Chrome Steel Balls

AISI 52100 100Cr6 CHROME STEEL BALLS
Low alloy martensitic chrome steel, AISI 52100 thanks to its high hardness, wear resistance, surface finishing and dimensional precision, it iswidely
usedto manufacture mechanical components.
Applications
Precision bearings, automotive components (brakes, steering, line shaft), bicycle, agitators, appliances, sliders, quick couplings, machine tool, lock
mechanisms, conveyor belts, skates, pens, pumps, castors, measurement instruments, valves.
Chemical composition
%C
%Si
%Mn
%P
%S
%Cr
0,95-1,10
0,35 max
0,20-0,50
0,025 max
0,025 max
1,30-1,60
International standards
ITA
USA
GER
FRA
UK
RUS
CHN
JAP
100Cr6
52100
1.3505
100C6
534A99
9Ch1
GCr15
SUJ2
Physical / mechanical / thermal / electric / magnetic properties

Property
Symbol
U.o.M.
Type
Notes
Values
Density
g/cm3
Physical
Room temp.
7,80
Young's modulus
GPa
Mechanical
200
Specific heat
J/kg-K
Thermal
Room temp.
464
Coefficient of linear thermal expansion
10^-6/C
Thermal
(T=0-100C)
12,3
Thermal conductivity
W/(mK)
Thermal
Room temp.
42,4
Electric resistivity
*m*10^-9
Electric
215
Relative magnetic permeability
Magnetic
Ferromagnetic
> 300
Technical data
Property
Type
U.o.M.
Values
U.o.M.
Values
Hardness
Mechanical
HRC
60 - 66
Ultimate compressive strength
Mechanical
MPa
2500 - 2600
psix10^3
362 - 377
Thermal
-60 / 150
-76 / 302
Service temperature
Range
Diameters
U.o.M.
Diameters
0,250 - 300,000
mm
1/64 - 12
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LOW NOISE AISI 52100 HIGH PRECISION CHROME STEEL BALLS

High precision AISI 52100 chrome steel ballsfeature the lowest tolerances and noise levels.
Applications
High precision & aircraft bearings, recirculating ball screws, high precision spindles & gears, bearings for electric motors.
%C
%Si
%Mn
%P
%S
%Cr
0,95-1,10
0,35 max
0,20-0,50
0,025 max
0,025 max
1,30-1,60
ITA
USA
GER
FRA
UK
RUS
CHN
JAP
100Cr6
52100
1.3505
100C6
534A99
9Ch1
GCr15
SUJ2

Property
Symbol
U.o.M.
Type
Notes
Values
Density
g/cm3
Physical
Room temp.
7,80
Young's modulus
GPa
Mechanical
200
Specific heat
J/kg-K
Thermal
Room temp.
464
10^-6/C
Thermal
(T=0-100C)
12,3
W/(mK)
Thermal
Room temp.
42,4
*m*10^-9
Electric
215
Magnetic
Ferromagnetic
> 300
Technical data
Property
Type
U.o.M.
Values
U.o.M.
Values
Hardness
Mechanical
HRC
60 - 66
Mechanical
MPa
2500 - 2600
psix10^3
362 - 377
Thermal
-60 / 150
-76 / 302
Service temperature
Range
Diameters
U.o.M.
Diameters
0,500 - 12,700
mm
1/32 - 1/2
3,000 - 15,000
mm
1/8 - 19/32
1,200 - 25,000
mm
3/64 - 1
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S-2 ROCKBIT TOOL STEEL SHOCK RESISTING BALLS

Alloy steelthrough hardened balls, they arefeatured by high toughness and wear/collision resistance. They are specifically indicated for drilling
applications.
Applications
Oil-well drilling, well applications, offshore drilling devices.
%C
%Si
%Mn
%P
%S
%Mo
%V
0,40-0,55
0,90-1,20
0,30-0,50
0,030 max
0,030 max
0,30-0,60
0,50 max
ITA
USA
GER
FRA
UK
RUS
CHN
JAP
T41902
Si-Mo
5SiMoV

Property
Symbol
U.o.M.
Type
Notes
Values
Density
g/cm3
Physical
Room temp.
7,72
Young's modulus
GPa
Mechanical
200
Specific heat
J/kg-K
Thermal
Room temp.
468
10^-6/C
Thermal
(T=0-100C)
10,8
W/(mK)
Thermal
Room temp.
19,0
*m*10^-9
Electric
165
Magnetic
Ferromagnetic
> 500
Technical data
Property
Type
U.o.M.
Values
U.o.M.
Values
Hardness
Mechanical
HRC
54 - 63
Ultimate tensile strength
Mechanical
MPa
2100 - 2200
psix10^3
305 - 320
Thermal
-40 / 500
-40 / 932
Service temperature
Range
Diameters (min/max)
U.o.M.
Diameters (min/max)
1,000 - 150,000
mm
3/64 - 6
U.o.M.
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Corrosion Resistance
Good corrosion resistance in alkaline solutions, fairish in contact with salts or industrial atmospheres, poor in contact with water and steam, they do not
resist in contact with acid substances.
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100CrMn6 CHROME STEEL BALLS

100CrMn6 steelallows to get higher core hardnessthan standardAISI 52100. Generally used for large diameter balls only.
Applications
Windmills and large bearing diameters.
%C
%Si
%Mn
%P
%S
%Cr
0,93-1,05
0,45-0,75
1,00-1,20
0,025 max
0,015 max
1,45-1,65
ITA
USA
GER
FRA
UK
RUS
CHN
JAP
100CrMnSi6-4
1.3520
100CM6
535A99
SHKH15SG
GCr15SiMn
SUJ3

Property
Symbol
U.o.M.
Type
Notes
Values
Density
g/cm3
Physical
Room temp.
7,85
Young's modulus
GPa
Mechanical
210
Specific heat
J/kg-K
Thermal
Room temp.
475
10^-6/C
Thermal
(T=0-100C)
12,6
W/(mK)
Thermal
Room temp.
35,0
*m*10^-9
Electric
220
Magnetic
Ferromagnetic
> 300
Technical data
Property
Type
U.o.M.
Values
U.o.M.
Values
Hardness
Mechanical
HRC
60 - 66
Mechanical
MPa
2500 - 2600
psix10^3
362 - 377
Thermal
-60 / 150
-76 / 302
Service temperature
Range
Diameters
U.o.M.
Diameters
45,000 - 300,000
mm
1-3/4 - 12
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100CrMo7-3 CHROME STEEL BALLS

Bearing steel balls with a small percentage of Mo in the chemical composition, as 100CrMn6 this steel guarantees a high core hardness for balls of large
diameters. The structure is bainitic (martensitic for 100CrMn6).
Applications
As for other bearing steels, they are useful when high hardness, wear resistance and fatigue resistance are required.
%C
%Si
%Mn
%P
%S
%Cr
%Mo
%Cu
%Al
0,93-1,05
0,15-0,35
0,60-0,80
0,025 max
0,015 max
1,65-1,95
0,20-0,35
0,30 max
0,050 max
ITA
USA
GER
FRA
UK
RUS
CHN
JAP
100CrMo7-3
K19965
1.3536
100CrMo7-3
100CrMo7-3
100CrMo7-3
SUJ5

Property
Symbol
U.o.M.
Type
Notes
Values
Density
g/cm3
Physical
Room temp.
7,82
Young's modulus
GPa
Mechanical
205
Specific heat
J/kg-K
Thermal
Room temp.
477
10^-6/C
Thermal
(T=0-100C)
13,1
W/(mK)
Thermal
Room temp.
42,7
*m*10^-9
Electric
218
Magnetic
Ferromagnetic
> 300
Technical data
Property
Type
U.o.M.
Values
U.o.M.
Values
Hardness
Mechanical
HRC
59 - 65
Mechanical
MPa
2450 - 2550
psix10^3
355 - 369
Thermal
-60 / 150
-76 / 302
Service temperature
Range
Diameters
U.o.M.
Diameters
45,000 - 300,000
mm
1-3/4 - 12
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AISI 1085 HIGH CARBON STEEL BALLS

High carbon steel balls, arethrough hardened. Theyfeature by very good hardness and wear resistance.
Applications
Low precision bearings, furniture bearings, bicycle and automotive components, agitators, sliding rails, drawer rails, skates, roller conveyors, castors,
locks, bearing units, polishing and milling machines.
Standard
%C
%Si
%Mn
1085
0,80-0,93
0,10-0,35
0,70-1,00
1.0616
0,83-0,88
0,10-0,30
0,50-0,80
%P
%S
%Cr
%Ni
%Mo
%(Cu+Sn)
%Al
0,040 max 0,050 max
0,030 max 0,030 max
0,15 max
0,20 max
0,050 max
0,25 max
0,010 max
ITA
USA
GER
FRA
UK
RUS
CHN
JAP
C90
1085
1.0616
XC90
C85S
85 (A)
82B
SWRH87B

Property
Symbol
U.o.M.
Type
Notes
Values
Density
g/cm3
Physical
Room temp.
7,85
Young's modulus
GPa
Mechanical
200
Specific heat
J/kg-K
Thermal
Room temp.
470
10^-6/C
Thermal
(T=0-100C)
12,8
W/(mK)
Thermal
Room temp.
33,9
*m*10^-9
Electric
175
Magnetic
Ferromagnetic
> 200
Technical data
Property
Type
U.o.M.
Values
U.o.M.
Values
Hardness
Mechanical
HRC
59 - 66
Mechanical
MPa
700 - 800
psix10^3
100 - 115
Thermal
-40 / 500
-40 / 932
Service temperature
Range
Diameters (min/max)
U.o.M.
Diameters (min/max)
0,300 - 300,000
mm
1/64 - 12
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AISI 1010/1015 LOW CARBON STEEL CEMENTED BALLS

Low cost carbon steel balls, case-hardened only. The thickness of the case hardened layer is about 0,8 mm.
Applications
Furniture rails and rollers, drawers and rolling bearings, locks, oilers and greasers, skates, caddies, toys, belt and roller conveyors, tumble finishing.
Type
%C
%Si
%Mn
%P
%S
1010
0,08-0,13
0,10-0,35
0,30-0,60
0,040 max
0,050 max
1015
0,12-0,18
0,10-0,35
0,30-0,60
0,040 max
0,050 max
ITA
USA
GER
FRA
UK
RUS
CHN
JPN
C10
1010
1.1121
CC10
040A10
10
10
S10C
C15
1015
1.1141
XC12
080M15
15
15
S15C

Property
Symbol
U.o.M.
Type
Notes
Values
Density
g/cm3
Physical
Room temp.
7,82
Young's modulus
GPa
Mechanical
200
Specific heat
J/kg-K
Thermal
Room temp.
468
10^-6/C
Thermal
(T=0-100C)
11,8
W/(mK)
Thermal
Room temp.
57,9
*m*10^-9
Electric
155
Magnetic
Ferromagnetic
> 500
Technical data
Property
Type
U.o.M.
Values
U.o.M.
Values
Hardness
Mechanical
HRC
60 - 66
Mechanical
MPa
300 - 400
psix10^3
43 - 58
Thermal
-40 / 500
-40 / 932
Service temperature
Range
Diameters (min/max)
U.o.M.
Diameters
(min/max)
0,300 - 300,000
mm
1/64 - 12
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AISI 1010/1015 LOW SOFT UNHARDENED CARBON STEEL BALLS

Unhardened low carbon steel balls.
Applications
Caddies, wrought iron work, curtain mechanisms, steel shots, munitions, stirrers and mixers in not aggressive environments, welding appliances.
Type
%C
%Si
%Mn
%P
%S
1010
0,08-0,13
0,10-0,35
0,30-0,60
0,040 max
0,050 max
1015
0,12-0,18
0,10-0,35
0,30-0,60
0,040 max
0,050 max
ITA
USA
GER
FRA
UK
RUS
CHN
JAP
C10
1010
1.1121
CC10
040A10
10
10
S10C
C15
1015
1.1141
XC12
080M15
15
15
S15C

Property
Symbol
U.o.M.
Type
Notes
Values
Density
g/cm3
Physical
Room temp.
7,82
Young's modulus
GPa
Mechanical
200
Specific heat
J/kg-K
Thermal
Room temp.
468
10^-6/C
Thermal
(T=0-100C)
11,8
W/(mK)
Thermal
Room temp.
57,9
*m*10^-9
Electric
155
Magnetic
Ferromagnetic
> 500
Technical data
Property
Type
U.o.M.
Values
U.o.M.
Values
Hardness
Mechanical
HRB
60 - 90
Mechanical
MPa
200 - 300
psix10^3
29 - 43
Thermal
-40 / 500
-40 / 932
Service temperature
Range
Diameters (min/max)
U.o.M.
Diameters (min/max)
0,300 - 300,000
mm
1/64 - 12
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AISI 1022 LOW CARBON STEEL BALLS

Case hardened low carbon steel balls, specificallysuitable for applications in peening processes according to the AMS 2431/5B specification.
Applications
They are used in peening processes with the aim to increase stress resistance and corrosion cracking of metal surfaces.
%C
%Si
%Mn
%P
%S
0,18-0,23
0,60 max
0,70-1,00
0,030 max
0,050 max
ITA
USA
GER
FRA
UK
RUS
CHN
JAP
G 22 Mn 3
1022
1.1133
20 M 5
120 M 19
22
20Mn
SMnC 420

Property
Symbol
U.o.M.
Type
Notes
Values
Density
g/cm3
Physical
Room temp.
7,86
Young's modulus
GPa
Mechanical
203
Specific heat
J/kg-K
Thermal
Room temp.
472
10^-6/C
Thermal
(T=0-100C)
11,5
W/(mK)
Thermal
Room temp.
50,9
*m*10^-9
Electric
159
Magnetic
Ferromagnetic
> 500
Technical data
Property
Type
U.o.M.
Values
U.o.M.
Values
Hardness
Mechanical
HRC
57 - 62
HV
636 - 739
Mechanical
MPa
450 - 550
psix10^3
66 - 79
Thermal
-40 / 500
-40 / 932
Service temperature
Range
Diameters (min/max)
U.o.M.
Diameters (min/max)
2,000 - 12,000
mm
3/32 - 7/16
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AISI 201 STAINLESS STEEL BALLS

Cr-Mn stainless steel balls, with properties similar to AISI 302/304 balls (slightly higher mechanical characteristics). Balls are provided in the passivated
condition.
Applications
Special bearings, automotive components, switches, die casting devices. They are widely used in the electronic industry.
%C
%Si
%Mn
%P
%S
%Cr
%Ni
%N
0,15 max
1,00 max
5,50-7,50
0,060 max
0,030 max
16,00-18,00
3,50-5,50
0,250 max
ITA
USA
GER
FRA
UK
RUS
CHN
JAP
201
1.4372
Z12CMN17-07Az
201 S 01
14Ch18N4G4L
1Cr17Mn6Ni5N
SUS 201

Property
Symbol
U.o.M.
Type
Notes
Values
Density
g/cm3
Physical
Room temp.
7,85
Young's modulus
GPa
Mechanical
200
Specific heat
J/kg-K
Thermal
Room temp.
480
10^-6/C
Thermal
(T=0-100C)
16,3
W/(mK)
Thermal
Room temp.
15,6
*m*10^-9
Electric
720
Magnetic
Paramagnetic
1,03
Technical data
Property
Type
U.o.M.
Values
U.o.M.
Values
Hardness
Mechanical
HRC
25 - 39
Mechanical
MPa
690 - 1240
psix10^3
100 - 180
Thermal
-196 / 700
-320,8 / 1697
Service temperature
Range
Diameters (min/max)
U.o.M.
Diameters (min/max)
0,800 - 180,000
mm
1/32 - 7
U.o.M.
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Similar to the corrosion resistance of AISI 302/304 materials.
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AISI 302/304/304L STAINLESS STEEL BALLS

Unhardened austenitc stainless steel balls, they display good mechanical characteristics, toughness and corrosion resistance.
AISI 304L provides lowercarbon content, AISI 302 better mechanical characteristics.
Balls are provided in the passivated condition.
Applications
Special bearings and pumps, aerosol pumps, gardening and household sprayers, perfume miniature pumps, seams, medical application valves,
agricultural backpack sprayers.
They are used in foodstuff, aerospace and military industry.
Type
%C
%Si
%Mn
%P
%S
%Cr
%Ni
%N
302
0,150 max
1,00 max
2,00 max
0,045 max
0,030 max
17,00-19,00
8,00-10,00
0,100 max
304
0,080 max
0,75 max
2,00 max
0,045 max
0,030 max
18,00-20,00
8,00-10,50
0,100 max
304L
0,030 max
0,75 max
2,00 max
0,045 max
0,030 max
18,00-20,00
8,00-10,50
0,100 max
ITA
USA
GER
FRA
UK
RUS
CHN
JAP
X10CrNi18-8
302
1.4310
Z11CN18-08
301S21
12KH18N9
1Cr18Ni9
SUS301
X5CrNi18-10
304
1.4301
Z7CN18-09
304S15
08KH18N10
0Cr18Ni9
SUS304
X2CrNi18-9
304L
1.4307
Z3CN18-10
304S11
04KH18N10
00Cr19Ni10
SUS304L

Property
Symbol
U.o.M.
Type
Notes
Values
Density
g/cm3
Physical
Room temp.
7,95
Young's modulus
GPa
Mechanical
200
Specific heat
J/kg-K
Thermal
Room temp.
500
10^-6/C
Thermal
(T=0-100C)
17,5
W/(mK)
Thermal
Room temp.
15,8
*m*10^-9
Electric
710
Magnetic
Paramagnetic
1,025*
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Technical data
Property
Type
U.o.M.
Values
U.o.M.
Values
Hardness
Mechanical
HRC
10 - 25 (1)*
HRC
25 - 39 (2)*
Mechanical
MPa
500 - 1300
psix10^3
72 - 188
Thermal
-196 / 700
-320,8 / 1697
Service temperature
Range
Diameters (min/max)
U.o.M.
Diameters
(min/max)
0,300 - 300,000
mm
1/64 - 12
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Very good corrosion resistance with respect to organic substances, oxidating solutions, foodstuff, sterilizing solutions.
Good resistance with respect to atmospheric corrosion and dyes.
They are subjected to pitting and crevice corrosion in presence of hot chloride solutions and to stress corrosion when temperature exceeds 60C.
They do not resist to sulfuric acid solutions.
AISI 302 shows slightly best corrosion resistance with respect to AISI 304/304L stainless steels.
Notes
Property
Description
Hardness*
Balls can be supplied in the ANNEALED (HRC 10-25) or COLD WORKED (HRC 25-39) conditions.
Magnetism
Eventual magnetism of AISI 316 balls and in general of all austenitc stainless steels strictly depends by the
manufacturing process, specific inquiries for not magnetic balls should priorly reported.
Precision Grade**
On specifical request and for big quantities, we can supply G10 and G16 precision grade balls. Diameters
from 3,000 mm to 1/2".
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Austenitic AISI 303 stainless steel balls, it is characterised by the best workability properties between stainless steels, thanks to the high sulphur content.
Balls are provided in the passivated state. They are obtained by a hot forging process.
Applications
Special valves.
%C
%Si
%Mn
%P
%S
%Cr
%Ni
0,15 max
1,00 max
2,00 max
0,200 max
0,150 min
17,00-19,00
8,00-10,00
ITA
USA
GER
FRA
UK
RUS
CHN
JAP
X8CrNiS18-9
303
1.4305
Z 8 CNF 18-09
303S31
12CH18N10E
Y1Cr18Ni9
SUS303

Property
Symbol
U.o.M.
Type
Notes
Values
Density
g/cm3
Physical
Room temp.
7,97
Young's modulus
GPa
Mechanical
198
Specific heat
J/kg-K
Thermal
Room temp.
500
10^-6/C
Thermal
(T=0-100C)
16,7
W/(mK)
Thermal
Room temp.
15,2
*m*10^-9
Electric
715
Magnetic
Paramagnetic
1,020
Technical data
Property
Type
U.o.M.
Values
U.o.M.
Values
Hardness
Mechanical
HB
170 - 270
Mechanical
MPa
500 - 1300
psix10^3
72 - 188
Thermal
-196 / 200
-320,8 / 392
Service temperature
Range
Diameters (min/max)
U.o.M.
Diameters (min/max)
0,800 - 180,000
mm
1/32 - 7
U.o.M.
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G100-200-500-1000
The corrosion resistance is lower than AISI 302/304 steels, causing to the high S content that favour pitting corrosion. Steel not recommended for sea
water applications.
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AISI 316/316L STAINLESS STEEL BALLS

Austenitic stainless steel balls with higher corrosion resistancethan AISI 304 balls.
They show good toughness.
AISI 316L has a lower carbon content (maximum 0,030%).
Applications
Special bearings, pumps and valves, aerosol and dispenser sprayers.
Utilised in the foodstuff, paper, chemical, rubber, military, textile industry.

