Balls

Balls and Materials

The most important material is AISI 52100 or 100Cr6.

We only supply the highest qualified materials

STEEL BALLS

Steel balls are essential components in a wide variety of applications, in bearings as well as in valves and lot of other mechanical systems

Types/Characteristics

Chrome steel balls, 100Cr6, AISI 52100, throughhardened

Carbon steel balls, C10/C15/C85, AISI 1010/1015/1085, unhardened, surface hardened

Tool Steel balls, Tool steel S-2, ASTM A-681, hardened 55-58 HRC, tough and highly wear resitant

STAINLESS STEEL BALLS

Stainless steel balls are essential components in a wide variety of applications, in bearings as well as in valves and lot of other mechanical systems

Types/Characteristics

Stainless steel balls, AISI 420, AISI 440, hardened

Stainless steel balls, AISI 304, AISI 316 unhardened

Corrosion Resistent

Good mechanical specifics, toughness

RUBBER BALLS

Industrial rubber balls are often used in situations where softness and flexibility are required. They can serve as dampers, seals, or vibration isolators in various machines and equipment.

Types/Characteristics

PLASTIC BALLS

Plastic balls are used where weight needs to be saved, and where heavier loads are not an issue, corrosion resistance and/or chemical resistance often also plays an important role.

Types/Characteristics

POM (Polyacetal)

PP (Polypropylene), hollow PP balls

PA (Polyamide, nylon)

PU (Polyurethane)

PTFE (Teflon)

PVDF

METAL ALLOY BALLS

These metal alloys are used when, for example, electrical conduction is required, or high temperature resistance, or hardness, wear resistance

Types/Characteristics

Brass(for conduction)

Copper/bronze

Aluminium

Titanium

Nickel alloys, Hastelloy, Incoloy, Inconel, Monel

Tungsten Carbide, Cobalt or nickel alloyed

CERAMIC BALLS

Ceramic balls offer a range of properties that make them ideal for industrial applications. They are known for their hardness, heat resistance and chemical stability.

Types/Characteristics

Silicon Nitride(Si3N4)

Silicon Carbide(SiC)

Alumina Oxide (Al2O3)

Zirconia Oxide(ZRO2)

Also Ruby, Sapphire

GLASS BALLS

Glass balls are often used in photographic, medical or pharmaceutical applications

Types/Characteristics

Soda Lime glass

Borosilicate glass

Inert

As isolator

Chemical resistance

Relatively light weight

SPECIAL BALLS

Special balls, such as with bore or with a threaded hole. Also balls with, for example, a flattening, balls on a pin or pin or according to drawing. Hollow balls, in steel, stainless steel, brass, etc.

Types/Characteristics

Depending on wishes, or according to drawing.

MAGNETIC BALLS

Magnetic balls are often used in systems that require some form of movement or positioning without direct physical contact. Also often used in toys, for example.

Types/Characteristics

Fridge magnets

In so called "Magic Cube"

Toy magnets

Neodymium N35/N38/N40/N42

Powerful magnet

In for example closing mechanisms

Chrome steel balls: AISI 52100 or 100Cr6

Chrome steel balls, often called bearing steel balls, are made from chrome alloy steel with a high carbon content. This steel is hardened and tempered, giving it high hardness and wear resistance.

These balls are mainly used in:

– Bearings and valves due to their high load capacity and wear resistance.
– Medical industry, measuring and control equipment, where high precision and minimal friction are crucial. – Hydraulic technology and many other high-precision applications.

Stainless steel balls

Stainless steel balls are made of stainless steel, with at least 10% chromium and other alloying elements such as nickel and molybdenum. They are characterized by:

– Excellent corrosion resistance, strength and heat resistance.
– Applications in food processing, medical equipment and the aerospace industry due to their resistance to harsh environments.
– Use in jewelry and precision instruments due to their non-reactive and non-magnetic properties.
– Large variety of types such as AISI 302, 304, 316, 420C and 440C with different properties.

Conclusion

Chrome steel balls are best known for their hardness and wear resistance, while stainless steel balls excel in corrosion resistance and non-reactivity. The choice between the two often depends on the application, load-bearing capacity and environmental factors.