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    Tooling Balls

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Tooling Balls.
    The shoulder on these tooling balls provides a consistent height reference point. Use the ball as a point from which any other point can be precisely measured, such as when determining hole centerlines and distances between hole centerlines.
    Press Fit
    Press-fit tooling balls install permanently.
    Two Piece—Two-piece tooling balls are welded to the shank. If excessive horizontal pressure is applied to the ball it will break off to prevent bending the shank or distorting the tight tolerances of the ball.
    Carbide—Harder than steel tooling balls with better resistance to wear and temperature fluctuations. They keep their size and shape, even under heavy fixturing pressures and high heat.
    Ball
    Dia.
    Shank
    Dia.
    Shoulder-to-Ball-Ctr.
    Lg. (A)
    Shank-to-Ball-Ctr.
    Lg. (B)
    Lg.
    (C)
    Material
    Hardness
    Each
    One Piece
    1/4"1/8"0.2"0.56"0.33"SteelRockwell C528481A32000000
    3/8"3/16"0.3"0.75"0.49"SteelRockwell C528481A3300000
    1/2"1/4"0.4"0.94"0.65"SteelRockwell C528481A3400000
    1/2"1/4"0.5"1.38"0.75"SteelRockwell C528481A3500000
    1/2"5/16"0.5"1.5"0.75"SteelRockwell C528481A5100000
    3/4"3/8"0.5"1.25"0.88"SteelRockwell C528481A3600000
     
    Two Piece
    1/8"1/8"0.1"0.38"0.16"CarbideRockwell C528481A39000000
    1/4"1/8"0.2"0.56"0.33"SteelRockwell C608481A4600000
    3/8"3/16"0.3"0.75"0.49"SteelRockwell C608481A4700000
    1/2"1/4"0.5"1.13"0.75"SteelRockwell C608481A4100000
    1/2"1/4"1"1.63"1.25"SteelRockwell C608481A4200000
    1/2"1/4"1.25"1.88"1.5"SteelRockwell C608481A4300000
    5/8"5/16"0.45"1.05"0.76"SteelRockwell C608481A4400000
    1"1/2"0.7"1.63"1.2"SteelRockwell C608481A4500000
     
    Tooling Ball Covers
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Tooling Ball Covers. Unthreaded-Hole Mount.

    Unthreaded-Hole

    Mount

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Tooling Ball Covers. Snap In.

    Snap In

    Snap In—Install and remove without tools. These covers have serrated prongs that slide into holes and grip the threads. They're faster to install than covers with unthreaded holes but aren't as economical.
    HDPE and Nylon—In areas exposed to moisture and chemicals, these hold up better than zinc alloy covers.
    For Max.
    Ball Dia.
    Material
    Each
    Unthreaded-Hole Mount
    7/8"Zinc Alloy8319A1100000
    7/8"Nylon
    		8319A120000
     
    Snap In
    7/8"HDPE
    		8319A130000
     

    Adjustable-Height Tooling Balls

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Tooling Balls. Adjustable-Height Tooling Balls.
    Install tooling balls in a workpiece or fixture to create a precise measurement reference point. Push the shank further into the hole to adjust the height of the ball. Use them to determine hole centerlines and distances between hole centerlines.
    Press Fit
    Press-fit tooling balls install permanently.
    Two Piece—Two-piece tooling balls are welded to the shank. If excessive horizontal pressure is applied to the ball it will break off to prevent bending the shank or distorting the tight tolerances of the ball.
    Ball
    Dia.
    Shank
    Dia.
    Shank-to-Ball-Ctr.
    Lg. (B)
    Material
    Hardness
    Each
    One Piece
    1/4"1/8"0.56"SteelRockwell C528484A16000000
    3/8"3/16"0.75"SteelRockwell C528484A1700000
    1/2"1/4"0.94"SteelRockwell C528484A1800000
    1/2"1/4"1.5"SteelRockwell C528484A1900000
    1/2"5/16"1.5"SteelRockwell C528484A4100000
    1/2"3/8"1.5"SteelRockwell C528484A2100000
     
    Two Piece
    5/8"5/16"1.06"SteelRockwell C608484A3100000
    3/4"3/8"1.25"SteelRockwell C608484A3200000
    7/8"7/16"1.44"SteelRockwell C608484A3300000
    1"1/2"1.63"SteelRockwell C608484A3400000
     
    Tooling Ball Covers
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Tooling Ball Covers. Unthreaded-Hole Mount.

    Unthreaded-Hole

    Mount

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Tooling Ball Covers. Snap In.

