Quantum leap in dental technology: drastic increase in profitability by extending the service life of miniature ball bearings

Miniature ball bearings are used in dental technology, where they must meet extremely high demands such as high speeds, extraordinary loads, and extreme peak temperatures inside the bearings. The ball bearing retainer within the ball bearing is key in determining the service life, especially in pneumatically-powered dental instruments with speeds reaching up to 500,000 min. The Rimpar-based company GRW Gebr. Reinfurt has now revolutionized miniature ball bearing retainers and increased their service life by a factor of five by using an innovative material. These innovative products, with their extended service life, allow manufacturers of dental instruments to set themselves apart from the competition over the long-term and thus increase their market share.