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Hardened Bearing-Quality 440C Stainless Steel

- Yield Strength: Not Rated
- Hardness: Rockwell C60 (Very Hard)
- Heat Treatment: Hardened
- Specifictions Met: See table
These balls are hardened for increased wear and abrasion resistance. 440C is one of the hardest types of stainless steel after heat treating. It's often used for bearings and valves. This material maintains its corrosion resistance in temperatures up to 800° F.
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Dia. | Dia. Tolerance | Magnetic Properties | Pkg. Qty. | Pkg. | |
Mirror-Like | |||||
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9/64" | -0.0005" to 0.0005" | Magnetic | 100 | 0000000 | 00000 |
Tight-Tolerance Hardened 440C Stainless Steel
With a diameter that’s held to a close tolerance, this material is hardened for increased wear and abrasion resistance. 440C is one of the hardest types of stainless steel after heat treating. This material maintains its corrosion resistance in temperatures up to 800° F.
Balls have a reflective, mirror-like appearance.
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- Yield Strength: Not Rated
- Hardness: Rockwell C60 (Very Hard)
- Heat Treatment: Hardened
Dia. | Dia. Tolerance | Magnetic Properties | Pkg. Qty. | Pkg. | |
Mirror-Like | |||||
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9/64" | -0.0001" to 0.0001" | Magnetic | 25 | 0000000 | 000000 |
Hard Wear-Resistant 52100 Alloy Steel Balls

- Yield Strength: 295,000 psi
- Hardness: Rockwell C60 (Very Hard)
- Fabrication: Cold Worked
- Specifications Met: See table
High carbon and chromium content makes this 52100 alloy steel extremely hard and resistant to wear. It’s also known as chrome steel. Often used as bearings, these balls are hardened for increased abrasion and impact resistance.
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Dia. | Dia. Tolerance | Heat Treatment | Pkg. Qty. | Pkg. | |
Mirror-Like | |||||
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9/64" | -0.0001" to 0.0001" | Hardened | 100 | 0000000 | 00000 |
Tight-Tolerance Hard Wear-Resistant 52100 Alloy Steel Balls

- Yield Strength: 295,000 psi
- Hardness: Rockwell C60 (Very Hard)
- Specifications Met: ASTM A295
The diameter of these balls is held to a precise tolerance. They’re made from 52100 alloy steel, also known as chrome steel, which has high levels of carbon and chromium to make them extremely hard and resistant to wear. Often used as bearings, these balls are also hardened to increase their abrasion and impact resistance. They’re manufactured to ASTM A295 standards for quality and performance.
Dia. | Dia. Tolerance | Heat Treatment | Mechanical Finish | Pkg. Qty. | Pkg. | |
Mirror-Like | ||||||
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9/64" | -0.00005" to 0.00005" | Hardened | Ground and Polished | 5 | 0000000 | 00000 |
Low-Carbon Steel Balls

- Yield Strength: 44,000 psi
- Hardness: Rockwell C60 (Very Hard)
Low-carbon steel balls are our easiest steel balls to machine. They are often used for parts that don’t require high strength, such as knobs. These balls can be surface hardened with heat treating for added wear resistance.
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Dia. | Dia. Tolerance | Heat Treatment | Mechanical Finish | Pkg. Qty. | Pkg. | |
Mirror-Like | ||||||
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9/64" | -0.005" to 0.005" | Case Hardened | Tumbled | 1,000 | 000000000 | 000000 |
Wear-Resistant Easy-to-Machine Delrin® Acetal Resin Balls

- Color: White
- Temperature Range: -20° to 180° F
- Tensile Strength: 10,000-11,000 psi (Good)
- Impact Strength: 1-1.5 ft.-lbs./in. (Poor)
- Hardness: Rockwell R120-R122 (Hard)
- For Use Outdoors: No
- Specifications Met: FDA Compliant 21 CFR 177.2480
Able to hold tight tolerances, these balls resist expanding when exposed to heat and moisture. They have a naturally slippery, wear-resistant surface. Use them for bearings and low-load rolling applications. Delrin® acetal resin is also known as acetal homopolymer.
Dia. | Dia. Tolerance | Pkg. Qty. | Pkg. | |
Inch | ||||
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9/64" | -0.001" to 0.001" | 100 | 0000000 | 00000 |