Applications in photographic devices, medical instruments, quick couplings, recirculating balls, ink cartridges, jewels.
Type
%C
%Si
%Mn
%P
%S
%Cr
%Ni
%Mo
316
0,080 max
1,00 max
2,00 max
0,045 max
0,030 max
16,00-18,00
10,00-14,00
2,00-3,00
316L
0,030 max
1,00 max
2,00 max
0,045 max
0,030 max
16,00-18,00
10,10-14,00
2,00-3,00
ITA
USA
GER
FRA
UK
RUS
CHN
JAP
X5CrNiMo1712
316
1.4401
Z6CND17.11
316S16
08KH16N11M3
0Cr17Ni12Mo2
SUS316
X2CrNiMo1712
316L
1.4404
Z3CND17-11-02
316S11
03KH17N14M2
0Cr19Ni12Mo2
SUS316L

Property
Symbol
U.o.M.
Type
Notes
Values
Density
g/cm3
Physical
Room temp.
7,95
Young's modulus
GPa
Mechanical
200
Specific heat
J/kg-K
Thermal
Room temp.
500
10^-6/C
Thermal
(T=0-100C)
17
W/(mK)
Thermal
Room temp.
15,0
*m*10^-9
Electric
730
Magnetic
Paramagnetic
1,020*
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Technical data
Property
Type
U.o.M.
Values
U.o.M.
Values
Hardness
Mechanical
HRC
10 - 25 (1)*
HRC
25 - 39 (2)*
Mechanical
MPa
550 - 1250
psix10^3
80 - 180
Thermal
-196 / 600
-320,8 / 1112
Service temperature
Range
Diameters (min/max)
U.o.M.
Diameters
(min/max)
0,300 - 300,000
mm
1/64 - 12
U.o.M.
Precision Grade (ISO 3290)**
G10-16-20-25-28-40-50-60-100-200-500-1000-2000
"
Very good corrosion resistance with respect to organic substances, good resistance to several strong acids (acetic, phosphoric, sulphuric acid) and on sea
water.
They are subjected to pitting and crevice corrosion in presence of hot chloride solutions and to stress corrosion when temperature exceeds 60C.
They do not resist in contact with hydrochloric and hydrofluoric acids, aqua regia, iron and magnesium chlorides.
Notes
Property
Description
Hardness*
Balls can be supplied in the ANNEALED (HRC 10-25) or COLD WORKED (HRC 25-39) conditions.
Magnetism
Eventual magnetism of AISI 316 balls and in general of all austenitc stainless steels strictly depends by the
manufacturing process, specific inquiries for not magnetic balls should priorly reported.
Precision grade**
On specifical request and for big quantities, we can supply G10 and G16 precision grade balls. Diameters
from 3,000 mm to 1/2".
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AISI 316Ti STAINLESS STEEL BALLS

Not hardenable austenitic stainless steel titanioum stabilized balls, the presence of Ti allows to guarantee a better intercrystalline corrosion resistance
with respect to AISI 316/316L grades, mainly at high temperatures. Balls are provided in the passivated condition.
Applications
Ball valves, special pumps and valves, they are used in devices for the foodstuff, chemical, pharmaceutical, naval, medical, textile industry.
%C
%Si
%Mn
%P
0,080 max
0,75 max
2,00 max
%S
0,045 max 0,030 max
%Cr
%Ni
%Mo
%N
%Ti
16,00-18,00
10,00-14,00
2,00-3,00
0,0100
max
5x%C-0,70
International Standard
ITA
USA
GER
FRA
UK
RUS
CHN
JAP
X6CrNiMoTi17-12-2
316Ti
1.4571
Z6CNDT17-12
316S51
10Ch17N13M2T
06Cr17Ni12Mo2
SUS 316Ti

Property
Symbol
U.o.M.
Type
Notes
Values
Density
g/cm3
Physical
Room temp.
7,95
Young's modulus
GPa
Mechanical
200
Specific heat
J/kg-K
Thermal
Room temp.
500
10^-6/C
Thermal
(T=0-100C)
15,9
W/(mK)
Thermal
Room temp.
15,6
*m*10^-9
Electric
740
Magnetic
Paramagnetic
1,020
Technical data
Property
Type
U.o.M.
Values
U.o.M.
Values
Hardness
Mechanical
HRC
15 - 35
Mechanical
MPa
650 - 1150
psix10^3
95 - 166
Thermal
-196 / 600
-320,8 / 1112
Service temperature
Range
Diameters (min/max)
U.o.M.
Diameters
(min/max)
0,300 - 300,000
mm
1/64 - 12
U.o.M.
G10-16-20-25-28-40-50-60-100-200-500-1000-2000
"
Similar to that of AISI 316/316L family, they feature better intergranular, stress corrosion cracking and pitting corrosion resistance.
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AISI 430/430F STAINLESS STEEL BALLS

Ferritic unhardened stainless steel balls, they show good mechanicalfeatures and corrosion resistance better than martensitic stainless steels. Balls are
provided in the passivated conditions.
Applications
Special bearings and valves, cosmetic nail polish, sprayers, heat exchangers, measurement instruments.
Type
%C
%Si
%Mn
%P
%S
%Cr
430
0,120 max
1,00 max
1,00 max
0,040 max
0,030 max
16,00-18,00
430F
0,120 max
1,00 max
1,25 max
0,065 max
0,150 min
16,00-18,00
ITA
USA
GER
FRA
UK
RUS
CHN
JAP
X6Cr17
430
1.4016
Z8C17
430S17
12KH17
1Cr17
SUS 430
X14CrMoS17
430F
1.4104
Z10CF17
441S29
YCr17
SUS 430 F

Property
Symbol
U.o.M.
Type
Notes
Values
Density
g/cm3
Physical
Room temp.
7,73
Young's modulus
GPa
Mechanical
205
Specific heat
J/kg-K
Thermal
Room temp.
450
10^-6/C
Thermal
(T=0-100C)
11
W/(mK)
Thermal
Room temp.
24,0
*m*10^-9
Electric
625
Magnetic
Ferromagnetic
> 600
Technical data
Property
Type
U.o.M.
Values
U.o.M.
Values
Hardness
Mechanical
HRB
75 - 95
Mechanical
MPa
750 - 950
psix10^3
107 - 140
Thermal
0 / 450
32 / 842
Service temperature
Range
Diameters (min/max)
U.o.M.
Diameters
(min/max)
0,300 - 180,000
mm
1/64 - 7
U.o.M.
"
G10-16-20-25-28-40-60-100-200-500-1000
430 balls resist in freshwater, steam, air, detergents, soaps, organic and oxidating acids, alkaline solutions. They do not resist to chloride, fluoride,
bromide, iodide solutions. The corrosion resistance is lower than AISI 302/304 steels.
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AISI 904L STAINLESS STEEL BALLS

Austenitic stainless steel balls, thanks to the higher Cr, Ni, Mo and Cu content they show the best corrosion resistance properties for this steel family.
Applications
Special pumps and valves, applications in the chemical industry in aggressive environments, sea-water applications.
%C
%Si
%Mn
%P
%S
%Cr
%Ni
%N
%Mo
%Cu
0,020 max
1,00 max
2,00 max
0,045 max
0,035 max
19,00-23,00
23,00-28,00
0,100 max
4,00-5,00
1,00-2,00
ITA
USA
GER
FRA
UK
RUS
CHN
JAP
X1 NiCrMoCu 25-20-5
904L
1.4539
Z 2 NCDU 25-20
904S13
SUS 890L

Property
Symbol
U.o.M.
Type
Notes
Values
Density
g/cm3
Physical
Room temp.
7,98
Young's modulus
GPa
Mechanical
193
Specific heat
J/kg-K
Thermal
Room temp.
475
10^-6/C
Thermal
(T=0-100C)
15,4
W/(mK)
Thermal
Room temp.
12,3
*m*10^-9
Electric
925
Magnetic
Paramagnetic
1,001
Technical data
Property
Type
U.o.M.
Values
U.o.M.
Values
Hardness
Mechanical
HRB
65 - 95
Mechanical
MPa
520 - 620
psix10^3
76 - 89
Thermal
-196 / 450
-320,8 / 842
Service temperature
Range
Diameters (min/max)
U.o.M.
Diameters (min/max)
2,500 - 75,000
mm
3/32 - 3
U.o.M.
"

G28-40-60-100-200-500-1000
Excellent corrosion resistance against acetic, phosphoric and sulphuric acids, chloride solutions, warm sea water. They are attacked in contact with
hydrochloric and nitric acids.
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AISI 420A/420B STAINLESS STEEL BALLS

Martensitic stainless steel hardened balls, theyfeature good resistance to corrosion and wear. Balls are provided in the passivated condition.
Applications
Similar to that of AISI 420C balls, when required hardness and wear resistance are lower.
Type
%C
%Si
%Mn
%P
%S
%Cr
420A
0,16-0,25
1,00 max
1,50 max
0,040 max
0,030 max
12,00-14,00
420B
0,26-0,35
1,00 max
1,50 max
0,040 max
0,030 max
12,00-14,00
ITA
USA
GER
FRA
UK
RUS
CHN
JAP
X20Cr13
420A
1.4021
Z 20 C 13
420 S 37
20 Kh 13
2Cr13
420J1
X30Cr13
420B
1.4028
Z 33 C 13
420 S 45
30 Kh 13
3Cr13
420J2

Property
Symbol
U.o.M.
Type
Notes
Values
Density
g/cm3
Physical
Room temp.
7,73
Young's modulus
GPa
Mechanical
195
Specific heat
J/kg-K
Thermal
Room temp.
450
10^-6/C
Thermal
(T=0-100C)
10,2
W/(mK)
Thermal
Room temp.
27,4
*m*10^-9
Electric
680
Magnetic
Not hardened
>600
Technical data
Property
Type
U.o.M.
Values
U.o.M.
Values
Hardness
Mechanical
HRC
48 - 58
Mechanical
MPa
1700 - 1900
psix10^3
250 - 275
Thermal
0 - 400
32 - 752
Service temperature
Range
Diameters (min/max)
U.o.M.
Diameters
(min/max)
0,300 - 300,000
mm
1/64 - 12
U.o.M.
G10-16-20-25-28-40-50-60-100-200-500-1000-2000
"
AISI 420A/420B steels offer a corrosion resistance similar to 420C steel. Balls of these materials resist in contact with water, steam, oil and petrol.
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AISI 420C STAINLESS STEEL BALLS

Martensitic hardened stainless steel balls, theyfeature good hardness, corrosion resistance, wear and abrasion resistance.Balls are provided in the
passivated condition.
Applications
Special bearings, anti-friction bearings, special pumps, recirculating balls, lighters, pens, automotive seatbelts & components.
%C
%Si
%Mn
%P
%S
%Cr
0,43-0,50
1,00 max
1,00 max
0,040 max
0,030 max
12,50-14,50
ITA
USA
GER
FRA
UK
RUS
CHN
JAP
X46Cr13
420C
1.4034
Z 34 C 14
40 Kh 13
4Cr13

Property
Symbol
U.o.M.
Type
Notes
Values
Density
g/cm3
Physical
Room temp.
7,70
Young's modulus
GPa
Mechanical
205
Specific heat
J/kg-K
Thermal
Room temp.
450
10^-6/C
Thermal
(T=0-100C)
10,4
W/(mK)
Thermal
Room temp.
27,6
*m*10^-9
Electric
720
Magnetic
Not hardened
> 600
Technical data
Property
Type
U.o.M.
Values
U.o.M.
Values
Hardness
Mechanical
HRC
52 - 60
Mechanical
MPa
1700 - 1900
psix10^3
250 - 275
Thermal
0 - 400
32 - 752
Service temperature
Range
Diameters (min/max)
U.o.M.
Diameters
(min/max)
0,300 - 300,000
mm
1/64 - 12
U.o.M.
G10-16-20-25-28-40-50-60-100-200-500-1000-2000
"
Good corrosion resistance in industrial atmosphere, freshwater, steam, alcool, ammonium, several oilfield products and organic compounds, dairy
products, mild acid environments. Fairish in foodstuff and alkaline solutions. Fair in salt atmosphere. It does not resist in contact with sea water and
strong acids (even if diluted).
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AISI 440C STAINLESS STEEL BALLS

Martensitic hardened stainless steel balls, theyfeature remarkable hardness, wear resistance, surface finishing, narrow dimensional tolerances.
For that reason this type of steel is frequently used in precision devices. Balls are provided in the passivated condition.
Applications
Precision bearings, anti-friction bearings, special valves, conveyor belts and rollers, ballpoint pens.
They are used in foodstuff, medical instruments, quick couplings, recirculating ball bearings, knotting devices, oil refinery devices.
%C
%Si
%Mn
%P
%S
%Cr
%Mo
0,95-1,20
1,00 max
1,00 max
0,040 max
0,030 max
16,00-18,00
0,75 max
ITA
USA
GER
FRA
UK
RUS
CHN
JAP
X 105CrMo17
440C
1.4125
Z100CD17
95X18
9Cr18Mo
SUS440C

Property
Symbol
U.o.M.
Type
Notes
Values
Density
g/cm3
Physical
Room temp.
7,75
Young's modulus
GPa
Mechanical
210
Specific heat
J/kg-K
Thermal
Room temp.
450
10^-6/C
Thermal
(T=0-100C)
10,2
W/(mK)
Thermal
Room temp.
19,6
*m*10^-9
Electric
680
Magnetic
Not hardened
> 700
Technical data
Property
Type
U.o.M.
Values
U.o.M.
Values
Hardness
Mechanical
HRC
57 - 65
Mechanical
MPa
1900 - 2000
psix10^3
275 - 290
Thermal
0 - 400
32 - 752
Service temperature
Range
Diameters (min/max)
U.o.M.
Diameters
(min/max)
0,300 - 300,000
mm
1/64 - 12
U.o.M.
G10-16-20-25-28-40-50-60-100-200-500-1000-2000
"
The material resists to corrosion in contact with freshwater, steam, oil, petrol, alcohol.
They are subjected to pitting corrosion in sea water environments.
Poor corrosion resistance in acid environments.
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Martensitic stainless steel balls, they show the best corrosion resistance for this steel family and good mechanical properties, hardness and impact
resistance.
Balls are provided in the passivated state.
Applications
Special pumps and valves, they are used in the aircraft, foodstuff and naval field.
%C
%Si
%Mn
%P
%S
%Cr
%Ni
0,200 max
1,00 max
1,00 max
0,040 max
0,030 max
15,00-17,00
1,25-2,50
ITA
USA
GER
FRA
UK
RUS
CHN
JAP
X 16 CrNi 1
431
1.4057
Z 15 CN 16 02
431 S 29
20172
1Cr17Ni2
SUS 431

Property
Symbol
U.o.M.
Type
Notes
Values
Density
g/cm3
Physical
Room temp.
7,75
Young's modulus
GPa
Mechanical
208
Specific heat
J/kg-K
Thermal
Room temp.
460
10^-6/C
Thermal
(T=0-100C)
10,8
W/(mK)
Thermal
Room temp.
25,1
*m*10^-9
Electric
710
Magnetic
Not hardened
> 700
Technical data
Property
Type
U.o.M.
Values
U.o.M.
Values
Hardness
Mechanical
HRC
44 - 54
Mechanical
MPa
1550 - 1750
psix10^3
225 - 253
Thermal
0 - 400
32 - 752
Service temperature
Range
Diameters (min/max)
U.o.M.
Diameters (min/max)
2,500 - 75,000
mm
3/32 - 3
U.o.M.
"

G28-40-60-100-200-500-1000
Good corrosion resistance in contact with organic acids, mild acids and basis, alkaline solutions, steam, industrial and sea atmospheres.
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ALUMINIUM ALLOYS BALLS SERIES 1XXX

Light ballsfeatured by good corrosion and wear resistance, very good surface finishing. 1xxx series alloys are not heat treated. Balls can be provided in
the passivated conditions.
Applications
Special bearings and valves, sealing elements (crushed balls), they are used in automotive industry (safety devices), aviation and aerospace industry,
electronic industry, welding processes.
Type
%Si
%Fe
%Mn
%Cr
%Cu
%Ti
%Al
%V
%Mg
%Zn
1050
0,25 max
0,40 max
0,05 max
0,05 max
0,05 max
0,05 max
99,50 min
0,05 max
0,05 max
0,07 max
1070
0,20 max
0,25 max
0,03 max
0,03 max
0,03 max
99,70 min
0,05 max
0,03 max
0,07 max
1100
% (Si+Fe) max
0,95
% (Si+Fe) max
0,95
0,05 max
0,10 max
0,05 - 0,20
0,03 max
99,00 min
0,05 max
0,05 max
0,10 max
Type
Al 1050/1070/1100
Series
Description
Detail
Description
1xxx
Commercially pure Al
50/70/00
Al minimum content 99,5/99,7/99,0%

Property
Symbol
U.o.M.
Type
Notes
Values
Density
g/cm3
Physical
Room temp.
2,71
Young's modulus
GPa
Mechanical
70
Specific heat
J/kg-K
Thermal
Room temp.
875
10^-6/C
Thermal
(T=0-100C)
23,4
W/(mK)
Thermal
Room temp.
220,0
*m*10^-9
Electric
28
Magnetic
Paramagnetic
1,004
Technical data
Property
Type
U.o.M.
Values
U.o.M.
Values
Hardness
Mechanical
HV0.5
20-30 (1xxx)
Mechanical
MPa
75-110 (1xxx)
psix10^3
11 - 16
Thermal
-196 / 200
-320,8 / 392
Service temperature
Range
Diameters (min/max)
U.o.M.
Diameters (min/max)
1,000 - 150,000
mm
3/64 - 6
U.o.M.
"

G100-200-500-1000
1xxx series alloys provide better corrosion resistance thanks to their purity. Good resistance on almost all natural waters. All aluminium alloys are
subjected to pitting corrosion in presence of chlorides.
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Light ballsfeaature good corrosion and wear resistance, very good surface finishing. 2xxx series alloys allow toget better mechanical characteristics.
Balls can be provided in the passivated condition.
Applications
Special bearings and valves, sealing elements (crushed balls), they are used in automotive industry (safety devices), aviation and aerospace industry,
electronic industry, welding processes.
Type
%Si
%Fe
%Mn
%Cr
%Cu
%Ti
%Al
%Mg
%Zn
2017
0,20-0,80
0,70 max
0,40-1,00
0,10 max
3,50-4,50
0,15 max
balance
0,40-0,80
0,25 max
2024
0,50 max
0,50 max
0,30-0,90
0,10 max
3,80-4,90
0,15 max
balance
1,20-1,80
0,25 max
Type
Al 2017W / Al-2024-T351
Series
Description
Detail
Description
2xxx
Al-Cu alloy
T3
Solution heat treated, cold worked and naturally

aged.

