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    Compare over 50 grades of steel and cast iron to find the right material for you—all with material certificates for traceability.

    Steel Balls

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Steel. Steel Balls.
    Multipurpose Low-Carbon Steel—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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    Multipurpose Low-Carbon Steel
    1/16"-0.005" to 0.005"Case Hardened44,000TumbledRockwell C60 (Extra Hard)Mirror Like50096455K7100000
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    Highly Corrosion-Resistant 316 Stainless Steel Balls

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Stainless Steel. Highly Corrosion-Resistant 316 Stainless Steel Balls.
    Trusted in marine and chemical-processing valves, these balls stand up to some of the most highly corrosive environments. Made of 316 stainless steel, they hold up to sulfuric acid, chlorine, and other harsh chemicals in temperatures as high as 1500° F. They’re a step up from balls made of 304, which have similar strength and temperature performance. They’re passivated to wash away surface particles that cause rust, and they’re polished to a mirror-like finish that contaminants can’t stick to. The result is balls that stay smooth and stand the test of time. They’re made to strict ISO 3290 standards for roundness and surface quality.
    Although 316 balls aren’t as wear resistant as 440C balls, they’re easier to fabricate. They’re also nonmagnetic.
    Grade 100—Great for mechanical applications where you don’t need the exacting tolerances of Grade 25.
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    Stainless
    Steel Balls
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    Stainless Steel Balls
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    Grade 100
    1/16"-0.001" to 0.001"TumbledRockwell C25 (Hard)ISO 3290NonmagneticMirror Like10096415K6800000———0
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    12 mm-0.013 mm to 0.013 mmTumbledRockwell C25 (Hard)ISO 3290NonmagneticMirror Like1096415K93800000———0
     

    Hollow 440A Stainless Steel Balls

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Stainless Steel. Hollow 440A Stainless Steel Balls.
    These lightweight balls are often used in floats, valves, and other parts to regulate liquid level and flow. Made of 440A stainless steel, they resist impact and corrosion in temperatures up to 250° F. Their polished surface prevents contaminants from sticking to them.
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    Hardened 440A Stainless Steel
    1"-0.005" to 0.005"0.054"Rockwell C55 (Extra Hard)SAE AMS-QQ-S-7639327K33000000
     
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