV (Mohs >8.5), it far surpasses metals, resisting daily wear.
- Superior Wear Resistance: Its low friction coefficient ensures minimal scratching, maintaining luster. This makes it ideal for applications like ceramic seal rings and bearing plates.
- Excellent Corrosion Resistance: Highly resistant to chemicals, acids, alkalis, and sweat, making it suitable for harsh environments.
- Biocompatibility: Non-toxic and safe for skin contact, a property shared with biomedical zirconia used in implants.
- Lightweight: Density ~6.0 g/cm³, about 40% lighter than stainless steel.
- Insulating Properties: Non-conductive and thermally insulating.
- High Strength & Toughness: Through stabilization (e.g., partially stabilized zirconia - PSZ), it achieves high flexural strength (~900–1200 MPa) and good fracture toughness, reducing shattering. This is exemplified in composites like alumina toughened zirconia (ATZ) and zirconia toughened alumina (ZTA).
application areas of ceramic watch
While primarily used for high-end watch cases and accessories (bezels, clasps), zirconia ceramics have vast applications. The expertise in machining zirconia, injection molding zirconia, and producing custom precision ceramic parts supports industries requiring:
- Industrial Components: Custom ceramic plunger pumps, piston pumps, ceramic nozzles, bushings, ferrules, rods, tubes, and substrates (YSZ substrates).
- Specialized Parts: Zirconia crucibles, grinding jars, metering nozzles, plates, sheets, and pins.
- Custom Solutions: Suppliers offer custom zirconia ceramic parts, gears, sleeves, and structures for diverse technical needs.
Ceramics performance parameter
| Number | Performance | Unit | Zirconia |
| Zirconia | |||
| 1 | Density | g/cm3 | 6.00~6.10 |
| 2 | Flexural strength | MPa | ≥1100 |
| 3 | Fracture toughness | MPa·m1/2 | 8 |
| 4 | Dielectric constant | εr(20℃,1MHz) | 10.6 |
| 5 | Hardness | GPa | 15 |
| Hardness | HRC | 79 | |
| 6 | Volume resistivity | Ω·cm(20℃) | 10 14 |
| 7 | Elastic modulus | GPa | 220 |
| 8 | Coefficient of thermal expansion | ×10-6/k | 10.2 |
| 9 | Compressive strength | MPa | 2500 |
| 10 | Abrasions | g/cm2 | 0.01 |
| 11 | Thermal conductivity | W/m×k(20℃) | 27 |
| 12 | Poisson's ratio | / | 0.3 |
| 13 | Insulation strength | kv/mm | 32 |
| 14 | Temperature | ℃ | 1520 |
quality control
We strictly follow ISO 9001 quality management system to ensure consistency:
- 100% raw material inspection
- Advanced hot-pressing production lines
- In-house testing: density, hardness, microstructure analysis
- Third-party certifications (SGS, CE, ROHS available upon request)
Why choose us
As a leading supplier in the industrial ceramics sector, we specialize in Zirconia ceramic watch case into a diverse array of blank shapes and offer secondary processing to tailor products to our clients' specific requirements. Our competitive edge in the global market is bolstered by several key strengths:
- Uncompromising Quality Assurance: We maintain stringent quality control standards, offer a comprehensive range of specifications, and are equipped to handle custom orders for non-standard products.
- Dedicated Service Team: Our team of professionals is committed to providing top-tier service, ensuring that every customer interaction is a positive experience.
- Robust Packaging Protection: We prioritize the safety of our products during transit with multiple layers of protective packaging, ensuring secure and reliable delivery.
- Efficient Logistics: We boast a swift and dependable delivery system, giving our customers peace of mind regarding the timely arrival of their orders.
We eagerly anticipate your visit and the opportunity to serve you!
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