Property
Symbol
U.o.M.
Type
Notes
Values
Density
g/cm3
Physical
Room temp.
2,78
Young's modulus
GPa
Mechanical
73
Specific heat
J/kg-K
Thermal
Room temp.
795
10^-6/C
Thermal
(T=0-100C)
22,9
W/(mK)
Thermal
Room temp.
136,0
*m*10^-9
Electric
43
Magnetic
Paramagnetic
1,004
Technical data
Property
Type
U.o.M.
Values
U.o.M.
Values
Hardness
Mechanical
HV
126-137
Mechanical
MPa
400-500
psix10^3
58 - 72
Thermal
-196 / 200
-320,8 / 392
Service temperature
Range
Diameters (min/max)
U.o.M.
Diameters (min/max)
1,000 - 150,000
mm
3/64 - 6
U.o.M.
"

G100-200-500-1000
2xxx series alloys are lower resistant than 1xxx series alloys due to the significant Cu content, that can generate galvanic reactions. They can be affected
by corrosion under industrial and sea environments. All aluminium alloys are subjected to pitting corrosion in presence of chlorides.
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Light balls characterized by good corrosion and wear resistance, very good surface finishing.
Series 3xxx alloys are not heat treated and show slightly better mechanical characteristics with respect to 1xxx series.
Balls can be provided in the passivated state.
Applications
Special bearings and valves, they are used in automotive industry (safety devices), electronic industry, welding processes.
Type
%Si
%Mn
%Cu
%Al
%Zn
%Fe
3003
0,60 max
1,00-1,50
0,05-0,20
balance
0,10 max
0,70 max
Type
Al 3003
Series
Description
Detail
Description
3xxx
Al-Mn alloy

Property
Symbol
U.o.M.
Type
Notes
Values
Density
g/cm3
Physical
Room temp.
2,73
Young's modulus
GPa
Mechanical
69
Specific heat
J/kg-K
Thermal
Room temp.
893
10^-6/C
Thermal
(T=0-100C)
23,5
W/(mK)
Thermal
Room temp.
178,0
*m*10^-9
Electric
37
Magnetic
Paramagnetic
1,004
Technical data
Property
Type
U.o.M.
Values
U.o.M.
Values
Hardness
Mechanical
HV
24 - 34
Mechanical
MPa
90 - 130
psix10^3
13 - 19
Thermal
-196 / 200
-320,8 / 392
Service temperature
Range
Diameters (min/max)
U.o.M.
Diameters (min/max)
1,000 - 150,000
mm
3/64 - 6
U.o.M.
"

G100-200-500-1000
Series 3xxx aluminium alloys show a corrosion resistance slightly worse to the series 1xxx.
They have a very good resistance to atmosheric corrosion and they are particularly resistant to pitting corrosion (except than in presence of chlorides).
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Light ballsfeature good corrosion and wear resistance, very good surface finishing.
Series 7xxx alloys are heat treated and show the best mechanical properties between aluminium alloys.
Balls can be provided in the passivated state.
Applications
Special bearings and valves, they are used in the aeronautic, aerospace, military fields and in welding processes.
Type
%Si
%Fe
%Mn
%Cr
%Cu
%Ti
%Al
%Mg
%Zn
7A03
0,20 max
0,20 max
0,10 max
0,05 max
1,80-2,40
0,02-0,08
balance
1,20-1,60
6,00-6,70
Type
Al 7A03
Series
Description
Detail
Description
7xxx
Al-Zn alloy
T6
Solution heat treated and artificially aged

Property
Symbol
U.o.M.
Type
Notes
Values
Density
g/cm3
Physical
Room temp.
2,81
Young's modulus
GPa
Mechanical
71
Specific heat
J/kg-K
Thermal
Room temp.
888
10^-6/C
Thermal
(T=0-100C)
23,9
W/(mK)
Thermal
Room temp.
156,0
*m*10^-9
Electric
45
Magnetic
Paramagnetic
1,004
Technical data
Property
Type
U.o.M.
Values
U.o.M.
Values
Hardness
Mechanical
HV
160-180
Mechanical
MPa
450-550
psix10^3
66 - 79
Thermal
-196 / 200
-320,8 / 392
Service temperature
Range
Diameters (min/max)
U.o.M.
Diameters (min/max)
1,000 - 150,000
mm
3/64 - 6
U.o.M.
"

G100-200-500-1000
Series 7xxx aluminium alloys show a corrosion resistance slighty better with respect to 2xxx series, but worse with respect to 1xxx and 3xxx series.
They can subjected to pitting corrosion and stress corrosion cracking corrosion in aggressive environments.
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BRASS BALLS
Brass balls show fairish mechanical performance, good corrosion resitance, excellent electrical properties. They generate low frictions.
Applications
Special valves, industrial pumps and valves, electronic devices, safety switches, heating units, appliances, furniture rails.
They are used in the automotive, electronic and petrolchemical industry.
Type
%Cu
%Zn
%Pb
%Fe
C26000
68,50-71,50
balance
0,070 max
0,050 max
C27000
63,00-68,50
balance
0,090 max
0,070 max
C28000
59,00-63,00
balance
0,090 max
0,070 max
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USA
GER
FRA
UK
RUS
CHN
JAP
P-CuZn30
C26000
2.0265
CuZn30
CZ106
L70
H70
C2600
P-CuZn35
C27000
2.0335
CuZn36
CZ107
L63
H65
C2700
P-CuZn40
C28000
2.0360
CuZn40
CZ109
L60
H62
C2800

Property
Symbol
U.o.M.
Type
Notes
Values
Density
g/cm3
Physical
Room temp.
8,49
Young's modulus
GPa
Mechanical
110
Specific heat
J/kg-K
Thermal
Room temp.
375
10^-6/C
Thermal
(T=0-100C)
20,4
W/(mK)
Thermal
Room temp.
118,0
*m*10^-9
Electric
63
Magnetic
Paramagnetic
1,05
Technical data
Property
Type
U.o.M.
Values
U.o.M.
Values
Hardness
Mechanical
HRB
75 - 87
Mechanical
MPa
500 - 600
psix10^3
72 - 87
Thermal
-196 / 500
-320,8 / 932
Service temperature
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Diameters (min/max)
U.o.M.
Diameters (min/max)
0,400 - 180,000
mm
1/64 - 7
U.o.M.
"

G40-60-100-200-500-1000-2000
Good corrosion resistance in drinking-water, brackish water, sea-water (except at high flow rate), salt athmosferes, petroleum products, alcools.
Fairish resistance with respect to acids and alkali.
It does not resist in contact with hydroxides, cyanides, oxidizing acids.
As a general rule, corrosion resistance decreases as zinc content increases.
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BRONZE ALUMINUM ALLOYS

Bronze Al alloys are characterized by good mechanical characteristics and hardness.
Applications
Special pumps and valves, electronic industry, decorative applications.
%Si
%Ni
%Cu
%Al
%Zn
%Pb
%Fe
0,10 max.
0,50 max.
balance
6,00 - 8,50
0,20 max.
0,02 max.
0,50 max.
ITA
USA
GER
FRA
UK
RUS
CHN
JAP
CuAl8
C61000
2.0920
CuAl8
CA102
Br7
QAl7
CuAl8

Property
Symbol
U.o.M.
Type
Notes
Values
Density
g/cm3
Physical
Room temp.
7,66
Young's modulus
GPa
Mechanical
119
Specific heat
J/kg-K
Thermal
Room temp.
376
10^-6/C
Thermal
(T=0-100C)
13,9
W/(mK)
Thermal
Room temp.
69,1
*m*10^-9
Electric
115
Magnetic
Paramagnetic
1,05
Technical data
Property
Type
U.o.M.
Values
U.o.M.
Values
Hardness
Mechanical
HRC
27 - 32
Mechanical
MPa
600 - 700
psix10^3
87 - 101
Thermal
-196 / 400
-320,8 / 752
Service temperature
Range
Diameters (min/max)
U.o.M.
Diameters (min/max)
1,500 - 180,000
mm
1/16 - 7
U.o.M.
"

G40-60-100-200-500-1000-2000
Good corrosion resistance in hot concentrated caustic solutions and salt solutions, excellent in sea water environments.
Balls resist if they are plunged in acetic acid, dry ammonia, sodium carbonate, phosphates, bromide and chloride solutions (dry atmosphere).
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BRONZE ALUMINUM NICKEL ALLOYS

Bronze Al Ni alloys, they feature excellent mechanical properties and abrasione and wear resistance. The addition of Ni increases the corrosion
resistance without loss of other main properties of the alloy.
Applications
Special pumps and valves for applications in the aerospace, automotive and marine fields.
%Si
%Mn
%P
%Ni
%Cu
%Al
%Sn
%Zn
%Pb
%Fe
0,10 max.
0,30 max.
0,010 max.
3,50 - 5,50
balance
9,50 - 11,00
0,10 max.
0,50 max.
0,020 max.
3,50 - 5,50
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USA
GER
FRA
UK
RUS
CHN
JAP
P-CuAl10Ni5Fe5
C63000
2.0966
CuAl9Ni5Fe3
CA104
BrAZHN10-4-4
QAL 10-4-4
C6301

Property
Symbol
U.o.M.
Type
Notes
Values
Density
g/cm3
Physical
Room temp.
7,56
Young's modulus
GPa
Mechanical
120
Specific heat
J/kg-K
Thermal
Room temp.
398
10^-6/C
Thermal
(T=0-100C)
16,3
W/(mK)
Thermal
Room temp.
51,0
*m*10^-9
Electric
207
Magnetic
Paramagnetic
1,03
Technical data
Property
Type
U.o.M.
Values
U.o.M.
Values
Hardness
Mechanical
HRC
29 - 34
Mechanical
MPa
680 - 760
psix10^3
99 - 110
Thermal
-196 / 400
-320,8 / 752
Service temperature
Range
Diameters (min/max)
U.o.M.
Diameters (min/max)
1,500 - 180,000
mm
1/16 - 7
U.o.M.
"

G40-60-100-200-500-1000-2000
Bronze Al Ni alloys are indicated for seawater applications. They feature good stress corrosion cracking and corrosion fatigue resistance. They are not
affected by chloride pitting. They are attacked in enviroments containing hydrogen sulfide.
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PHOSPHOR BRONZE ALLOYS

P-Bronze alloysprovide good mechanical and electric performances, corrosion and wear resistance. Balls areproduced in the passivated condition.
Applications
Special valves and pumps, check valves, special bearings, electric conductors.
Type
%P
%Cu
%Sn
%Zn
%Pb
%Fe
CuSn5
0,030-0,350
balance
4,20-5,80
0,30 max
0,050 max
0,10 max
CuSn6
0,030-0,350
balance
5,00-7,00
0,30 max
0,050 max
0,10 max
CuSn8
0,030-0,350
balance
7,00-9,00
0,20 max
0,050 max
0,10 max
CEN
USA
GER
FRA
UK
RUS
CHN
JAP
CW451K
C51000
CuSn5Zn4
PB 102
QSn4-0.3
C5102
CW452K
C51900
2.1020
CuSn6p
PB 103
BrOF6,5-0,15
QSn6.5-0.1
C5191
CW453K
C52100
2.1030
CuSn9p
PB 104
QSn8-0.3
C5210

Property
Symbol
U.o.M.
Type
Notes
Values
Density
g/cm3
Physical
Room temp.
8,92
Young's modulus
GPa
Mechanical
116
Specific heat
J/kg-K
Thermal
Room temp.
380
10^-6/C
Thermal
(T=0-100C)
18,2
W/(mK)
Thermal
Room temp.
65,8
*m*10^-9
Electric
115
Magnetic
Paramagnetic
1,20
Technical data
Property
Type
U.o.M.
Values
U.o.M.
Values
Hardness
Mechanical
HRB
75 - 105
HV10
135 - 276
Mechanical
MPa
600 - 700
psix10^3
87 - 102
Thermal
-196 / 400
-320,8 / 752
Service temperature
Range
Diameters (min/max)
U.o.M.
Diameters (min/max)
1,500 - 180,000
mm
1/16 - 7
U.o.M.
"

G40-60-100-200-500-1000-2000
Good in contact with water, steam, mineral oils, petrol. They do not resist against acids and alkalis. They are less corrosion resistant than Bronze Al.
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COPPER BALLS
Nearly pure copper balls, they show good mechanical and corrosion resistance properties, excellent thermal and electric conductivity.
Small amounts of alloying elements as Cr, Zr, Ag, Cd, Mg, Sn allow to improve the mechanical properties.
Applications
Copper balls are used in galvanic applications and in the field of electronic industry.
%Cu
%Other
99,900 min
0,010 max
EN
USA
GER
FRA
UK
RUS
CHN
JAP
CW004A
C11000
2.0065
Cu-a 1
C101
M0
T2
C 1100

Property
Symbol
U.o.M.
Type
Notes
Values
Density
g/cm3
Physical
Room temp.
8,91
Young's modulus
GPa
Mechanical
123
Specific heat
J/kg-K
Thermal
Room temp.
385
10^-6/C
Thermal
(T=0-100C)
16,9
W/(mK)
Thermal
Room temp.
393,0
*m*10^-9
Electric
17
Magnetic
Paramagnetic
1,010
Technical data
Property
Type
U.o.M.
Values
U.o.M.
Values
Hardness
Mechanical
HV
40 - 120
Mechanical
MPa
220 - 320
psix10^3
31 - 46
Thermal
-196 / 260
-320,8 / 500
Service temperature
Range
Diameters (min/max)
U.o.M.
Diameters (min/max)
U.o.M.
1,000 - 42,000
mm
3/64 - 1.5/8
"
G100-200-500-1000
Good corrosion resistance in marine and industrial atmospheres, steam, alkali, neutral saline solutions.
They do not resist in contact with oxidizing acids, halogens, sulphides, ammonia, sea water.
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TIN BALLS
High purity malleable and soft tin balls, they can have a highly polished surface aspect.
Applications
Tin balls are often used in plating processes, soldering and electronic industry.
%Sn
%Other
99,999 min
0,001 max
ITA
USA
GER
FRA
UK
RUS
CHN
JAP

Property
Symbol
U.o.M.
Type
Notes
Values
Density
g/cm3
Physical
Room temp.
7,30
Young's modulus
GPa
Mechanical
45
Specific heat
J/kg-K
Thermal
Room temp.
510
10^-6/C
Thermal
(T=0-100C)
22,7
W/(mK)
Thermal
Room temp.
66,9
*m*10^-9
Electric
118
Magnetic
Paramagnetic
1,0001
Technical data
Property
Type
U.o.M.
Values
U.o.M.
Values
Hardness
Mechanical
Brinell
3 - 10
Mechanical
MPa
100 - 220
psix10^3
14 - 32
Thermal
15 / 150
59 / 302
Service temperature
Range
Diameters (min/max)
U.o.M.
Diameters (min/max)
0,300 - 100,000
mm
1/64 - 4
U.o.M.
"

G100-200-500-1000
Tin is chemically inert in contact with pure water, oxygen, food, cleaning products, polishes, fuel.
It is dissolving when used in acids and bases.
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HASTELLOY C4 ALLOY BALLS

Ni-Cr-Mo alloy with excellent ductility, high temperature resistance, pitting/crevice/stress corrosion cracking resistance.
Applications
Special valves and pumps for the chemical industry.
%C
%Si
%Mn
%P
%S
%Cr
%Ni
%Mo
%Co
%Ti
%Fe
0,015 max
0,080 max
1,00 max
0,040 max
0,030 max
14,00-18,00
balance
14,00-17,00
2,00 max
0,70 max
3,00 max
ITA
USA
GER
FRA
UK
RUS
CHN
JAP
NiMo16Cr16Ti
N06455
2.4610
NiMo16Cr16Ti
NS335
NW6455

Property
Symbol
U.o.M.
Type
Notes
Values
Density
g/cm3
Physical
Room temp.
8,64
Young's modulus
GPa
Mechanical
212
Specific heat
J/kg-K
Thermal
Room temp.
407
10^-6/C
Thermal
(T=0-100C)
10,8
W/(mK)
Thermal
Room temp.
10,1
*m*10^-9
Electric
1245
Magnetic
Paramagnetic
1,0001
Technical data
Property
Type
U.o.M.
Values
U.o.M.
Values
Hardness
Mechanical
HV
350 - 480
Mechanical
MPa
1300 - 1500
psix10^3
189 - 217
Thermal
-196 / 400
-320,8 / 752
Service temperature
Range
Diameters (min/max)
U.o.M.
Diameters (min/max)
1,000 - 100,000
mm
3/64 - 4
U.o.M.
"

G100-200-500-1000
Excellent corrosion resistance in contact with mineral acids, solvents, chlorine environments, acetic acid, formic acid, acetic anydride, sea water,
oxidinzing atmospheres.
Good corrosion resistance in organic acid and chloride acids.
Fair resistance with respect to C276 alloy in strong reducing environments.
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Fully austenitic NiCrMoW alloy with excellent corrosion resistance properties, both uniform and localized, even at higher temperatures, better than C276
and C4 alloys.
Balls are provided in the passivated conditions.
Applications
C22 balls are used in special valves and pumps for the chemical industry, mainly in multi-purposes devices where it is required an excellent corrosion
resistance against aggressive and changing environments (both oxidizing and reducing environments).
Typical use in valves in contact with chlorine.
%C
%Si
%Mn
%P
%S
%Cr
%Ni
%Mo
%Co
%W
%V
%Fe
0,015
max
0,080
max
0,50
max
0,020
max
0,020
max
20,00-22,50
balance
12,50-14,50
2,50
max
2,50-3,50
0,35
max
2,00-6,00
ITA
USA
GER
FRA
UK
RUS
CHN
JAP
NiCr21Mo14W
N06022
2.4602
NiCr21Mo14W
NS336
NW6022

Property
Symbol
U.o.M.
Type
Notes
Values
Density
g/cm3
Physical
Room temp.
8,69
Young's modulus
GPa
Mechanical
206
Specific heat
J/kg-K
Thermal
Room temp.
414
10^-6/C
Thermal
(T=0-100C)
12,4
W/(mK)
Thermal
Room temp.
9,8
*m*10^-9
Electric
1140
Magnetic
Paramagnetic
1,0002
Technical data
Property
Type
U.o.M.
Values
U.o.M.
Values
Hardness
Mechanical
HV
350 - 480
Mechanical
MPa
1400 - 1700
psix10^3
203 - 246
Thermal
-196 / 400
-320,8 / 752
Service temperature
Range
Diameters (min/max)
U.o.M.
Diameters (min/max)
1,000 - 100,000
mm
3/64 - 4
U.o.M.
"

G100-200-500-1000
Excellent corrosion resistance both in oxidizing and reducing environments, in contact with ferric and cuprum chlorides, hot contaminated organic and
inorganic solutions, acetic, formic and nitric, sulphuric, hydrochloric acids, oxidizing acids, acetic angydride and sea water (both in stagnant and flowing
conditions).
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Ni based alloy balls, they show very good crevice, pitting and stress corrosion resistance, both on oxidating and reducing environments. Good wear
resistance.
Applications
Special pumps and valves, they are applied in the foodstuff, paper, chemical pharmaceutical, naval, petrol, textile industry.
Devices for waste treatment, pollution check, flue gas desulfurization, turbines.
%C
%Si
%Mn
%P
%S
%Cr
%Ni
%Mo
%Co
%W
%V
%Fe
0,010
max
0,080
max
1,00
max
0,040
max
0,030
max
14,50-16,50
balance
15,00-17,00
2,50
max
3,00-4,50
0,35
max
4,00-7,00
ITA
USA
GER
FRA
UK
RUS
CHN
JAP
NiMo16Cr15W
N10276
2.4819
NiMo16Cr15W
NC17D
KHN65MV
NS334
NW0276

Property
Symbol
U.o.M.
Type
Notes
Values
Density
g/cm3
Physical
Room temp.
8,92
Young's modulus
GPa
Mechanical
195
Specific heat
J/kg-K
Thermal
Room temp.
424
10^-6/C
Thermal
(T=0-100C)
11,1
W/(mK)
Thermal
Room temp.
11,0
*m*10^-9
Electric
1275
Magnetic
Paramagnetic
1,0002
Technical data
Property
Type
U.o.M.
Values
U.o.M.
Values
Hardness
Mechanical
HRC
32 - 37
Mechanical
MPa
1140 - 1240
psix10^3
165 - 180
Thermal
-196 / 400
-320,8 / 752
Service temperature
Range
Diameters (min/max)
U.o.M.
Diameters (min/max)
1,000 - 100,000
mm
3/64 - 4
U.o.M.
"

G100-200-500-1000
Hastelloy C276 alloy is resisting against strong oxidizing agents like zinc, ammonium, iron and copper chlorides, acetic, formic, phosphoric, nitric,
sulphuric, hydrofluoric, acids, hypochlorite, ferric and cupric salt solutions, acetic anhydride, sea water.
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INCONEL X-600 ALLOY BALLS

Agehardening Ni based alloy, theyprovide good mechanical features, corrosion resistance and high temperature oxidation resistance.
Balls are provided in the passivated conditions.
Applications
Special pumps and valves, automotive components, heat exchangers, turbines. They are applied in the foodstuff, aerospace, chemical, naval, nuclear,
petrol industry.
%C
%Si
%Mn
%S
%Cr
%Ni
%Cu
%Fe
0,15 max
0,50 max
1,00 max
0,015 max
14,00-17,00
72,00 min
0,50 max
6,00-10,00
ITA
USA
GER
FRA
UK
RUS
CHN
JAP
N06600
2.4816
NC15FE
NA14

Property
Symbol
U.o.M.
Type
Notes
Values
Density
g/cm3
Physical
Room temp.
8,44
Young's modulus
GPa
Mechanical
210
Specific heat
J/kg-K
Thermal
Room temp.
437
10^-6/C
Thermal
(T=0-100C)
11,9
W/(mK)
Thermal
Room temp.
14,9
*m*10^-9
Electric
1015
Magnetic
Paramagnetic
1,010
Technical data
Property
Type
U.o.M.
Values
U.o.M.
Values
Hardness
Mechanical
HRC
28 - 33
Mechanical
MPa
725-1035
psix10^3
105-150
Thermal
-196 / 1000
-320,8 / 1832
Service temperature
Range
Diameters (min/max)
U.o.M.
Diameters (min/max)
1,000 - 100,000
mm
3/64 - 4
U.o.M.
"

