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Hardened Bearing-Quality 440C Stainless Steel
- Yield Strength: Not Rated
- Hardness: Rockwell C60 (Very Hard)
- Heat Treatment: Hardened
- Specifictions Met: See table
These balls are hardened for increased wear and abrasion resistance. 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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| Dia. | Dia. Tolerance | Magnetic Properties | Pkg. Qty. | Pkg. | |
Mirror-Like | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5mm | -0.0025mm to 0.0025mm | Magnetic | 250 | 0000000 | 000000 |
Corrosion-Resistant 316 Stainless Steel
The addition of molybdenum gives 316 stainless steel excellent corrosion resistance. Use it in a variety of marine and chemical-processing applications. It maintains its corrosion resistance up to the maximum temperature.
Balls have a reflective, mirror-like finish.
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- Yield Strength: Not Rated
- Hardness: Rockwell C25 (Hard)
- Heat Treatment: Not Rated
- Heat Treatable: No
- Specifications Met: Not Rated
| Dia. | Dia. Tolerance | Appearance | Max. Temp., °F | Pkg. Qty. | Pkg. | |
316 Stainless Steel  | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Metric | ||||||
| 2.5mm | -0.013mm to 0.013mm | Mirror-Like | 1110° | 250 | 000000000 | 00000 |
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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Certificates with a traceable lot number are available for these products. Download certificates from ORDER HISTORY after your order ships.
| Dia. | Dia. Tolerance | Heat Treatment | Pkg. Qty. | Pkg. | |
Mirror-Like | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5mm | -0.0025mm to 0.0025mm | Hardened | 100 | 0000000 | 00000 |