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    About Stainless Steel
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    Compare over 25 types of stainless steel to find the right material for you—all with material certificates for traceability.

    Stainless Steel Balls

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Stainless Steel. Stainless Steel Balls.
    Balls have a reflective, mirror-like appearance.
    Hardened Heat Treatment—These balls are hardened for increased wear and abrasion resistance.
    Tight Tolerance—These balls have a diameter that’s held to a close tolerance.
    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.
    316 Stainless Steel—One of the most corrosion-resistant types of stainless steel, 316 stands up to the harshest chemicals, including bleach, chlorine, and phosphoric acid. It's a step up from 304, which has similar strength and temperature performance. Use it in a variety of marine and chemical-processing applications. It maintains its corrosion resistance in temperatures up to 1500° F.
    440C Stainless Steel—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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    Certificates with a traceable lot number are available for these products. Download certificates from ORDER HISTORY after your order ships.
    Dia.,
    mm
    Dia. Tolerance,
    mm
    Fabrication
    Hardness
    Specs. Met
    Pkg.
    Qty.
    Pkg.
    Tight-Tolerance 304 Stainless Steel
    3-0.0127 to 0.0127Cold WorkedRockwell C25 (Hard)ASTM A240, ISO 3290, SAE J405250000000000000
    4-0.0127 to 0.0127Cold WorkedRockwell C25 (Hard)ASTM A240, ISO 3290, SAE J4055000000000000
    5-0.0127 to 0.0127Cold WorkedRockwell C25 (Hard)ASTM A240, ISO 3290, SAE J4055000000000000
    6-0.0127 to 0.0127Cold WorkedRockwell C25 (Hard)ASTM A240, ISO 3290, SAE J40550000000000000
    8-0.0127 to 0.0127Cold WorkedRockwell C25 (Hard)ASTM A240, ISO 3290, SAE J40525000000000000
    10-0.0127 to 0.0127Cold WorkedRockwell C25 (Hard)ASTM A240, ISO 3290, SAE J4051000000000000
     
    316 Stainless Steel
    2.5-0.013 to 0.013Rockwell C25 (Hard)2500000000000000
    3-0.013 to 0.013Rockwell C25 (Hard)250000000000000
    3.5-0.013 to 0.013Rockwell C25 (Hard)1000000000000000
    4-0.013 to 0.013Rockwell C25 (Hard)50000000000000
    5-0.013 to 0.013Rockwell C25 (Hard)500000000000000
    6-0.013 to 0.013Rockwell C25 (Hard)500000000000000
    7-0.013 to 0.013Rockwell C25 (Hard)250000000000000
    8-0.013 to 0.013Rockwell C25 (Hard)2500000000000000
    10-0.013 to 0.013Rockwell C25 (Hard)1000000000000000
    12-0.013 to 0.013Rockwell C25 (Hard)1000000000000000
     
    Hardened 440C Stainless Steel
    1-0.0025 to 0.0025Rockwell C60 (Extra Hard)250000000000000
    1.5-0.0025 to 0.0025Rockwell C60 (Extra Hard)250000000000000
    2-0.0025 to 0.0025Rockwell C60 (Extra Hard)250000000000000
    2.5-0.0025 to 0.0025Rockwell C60 (Extra Hard)250000000000000
    3-0.0025 to 0.0025Rockwell C60 (Extra Hard)250000000000000
    3.5-0.0025 to 0.0025Rockwell C60 (Extra Hard)10000000000000
    4-0.0025 to 0.0025Rockwell C60 (Extra Hard)5000000000000
    5-0.0025 to 0.0025Rockwell C60 (Extra Hard)50000000000000
    6-0.0025 to 0.0025Rockwell C60 (Extra Hard)50000000000000
    7-0.0025 to 0.0025Rockwell C60 (Extra Hard)2500000000000
    8-0.0025 to 0.0025Rockwell C60 (Extra Hard)25000000000000
    10-0.0025 to 0.0025Rockwell C60 (Extra Hard)10000000000000
    12-0.0025 to 0.0025Rockwell C60 (Extra Hard)10000000000000
    13-0.0025 to 0.0025Rockwell C60 (Extra Hard)500000000000
    14-0.0025 to 0.0025Rockwell C60 (Extra Hard)5000000000000
    15-0.0025 to 0.0025Rockwell C60 (Extra Hard)5000000000000
    16-0.0025 to 0.0025Rockwell C60 (Extra Hard)3000000000000
    18-0.0025 to 0.0025Rockwell C60 (Extra Hard)3000000000000
     
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