G100-200-500-1000
Inconel 600 balls are used in environments too aggressive for stainless steel. Excellent corrosion resistance with respect to hot sulphuric acids, oxidizing
acids and sea water.
Good resistance to chloride gases even at high temperature. They can suffer selective oxidation if they are alternatively subjected to oxiding and
reducing conditions.
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Ni based alloy with high corrosion resistance properties, even in very aggressive environments.
Applications
Sea water applications, compressors, heat exchangers, turbines, special pumps and valves.
They are used in aviation, aerospace, chemical, naval, military, nuclear, petrol industry, high temperature applications.
%C
%Si
%Mn
%P
%S
%Cr
%Ni
%Cu
%Mo
%Nb
%Co
%Al
%Ti
%Fe
0,100
max
0,50
max
0,50
max
0,015
max
0,015
max
20,00-23,00
58,00
min
0,50
max
8,00-10,00
3,15-4,15
1,00
max
0,40
max
0,40
max
5,00
max
ITA
USA
GER
FRA
UK
RUS
CHN
JAP
N06625
2.4856
NC 22 D Nb
NA21

Property
Symbol
U.o.M.
Type
Notes
Values
Density
g/cm3
Physical
Room temp.
8,42
Young's modulus
GPa
Mechanical
207
Specific heat
J/kg-K
Thermal
Room temp.
420
10^-6/C
Thermal
(T=0-100C)
13
W/(mK)
Thermal
Room temp.
9,9
*m*10^-9
Electric
1275
Magnetic
Paramagnetic
1,020
Technical data
Property
Type
U.o.M.
Values
U.o.M.
Values
Hardness
Mechanical
HRC
30 - 35
Mechanical
MPa
1000 - 1100
psix10^3
145 - 161
Thermal
-196 / 1000
-320,8 / 1832
Service temperature
Range
Diameters (min/max)
U.o.M.
Diameters (min/max)
1,000 - 100,000
mm
3/64 - 4
U.o.M.
"

G100-200-500-1000
Excellent resistance to crevice and pitting corrosion. Inconel 625 alloy resist in contact with chlorides, alkaline compounds, neutral salts, air.
Good corrosion resistance with respect to nitric, phosphoric, sulphuric, hydrochloric acid and alkali.
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INCONEL X-718 BALLS

High strength, corrosion-resistant material. Special nickel-chromium alloy, suitable for extreme applications.
Applications
Gas turbine engines, aerospace and cryogenic applications.
%C
%Si
%Mn
%P
%S
%Cr
%Ni
%Cu
%Mo
%Ti
%Nb
%Al
%Co
%Fe
0,020-0,080
0,35
max
0,35
max
0,015
max
0,015
max
17,00-21,00
max
50,00-55,00
0,30
max
2,80-3,30
0,60-1,20
4,70-5,50
0,30-0,70
1,00
max
5,00
max
ITA
USA
GER
FRA
UK
RUS
CHN
JAP
N07718
2.4668
NC 19 Fe Nb
GH/4169

Property
Symbol
U.o.M.
Type
Notes
Values
Density
g/cm3
Physical
Room temp.
8,20
Young's modulus
GPa
Mechanical
204
Specific heat
J/kg-K
Thermal
Room temp.
435
10^-6/C
Thermal
(T=0-100C)
13,0
W/(mK)
Thermal
Room temp.
11,3
*m*10^-9
Electric
1250
Magnetic
Paramagnetic
1,010
Technical data
Property
Type
U.o.M.
Values
U.o.M.
Values
Hardness
Mechanical
HRC
20 - 40
Mechanical
MPa
1100 - 1300
psix10^3
160 - 188
Thermal
-196 / 700
-320,8 / 1292
Service temperature
Range
Diameters (min/max)
U.o.M.
Diameters (min/max)
1,000 - 100,000
mm
3/64 - 4
U.o.M.
"

G100-200-500-1000
Similar to other Ni-base alloys, they provide excellent pitting and interstitial corrosion resistance.
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Ni based alloy with excellent mechanical properties and corrosion resistance. Usedbothfor elevated and low temperatures application. Balls are
provided in the passivated condition.
Applications
Turbine gas components that work at high temperature, special pumps and valves, special moulding, check of pollution devices, heat treatments
devices, heat exchangers, turbines. They are used in the aerospace, aviation industry, chemical, military and nuclear industry.
%C
%Si
%Mn
%S
%Cr
%Ni
%Cu
%Ti
%Nb
%Al
%Fe
0,080
max
0,50 max
1,00 max
0,015
max
14,00-17,00
70,00 min
0,50 max
2,25-2,75
0,70-1,20
0,40-1,00
5,00-9,00
ITA
USA
GER
FRA
UK
RUS
CHN
JAP
N07750
2.4669
NC 15Fe-T
HR 505

Property
Symbol
U.o.M.
Type
Notes
Values
Density
g/cm3
Physical
Room temp.
8,28
Young's modulus
GPa
Mechanical
211
Specific heat
J/kg-K
Thermal
Room temp.
440
10^-6/C
Thermal
(T=0-100C)
12,4
W/(mK)
Thermal
Room temp.
12,0
*m*10^-9
Electric
1230
Magnetic
Paramagnetic
1,004
Technical data
Property
Type
U.o.M.
Values
U.o.M.
Values
Hardness
Mechanical
HRC
31 - 36
Mechanical
MPa
1250 - 1350
psix10^3
181 - 196
Thermal
-196 / 820
-320,8 / 1508
Service temperature
Range
Diameters (min/max)
U.o.M.
Diameters (min/max)
1,000 - 100,000
mm
3/64 - 4
U.o.M.
"

G100-200-500-1000
Inconel 750 alloy is resisting against a wide variety of industrial corrosive oxidizing and reducing environments. Excellent resistance with respect to
stress corrosion in chlorides environments.
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INCOLOY X-825 ALLOY BALLS

Austenitic NiCrFe alloy balls, theyprovide excellent corrosion resistance in aggressive environments, both general and localized.
Applications
Special valves for the chemical industry.
%C
%Si
%Mn
%P
%S
%Cr
%Ni
%Mo
%Cu
%Ti
%Al
%Fe
0,050
max
0,50
max
1,00
max
0,020
max
0,030
max
19,50-23,50
38,00-46,00
2,50-3,50
1,50-3,00
0,60-1,20
0,20
max
22,00
min
ITA
USA
GER
FRA
UK
RUS
CHN
JAP
N08825
2.4858
NC 21 FeDU
NA 16

Property
Symbol
U.o.M.
Type
Notes
Values
Density
g/cm3
Physical
Room temp.
8,14
Young's modulus
GPa
Mechanical
196
Specific heat
J/kg-K
Thermal
Room temp.
440
10^-6/C
Thermal
(T=0-100C)
14,1
W/(mK)
Thermal
Room temp.
11,2
*m*10^-9
Electric
1130
Magnetic
Paramagnetic
1,005
Technical data
Property
Type
U.o.M.
Values
U.o.M.
Values
Hardness
Mechanical
HRC
25 - 30
Mechanical
MPa
850 - 950
psix10^3
123 - 138
Thermal
-196 / 540
-320,8 / 1004
Service temperature
Range
Diameters (min/max)
U.o.M.
Diameters (min/max)
1,000 - 100,000
mm
3/64 - 4
U.o.M.
"

G100-200-500-1000
Excellent corrosion resistance in contact with oxidizing and reducing compounds, as chlorids, phosphoric, nitric, sulphuric acids, sodium and potassium
hydroxide, hydrochloric acid, sea water.
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MONEL K 400 ALLOY BALLS

Ni-Cu based alloys with good mechanical characteristics and excellent corrosion resistance. Balls are provided in the passivated condition.
Applications
Special pumps and valves, flue gas desulfurization, heat exchangers.
They are used in the paper, chemical, pharmaceutical, naval, petrol and textile industry.
%C
%Si
%Mn
%S
%Ni
%Cu
%Co
%Fe
0,30 max
0,50 max
2,00 max
0,024 max
63,00-70,00
28,00-34,00
1,00 max
2,50 max
ITA
USA
GER
FRA
UK
RUS
CHN
JAP
N04400
2.4360
Nu 30
NA 13

Property
Symbol
U.o.M.
Type
Notes
Values
Density
g/cm3
Physical
Room temp.
8,82
Young's modulus
GPa
Mechanical
177
Specific heat
J/kg-K
Thermal
Room temp.
436
10^-6/C
Thermal
(T=0-100C)
13,7
W/(mK)
Thermal
Room temp.
21,9
*m*10^-9
Electric
529
Magnetic
Paramagnetic
1,010
Technical data
Property
Type
U.o.M.
Values
U.o.M.
Values
Hardness
Mechanical
HRC
17 - 22
Mechanical
MPa
670 - 770
psix10^3
97 - 112
Thermal
-196 / 600
-320,8 / 1112
Service temperature
Range
Diameters (min/max)
U.o.M.
Diameters (min/max)
1,000 - 100,000
mm
3/64 - 4
U.o.M.
"

G100-200-500-1000
Monel 400 is resisting in contact with sea water, steam even at high temperature, caustic salts and solutions.
Good corrosion resistance in sulphuric, hydrofluoric and hydrochlorine acids, organic acids, alkaline salts, calcium chloride.
It is not resisting against ferric chloride.
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MONEL K 500 ALLOY BALLS

Ni-Cu precipitation hardening alloy, it presents higher hardness and load resistance with respect to Monel 400 alloy but same corrosion resistance. Balls
are provided in the passivated state.
Applications
Special pumps and valves, they are used in paper, chemical, electronic, pharmaceutical, naval, petrol and textile industry.
%C
%Si
%Mn
%S
%Ni
%Cu
%Ti
%Al
%Fe
0,25 max
0,50 max
1,50 max
0,010 max
63,00-70,00
27,00-33,00
0,35-0,85
2,30-3,15
2,00 max
ITA
USA
GER
FRA
UK
RUS
CHN
JAP
N05500
2.4375
NU 30 AT
NA 18

Property
Symbol
U.o.M.
Type
Notes
Values
Density
g/cm3
Physical
Room temp.
8,42
Young's modulus
GPa
Mechanical
178
Specific heat
J/kg-K
Thermal
Room temp.
415
10^-6/C
Thermal
(T=0-100C)
13,6
W/(mK)
Thermal
Room temp.
17,4
*m*10^-9
Electric
615
Magnetic
Paramagnetic
1,005
Technical data
Property
Type
U.o.M.
Values
U.o.M.
Values
Hardness
Mechanical
HRB
75 - 90 (standard)
HRC
24 - 34 (age hardening)
Mechanical
MPa
920 - 1020
psix10^3
133 - 148
Thermal
-196 / 650
-320,8 / 1202
Service temperature
Range
Diameters (min/max)
U.o.M.
Diameters (min/max)
1,000 - 100,000
mm
3/64 - 4
U.o.M.
"

G28-40-100-200-500-1000
Good corrosion resistance in sulphuric, hydrofluoric and hydrochloride acid, and alkali solutions.
It resists in contact with neutral, basic and acid salts.
Excellent corrosion resistance in marine environment, even at high flow rate.
Fair resistance in contact with oxidizing salts and ferric chloride, nitric acid.
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TITANIUM ALLOYS GRADE 1 - GRADE 2

Titanium ballsprovide low weight, good mechanical features, thermal properties and corrosion resistance. They are used even in aesthetic applications.
Grade 1 and grade 2 belongs to the Commercially Pure Titanium Alloys family.
Applications
Titanium balls are used in aviation, aerospace, military, chemical, petrochemical industry, in the medical field, jewelry, calibration of measurement
instruments, piercing purposes.
Type
%C
%N
%Ti
%Fe
%O
%H
CP-Ti G1
0,080 max
0,030 max
balance
0,20 max
0,18 max
0,015 max
CP-Ti G2
0,080 max
0,030 max
balance
0,30 max
0,25 max
0,015 max
ITA
USA
GER
FRA
UK
RUS
CHN
JAP
R50250
3.7025
T-35
2 TA 1
VT1-00
TA 1
Ti Class 1
R50400
3.7035
T-40
TA 2 to 5
VT1-L
TA 2
Ti Class 2

Property
Symbol
U.o.M.
Type
Notes
Values
Density
g/cm3
Physical
Room temp.
4,51
Young's modulus
GPa
Mechanical
103
Specific heat
J/kg-K
Thermal
Room temp.
518
10^-6/C
Thermal
(T=0-100C)
8,6
W/(mK)
Thermal
Room temp.
21,0
*m*10^-9
Electric
560
Magnetic
Paramagnetic
1,0001
Technical data
Property
Type
U.o.M.
Values
U.o.M.
Values
Hardness
Mechanical
HRC
28 - 42
HV
285 - 415
Mechanical
MPa
330 - 550
psix10^3
48 - 79
Thermal
-196 / 400
-320,8 / 752
Service temperature
Range
Diameters (min/max)
U.o.M.
Diameters (min/max)
1,000 - 100,000
mm
3/64 - 4
U.o.M.
"

G100-200-500-1000
They resist in contact with salt water and marine atmosphere, oxidizing acids, chlorides (in presence of water). Good corrosion resistance in a wide
variety of acids, alkali, and industrial atmospheres. Fairish resistance in sulphuric acid and sodium hydroxide. They do not resist in reducing acids,
chlorides gases. CP-Ti 1 grade shows a slightly better corrosion resistance than CP-Ti 2 grade alloy.
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TITANIUM ALLOYS GRADE 5 - GRADE 23

Titanium balls provide low weight, good mechanical features, thermal properties and corrosion resistance. They are used even in aesthetic applications.
TiAl6V4 is the most common used Ti alloy all over the world. Grade 23 is manufactured with lower impurities content (TiAl6V4 ELI: Extra Low Interstitial).
Applications
Aviation, aerospace, military, chemical, petrochemical industry, in the medical field, jewelry, calibration of measurement instruments, piercing purposes.
Type
%C
%N
%Ti
%Al
%V
%Fe
%O
%H
TiAl6V4
0,080 max
0,050 max
balance
5,50-6,75
3,50-4,50
0,30 max
0,20 max
0,015 max
TiAl6V4 ELI
0,080 max
0,050 max
balance
5,50-6,50
3,50-4,50
0,25 max
0,13 max
0,012 max
ITA
USA
GER
FRA
UK
RUS
CHN
JAP
TiAl6V4
R56400
3.7164
TA6V
TA10-13; TA28
TiAl6V4
TiAl6V4 ELI
R56401
3.7165
T6V
TA11
TiAl6V4 ELI

Property
Symbol
U.o.M.
Type
Notes
Values
Density
g/cm3
Physical
Room temp.
4,45
Young's modulus
GPa
Mechanical
114
Specific heat
J/kg-K
Thermal
Room temp.
523
10^-6/C
Thermal
(T=0-100C)
9,4
W/(mK)
Thermal
Room temp.
6,7
*m*10^-9
Electric
1780
Magnetic
Paramagnetic
1,0001
Technical data
Property
Type
U.o.M.
Values
U.o.M.
Values
Hardness
Mechanical
HRC
28 - 42
HV
285 - 415
Mechanical
MPa
625 - 830
psix10^3
90 - 120
Thermal
-196 / 400
-320,8 / 752
Service temperature
Range
Diameters (min/max)
U.o.M.
Diameters (min/max)
1,000 - 100,000
mm
3/64 - 4
U.o.M.
"

G100-200-500-1000
Balls are resisting in contact with salt water and marine atmosphere, oxidizing acids, chlorides (in presence of water). Good corrosion resistance in a
wide variety of acids, alkali, and industrial atmospheres. Fairish resistance in sulphuric acid and sodium hydroxide. Balls are not resisting in reducing
acids, chlorides gases. Grade 23 shows a corrosion resistance behaviour in sea water slightly better than grade 5 alloy.
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SILVER ALLOYS
There are different types according to the added alloying element: graphite, nickel, iron, tungsten, tungsten carbide, tin oxide, iron oxide, cadmium
oxide, etc
They are excellent conductive materials andprovide good mechanical features, even athigher temperatures.
Applications
Special bearings for aerospace industry, electronic industry (main application causing to their excellent electric properties), jewelry and decorations.
Chemical composition of added alloying elements (Ag balance for each alloy)
%C
%ZnO
%WC-C
%SnO2
%Ni
%Ni-C
%Fe
%Fe2O3
%CdO
3,00-5,00
8,00-10,00
45-49/0,1-5
8,00-14,00
10,00-40,00
15-19/0,1-5
8,00-9,00
6,00-7,00
10,00-15,00
Standard designation
Silver alloys are always indicated by means of trademark.

Property
Symbol
U.o.M.
Type
Notes
Values
Density
g/cm3
Physical
Room temp.
9,56
Young's modulus
GPa
Mechanical
80
Specific heat
J/kg-K
Thermal
Room temp.
235
Coefficient of linear thermal

expansion
10^-6/C
Thermal
(T=0-100C)
19,7
W/(mK)
Thermal
Room temp.
350,0
*m*10^-9
Electric
16
Magnetic
Diam./Param./Ferr.
Depends on the alloy
Technical data
Property
Type
U.o.M.
Values
U.o.M.
Values
Hardness
Mechanical
HV
25 - 105
Mechanical
MPa
150 - 500
psix10^3
21,7 - 72,5
Thermal
-196 / 200
-320,8 / 392
Service temperature
Range
Diameters (min/max)
U.o.M.
Diameters (min/max)
1,000 - 150,000
mm
3/64 - 6
U.o.M.
"

G100-200
Corrosion resistance of silver alloys depends by the selected alloy.
Generally speaking they show good corrosion resistance, even in presence of oxidizing agents.
Balls are not resisting in presence of chloride solutions.
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PLATINUM BALLS
Pure platinum alloy balls, theyprovide a good surface finishing, corrosion resistance and electric properties.
The surface is easily subjected to scratches.
Applications
Special bearings, electrical contacts, catalyst, jewelry.
%Pt
%Other
99,995 min
0,005 max
ITA
USA
GER
FRA
UK
RUS
CHN
JAP

Property
Symbol
U.o.M.
Type
Notes
Values
Density
g/cm3
Physical
Room temp.
21,45
Young's modulus
GPa
Mechanical
168
Specific heat
J/kg-K
Thermal
Room temp.
130
10^-6/C
Thermal
(T=0-100C)
9,0
W/(mK)
Thermal
Room temp.
71,6
*m*10^-9
Electric
99
Magnetic
Paramagnetic
1,0003
Technical data
Property
Type
U.o.M.
Values
U.o.M.
Values
Hardness
Mechanical
HV5
20 - 40
Mechanical
MPa
160 - 210
psix10^3
23 - 30
Thermal
-260 / 1400
-436 / 2552
Service temperature
Range
Diameters (min/max)
U.o.M.
Diameters (min/max)
0,400 - 100,000
mm
1/64 - 4
U.o.M.
"

G100-200-500-1000
Platinum balls provide an excellent corrosion resistance in contact with acids, basis, alkali, salt solutions and organic compounds.
They are attacked only by some strong acids (hydrobromic and hydroiodic acids) and some melt salts (potassium nitrate, sodium perchlorate).
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TANTALUM BALLS
High density bio-compatible pure tantalum precision balls, they show good mechanical characteristics at elevated temperatures and toughness.
Applications
Special pumps and valves, electronic components, flowmeters, viscometers, capacitors, ball point pen.
They are used in the chemical and nuclear field and mainly as a orthopedic marker and target ball.
%C
%Si
%Ni
%Mo
%N
%Ti
%Nb
%Ta
%W
%Fe
%O
%H
0,010 max
0,005 max
0,010 max
0,020 max
0,010 max
0,010 max
0,100 max
balance
0,050 max
0,010 max
0,030 max
0,0015 max
ITA
USA
GER
FRA
UK
RUS
CHN
JAP
R05400

Property
Symbol
U.o.M.
Type
Notes
Values
Density
g/cm3
Physical
Room temp.
16,65
Young's modulus
GPa
Mechanical
185
Specific heat
J/kg-K
Thermal
Room temp.
146
10^-6/C
Thermal
(T=0-100C)
6,5
W/(mK)
Thermal
Room temp.
55,9
*m*10^-9
Electric
130
agnetic
Paramagnetic
1,0001
Technical data
Property
Type
U.o.M.
Values
U.o.M.
Values
Hardness
Mechanical
HV
120 - 300
HRC
20 - 30
Mechanical
MPa
300 - 1100
psix10^3
44 - 159
Thermal
-196 / 300
-320,8 / 572
Service temperature
Range
Diameters (min/max)
U.o.M.
Diameters (min/max)
0,800 - 1,600
mm
1/32 - 1/16
U.o.M.
"

G200
Excellent corrosion resistance at room temperature, it is not resisting only to strong acids (hydroifluoric and sulphuric acids).
It is resisting to the most salt solutions and organic chemicals, hydrochloric, formic acids, cold ammonia, bromine .
It is not resisting against strong alkaline solutions (sodium hydroxide) and fluorine.
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NITRONIC 50 ALLOY BALLS

Austenitic stainless steel Nitronic 50 balls, theyprovide good corrosion resistance & mechanicalfeatures both at low and high temperatures.
The alloy is not magnetic even after cold working. Balls are provided in the passivated condition.
Applications
Special pumps and valves, rod riggings, tang systems.
%C
%Si
%Mn
%P
%S
%Cr
%Ni
%Mo
%N
%Nb
%V
0,060
max
1,00
max
4,00-6,00
0,040
max
0,030
max
20,50-23,50
11,50-13,50
1,50-3,00
0,200-0,400
0,10-0,30
0,10-0,30
Nitronic 50 (UNS S20910, WN 1.3964) is a registered trademark of AK Steel company.

