Synthetic Sapphire and Ruby Balls – Hardness and Precision
REDHILL supplies synthetic sapphire balls, ruby balls and hemispheres. These lab-grown crystals share the basic structure of natural sapphire and ruby. However, controlled growth helps keep material quality consistent. As a result, designers use them in optical systems, measuring tools and parts that face wear.
Key Features and Benefits
High Purity and Wear Resistance
Both materials are very hard and resist wear. Therefore, they suit contact points and other parts that need a long service life. In addition, precise sizing helps keep the fit consistent from part to part.
Light Transmission
Sapphire lets light pass through a wide range of wavelengths. For example, optical grades can work with visible light and parts of the UV and IR ranges. However, ruby absorbs some light due to the chromium that gives it its red color. Therefore, choose the material to match the light range your system needs.
Stable Size and Shape
Accurate size and shape help keep readings consistent. For example, engineers use ruby balls as contact tips in measuring probes. In addition, sapphire and ruby suit small parts that must resist wear.
Typical Uses for Sapphire and Ruby Balls
The right material depends on whether the part guides light or makes physical contact. For example, common uses include:
- Optical systems: Sapphire ball lenses focus light in fiber links and scanners.
- Measuring tools: Ruby tips provide hard contact points in gauges and probes.
- Flow control: Both materials serve in flow meters and some check valves.
- Sensors: In addition, optical balls help direct light between emitters and detectors.
Why Choose REDHILL?
We help you define the material, size and finish for your design. In addition, we can review requests for custom parts. Options include:
- Ball sizes to suit your design
- Material and finish to match the task
- Custom sizes and shapes on request
Finally, explore our ball sizes and send us your drawing, quantity and working needs. We can then prepare a quote for your project.
