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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 | Specifications Met | Pkg. Qty. | Pkg. | |
Mirror-Like | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/32" | -0.0001" to 0.0001" | Hardened | ASTM A295 | 500 | 00000000 | 000000 |
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. | |
| 1/32" | -0.001" to 0.001" | 2017 Aluminum | 32,000 psi | T4 | Brinell 110 (Soft) | Hardened | 100 | 00000000 | 000000 |
High-Strength Grade 5 Titanium Balls
- Yield Strength: 120,000 psi
- Hardness: Rockwell C30 (Hard)
- Temper Rating: Softened (Annealed)
Grade 5 is the strongest of all the titanium alloys thanks to its higher aluminum and vanadium content. It offers a versatile mix of good corrosion resistance, weldability, and formability. These balls are made to Grade 200 tolerances.
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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. | Dia. Tolerance | Mechanical Finish | Pkg. Qty. | Pkg. | |
Mirror-Like | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/32" | -0.001" to 0.001" | Ground and Polished | 5 | 0000000 | 000000 |
Fracture- and Thermally Shock-Resistant Silicon-Nitride Ceramic Balls
- Color: Black
- Max. Temperature: 1470° F
- Porosity: 13%
- Compressive Strength: 550,000 psi
Often used to create bearings, silicon-nitride ceramic is harder than many types of bearing steel but is lightweight and can be easily polished. It also withstands high temperatures.
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| Dia. | Dia. Tolerance | Sphericity | Pkg. Qty. | Pkg. | |
| 1/32" | -0.00004" to 0.00005" | 99.99995% | 5 | 0000000 | 000000 |