Property
Symbol
U.o.M.
Type
Notes
Values
Density
g/cm3
Physical
Room temp.
7,88
Young's modulus
GPa
Mechanical
196
Specific heat
J/kg-K
Thermal
Room temp.
500
10^-6/C
Thermal
(T=0-100C)
15,4
W/(mK)
Thermal
Room temp.
15,6
*m*10^-9
Electric
820
Magnetic
Paramagnetic
1,003
Technical data
Property
Type
U.o.M.
Values
U.o.M.
Values
Hardness
Mechanical
HRC
35 - 45
Mechanical
MPa
1050 - 1250
psix10^3
152 - 181
Thermal
-196 / 630
-320,8 / 1166
Service temperature
Range
Diameters (min/max)
U.o.M.
Diameters (min/max)
1,000 - 100,000
mm
3/64 - 4
U.o.M.
"

G100-200-500-1000
Better corrosion resistance than AISI 300 stainless steels series, fair resistance in phosphoric, sulphuric, chloridric, sodium hydroxide and sea water.
Good resistance in acetic and nitric acids.
Balls are subjected to stress corrosion cracking in hot chloride environments.
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CARPENTER 20 CB 3 BALLS
Austenitic stainless steel balls, theyprovide excellent mechanicalfeatures and corrosion resistance.
This alloy is the best choiceto beused in sulphuric acid environments. Balls are provided in the passivated condition.
Applications
Special valves, they are used in foodstuff, chemical, petroleum products, plastic, rubber and explosive industry.
%C
%Si
%Mn
%P
%S
%Cr
%Ni
%Mo
%Cu
%Nb
%Ta
%(Nb+Ta)
%Fe
0,060
max
1,00
max
2,00
max
0,035
max
0,035
max
19,00-21,00
32,50-35,00
2,00-3,00
3,00-4,00
8x%C-1,00
1,00
max
1,00 max
balance
20Cb-3 (UNS N08020, DIN 2.4660, alloy 20) is a registered trademark of Carpenter Technology Corporation.

Property
Symbol
U.o.M.
Type
Notes
Values
Density
g/cm3
Physical
Room temp.
8,08
Young's modulus
GPa
Mechanical
193
Specific heat
J/kg-K
Thermal
Room temp.
500
10^-6/C
Thermal
(T=0-100C)
14,7
W/(mK)
Thermal
Room temp.
20,0
*m*10^-9
Electric
1082
Magnetic
Paramagnetic
1,002
Technical data
Property
Type
U.o.M.
Values
U.o.M.
Values
Hardness
Mechanical
HRB
90 - 95
Mechanical
MPa
550 - 630
psix10^3
79 - 92
Thermal
-196 / 500
-320,8 / 932
Service temperature
Range
Diameters (min/max)
U.o.M.
Diameters (min/max)
1,000 - 100,000
mm
3/64 - 4
U.o.M.
"

G100-200-500-1000
20 CB 3 provides excellent corrosion resistance properties in aggressive environments (sulphuric acid, ferric sulfate), good resistance to nitric,
phosphoric, acetic acids, organic acids, sodium hydroxide and pitting, stress, crevice and intergranular corrosion.
Moderate resistance in sea water.
The presence of chloride ions reduces the corrosion resistance of the alloy.
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COPPER BERYLLIUM ALLOY BALLS

Cu-Beage hardening alloy balls, theyprovide high mechanical features, excellent wear-resistance, very good electric conductivity.
Applications
Special bearings, low maintenance bearings, electric connectors, applications in aggressive environments.
%Si
%Cu
%Al
%Be
%(Co+Ni)
%(Co+Ni+Fe)
0,20 max
balance
0,20 max
1,80-2,00
0,20 min
0,60 max
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USA
GER
FRA
UK
RUS
CHN
JAP
CuBe2
C17200
2.1247
CuBe1,9
CB101
BrB2
QBe2
C 1720

Property
Symbol
U.o.M.
Type
Notes
Values
Density
g/cm3
Physical
Room temp.
8,3
Young's modulus
GPa
Mechanical
127
Specific heat
J/kg-K
Thermal
Room temp.
400
10^-6/C
Thermal
(T=0-100C)
13,5
W/(mK)
Thermal
Room temp.
105,0
*m*10^-9
Electric
80
Magnetic
Paramagnetic
1,0025
Technical data
Property
Type
U.o.M.
Values
U.o.M.
Values
Hardness
Mechanical
HRC
40 - 45
HV
390 - 450
Mechanical
MPa
1200 - 1600
psix10^3
174 - 232
Thermal
-196 / 260
-320,8 / 500
Service temperature
Range
Diameters (min/max)
U.o.M.
Diameters (min/max)
U.o.M.
1,000 - 100,000
mm
3/64 - 4
"
G100-200-500-1000
Cu-Be alloy is resisting to corrosive attacks in sea water, neutral salt solutions, petroleum products.
Fairish resistance to sodium hydroxide solutions, balls do not resist in ferric chloride, sulfides, organic and inorganic strong acids in oxidizing
environment, ammonium hydroxide, ammonia steams, molten metals.
Absolutely not to put in contact with acetylene (explosive reaction).
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LESCALLOY BG 42 VIM VAR BALLS

Martensitic high speed stainless steel balls, theyprovide the best properties of high speed steels regarding mechanicalfeatures and high temperature
wear resistance, with the corrosion resistance typical of the best martensitic stainless steels.
VIM-VAR vacuum melting allows to obtain a material with high micro structural cleanliness.
Applications
Aerospace and high performance bearings, bearings used into corrosive environments at high temperature.
%C
%Si
%Mn
1,05-1,15
0,20-0,40
0,25-0,50
%P
%S
0,015 max 0,010 max
%Cr
%Ni
%Mo
%Cu
%V
13,70-14,80
0,40 max
3,75-4,25
0,35 max
1,10-1,30
Lescalloy BG 42 VIM-VAR (UNS S42700) is a trade name, from Latrobe Speciality Steel Company, USA.

Property
Symbol
U.o.M.
Type
Notes
Values
Density
g/cm3
Physical
Room temp.
7,75
Young's modulus
GPa
Mechanical
221
Specific heat
J/kg-K
Thermal
Room temp.
455
10^-6/C
Thermal
(T=0-100C)
11,0
W/(mK)
Thermal
Room temp.
22,3
*m*10^-9
Electric
720
Magnetic
Ferromagnetic
> 600
Technical data
Property
Type
U.o.M.
Values
U.o.M.
Values
Hardness
Mechanical
HRC
60 - 66
Mechanical
MPa
2200 - 2400
psix10^3
319 - 348
Thermal
0 / 410
32 / 770
Service temperature
Range
Diameters (min/max)
U.o.M.
Diameters (min/max)
1,000 - 150,000
mm
3/64 - 6
U.o.M.
"

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Lescalloy BG 42 balls provide a corrosion resistance similar to AISI 440C balls.
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AISI D2 TOOL STEEL BALLS

High carbon and high chromium tool steel balls, they feature good dimensional stability, high mechanical properties and abrasion/wear resistance.
Applications
Special bearings for applications where high mechanical properties in medium aggressive environments are required.
%C
%Si
%Mn
%P
%S
%Cr
%Mo
%V
1,40-1,60
0,10-0,60
0,10-0,60
0,030 max
0,030 max
11,00-13,00
0,70-1,20
0,50-1,10
ITA
USA
GER
FRA
UK
RUS
CHN
JAP
X155CrVMo121KU
D2 / T30402
1.2379
Z160CDV12
BD2
Cr12Mo1V1
SKD 11

Property
Symbol
U.o.M.
Type
Notes
Values
Density
g/cm3
Physical
Room temp.
7,67
Young's modulus
GPa
Mechanical
209
Specific heat
J/kg-K
Thermal
Room temp.
460
10^-6/C
Thermal
(T=0-100C)
11,4
W/(mK)
Thermal
Room temp.
20,5
*m*10^-9
Electric
650
Magnetic
Ferromagnetic
> 500
Technical data
Property
Type
U.o.M.
Values
U.o.M.
Values
Hardness
Mechanical
HRC
55 - 65
Mechanical
MPa
2100 - 2500
psix10^3
304 - 362
Thermal
0 / 400
32 / 752
Service temperature
Range
Diameters (min/max)
U.o.M.
Diameters (min/max)
1,000 - 150,000
mm
3/64 - 6
U.o.M.
"

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D2 tool steel balls feature a corrosion resistance slightly better than AISI 420C martensitic stainless steel.
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AISI M2 TOOL STEEL BALLS

AISI M2 high speed Mo-V tool steel balls, theyprovide good toughness and abrasion resistance.
Applications
Special bearings, ball screws.
Type
%C
%Si
%Mn
%S
%Cr
%Mo
%V
%W
Standard
0,78-0,88
0,20-0,40
0,20-0,40
0,030
max
3,75-4,50
4,50-5,00
1,60-2,20
5,00-6,75
High C
0,95-1,05
0,20-0,40
0,20-0,40
0,030
max
3,75-4,50
4,50-5,00
1,60-2,20
5,00-6,75
ITA
USA
GER
FRA
UK
RUS
CHN
JAP
HS 6-5-2
M2 / T11302
1.3343
Z85WDCV06-05-04-02
BM2
R6AM
W6Mo5Cr4V2
SKH51

Property
Symbol
U.o.M.
Type
Notes
Values
Density
g/cm3
Physical
Room temp.
8,16
Young's modulus
GPa
Mechanical
218
Specific heat
J/kg-K
Thermal
Room temp.
418
10^-6/C
Thermal
(T=0-100C)
10,6
W/(mK)
Thermal
Room temp.
24,0
*m*10^-9
Electric
570
Magnetic
Ferromagnetic
> 500
Technical data
Property
Type
U.o.M.
Values
U.o.M.
Values
Hardness
Mechanical
HRC
62 - 66
Mechanical
MPa
2300 - 2500
psix10^3
334 - 362
Thermal
0 / 400
32 / 752
Service temperature
Range
Diameters (min/max)
U.o.M.
Diameters (min/max)
1,000 - 150,000
mm
3/64 - 6
U.o.M.
"

G10-20-25-28-40-60-100-200
The corrosion resistance is better than other tool steels, even if there are materials subjected to corrosive attack when they come in contact with
aggressive agents.
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AISI M50 TOOL STEEL BALLS

AISI M50 high speed tool steel balls, theyprovide excellent mechanical properties, hardness and wear resistance at elevated temperatures.
Applications
Special bearings for aircraft uses at elevated temperatures.
%C
%Si
%Mn
%S
%Cr
%Mo
%Co
%V
%W
0,75-0,85
0,20-0,60
0,15-0,35
0,030-0,060
3,75-4,50
4,00-4,50
0,25 max
0,90-1,10
0,25 max
ITA
USA
GER
FRA
UK
RUS
CHN
JAP
X80MoCrV4 4
M50 / T11350
1.3551
Y80DCV42 16
BM50
Cr4Mo4V

Property
Symbol
U.o.M.
Type
Notes
Values
Density
g/cm3
Physical
Room temp.
7,85
Young's modulus
GPa
Mechanical
210
Specific heat
J/kg-K
Thermal
Room temp.
460
10^-6/C
Thermal
(T=0-100C)
11,4
W/(mK)
Thermal
Room temp.
25,0
*m*10^-9
Electric
600
Magnetic
Ferromagnetic
> 500
Technical data
Property
Type
U.o.M.
Values
U.o.M.
Values
Hardness
Mechanical
HRC
60 - 65
Mechanical
MPa
2500 - 2700
psix10^3
363 - 391
Thermal
0 / 425
32 / 797
Service temperature
Range
Diameters (min/max)
U.o.M.
Diameters (min/max)
1,000 - 150,000
mm
3/64 - 6
U.o.M.
"

G10-20-25-28-40-60-100-200
Better corrosion resistance than S2 tool steel thanks to the presence of the Chromium in a little percentage.
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AISI T15 TOOL STEEL BALLS

Super high speed tool steel tungsten steel AISI T15 balls, they are featured by high hardness and excellent wear resistance, even at high temperatures.
They show fair toughness, then they are not suitable to support high shocks stresses.
Applications
Special bearings when excellent wear resistence at high temperature is required.
%C
%Si
%Mn
%Cr
%Mo
%Co
%V
%W
1,50-1,60
0,15-0,40
0,15-0,40
3,75-5,00
1,00 max
4,75-5,25
4,50-5,25
11,75-13,00
ITA
USA
GER
FRA
UK
RUS
CHN
JAP
130505 KU
T15
1.3202
Z160 WKCV
BT 15
W12Cr4V5Co5
SKH10

Property
Symbol
U.o.M.
Type
Notes
Values
Density
g/cm3
Physical
Room temp.
8,30
Young's modulus
GPa
Mechanical
218
Specific heat
J/kg-K
Thermal
Room temp.
461
10^-6/C
Thermal
(T=0-100C)
9,5
W/(mK)
Thermal
Room temp.
20,0
*m*10^-9
Electric
650
Magnetic
Ferromagnetic
> 500
Technical data
Property
Type
U.o.M.
Values
U.o.M.
Values
Hardness
Mechanical
HRC
63 - 68
Mechanical
MPa
3000 - 3500
psix10^3
435 - 507
Thermal
-40 / 540
-40 / 1004
Service temperature
Range
Diameters (min/max)
U.o.M.
Diameters (min/max)
1,000 - 150,000
mm
3/64 - 6
U.o.M.
"

G10-20-25-28-40-60-100-200
T15 balls show a corrosion resistance slightly better than M50 high speed tool steel.
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TUNGSTEN CARBIDE (WC) K20 Co BINDER (ALLOY) BALLS

K20 WC balls are used in applications where extreme hardness and resistance to wear, abrasion, collision and deformation are required. Virgin powder
is strictly used into this production.
Applications
Special and hydraulic precision valves, special bearings, couplers, flow meters, sprayers, recirculating balls, ball splines, tool machines, sliding rails,
ballpoint pens, pin and tips for indicators, precision measurement instruments, medical instruments. They are used in naval, mining, petrol and coining
industry.
Type
%WC
%Co
WC20
93,00-95,00
5,00-7,00
Type
ISO
USA
CHN
WC20
K20
C1
YG6

Property
Symbol
U.o.M.
Type
Notes
Values
Density
g/cm3
Physical
Room temp.
14,95
Young's modulus
GPa
Mechanical
650
Specific heat
J/kg-K
Thermal
Room temp.
225
10^-6/C
Thermal
(T=0-100C)
5,2
W/(mK)
Thermal
Room temp.
83,0
*m*10^-9
Electric
180
Magnetic
Slighlty ferrom.
max 12
Technical data
Property
Type
U.o.M.
Values
U.o.M.
Values
Grain size
Physical
~ 1,2
Hardness
Mechanical
HRA
90,0 - 91,5
HV
1550 - 1780
Mechanical
MPa
4600 - 5800
psix10^3
797 - 841
Thermal
-196 / 500
-320,8 / 932
Service temperature
Range
Diameters (min/max)
U.o.M.
Diameters
(min/max)
0,300 - 100,000
mm
1/64 - 4
U.o.M.
"
G5-10-16-20-25-28-40-60-100-200-500-1000
As a general rule Tungsten Carbides with Cobalt binder show good corrosion resistance into basic solution while they are not resisting into acid
solutions.
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TUNGSTEN CARBIDE (WC) K30 Co BINDER ALLOY BALLS

K30 tungsten carbide balls provide abinder percentage slightly higherthan the standard balls (7-9%). They are available on demand. The mechanical
properties and corrosion resistance are a little lower if compared to standard K20balls. Virgin powder is strictly used into this kind of production.
Applications
Special and hydraulic precision valves, special bearings, couplers, flow meters, sprayers, recirculating balls, ball spindles, tooling machines, sliding rails,
ballpoint pens, pin and tips for indicators, precision measurement instruments, medical instruments. They are used in naval, mining, petrol and coining
industry.
Type
%WC
%Co
WC30
91,00-93,00
7,00-9,00
Type
ISO
USA
CHN
WC30
K30
C2
YG8

Property
Symbol
U.o.M.
Type
Notes
Values
Density
g/cm3
Physical
Room temp.
14,70
Young's modulus
GPa
Mechanical
630
Specific heat
J/kg-K
Thermal
Room temp.
227
10^-6/C
Thermal
(T=0-100C)
6,0
W/(mK)
Thermal
Room temp.
82,0
*m*10^-9
Electric
175
Magnetic
Slighlty ferrom.
max 12
Technical data
Property
Type
U.o.M.
Values
U.o.M.
Values
Grain size
Physical
~ 1,2
Hardness
Mechanical
HRA
89,5 - 91,0
HV
1480 - 1700
Mechanical
MPa
5400 - 5700
psix10^3
784 - 826
Thermal
-196 / 500
-320,8 / 932
Service temperature
Range
Diameters (min/max)
U.o.M.
Diameters
(min/max)
0,300 - 100,000
mm
1/64 - 4
U.o.M.
"
G5-10-16-20-25-28-40-60-100-200-500-1000
As a general rule Tungsten Carbides with Cobalt binder show good corrosion resistance into basic solution while they are not resisting into acid
solutions.
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TUNGSTEN CARBIDE (WC) 630 Co BINDER ALLOY BALLS

Tungsten carbide balls with small grain size, theyprovide higher hardness and wear resistancethan TC K20 and TC K30 carbides. The impact resistance
ismuch lower. Virgin powders always used.
Applications
Similar to TC K20 and TC K30 carbides, they are used when higher hardness and wear resistance are required.
Type
%WC
%Co
CD 630
93,00-95,00
5,00-7,00
Type
ISO
USA
CHN
CD 630
K05-K10
C3
CD 630

Property
Symbol
U.o.M.
Type
Notes
Values
Density
g/cm3
Physical
Room temp.
14,90
Young's modulus
GPa
Mechanical
650
Specific heat
J/kg-K
Thermal
Room temp.
220
10^-6/C
Thermal
(T=0-100C)
5,2
W/(mK)
Thermal
Room temp.
80,0
*m*10^-9
Electric
200
Magnetic
Slighlty ferrom.
max 12
Technical data
Property
Type
U.o.M.
Values
U.o.M.
Values
Grain size
Physical
~ 0,6
Hardness
Mechanical
HRA
92 - 93,5
HV
1850 - 2050
Mechanical
MPa
6200 - 6600
psix10^3
900 - 957
Thermal
-196 / 500
-320,8 / 932
Service temperature
Range
Diameters (min/max)
U.o.M.
Diameters
(min/max)
0,300 - 100,000
mm
1/64 - 4
U.o.M.
"
G5-10-16-20-25-28-40-60-100-200-500-1000
Similar to the corrosion resistance of TC K20 and TC K30 tungsten carbides.
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TUNGSTEN CARBIDE (WC) YN6 Ni BINDER ALLOY BALLS

Tungsten Carbide with Ni binder(6%)balls, they show slightly worse mechanical characteristics but better corrosion reistance properties with respect to
the Cobalt binder tungsten carbides. Virgin powder is always used.
Applications
Special bearings, pumps and valves, dispensers, nozzles/pumps for sprayers, ballpoint pens. They are used in mining and petrol industry.
%WC
%Ni
93,00-95,00
5,00-7,00
-
CHN
YN6