    Snap In

    Snap In—Install and remove without tools. These covers have serrated prongs that slide into holes and grip the threads. They're faster to install than covers with unthreaded holes but aren't as economical.
    HDPE and Nylon—In areas exposed to moisture and chemicals, these hold up better than zinc alloy covers.
    For Max.
    Ball Dia.
    Material
    Each
    Unthreaded-Hole Mount
    7/8"Zinc Alloy8319A1100000
    7/8"Nylon
    		8319A120000
     
    Snap In
    7/8"HDPE
    		8319A130000
     

    Press-Fit Ball Transfers

    Image of Product. Bottom orientation. Contains Annotated. Ball Transfers. Press-Fit Ball Transfers, Style A.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Ball Transfers. Press-Fit Ball Transfers, Style B.
    Image of Product. Bottom orientation. Contains Annotated. Ball Transfers. Press-Fit Ball Transfers, Style C.

    Style A

    Style B

    Style C

    Image of Product. Bottom orientation. Contains Annotated. Ball Transfers. Press-Fit Ball Transfers, Style D.
    Image of Product. Bottom orientation. Contains Annotated. Ball Transfers. Press-Fit Ball Transfers, Style E.

    Style D

    Style E

    Drop-in design makes for easy installation.
    Weight capacity is given in ball up orientation. Ball down or angled could reduce the weight capacity stated.
    Steel Ball—Steel balls are durable.
    Stainless Steel Ball—Stainless steel balls offer the most corrosion resistance.
    Nylon Ball—Nylon balls are nonmarking.
    Angled—Ball transfers with an angled working orientation can be used to form support stands.
    Temp.,
    ° F
    Style
    Ball
    Dia.
    Wt. Cap.,
    lb.
    Ht.
    Dp.
    Dia.
    Working Orientation
    Flange
    Dia.
    Min.
    Max.
    Each
    Steel Ball
     
    Zinc-Plated Steel Housing
    A1/2"657/32"1/2"7/8"Ball Up, Ball Down, Angled1/2"——6421K21000000
    B5/8"403/8"3/8"1"Ball Up1 3/8"——6421K410000
    C5/8"653/8"7/16"15/16"Ball Up, Ball Down, Angled1 7/32"——6421K6600000
    C7/8"1753/8"25/32"1 13/32"Ball Up, Ball Down, Angled1 25/32"——6421K6700000
    C1 3/16"33017/32"29/32"1 25/32"Ball Up, Ball Down, Angled2 3/16"——6421K6800000
    D5/8"1253/8"13/16"15/16"Ball Up, Ball Down, Angled1 3/16"——6421K3100000
    D1"2005/8"1 1/4"1 13/32"Ball Up, Ball Down, Angled1 21/32"——6421K3200000
    E5/8"1307/32"7/16"15/16"Ball Up, Ball Down, Angled1 1/4"——6421K2200000
    E1"4403/8"21/32"1 1/2"Ball Up, Ball Down, Angled1 3/4"——6421K2300000
     
    Stainless Steel Ball
     
    Zinc-Plated Steel Housing
    D5/8"1253/8"13/16"15/16"Ball Up, Ball Down, Angled1 3/16"——6421K3300000
    D1"2005/8"1 1/4"1 13/32"Ball Up, Ball Down, Angled1 21/32"——6421K3400000
     
    Stainless Steel Housing
    A1/2"1007/32"1/2"7/8"Ball Up, Ball Down, Angled1/2"——6421K2700000
    C5/8"803/8"7/16"15/16"Ball Up, Ball Down, Angled1 7/32"——6421K6200000
    C7/8"2203/8"25/32"1 13/32"Ball Up, Ball Down, Angled1 3/4"——6421K6300000
    D5/8"1253/8"13/16"15/16"Ball Up, Ball Down, Angled1 3/16"——6421K3500000
    D1"2005/8"1 1/4"1 13/32"Ball Up, Ball Down, Angled1 21/32"——6421K3600000
    E5/8"2007/32"7/16"15/16"Ball Up, Ball Down, Angled1 1/4"——6421K2800000
     
    Nylon Ball
     
    Zinc-Plated Steel Housing
    A1/2"657/32"1/2"7/8"Ball Up, Ball Down, Angled1/2"322506421K2400000
    D5/8"1253/8"13/16"15/16"Ball Up, Ball Down, Angled1 3/16"322126421K3700000
    D1"2005/8"1 1/4"1 13/32"Ball Up, Ball Down, Angled1 21/32"322126421K3800000
    E5/8"1307/32"7/16"15/16"Ball Up, Ball Down, Angled1 1/4"322506421K2500000
    E1"4403/8"21/32"1 1/2"Ball Up, Ball Down, Angled1 3/4"322506421K2600000
     
