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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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| 3mm | -0.0025mm to 0.0025mm | Magnetic | 250 | 0000000 | 000000 |
Corrosion-Resistant 316 Stainless Steel
The addition of molybdenum gives 316 stainless steel excellent corrosion resistance. Use it in a variety of marine and chemical-processing applications. It maintains its corrosion resistance up to the maximum temperature.
Balls have a reflective, mirror-like finish.
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- Yield Strength: Not Rated
- Hardness: Rockwell C25 (Hard)
- Heat Treatment: Not Rated
- Heat Treatable: No
- Specifications Met: Not Rated
| Dia. | Dia. Tolerance | Appearance | Max. Temp., °F | Pkg. Qty. | Pkg. | |
316 Stainless Steel  | ||||||
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| 3mm | -0.013mm to 0.013mm | Mirror-Like | 1110° | 250 | 00000000 | 00000 |
Tight-Tolerance Multipurpose 304 Stainless Steel
This material has tighter tolerances than standard 304 stainless steel. From cookware to chemical-processing equipment, 304 stainless steel is a good all-around choice for a wide range of applications. It maintains its corrosion resistance in temperatures up to 1500° F.
Balls have a reflective, mirror-like finish.
Steel that meets ASTM or SAE specifications complies with standards for materials.
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- Yield Strength: Not Rated
- Hardness: Rockwell C25 (Hard)
- Heat Treatable: No
| Dia. | Dia. Tolerance | Fabrication | Specifications Met | Pkg. Qty. | Pkg. | |
Mirror-Like | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3mm | -0.0127mm to 0.0127mm | Cold Worked | ASTM A240, ISO 3290, SAE J405 | 250 | 0000000 | 00000 |
Hard Wear-Resistant 52100 Alloy Steel Balls
- Yield Strength: 295,000 psi
- Hardness: Rockwell C60 (Very Hard)
- Specifications Met: See table
Also known as chrome steel, 52100 is an extremely hard and wear-resistant material. These balls are often used in bearings.
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| Dia. | Dia. Tolerance | Heat Treatment | Pkg. Qty. | Pkg. | |
Mirror-Like | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3mm | -0.0025mm to 0.0025mm | Hardened | 100 | 0000000 | 00000 |
Ultra-Hard C2 Tungsten Carbide Balls
- Yield Strength: Not Rated
- Hardness: Rockwell C75 (Very Hard)
- Temper Rating: Not Rated
Tungsten carbide, sometimes called carbide, is harder than Corrosion-Resistant Tungsten with excellent wear resistance. Use it to machine long-lasting tools, such as end mills and inserts.
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| Dia. | Dia. Tolerance | Mechanical Finish | Pkg. Qty. | Pkg. | |
| 3mm | -0.0025mm to 0.0025mm | Polished | 5 | 0000000 | 00000 |
Aluminum Balls
Lighter in weight than steel and stronger than plastic, these aluminum balls are widely used in bearings and in valves.
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| Dia. | Dia. Tolerance | Material | Yield Strength | Temper | Hardness | Heat Treatment | Pkg. Qty. | Pkg. | |
| 3mm | -0.025mm to 0.025mm | 2017 Aluminum | 32,000 psi | T4 | Brinell 110 (Soft) | Hardened | 100 | 00000000 | 000000 |
High-Strength Fracture- and Wear-Resistant Zirconia Ceramic Balls
- Color: White
- Temperature Range: See table
- Fabrication: Sintered
- Porosity: See table
- Compressive Strength: See table
Often used instead of metal in bearings and rollers, these balls are ideal for applications where strength under heavy loads and wear resistance is needed. It's the addition of yttria that gives this zirconia more strength and lowers the chances of cracking from impact than standard zirconia, alumina, and silicon nitride ceramic. If cracks do occur, they will not spread, extending the life and reliability of the material. It also means this zirconia blend resists wearing down from rubbing against another part or abrasion from chemical slurries.
These balls do not withstand rapid temperature changes or high temperatures as well as other high-performance ceramics such as alumina and silicon nitride ceramic.
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| Diameter | Diameter Tolerance | Minimum Temperature | Maximum Temperature | Compressive Strength, psi | Porosity | Pkg. Qty. | Pkg. | |
| 3mm | -0.00250mm to 0.00250mm | -112° F | 2700° F | 350,000 | 13% | 5 | 0000000 | 000000 |
Nonporous Alumina Ceramic Balls
- Color: White
- Max. Temperature: 2000° F
- Fabrication: Fired
- Porosity: Not Rated
- Compressive Strength: 300,000 psi
Seal out air and gas in high-temperature and high-wear applications. This ultrahard ceramic can also be used in applications that require superior strength.
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| Dia. | Dia. Tolerance | Sphericity | Each | |
| 3mm | -0.0001" to 0.0001" | 99.99% | 0000000 | 00000 |
Mirror-Finish Polishing Media for Steel, Stainless Steel, and Hard Metals
Often used as the final step after other media, this type of media is also good for use on fragile parts and won't contaminate nonferrous materials. Choose a size that’s large enough not to lodge in recesses and holes. Use with liquid compounds in tumbling and vibrating machines.
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| Dia., mm | Density, lbs./cu. ft. | Recommended Media to Parts Ratio | For Finish | Material | Pkg. | |
Ball | ||||||
| 3 | 125 | 3:1 | Mirror | Porcelain | 0000000 | 000000 |