Property
Symbol
U.o.M.
Type
Notes
Values
Density
g/cm3
Physical
Room temp.
14,95
Young's modulus
GPa
Mechanical
620
Specific heat
J/kg-K
Thermal
Room temp.
212
10^-6/C
Thermal
(T=0-100C)
5,9
W/(mK)
Thermal
Room temp.
92,0
*m*10^-9
Electric
185
Magnetic
Slighlty ferrom.
max 3,00
Technical data
Property
Type
U.o.M.
Values
U.o.M.
Values
Grain size
Physical
~ 1,4
Hardness
Mechanical
HRA
89,0 - 91,0
HV
1400 - 1700
Mechanical
MPa
4900 - 5200
psix10^3
711 - 754
Thermal
-196 / 540
-320,8 / 1004
Service temperature
Range
Diameters (min/max)
U.o.M.
Diameters
(min/max)
0,300 - 100,000
mm
1/64 - 4
U.o.M.
"
G5-10-16-20-25-28-40-60-100-200-500-1000
Good corrosion resistance in basic and neutral solutions. For acid solutions they resist up to pH 4.
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TUNGSTEN CARBIDE (WC) YN9 Ni BINDER ALLOY BALLS

Tungsten Carbide with Ni binder balls (9%), theyprovide a better corrosion resistance and slightly worse mechanical propertiesthan YN6 type balls.
Virgin powders always used.
Applications
Special bearings, pumps and valves, dispensers, nozzles/pumps for sprayers, ballpoint pens. They are used in mining and petrol industry.
%WC
%Ni
90,00-92,00
8,00-10,00
-
CHN
YN9

Property
Symbol
U.o.M.
Type
Notes
Values
Density
g/cm3
Physical
Room temp.
14,7
Young's modulus
GPa
Mechanical
650
Specific heat
J/kg-K
Thermal
Room temp.
215
10^-6/C
Thermal
(T=0-100C)
6,1
W/(mK)
Thermal
Room temp.
84,0
*m*10^-9
Electric
175
Magnetic
Slighlty ferrom.
max 3,00
Technical data
Property
Type
U.o.M.
Values
U.o.M.
Values
Grain size
Physical
~ 1,4
Hardness
Mechanical
HRA
88,0 - 90,0
HV
1250 - 1550
Mechanical
MPa
4700 - 5000
psix10^3
682 - 725
Thermal
-196 / 540
-320,8 / 1004
Service temperature
Range
Diameters (min/max)
U.o.M.
Diameters
(min/max)
0,300 - 100,000
mm
1/64 - 4
U.o.M.
"
G5-10-16-20-25-28-40-60-100-200-500-1000
Good corrosion resistance in basic and neutral solutions. For acid solutions they resist up to pH 3.
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TUNGSTEN HEAVY ALLOYS W-Ni-Cu / W-Ni-Fe BALLS

High density tungsten alloy balls, theyprovide good mechanical properties, wear and corrosion resistance (mainly W-Ni-Cu) and good thermal stability.
W-Ni-Fe alloys show light magnetic properties.
Applications
Special bearings, pumps and valves, flowmeters, ball screws, measurement instruments. They are preferred when good hardness and wear resistance
properties in not too aggressive environments are demanded.
Type
%W (x)
%Ni (y)
%Cu (z)
Type
%W
%Ni - %Fe
xWyNizCu
90,00-96,00
2,00-7,00
1,50-5,00
97WNiFe
96,00-98,00
2,00-4,00
W-Ni-Cu alloys are always referred with brand names.

Property
Symbol
U.o.M.
Type
Notes
Values
Density
g/cm3
Physical
Room temp.
18,60 (97WNiFe)
Young's modulus
GPa
Mechanical
328
Specific heat
J/kg-K
Thermal
Room temp.
1500

expansion
10^-6/C
Thermal
(T=0-100C)
5,6
W/(mK)
Thermal
Room temp.
95,0
*m*10^-9
Electric
124
Magnetic
WNiCu / WNiFe
1,010(Par.)/~5(Slit.Fer.)
Technical data
Property
Type
U.o.M.
Values
U.o.M.
Values
Hardness
Mechanical
HRC
18 - 36
Mechanical
MPa
600 - 1400
psix10^3
87 - 203
Thermal
-196 / 350
-320,8 / 662
Service temperature
Range
Diameters (min/max)
U.o.M.
Diameters (min/max)
1,000 - 100,000
mm
3/64 - 4
U.o.M.
"
G28-40-100-200
Tungsten heavy alloys provide good corrosion resistance properties, similar to that of series 300 austenitic stainless steels.
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STELLITE ALLOY BALLS

Co based alloy, usually STELLITE trade name, that provide excellent wear resistance and high temperature resistance. Its microstructure is formed by a
CoCr matrix and dispersed carbides. Balls are provided in the passivated condition. Virgin powders always used.
Applications
Special bearings, pumps and valves, in all applications where high wear, corrosion and temperature resistance are demanded.
Type
%C
%Si
%Mn
%Cr
%Ni
%Mo
%Co
%W
%B
%Fe
3PM
2,00-2,40
1,00 max
1,00 max
30,00-34,00
3,00 max
balance
12,00-14,00
1,00 max
3,00 max
20PMH
2,80-3,00
1,00 max
0,50 max
33,00-36,00
2,50 max
0,50 max
balance
17,00-19,00
1,00 max
2,50 max
STELLITE is a trade name, from Deloro Stellite Holdings Corporation, St.Louis, U.S.A. Different alloys are indicated with alphanumeric symbols.

Property
Symbol
U.o.M.
Type
Notes
Values
Density
g/cm3
Physical
Room temp.
8,57
Young's modulus
GPa
Mechanical
235
Specific heat
J/kg-K
Thermal
Room temp.
450
10^-6/C
Thermal
(T=0-100C)
14,7
W/(mK)
Thermal
Room temp.
14,8
*m*10^-9
Electric
3800
Magnetic
Paramagnetic
max 1,200
Technical data
Property
Type
U.o.M.
Values
U.o.M.
Values
Hardness
Mechanical
HRC
50 - 60
Mechanical
MPa
500 - 600
psix10^3
72 - 87
Thermal
0 - 1000
32 / 1832
Service temperature
Range
Diameters (min/max)
U.o.M.
Diameters (min/max)
1,000 - 100,000
mm
3/64 - 4
U.o.M.
"

G28-40-100-200
Good corrosion resistance in contact with oxidizing agents (except with reducing acids), nitric, phosphoric and formic acid in not extreme concentration
and temperature conditions, sulphuric acid at room temperature.
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ACRYLIC (PMMA) BALLS

Amorphous thermoplastics balls, provide good hardness, transparency, abrasion and outdoor resistance. Fair mechanical properties, shock resistance
and corrosion resistance.
Applications
Acrylic balls are used in check valves, visual flow equipment, laboratory applications, contact juggling. They could be considered as cheaper choice than
polycarbonate and lighter than glass.
Technical name
Commercial name
Abbreviation
Molecular formula
Polymethyl-methacrylate
Acrylic, Plexiglass
PMMA
(C5O2H8)n

Property
Symbol
U.o.M.
Type
Notes
Values
Density
g/cm3
Physical
Room temp.
1,18
Young's modulus
MPa
Mechanical
2870
Friction coefficient
Mechanical
Room temp.
0,45
Water absorption
Aw
Physical
24 h
0,30
10^-6/C
Thermal
(T=0-100C)
68
W/(mK)
Thermal
Room temp.
0,18
Volume resistivity
*m
Electric
> 10^13
Magnetic
Diamagnetic
<~1
Technical data
Property
Type
U.o.M.
Values
U.o.M.
Values
Hardness
Mechanical
Shore D
84 - 87
Compressive yield strength
Mechanical
MPa
80 - 120
psix10^3
11 - 17
Thermal
-40 / 90
-40 / 194
Service temperature
Range
Diameters (min/max)
U.o.M.
Diameters (min/max)
0,300 - 350,000
mm
1/64 - 14
U.o.M.
"
Precision Grade
0 - I - II - III
Good resistance against aqueous solutions, diluted inorganic acids, aliphatic hydrocarbons, ammonia, alkalis, greases and oils, balls are not resisting
against aromatic hydrocarbons, halogens, ketones, esters, ethyl and methyl alcohols.
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AURUM BALLS
Super engineering polyimide thermoplastic resin balls, theyprovide excellent mechanical and toughness features, dimensional stability, wear, friction,
corrosion and radiation resistance. High maximum service temperature between plastic materials.
Applications
Special bearings and check valves when high temperatures and strong wear is expected.
Technical name
Commercial name
Abbreviation
Polyimide
Aurum

Property
Symbol
U.o.M.
Type
Notes
Values
Density
g/cm3
Physical
Room temp.
1,42
Young's modulus
MPa
Mechanical
2760
Mechanical
Room temp.
0,29
Water absorption
Aw
Physical
24 h
0,22
10^-6/C
Thermal
(T=0-100C)
30
W/(mK)
Thermal
Room temp.
0,26
Volume resistivity
*m
Electric
> 10^17
Magnetic
Diamagnetic
<~1
Technical data
Property
Type
U.o.M.
Values
U.o.M.
Values
Hardness
Mechanical
Shore D
86 - 88
Mechanical
MPa
70 - 230
psix10^3
10 - 33
Thermal
-196 / 235
-320,8 / 455
Service temperature
Range
Diameters (min/max)
U.o.M.
Diameters (min/max)
1,000 - 100,000
mm
3/64 - 4
U.o.M.
"
Precision Grade
0 - I - II - III
Good corrosion resistance in contact with oil, industrial fluids ans solvents even at elevated temperatures, they are less resistant in contact with alkali,
concentrated nitric and sulphuric acids, chloroforms and dichloromethanes.
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DELRIN (POM) BALLS

Very light homopolimeric thermoplastic resin balls, theyprovide good mechanical characteristics, corrosion resistance, wear and abrasion resistance.
They are even good electric insulators and auto lubricant materials.
Applications
Spray agitators, light safety valves, low load bearings. Special pumps and valves, sliding rails for furniture, fluids flow check devices, medical instruments.
They are used in foodstuff, chemical, electronic, pharmaceutical industry.
Technical name
Commercial name
Abbreviation
Molecular formula
Polyoxymethylene
Delrin
POM
(~CH2OH)

Property
Symbol
U.o.M.
Type
Notes
Values
Density
g/cm3
Physical
Room temp.
1,37
Young's modulus
MPa
Mechanical
2800
Mechanical
Room temp.
0,28
Water absorption
Aw
Physical
24 h
0,3
10^-6/C
Thermal
(T=0-100C)
93
W/(mK)
Thermal
Room temp.
0,27
Volume resistivity
*m
Electric
> 10^13
Magnetic
Diamagnetic
<~1
Technical data
Property
Type
U.o.M.
Values
U.o.M.
Values
Hardness
Mechanical
Shore D
80 - 90
Mechanical
MPa
30 - 120
psix10^3
4 - 17
Thermal
-40 / 85
40 / 185
Service temperature
Range
Diameters (min/max)
U.o.M.
Diameters (min/max)
0,300 - 350,000
mm
1/64 - 14
U.o.M.
"
Precision Grade
0 - I - II - III
Delrin is resisting in contact with basic, neutral and average acid compounds, sea water, petroleum products, mineral oils and greases, inorganic salt
solutions, aliphatic, aromatic and chlorine hydrocarbons, low gradation alcools, ether. It's not resisting in contact with strong acids (hydrochloric,
phosphoric, nitric and sulphuric), mineral acids, chlorides, alkalis.
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HYTREL (TPEE) BALLS

Thermoplastic polyester elastomer balls, theyprovide both rubber and plastic properties. Excellent flexibility properites, wear and corrosion resistance.
Very large service temperature range. Good radiation resistance.
Applications
Special pumps and valves, diaphragm pumps.
Technical name
Commercial name
Abbreviation
Molecular formula
Polyester elastomer
Hytrel
TPEE
(-A-B-)n

Property
Symbol
U.o.M.
Type
Notes
Values
Density
g/cm3
Physical
Room temp.
1,16
Young's modulus
MPa
Mechanical
56
Mechanical
Room temp.
0,31
Water absorption
Aw
Physical
24 h
0,70
10^-6/C
Thermal
(T=0-100C)
190
W/(mK)
Thermal
Room temp.
0,19
Volume resistivity
*m
Electric
> 10^10
Magnetic
Diamagnetic
<~1
Technical data
Property
Type
U.o.M.
Values
U.o.M.
Values
Hardness
Mechanical
Shore D
35 - 45
Mechanical
MPa
7 - 17
psix10^3
1-3
Thermal
-40 / 120
-40 / 248
Service temperature
Range
Diameters (min/max)
U.o.M.
Diameters (min/max)
1,000 - 100,000
mm
3/64 - 4
U.o.M.
"
Precision Grade
0 - I - II - III
Excellent corrosion resistance in contact with petroleum products and mineral oils, good to alcohols and ketones, fair with aromatic hydrocarbons and
into not aggressive acid environment. They are not resisting in contact with strong acids, even if diluted.
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LEXAN (PC) BALLS

Polycarbonate amorphous thermoplastic balls, theyprovide good hardness, impact resistance, dimensional stability. Fair resistance to corrosion, wear
and weathering. Suitable into a wide range of temperatures.
Applications
Special applications when a high inpact resistance is demanded, musical instruments, medical and decorative applications.
Technical name
Commercial name
Abbreviation
Molecular formula
Polycarbonate
Lexan
PC
C15H16O2

Property
Symbol
U.o.M.
Type
Notes
Values
Density
g/cm3
Physical
Room temp.
1,20
Young's modulus
MPa
Mechanical
2250
Mechanical
Room temp.
0,34
Water absorption
Aw
Physical
24 h
0,20
10^-6/C
Thermal
(T=0-100C)
67
W/(mK)
Thermal
Room temp.
0,21
Volume resistivity
*m
Electric
> 10^14
Magnetic
Diamagnetic
<~1
Technical data
Property
Type
U.o.M.
Values
U.o.M.
Values
Hardness
Mechanical
Shore D
80 - 90
Mechanical
MPa
60 - 110
psix10^3
8 - 16
Thermal
-40 / 120
-40 / 248
Service temperature
Range
Diameters (min/max)
U.o.M.
Diameters (min/max)
1,000 - 350,000
mm
3/64 - 14
U.o.M.
"
Precision Grade
0 - I - II - III
Good corrosion resistance in contact with diluted acids, alcohols and mineral/vegetal oils, they are not resisting against strong acids and bases, esters,
organic solvents, aromatic, aliphatic and halogenated hydrocarbons, ketones, oils and greases, oxidizing agents.
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NYLON 6.6 (PA) BALLS

Semicrystalline thermoplastic Nylon 6.6 polymer balls, theyprovide low weight, high corrosion, wear and abrasion resistance. They are auto lubricant
and with good ductility, toughness and electric insulating properties. Useful even for high temperature applications.
Applications
Special valves, low load bearings, flow meters, switches, handgrips, medical and industrial applications.
Technical name
Commercial name
Abbreviation
Molecular formula
Polyamide
Nylon 6.6
PA 66
-OC-( CH2)4-CO-NH-(CH2)6-NH-

Property
Symbol
U.o.M.
Type
Notes
Values
Density
g/cm3
Physical
Room temp.
1,11
Young's modulus
MPa
Mechanical
2500
Mechanical
Room Temp.
0,25
Water absorption
Aw
Physical
24 h
2,10
10^-6/C
Thermal
(T=0-100C)
87,5
W/(mK)
Thermal
Room Temp.
0,25
Volume resistivity
*m
Electric
> 10^13
Magnetic
Diamagnetic
<~1
Technical data
Property
Type
U.o.M.
Values
U.o.M.
Values
Hardness
Mechanical
Shore D
75 - 85
Mechanical
MPa
86 - 103
psix10^3
12,4 - 15
Thermal
-30 /80
-22 / 176
Service temperature
Range
Diameters (min/max)
U.o.M.
Diameters (min/max)
0,300 - 350,000
mm
1/64 - 14
U.o.M.
"
Precision Grade
0 - I - II - III
Nylon balls are insolvable into diluted mineral acids and in most organic acids. They are resisting to alkalis, petroleum products, greases up to 150C
temperature, inorganic salt solutions, low gradation alcools, motor oil, transmission fluids, methanol, ketones, esters. They do not resist to strong acids
and basis.
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PEEK BALLS
High performance semi-crystalline thermoplastic balls, theyprovide high mechanical properties, dimensional stability and excellent wear and abrasion,
corrosion, high temperature and gamma radiation resistance. The high temperature resistance decreases considerably in case the materialis charged
by heavy loads. Unstable to UV radiations.
Applications
Special bearings, pumps and valves, components for chemical, electronic and mechanical industry when high mechanical characteristics and corrosion
resistance properties are demanded.
Technical name
Commercial name
Abbreviation
Polyetheretherketone
PEEK
PEEK

Property
Symbol
U.o.M.
Type
Notes
Values
Density
g/cm3
Physical
Room temp.
1,29
Young's modulus
MPa
Mechanical
3500
Mechanical
Room temp.
0,29
Water absorption
Aw
Physical
24 h
0,09
10^-6/C
Thermal
(T=0-100C)
55
W/(mK)
Thermal
Room temp.
0,27
Volume resistivity
*m
Electric
> 10^13
Magnetic
Diamagnetic
<~1
Technical data
Property
Type
U.o.M.
Values
U.o.M.
Values
Hardness
Mechanical
Shore D
82 - 88
Mechanical
MPa
120 - 250
psix10^3
29 - 43
Thermal
-50 / 250
-58 / 482
Service temperature
Range
Diameters (min/max)
U.o.M.
Diameters (min/max)
1,000 - 100,000
mm
3/64 - 4
U.o.M.
"
Precision Grade
0 - I - II - III
PEEK balls are resisting in contact with most solvents (organic compounds, salts, oils), hot waters and high temparature steams. They are not resisting
against strong acids (concentrated nitric acids, sulphuric acids), halogens and some aromatic hydrocarbons.
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POLYBUTYLENE (PBT) BALLS

Semi-cristalline polyester balls with high hardness, toughness and dimensional stability, wear and corrosion resistance. Poor resistance to UV radiation.
Applications
Special bearings, pumps and valves when high corrosion and wear resistance associated to dimensional stability are demanded.
Technical name
Commercial name
Abbreviation
Molecular formula
Polybutylene terephthalate
Polybutylene
PBT
(C4H8)n

Property
Symbol
U.o.M.
Type
Notes
Values
Density
g/cm3
Physical
Room temp.
1,30
Young's modulus
MPa
Mechanical
2500
Mechanical
Room temp.
0,22
Water absorption
Aw
Physical
24 h
0,08
10^-6/C
Thermal
(T=0-100C)
58
W/(mK)
Thermal
Room temp.
0,21
Volume resistivity
*m
Electric
> 10^13
Magnetic
Diamagnetic
<~1
Technical data
Property
Type
U.o.M.
Values
U.o.M.
Values
Hardness
Mechanical
Shore D
80 - 85
Mechanical
MPa
75 - 135
psix10^3
11 - 20
Thermal
-30 / 120
-22 / 248
Service temperature
Range
Diameters (min/max)
U.o.M.
Diameters (min/max)
1,000 - 100,000
mm
3/64 - 4
U.o.M.
"
Precision Grade
0 - I - II - III
Good corrosion resistance against aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbons, oils and greases, gasoline, diluted acids and basis, alcohols, glycols, esters,
ethers. They are not resisting to strong acids and basis, phenols, alkaline solutions and hot waters.
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POLYETHYLENE (PE) BALLS

Very light thermoplastic material balls, they are available in two versions (high and low density). High density polyethylene presents best mechanical
characteristics. Theyprovide good wear and abrasion resistance. Excellent corrosion resistance and resistance to radiations, they are electric insulators.
Applications
Anti evaporation and anti smell devices, they are useful for flotage applications. Used in electronic, pharmaceutical and medical industry.
Technical name
Commercial name
Abbreviation
Molecular formula
High Density Polyethylene
HDPE
(C2H4)n
Low Density Polyethylene
LDPE
(C2H4)n

Property
Symbol
U.o.M.
Type
Notes
Values
Density
g/cm3
Physical
Room temp.
0,92(L)/0,97(H)
Young's modulus
MPa
Mechanical
250 / 950
Mechanical
Room temp.
0,38
Water absorption
Aw
Physical
24 h
0,013

expansion
10^-6/C
Thermal
(T=0-100C)
150
W/(mK)
Thermal
Room temp.
0,32(L)/0,46(H)
Volume resistivity
*m
Electric
> 10^15
Magnetic
Diamagnetic
<~1
Technical data
Property
Type
U.o.M.
Values
U.o.M.
Values
Hardness
Mechanical
Shore D
40-55/60-73
Mechanical
MPa
9 - 32
psix10^3
1,4 - 4,6
Thermal
-30 / 70
-22 / 158
Service temperature
Range
Diameters (min/max)
U.o.M.
Diameters (min/max)
0,300 - 350,000
mm
1/64 - 14
U.o.M.
"
Precision Grade
0 - I - II - III
Excellent corrosion resistance in contact with acids, alcools, basis, esters, petrol, greases and oils. Fairish resistance to aliphatic and aromatic
hydrocarbons, mineral oils, oxidinzing agents. They are not resisting in contact with halogenated hydrocarbons.
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POLYPROPYLENE (PP) BALLS

