Stainless Steel Balls

Specifications

How to choose Ball

Points to check when selecting, with the values for this product (Stainless Steel Balls).

1. 1. Select the material to suit the application

   Bearing steel is used for high-load bearings, stainless steel where corrosion resistance is required, and carbon steel for light-load, low-cost applications. For high-speed bearings or vacuum environments that require light weight, non-magnetic properties or electrical insulation, silicon nitride is suitable; resin and glass are candidates for applications in contact with chemicals or where anti-rust oil cannot be used.

2. 2. Determine the accuracy grade by required performance

   This product: Grade (Precision Grade) G16~G500

   Grades are indicated as G3 to G1000 and others; a smaller number means smaller variation in sphericity and diameter. For low-noise, high-speed bearings such as machine tool spindles, select a smaller grade; for casters and light-load applications, select a larger grade to avoid over-specification.

3. 3. Check nominal diameter and inch designations

   This product: Nominal diameter Dw 0.3~4 1/2 inch

   The nominal diameters of listed products range from 0.3 to 101.6 mm. Many inch-based nominal diameters are also available, such as 1/4 inch = 6.35 mm, so confirm whether the design values are metric or inch, and specify a size that matches the raceway groove and cage dimensions.

4. 4. Evaluate rotational quality by sphericity and surface roughness

   Sphericity (2.5 to 25 μm for listed products) and surface roughness Ra (0.01 to 0.15 μm) directly affect vibration, noise and wear. When used as valve seals or reference spheres for measurement, confirm that these two values meet the required accuracy.

5. 5. Check hardness and operating temperature

   Hardness relates to wear resistance and resistance to indentation, and is indicated in HRC or HV. For high-temperature use, check the maximum operating temperature (288 to 1000 °C for listed products) and hot hardness. Cemented carbide and ceramics tend to retain hardness at high temperatures.

6. 6. Confirm whether secondary processing is possible

   Standard hardened steel balls are very hard, making drilling and welding difficult. For applications such as ball joints, where a shaft is welded to the ball or holes are drilled, select machinable products such as lightly carburized steel balls with shallower case depth, or cut balls with flat surfaces for retention.

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About Ball and all products

Description

Martensitic type offers excellent hardness and corrosion resistance, ferritic type offers excellent workability, and austenitic type offers excellent corrosion resistance and heat resistance. Nominal diameters range from approximately 0.3 mm to 4 1/2 inches.

FAQ

Q. Which stainless steel types are available for stainless steel balls (no model number)?

A. Standard balls are available in martensitic, ferritic, and austenitic stainless steel, and can be selected according to corrosion resistance and hardness.

Q. What are the characteristics of each stainless steel type for stainless steel balls?

A. Martensitic type offers excellent hardness and corrosion resistance, ferritic type offers excellent workability, and austenitic type offers excellent corrosion resistance and heat resistance.

Q. What is the range of nominal diameter (Dw) and grade (precision grade) for stainless steel balls?

A. Nominal diameter Dw ranges from approximately 0.3 mm to 4 1/2 inches, and the grade (precision grade) ranges from G16 to G500.

Q. What applications are stainless steel balls used for, such as ball bearings and valves?

A. They can be used for ball bearings, valves, general purpose applications, and mechanical parts for high-temperature and low-temperature environments.

Written by AI based on the content of the source documents.

Source documents

• Catalog ツバキ・ナカシマ精密ボール 製品カタログ 25 pages
  Found on: https://azuma-eg.com/catalogue/