    Stainless Steel Housing
    C5/8"203/8"7/16"15/16"Ball Up, Ball Down, Angled1 7/32"-201756421K6100000
     

    Heavy Duty Press-Fit Ball Transfers

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Ball Transfers. Heavy Duty Press-Fit Ball Transfers, Style A.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Ball Transfers. Heavy Duty Press-Fit Ball Transfers, Style B.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Ball Transfers. Heavy Duty Press-Fit Ball Transfers, Style C.
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Ball Transfers. Heavy Duty Press-Fit Ball Transfers, Style D.

    Style A

    Style B

    Style C

    Style D

    Drop-in design makes for easy installation. When used at an angled working orientation, these ball transfers can be used to form support stands.
    Weight capacity is given in ball up orientation. Ball down or angled could reduce the weight capacity stated.
    Steel Ball—Steel balls are durable.
    Stainless Steel Ball—Stainless steel balls offer the most corrosion resistance.
    Nylon Ball—Nylon balls are nonmarking.
    Temp.,
    ° F
    Style
    Ball
    Dia.
    Wt. Cap.,
    lb.
    Ht.
    Dp.
    Dia.
    Working Orientation
    Flange
    Dia.
    Min.
    Max.
    Each
    Steel Ball
     
    Zinc-Plated Steel Housing
    A1"7051/4"1 17/32"2"Ball Up, Ball Down, Angled———6421K530000000
    A1 1/2"2,2001/2"1 29/32"2 3/8"Ball Up, Ball Down, Angled———6421K54000000
    B1 1/8"77017/32"29/32"1 25/32"Ball Up, Ball Down, Angled2 5/32"——6421K1300000
    B2 1/4"3,3001 5/32"1 7/8"3 15/16"Ball Up, Ball Down, Angled2 19/32"——6421K14000000
    C1 3/16"77017/32"29/32"1 25/32"Ball Up, Ball Down, Angled2 5/32"——6421K8100000
    C1 3/4"1,3253/4"1 11/32"2 7/16"Ball Up, Ball Down, Angled2 15/16"——6421K82000000
    D1 3/4"6703/4"1 11/32"2 7/16"Ball Up, Ball Down, Angled2 15/16"——6421K69000000
     
    Black-Oxide Steel Housing
    A1/2"751/8"5/8"13/16"Ball Up, Ball Down, Angled———6421K5100000
    A1/2"1005/32"23/32"7/8"Ball Up, Ball Down, Angled———6421K4800000
    A1"5009/32"1 11/32"1 3/4"Ball Up, Ball Down, Angled———6421K49000000
     
    Stainless Steel Ball
     
    Stainless Steel Housing
    D1"5503/8"1 7/32"1 1/2"Ball Up, Ball Down, Angled1 25/32"——6421K17000000
    D1 3/16"97017/32"29/32"1 25/32"Ball Up, Ball Down, Angled2 5/32"——6421K18000000
    D1 3/4"1,5753/4"1 11/32"2 7/16"Ball Up, Ball Down, Angled2 15/16"——6421K19000000
     
    Nylon Ball
     
    Zinc-Plated Steel Housing
    D1 3/16"77017/32"29/32"1 25/32"Ball Up, Ball Down, Angled2 5/32"322506421K1500000
    D1 3/4"1,3253/4"1 11/32"2 7/16"Ball Up, Ball Down, Angled2 15/16"322506421K16000000
     

    Shock-Absorbing Press-Fit Ball Transfers

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Contains Annotated. Ball Transfers. Shock-Absorbing Press-Fit Ball Transfers.
    The ball in these transfers is spring-loaded to absorb impact. Drop-in design makes for easy installation.
    Steel Ball—Steel balls are durable.
    Stainless Steel Ball—Stainless steel balls offer the most corrosion resistance. They also don’t need to be lubricated.
    Ball
    Dia.
    Wt. Cap.,
    lb.
    Max. Deflection
    @ Load Cap.
    Ht.
    Dp.
    Dia.
    Working
    Orientation
    Flange
    Dia.
    Each
    Steel Ball
     
    Zinc-Plated Steel Housing
    1"1251/4" @ 65 lb.13/16"5/8"1 11/16"Ball Up1 31/32"6602K44000000
     
    Stainless Steel Ball
     
    Stainless Steel Housing
    1"1251/4" @ 65 lb.13/16"5/8"1 11/16"Ball Up1 31/32"6602K4700000
     
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