Polypropylene balls arefeatured by a low weight, good mechanical characteristics and corrosion, fatigue and collisions resistance. They are resisting to
heat and they are excellent electric insulators. They arefloating into water. Additives can be added to avoid degradation phenomena causing to a long
exposure at sun light (UV radiation absorption). It is a recyclable material.
Applications
Low load bearings, special valves, check valves, flotage valves, fluid level indicators, carburetors, flow meters, chemical, medical and laboratory devices,
blood transfusion kits.
Technical name
Commercial name
Abbreviation
Molecular formula
Poly(propene)
Polypropylene
PP
(C3H6)n

Property
Symbol
U.o.M.
Type
Notes
Values
Density
g/cm3
Physical
Room temp.
0,87
Young's modulus
MPa
Mechanical
1285
Mechanical
Room temp.
0,30
Water absorption
Aw
Physical
24 h
0,10
10^-6/C
Thermal
(T=0-100C)
135,0
W/(mK)
Thermal
Room temp.
0,19
Volume resistivity
*m
Electric
> 10^14
Magnetic
Diamagnetic
<~1
Technical data
Property
Type
U.o.M.
Values
U.o.M.
Values
Hardness
Mechanical
Shore D
70 - 80
Mechanical
MPa
40 - 50
psix10^3
5,8 - 7,3
Thermal
-30 / 110
-22 / 230
Service temperature
Range
Diameters (min/max)
U.o.M.
Diameters (min/max)
0,300 - 350,000
mm
1/64 - 14
U.o.M.
"
Precision Grade
0 - I - II - III
Polypropylene balls are resisting into not concentrated acids, alkalis, alcohols, oils, greases and most inorganic compounds. Fair resistance in aromatic
hydrocarbons, they are not resistant in contact with halogens. They provide corrosive phenomena even in presence of concentrated acids and oxidizing
agents at high temperature.
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POLYSTYRENE (PS) BALLS

Amorphous light vinyl polymer balls, theyprovide good hardness and stiffness. Brittle material with fair corrosion resistance and no UV radiation
resistant.
Applications
They are used as floating elements on not acqueous liquids, different applications in the electronic, pharmaceutical and medical field, and as decorative
elements.
Technical name
Commercial name
Abbreviation
Molecular formula
Polystyrene
Polystyrene
PS
(C8H8)n

Property
Symbol
U.o.M.
Type
Notes
Values
Density
g/cm3
Physical
Room temp.
1,05
Young's modulus
MPa
Mechanical
3200
Mechanical
Room temp.
0,40
Water absorption
Aw
Physical
24 h
0,15
10^-6/C
Thermal
(T=0-100C)
90
W/(mK)
Thermal
Room temp.
0,12
Volume resistivity
*m
Electric
> 10^13
Magnetic
Diamagnetic
<~1
Technical data
Property
Type
U.o.M.
Values
U.o.M.
Values
Hardness
Mechanical
Shore D
78 - 82
Mechanical
MPa
50 - 90
psix10^3
7 - 13
Thermal
-10 / 90
14 / 194
Service temperature
Range
Diameters (min/max)
U.o.M.
Diameters (min/max)
1,000 - 100,000
mm
3/64 - 4
U.o.M.
"
Precision Grade
0 - I - II - III
Good corrosion resistance in contact with diluted acids, basis, acqueous solutions, detergents. Fair against oxidizing agents, oils and greases. Poor
resistance in contact with aromatic hydrocarbons, aldehydes, halogens, esters, ethers, ketones.
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POLYURETHANE (PUR) BALLS

Elastomer balls with characteristics similar to rubber, they provide much better wear and abrasion resistance. Properties arestrongly influenced by the
starting polymeric formulation.
Applications
Special bearings, safety valves, they are frequently used in foodstuff industry. Screen cleaning (balls with a metal core and polyurethane coating).
Technical name
Commercial name
Abbreviation
Molecular formula
Polyurethane
PUR / PU
-NH-(CO)-O-

Property
Symbol
U.o.M.
Type
Notes
Values
Density
g/cm3
Physical
Room temp.
1,14
Young's modulus
MPa
Mechanical
360
Mechanical
Room temp.
0,24
Water absorption
Aw
Physical
24 h
0,3
10^-6/C
Thermal
(T=0-100C)
150
W/(mK)
Thermal
Room temp.
0,03
Volume resistivity
*m
Electric
> 10^14
Magnetic
Diamagnetic
<~1
Technical data
Property
Type
U.o.M.
Values
U.o.M.
Values
Hardness
Mechanical
Shore A
80 - 100
Mechanical
MPa
70 - 140
psix10^3
10,1 - 20,3
Thermal
-40 / 80
-76 / 176
Service temperature
Range
Diameters (min/max)
U.o.M.
Diameters (min/max)
1,000 - 350,000
mm
3/64 - 14
U.o.M.
"
Precision Grade
0 - I - II - III
Polyurethane provides good corrosion resistance in diluted acids and alkali, mineral oils and greases, petroleum products. Balls are not resisting into
strong acids and basis. Poor resistance in contact with hot water, hot and wet air, steam, aromatic hydrocarbons, organic polar solvents.
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PVC BALLS
Thermoplastic amorphous polymer balls, theyprovide good hardness and stiffness, dimensional stability, radiation resistance and fair corrosion
resistance, and can be supplied in a very bright surface aspect. PVC becomes flexible when plasticisers are addedenlarging their service temperature
range. Moderate impact resistance.
Applications
Galvanic and petrolchemical valves, seal valves, processing plants valves.
Technical name
Polyvinyl chloride
Commercial name
Abbreviation
Molecular formula
PVC
PVC
CH2=CHCl

Property
Symbol
U.o.M.
Type
Notes
Values
Density
g/cm3
Physical
Room temp.
1,38
Young's modulus
MPa
Mechanical
3250
Mechanical
Room temp.
0,50
Water absorption
Aw
Physical
24 h
0,15
10^-6/C
Thermal
(T=0-100C)
75
W/(mK)
Thermal
Room temp.
0,19
Volume resistivity
*m
Electric
> 10^14
Magnetic
Diamagnetic
<~1
Technical data
Property
Type
U.o.M.
Values
U.o.M.
Values
Hardness
Mechanical
Shore D
80 - 84
Mechanical
MPa
55 - 90
psix10^3
8 - 13
Thermal
-15 / 70
5 / 158
Service temperature
Range
Diameters (min/max)
U.o.M.
Diameters (min/max)
1,000 - 100,000
mm
3/64 - 4
U.o.M.
"
Precision Grade
0 - I - II - III
Good corrosion resistance in contact with diluted acids, alkalis, inorganic compounds, greases and mineral oils. They can suffer stress corrosion cracking
in contact with solvents. Poor resistance with aromatic and halogenated hydrocarbons, ketones, cyclic ethers, aldehydes.
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PVDF BALLS
Semi-crystalline thermoplastic fluoropolymer balls, theyprovide excellent corrosion, aging and UV radiation resistance. Plastic with a lower density,
better mechanical properties and abrasion resistance, lower resistance to high temperatures than Teflon material.
Applications
Special pumps and valves, heat exchangers, lithium batteries. They are used into the electronic and petrolchemical industry. They are useful for
applications into aggressive environments when balls are even subjected to wear or collisions.
Technical name
Commercial name
Abbreviation
Molecular formula
Polyvinylidenefluoride
PVDF
PVDF
(C2H2F2)n

Property
Symbol
U.o.M.
Type
Notes
Values
Density
g/cm3
Physical
Room temp.
1,77
Young's modulus
MPa
Mechanical
1900
Mechanical
Room temp.
0,32
Water absorption
Aw
Physical
24 h
0,04
10^-6/C
Thermal
(T=0-100C)
130,0
W/(mK)
Thermal
Room temp.
0,17
Volume resistivity
*m
Electric
> 10^13
Magnetic
Diamagnetic
<~1
Technical data
Property
Type
U.o.M.
Values
U.o.M.
Values
Hardness
Mechanical
Shore D
70 - 85
Mechanical
MPa
50 - 70
psix10^3
7 - 10
Thermal
-40 / 130
-40 / 266
Service temperature
Range
Diameters (min/max)
U.o.M.
Diameters (min/max)
1,000 - 60,000
mm
3/64 | 2-1/4
U.o.M.
"
Precision Grade
0 - I - II - III
Excellent corrosion resistance in contact with inorganic acids and salts, organic acids, alcohols, ethers, aliphatic and aromatic hydrocarbons, halogens
except fluorines, oxidizing environments. They are not suitable against nearly pure strong acids and basis, liquid alcaline metals, strong polar solvents.
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PHENOLIC RESIN BALLS

Synthetic thermoset resin balls, theyprovide good dimensional stability, hardness and heat/corrosion resistance.
Applications
Special pumps and valves, computer industry (mouse), game balls (billiard, bowling and table-based balls).
Technical name
Commercial name
Abbreviation
Phenolic resin
Phenolic resin

Property
Symbol
U.o.M.
Type
Notes
Values
Density
g/cm3
Physical
Room temp.
1,70
Young's modulus
MPa
Mechanical
3000
Mechanical
Room temp.
0,25
Water absorption
Aw
Physical
24 h
0,35
10^-6/C
Thermal
(T=0-100C)
95
W/(mK)
Thermal
Room temp.
0,25
Volume resistivity
*m
Electric
> 10^9
Magnetic
Diamagnetic
<~1
Technical data
Property
Type
U.o.M.
Values
U.o.M.
Values
Hardness
Mechanical
Shore D
85 - 90
Mechanical
MPa
35 - 55
psix10^3
5-8
Thermal
-40 / 200
-40 / 392
Service temperature
Range
Diameters (min/max)
U.o.M.
Diameters (min/max)
1,000 - 100,000
mm
3/64 - 4
U.o.M.
"
Precision Grade
0 - I - II - III
Good corrosion resistance in contact with weak acids and basis, hydrocarbons, petroleum products, alcohols, glycols, mineral oils and greases. They are
not resistant to strong acids and bases, oxidizing agents, phenols, hard lyes.
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TEFLON (PTFE) BALLS

Low weight fluorinated semicrystalline polymer balls, theyprovide exceptional corrosion resistance and are used into high temperature applications.
Mechanical and wear resistance properties are lower than other plastic materials. Good electric insulators, they are auto lubricant. Teflon properties
change if they areexposed to electromagnetic radiations.
Applications
Ball bearings, special valves (very aggressive environments), measurement and medical instruments, appliances. They are used into foodstuff, paper,
chemical, electronic, pharmaceutical industry.
Technical name
Commercial name
Abbreviation
Molecular formula
Polytetrafluoroethylene
Teflon
PTFE
(CF2-CF2)n

Property
Symbol
U.o.M.
Type
Notes
Values
Density
g/cm3
Physical
Room temp.
2,16
Young's modulus
MPa
Mechanical
670
Mechanical
Room temp.
0,12
Water absorption
Aw
Physical
24 h
0,02
10^-6/C
Thermal
(T=0-100C)
145,0
W/(mK)
Thermal
Room temp.
0,23
Volume resistivity
*m
Electric
> 10^16
Magnetic
Diamagnetic
<~1
Technical data
Property
Type
U.o.M.
Values
U.o.M.
Values
Hardness
Mechanical
Shore D
50 - 65
Mechanical
MPa
7 - 30
psix10^3
1-4
Thermal
-269 / 250
-436 / 482
Service temperature
Range
Diameters (min/max)
U.o.M.
Diameters (min/max)
0,800 - 350,000
mm
1/32 - 14
U.o.M.
"
Precision Grade
0 - I - II - III
Teflon balls provide exceptional corrosion resistance properties, they are resisting even in contact with industrial acids or caustic substances. They suffer
corrosive phenomena only against molten alkaline metals and fluorides at elevated temperatures.
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TORLON BALLS
Amorphous thermoplastic material balls, theyprovide excellent mechanical and stiffness/thoughnessfeatures (the best ones among plastics), very good
thermal stability and creep resistance, they are suitable for high temperature applications. Torlon 4301 has better friction and wear resistance
properties. They are electric insulators.
Applications
Special bearings (when it is demanded lubrication absence, high temperature and wear resistance), automotive components (transmission). They are
used in aviation/aerospace and electrionic industry. Applications even in naval industry and angling.
Technical name
Commercial name
Abbreviation
Polyamide-polyimide
Torlon 4301
PAI + graphite + PTFE
Polyamide-polyimide
Torlon 4203
PAI

Property
Symbol
U.o.M.
Type
Notes
Values
Density
g/cm3
Physical
Room temp.
1,42
Young's modulus
MPa
Mechanical
4203 / 4301
4135 / 6800
Mechanical
Room temp.
0,21
Water absorption
Aw
Physical
24 h
0,34
10^-6/C
Thermal
(T=0-100C)
28
W/(mK)
Thermal
Room t. 4203/4301
0,26 / 0,54
Volume resistivity
*m
Electric
> 10^13
Magnetic
Diamagnetic
<~1
Technical data
Property
Type
U.o.M.
Values
U.o.M.
Values
Hardness
Mechanical
Shore D
80 - 85
Mechanical
MPa
150 - 220
psix10^3
22 - 32
Thermal
-196 / 200
-320,8 / 392
Service temperature
Range
Diameters (min/max)
U.o.M.
Diameters (min/max)
1,000 - 350,000
mm
3/64 - 14
U.o.M.
"
Precision Grade
0 - I - II - III
Torlon is resisting in contact with aliphatic, aromatic, chlorine and fluorine hydrocarbons, most acids compounds at moderate temperatures, automotive
and aviation lubricants. Fair resistance to saturated steam, strong basis, high temperature acids.
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MACHINED ROD END PLASTIC BALLS

Plastic balls individually machined from rod end only, they do not contain air bubbles (void free). Balls are tumble polished.
Applications
Similar to the corresponding injection molded balls they are used when void free balls are required. The absence of air bubbles slightly increases the
density and the mechanical properties of the balls.
Technical name
Commercial name
Abbreviation
Molecular formula
Polyethylene
Polyethylene
PE
(C2H4)n
Polyamide
Nylon 6.6
PA 66
Polyoxymethylene
Delrin
POM
(~CH2OH)
Poly(propene)
Polypropylene
PP
(C3H6)n
Polyvinyl chloride
PVC
PVC
CH2=CHCl
Teflon
PTFE
(CF2-CF2)n
Technical data
Property
Symbol
U.o.M.
PE
PA 66
POM
PP
PVC
PTFE
Density
g/cm3
0,95
1,15
1,43
0,91
1,42
2,18
Young's modulus
MPa
800
2400
3000
1400
3400
700
Yield strength
MPa
17-27
45-58
50-70
27-37
40-60
10-30
0,12
0,08
0,09
0,10
0,09
0,09
Water absorption
Aw
0,013
2,50
0,20
0,10
0,15
0,010
Coefficient of linear
thermal expansion
10^-6/C
180,0
85,0
120,0
160,0
90,0
175,0
W/(mK)
0,38
0,23
0,29
0,22
0,23
0,23
Volume resistivity
*m
> 10^15
> 10^12
> 10^13
> 10^14
> 10^14
> 10^17
Hardness
Shore D
57-67
80-83
75-85
70-80
75-85
50-65
Service temperature
(min/max)
-50/80
-30/80
-40/85
-30/110
-15/70
-269/200
Range
Diameters (min/max)
Tolerances
Roundness
U.o.M.
Roughness
1,000 - 3,000
0,040
0,06
mm
~1,6 m
3,001 - 6,000
0,048
0,06
mm
~1,6 m
6,001 - 10,000
0,058
0,06
mm
~1,6 m
10,001 - 18,000
0,070
0,06
mm
~1,6 m
18,001 - 30,000
0,084
0,06
mm
~1,6 m
30,001 - 50,000
0,100
0,10
mm
~1,6 m
50,001 - 80,000
0,120
0,14
mm
~1,6 m
80,001 -120,000
0,140
0,18
mm
~1,6 m
120,001 -180,000
0,170
0,18
mm
~1,6 m
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"GF" GLASS FILLED PLASTIC BALLS

"GF" plastic balls filled with fiber glass (from 20% to 30%), theyprovide best mechanical, dimensional and heat resisting propertiesthan the
corresponding standard balls.
Applications
Similar to the applications of the correspinding solid balls, mainly when higher mechanical properties are required.
Technical name
Commercial name
Abbreviation
Molecular formula
Polyamide
Nylon 6.6
PA 66
Polycarbonate
Lexan
PC
C15H16O2
Polyoxymethylene
Delrin
POM
(~CH2OH)
Poly(propene)
Polypropylene
PP
(C3H6)n
Teflon
PTFE
(CF2-CF2)n
Polyamide-polyimide
Torlon
PAI
Technical data
Property
Symbol
U.o.M.
PA 66
PC
POM
PP
PTFE
PAI
% Fiber glass
30
20
25
30
25
30
Densit
g/cm3
1,38
1,35
1,60
1,10
2,24
1,60
Young's modulus
MPa
4600
5670
6450
4000
800
7460
0,24
0,16
0,35
0,30
0,12
0,20
Water absorption
Aw
2,04
0,16
0,24
0,08
0,017
0,30
thermal expansion
10^-6/C
111,0
28,2
79,0
65,0
158,0
30,4
W/(mK)
0,30
0,23
0,34
0,26
0,46
0,36
Volume resistivity
*m
> 10^13
> 10^13
> 10^12
> 10^12
> 10^13
> 10^12
Hardness
Shore D
77-85
82-92
80-90
75-85
65-75
85-95
Compressive yield
strength
MPa
130-170
110-125
104-124
60-100
19-29
160-260
Service temperature
(min/max)
-10/110
-20/130
-20/160
-10/120
-196/230
-100/260
Range
Diameters (min/max)
U.o.M.
Diameters (min/max)
0,300 - 350,000
mm
1/64 - 14
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EPDM RUBBER BALLS

Terpolymer EPDM balls providegood resistanceagainst heat, aging, atmospheric agents, UV radiations and good behaviour at low temperatures. They
are available even with peroxide crosslinking agent.
Applications
They are used in several industrial applications, as sealing or floating units. They are even used in environment devices, mainly when balls are bleak.
Technical name
Commercial name
Abbreviation
Ethylene-Propylene-Diene Monomer
Buna-EP
EPDM

Property
Symbol
U.o.M.
Type
Notes
Values
Density
g/cm3
Physical
Room temp.
1,20
Young's modulus
MPa
Mechanical
Elongation at break
Mechanical
Room temp.
max 600
Compression set
Mechanical
Room temp.
35
Mechanical
Room temp.
0,50
10^-6/C
Thermal
(T=0-100C)
165
W/(mK)
Thermal
Room temp.
0,15
Ohm.mm2/m
Electric
> 10^21
Magnetic
Diamagnetic
<~1
Technical data
Property
Type
U.o.M.
Values
U.o.M.
Values
Hardness
Mechanical
Shore A
65 - 75
Mechanical
MPa
11 - 15
psix10^3
1,60 - 2,18
Thermal
-20 / 130
-4 / 266
Service temperature
Range
Diameters (min/max)
U.o.M.
Diameters (min/max)
1,000 - 80,000
mm
3/64 | 3-1/8
U.o.M.
"
Precision Grade
III
EPDM rubber is resistant to water, steam, ozone, alkali, alcools, ketones, esters, glycols, salt solutions and oxidizing substances, mild acids, detergents
and several organic and inorganic bases. Balls are not resisting in contact with petrol, diesel oil, greases, mineral oils and aliphatic, aromatic and
chlorinated hydrocarbons.
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NATURAL RUBBER (NR) BALLS

Elastomer polymer balls, the raw material is obtained directly from the rubber tree (Hevea Brasiliensis). Theyprovide good mechanical properties and
abrasion, friction, compression and low temperatures resistance. Fair resistance to UV radiation. The addition of stirene-butadiene copolymer allows to
obtain a rubber (NR/SBR) with improved mechanical properties.
Applications
They are excellent sealing elements (strong bonding to metal parts), then they are often used in different types of pumps and valves. NR balls are even
used in the toys field and for manufacture golf balls.
Technical name
Commercial name
Abbreviation
Polyisoprene
Latex
NR

