Higher Speeds - The light weight associated with silicon nitride balls reduces the load applied due to centrifugal forces, allowing for increased operational speeds.

Greater Stiffness - A higher elastic modulus of silicon nitride over bearing steel results in a stiffer, more rigid bearing, which is beneficial to high precision machine tools.

Reduce Heat Generation - Low frictional characteristics of the silicon nitride ball result in lower heat generation and lower operating temperatures.

Thermal Stability - With a lower thermal expansion than steel, the silicon nitride ball reduces the effects of thermal gradients across the bearing thus reducing the risk of bearing seizure.

Corrosion Resistance - Excellent resistance to corrosive media allows for extended bearing life over standard steel balls.

Non-Conductive - Silicon nitride is a non-conductive material thus reducing the potential of current flow through the bearing and the resulting electrical arcing or fluting damage that is associated with it.