Property
Symbol
U.o.M.
Type
Notes
Values
Density
g/cm3
Physical
Room temp.
1,41
Young's modulus
MPa
Mechanical
Elongation at break
Mechanical
Room temp.
max 700
Compression set
Mechanical
Room temp.
20
Mechanical
Room temp.
0,85
10^-6/C
Thermal
(T=0-100C)
180
W/(mK)
Thermal
Room temp.
0,14
Ohm.mm2/m
Electric
> 10^19
Magnetic
Diamagnetic
<~1
Technical data
Property
Type
U.o.M.
Values
U.o.M.
Values
Hardness
Mechanical
Shore A
50 - 65
Mechanical
MPa
5 - 15
psix10^3
0,73 - 2,18
Thermal
-50 / 80
-58 / 176
Service temperature
Range
Diameters (min/max)
U.o.M.
Diameters (min/max)
2,000 - 60,000
mm
3/32 | 2-1/4
U.o.M.
"
Precision Grade
III
Good corrosion resistance in contact with water, diluted acids and basis, alcohols. Fair in contact with ketones. The behaviour of balls is not suitable in
contact with steam, oils, petrol and aromatic hydrocarbons, oxygen and ozone.
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NBR RUBBER BALLS

Acrylonitrile and butadiene unsatured copolymers balls, theyprovide good wear/abrasion, heat and compression resistance. Excellent contact
compatibility with plastics. Poor resistance to aging. They allow togetcloser tolerances despite of the soft components. The natural color of the balls is
black.
Applications
Safety pumps and valves (as sealing element), hydraulic and pneumatic applications.
Technical name
Commercial name
Abbreviation
Acrylonitrile Butadiene
Buna-N, Nitrile
NBR

Property
Symbol
U.o.M.
Type
Notes
Values
Density
g/cm3
Physical
Room temp.
1,20
Young's modulus
MPa
Mechanical
3,5
Elongation at break
Mechanical
Room temp.
max 700
Compression set
Mechanical
Room temp.
25
Mechanical
Room temp.
0,90
10^-6/C
Thermal
(T=0-100C)
170
W/(mK)
Thermal
Room temp.
0,25
Ohm.mm2/m
Electric
> 10^15
Magnetic
Diamagnetic
<~1
Technical data
Property
Type
U.o.M.
Values
U.o.M.
Values
Hardness
Mechanical
Shore A
75 - 90
Mechanical
MPa
15 - 20
psix10^3
2,15 - 2,90
Thermal
-15 / 100
5 / 212
Service temperature
Range
Diameters (min/max)
U.o.M.
Diameters (min/max)
1,000 - 80,000
mm
3/64 | 3-1/8
U.o.M.
"
Precision Grade
III
NBR balls are resistant in contact with hydraulic fluids, lubricant oils, transmission fluids, not polar petroleum products, aliphatic hydrocarbons, mineral
greases, most diluted acids, basis and salt solutions at room temperature. They are resisting even into air and water environments. They are not
resisting against aromatic and chlorinated hydrocarbons, polar solvents, ozone, ketones, esters, aldehydes.
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POLYURETHANE RUBBER BALLS

High performances polyurethane elastomer balls, they are featured by excellent mechanical properties, high wear, laceration and collision resistance,
joined with a good elastic behaviour. Good radiation and weather resistance.
Applications
Special bearings, pneumatic pumps, applications where good elastic properties correlated to high toughness are required.
Technical name
Commercial name
Abbreviation
Notes
Polyurethane rubber
Vulkollan
PUR
Vulkollan: Registered trademark of Bayer AG

Property
Symbol
U.o.M.
Type
Notes
Values
Density
g/cm3
Physical
Room temp.
1,26
Young's modulus
MPa
Mechanical
100
Elongation at break
Mechanical
Room temp.
max 750
Compression set
Mechanical
Room temp.
11
Mechanical
Room temp.
0,80
10^-6/C
Thermal
(T=0-100C)
180,0
W/(mK)
Thermal
Room temp.
0,25
Volume resistivity
*m
Electric
> 10^8
Magnetic
Diamagnetic
<~1
Technical data
Property
Type
U.o.M.
Values
U.o.M.
Values
Hardness
Mechanical
Shore A
50 - 90*
Mechanical
MPa
8 - 45
psix10^3
1,16 - 6,53
Thermal
-20 / 80
-20 / 176
Service temperature
Range
Diameters (min/max)
U.o.M.
Diameters (min/max)
1,000 - 80,000
mm
3/64 | 3-1/8
U.o.M.
"
Precision Grade
III
Good corrosion resistance in contact with nitrogen, oxygen, ozonemineral oils and greases, aliphatic hydrocarbons, diesel oil. They are attacked by hot
water and steam, acids, alkalis.
Property
Hardness*
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NEOPRENE (CR) BALLS

Polychloroprene elastomer balls, they feature good mechanical characteristics, collision and abrasion resistance. They have an excellent resistance to
weathering, UV radiation and auto extinguish properties. Very good adhesion to metals.
Neoprene is a registered trademark of DuPont Company.
Applications
Industrial field in pumps and valves as sealing elements, they are used even as decorative elements and in sports applications. Excellent behaviour in
external environments.
Technical name
Commercial name
Abbreviation
Polychloroprene
Neoprene
CR

Property
Symbol
U.o.M.
Type
Notes
Values
Density
g/cm3
Physical
Room temp.
1,24
Young's modulus
MPa
Mechanical
Elongation at break
Mechanical
Room temp.
max 600
Compression set
Mechanical
Room temp.
28
Mechanical
Room temp.
0,65
10^-6/C
Thermal
(T=0-100C)
139
W/(mK)
Thermal
Room temp.
0,19
Ohm.mm2/m
Electric
> 10^17
Magnetic
Diamagnetic
<~1
Technical data
Property
Type
U.o.M.
Values
U.o.M.
Values
Hardness
Mechanical
Shore A
50 - 90
Mechanical
MPa
5 - 20
psix10^3
0,73 - 2,90
Thermal
-30 / 100
-22 / 212
Service temperature
Range
Diameters (min/max)
U.o.M.
Diameters (min/max)
2,000 - 60,000
mm
3/32 | 2-1/4
U.o.M.
"
Precision Grade
III
Neoprene balls feature an excellent resistance against sea and fresh water, diluted acids and basis, refrigerant fluids, ammonia, ozone, alkali. Fair
resistance against mineral oils, aliphatic hydrocarbons and steam. Poor resistance against strong acids and basis, aromatic hydrocarbons, polar solvents,
ketones.
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SANTOPRENE BALLS
Vulcanized thermoplastic elastomer polyolefinic material balls, they combine the quality of rubbers (flexibility and durability) with easiness on
workability of thermoplastic materials.
Applications
Check valves, diaphragm pumps, used even as floating elements.
Technical name
Commercial name
Abbreviation
Santoprene
Santoprene
TPV

Property
Symbol
U.o.M.
Type
Notes
Values
Density
g/cm3
Physical
Room temp.
0,96
Young's modulus
MPa
Mechanical
0,6
Elongation at break
Mechanical
Room temp.
max 425
Compression set
Mechanical
Room temp.
20
Mechanical
Room temp.
0,80
10^-6/C
Thermal
(T=0-100C)
91
W/(mK)
Thermal
Room temp.
0,20
Ohm.mm2/m
Electric
> 10^14
Magnetic
Diamagnetic
<~1
Technical data
Property
Type
U.o.M.
Values
U.o.M.
Values
Hardness
Mechanical
Shore A
50 - 90
Mechanical
MPa
4 - 10
psix10^3
0,58 - 1,45
Thermal
-50 / 130
-58 / 266
Service temperature
Range
Diameters (min/max)
U.o.M.
Diameters (min/max)
5,000 - 115,000
mm
3/16 | 4.1/2
U.o.M.
"
Precision Grade
III
Good corrosion resistance in contact with acid and basic solutions (except strong acids), little attack in presence of alcohols, ketones, esthers, eters,
phenols, glycols, acqueous solutions; fair resistance with aromatic hydrocarbons and petroleum products.
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SILICONE BALLS
Silicone rubber balls, they can be used in a wide range of temperatures with high elastic properties. They are resisting to weather and radiation and they
can be insulating or conducting according to the manufacturing processing. They do notprovide good mechanical and wear features.
Applications
Silicone rubber balls are used in applications where good elastic properties are required both at low and high temperatures. They are used in the
foodstuff, automotive, medical fields and are excellent sealing elements.
Technical name
Commercial name
Abbreviation
Polysiloxane / Polydimethylsiloxane
Silicone
MQ / VMQ / PMVQ / PDMS

Property
Symbol
U.o.M.
Type
Notes
Values
Density
g/cm3
Physical
Room temp.
1,20
Young's modulus
MPa
Mechanical
Elongation at break
Mechanical
Room temp.
max 400
Compression set
Mechanical
Room temp.
40
Mechanical
Room temp.
1,00

expansion
10^-6/C
Thermal
(T=0-100C)
230,0
W/(mK)
Thermal
Room temp.
0,17
Ohm.mm2/m
Electric
10^4 < < 10^15
Magnetic
Diamagnetic
<~1
Technical data
Property
Type
U.o.M.
Values
U.o.M.
Values
Hardness*
Mechanical
Shore A
65 - 75
Mechanical
MPa
8 - 12
psix10^3
1,16 - 1,74
Thermal
-65 / 180
-85 / 356
Service temperature
Range
Diameters (min/max)
U.o.M.
Diameters (min/max)
1,000 - 80,000
mm
3/64 | 3-1/8
U.o.M.
"
Precision Grade
III
Good corrosion resistance in contct with water (even hot water), oxygen, ozone, hydraulic fluids, animal and vegetal oils and greases, diluted acids. They
are not resisting in contact with strong acids and basis, mineral oils and greases, alkalis, aromatic hydrocarbons, ketones, petroleum products, polar
solvents.
Property
Hardness*
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VITON RUBBER BALLS

Fluorocarbon elastomer balls, theyprovide excellent corrosion, aging and high temperature resistance. They are mainly used as sealings and are not
flammable.
Applications
Check valves, safety valves and special pumps (sealing elements), for high temperature and aggressive environment applications.
Technical name
Commercial name
Abbreviation
Fluorocarbon (Fluoroelastomer)
Viton
HK, FKM, FFKM

Property
Symbol
U.o.M.
Type
Notes
Values
Density
g/cm3
Physical
Room temp.
1,84
Young's modulus
MPa
Mechanical
12
Elongation at break
Mechanical
Room temp.
max 500
Compression set
Mechanical
Room temp.
26
Mechanical
Room temp.
0,70
10^-6/C
Thermal
(T=0-100C)
125,0
W/(mK)
Thermal
Room temp.
0,16
Volume resistivity
*m
Electric
> 10^8
Magnetic
Diamagnetic
<~1
Technical data
Property
Type
U.o.M.
Values
U.o.M.
Values
Hardness
Mechanical
Shore A
65 - 75
Mechanical
MPa
7 - 21
psix10^3
1,00 - 3,00
Thermal
-18 / 200
0 / 392
Service temperature
Range
Diameters (min/max)
U.o.M.
Diameters (min/max)
1,000 - 80,000
mm
3/64 | 3-1/8
U.o.M.
"
Precision Grade
III
Viton balls are resistant into water, steam, oxygen, ozone, mineral/silicon/vegetable/animal oils and greases, diesel oil, hydraulic fluids, aliphatic,
aromatic and chlorinated hydrocarbons, methanol fuel. They are not resisting against polar solvents, glycols, ammonia gases, amines and alkalis, hot
steam, organic acids with low molecular weight.
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MOLDED RUBBER BALLS

Unground balls, they are manufactured by molded processing and theyprovide a seamline. They are useful for applications when tolerances are not
important.
Applications
Anti-blinding and screen-cleaning devices, grinding & polishing machines.
Technical name
Commercial name
Abbreviation
Ethylene-Propylene-Diene Monomer
Buna-EP
EPDM
Polyisoprene
Latex
NR
Acrylonitrile Butadiene
Buna-N, Nitrile
NBR
Polychloroprene
Neoprene
CR
Polysiloxane / Polydimethylsiloxane
Silicone
MQ / VMQ / PMVQ / PDMS
Fluorocarbon (Fluoroelastomer)
Viton
HK, FKM, FFKM
Technical data
Property
Symbol
U.o.M.
EPDM
NR
NBR
CR
Silicone
Viton
Density
g/cm3
1,20
1,41
1,20
1,24
1,26
1,84
Young's modulus
MPa
3,5
12
Rm
MPa
11-15
5-15
15-20
5-20
8-12
7-21
Elongation at break
(maximum)
600
700
700
600
400
500
Compression set
35
20
25
28
40
26
0,50
0,85
0,90
0,65
1,00
0,70
thermal expansion
10^-6/C
165,0
180,0
170,0
139,0
230,0
125,0
W/(mK)
0,15
0,14
0,25
0,19
0,17
0,16
Ohm.mm2/m
> 10^21
> 10^19
> 10^15
> 10^17
> 10^14
> 10^8(Vol.)
Hardness
Shore A
60-90
50-65
80-90
50-90
65-75
65-75
Service temperature
(min/max)
-20/130
-50/80
-15/100
-30/100
-65/180
-18/200
Range
Minimum diameter
Maximum diameter
U.o.M.
Tolerance on
diameter
U.o.M.
Roundness
U.o.M.
2,000
10,000
mm
0,300
mm
0,300 max
mm
10,001
20,000
mm
0,500
mm
0,500 max
mm
20,001
40,000
mm
0,750
mm
0,750 max
mm
40,001
60,000
mm
1,000
mm
1,000 max
mm
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SILICON CARBIDE (SiC) BALLS

Ceramic balls with good mechanical and stiffness properties, good corrosion and wear resistance. They are electric conductors and suitable for high
temperature applications. Balls are manufactured according to ASTM F 2094 Class II standards.
Applications
Special bearings and pumps, electric switches and sensors, medical instruments. They are used in automotive, aviation and aerospace, naval, petroleum,
chemical and electronic industry.
Commercial name
Other name
Formula
Carbide %
Silicon Carbide
Carborundum
SiC
> 90

Property
Symbol
U.o.M.
Type
Notes
Values
Density
g/cm3
Physical
Room temp.
3,15
Young's modulus
GPa
Mechanical
405
Mechanical
Room temp.
0,6
Specific heat
J/kg-K
Thermal
Room temp.
695
10^-6/C
Thermal
(T=0-100C)
3,7
W/(mK)
Thermal
Room temp.
144,0
Volume resistivity
*m
Electric
> 10^4
Magnetic
Diamagnetic
<~1
Technical data
Property
Type
U.o.M.
Values
U.o.M.
Values
Hardness
Mechanical
HV
2200 - 2800
Mechanical
MPa
1700 - 2275
psix10^3
246 - 330
Thermal
0 / 1500
32 / 2732
Service temperature
Range
Diameters (min/max)
U.o.M.
Diameters (min/max)
1,000 - 50,000
mm
3/64 - 2
U.o.M.
"

G10-16-20-25-28-40-100-200-500-1000
Good corrosion resistance in diluted and concentrated acids, fairish in alkalis and halogens, they are resisting in contact with fluorhydric and sulphuric
acids and sodium hydroxide, fair resistance in nitric and hydrochloric acids. They are not resisting in contact with molten metals.
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SILICON NITRIDE (Si3N4) BALLS

Light weight ceramic material balls, they provide very good mechanical/thoughness properties and corrosion resistance. They are auto lubricant
materials and good electric insulators. They have excellent resistance to thermal shocks. Balls are manufactured according to ASTM F 2094 Class II
standards.
Applications
Special bearings, high-speed bearings, under vacuum pumps, compressors, centrifugal pumps, shafts/mandril, recirculating balls, flow meters,
measurement instruments. They are used in aerospace and military industry.
Commercial name
Other name
Formula
Nitride %
Silicon Nitride
Nierite
Si3N4
90,0 - 95,0

Property
Symbol
U.o.M.
Type
Notes
Values
Density
g/cm3
Physical
Room temp.
3,26
Young's modulus
GPa
Mechanical
300
Mechanical
Room temp.
0,1
Specific heat
J/kg-K
Thermal
Room temp.
740
10^-6/C
Thermal
(T=0-100C)
3,4
W/(mK)
Thermal
Room temp.
25,0
Volume resistivity
*m
Electric
> 10^13
Magnetic
Diamagnetic
<~1
Technical data
Property
Type
U.o.M.
Values
U.o.M.
Values
Hardness
Mechanical
HV
1400 - 1600
Mechanical
MPa
2300 - 4000
psix10^3
334 - 580
Thermal
0 / 1200
32 / 2192
Service temperature
Range
Diameters (min/max)
U.o.M.
Diameters (min/max)
0,4000 - 200,000
mm
1/64 - 8
U.o.M.
"

G5-10-16-20-25-28-40-100-200-500-1000
Excellent corrosion resistance in all almost corrosive environments, apart from acids (except sulphuric acid) and basic solutions at high concentrations.
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ALUMINUM OXIDE (Al2O3) BALLS

Polycristalline structure light weight oxide balls, they provide good mechanical characteristics, corrosion, abrasion and heat resistance. They are auto
lubricant and good electric insulators. Natural color white/ivory. Balls are manufactured according to ASTM F 2094 Class II/III standards.
Applications
Special bearings, check valves, pumps and valves that operate in aggressive environments, petroleum pumps, flow meters, measurement instruments,
medical devices.
Commercial name
Other name
Formula
Oxide %
Aluminum Trioxide
Alumina
Al2O3
99,3 - 99,6

Property
Symbol
U.o.M.
Type
Notes
Values
Density
g/cm3
Physical
Room temp.
3,90
Young's modulus
GPa
Mechanical
370
Mechanical
Room temp.
0,2
Specific heat
J/kg-K
Thermal
Room temp.
795
10^-6/C
Thermal
(T=0-100C)
7,3
W/(mK)
Thermal
Room temp.
31,0
Volume resistivity
*m
Electric
> 10^14
Magnetic
Diamagnetic
<~1
Technical data
Property
Type
U.o.M.
Values
U.o.M.
Values
Hardness
Mechanical
HV
1250 - 1700
Mechanical
MPa
2100 - 2600
psix10^3
304 - 377
Thermal
-100 / 1600
-148 / 2912
Service temperature
Range
Diameters (min/max)
U.o.M.
Diameters (min/max)
0,300 - 100,000
mm
1/64 - 4
U.o.M.
"

G10-16-20-25-28-40-100-200-500-1000
Excellent corrosion resistance in water, salt solutions, acids, they are resistant even into aggressive environments excepted hydrofluoric, hydrochloric
acids, hot sulphuric acid and strong alkaline solutions.
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SILICON OXIDE (SiO2) BALLS

Cristalline or amorphous caramics balls, theyprovide good hardness, corrosion and temperature resistance.
Applications
They are frequently used in the petrolchemical industy and applications where are required the properties of ceramics and a lower weigth.
Commercial name
Other name
Formula
Oxide %
Silicon dioxide
Silicon oxide (Silica)
Si02
90,0 - 99,8

Property
Symbol
U.o.M.
Type
Notes
Values
Density
g/cm3
Physical
Room temp.
2,41
Young's modulus
GPa
Mechanical
71
Mechanical
Room temp.
0,24
Specific heat
J/kg-K
Thermal
Room temp.
835
10^-6/C
Thermal
(T=0-100C)
12,3
W/(mK)
Thermal
Room temp.
1,3
Volume resistivity
*m
Electric
> 10^12
Magnetic
Diamagnetic
<~1
Technical data
Property
Type
U.o.M.
Values
U.o.M.
Values
Hardness
Mechanical
HV
550 - 1000
Mechanical
MPa
2020 - 2120
psix10^3
293 - 307
Thermal
- 270 / 1170
-454 / 2138
Service temperature
Range
Diameters (min/max)
U.o.M.
Diameters (min/max)
1,000 - 50,000
mm
3/64 - 2
U.o.M.
"

G10-16-20-25-28-40-100-200-500-1000
Silicon oxide balls are insoluble in water, organic solvents and strong mineral acids while they are not resistant against hydrofluoric acid, strong bases
hydroxides, strong bases carbonates.
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ZIRCONIUM OXIDE (ZrO2) BALLS

Refractory ceramic material balls, theyprovide excellent corrosion, wear and heat resistance. They improve their hardnesswhen they are subjected to
collisions. Yttrium doped Zirconia Oxide, theyprovide the best properties between ceramic materials in grinding and milling applications. Balls are
manufactured according to ASTM F 2094 Class II standards.
Applications
Special bearings, pumps and valves that operate in aggressive environments, check valves, flow meters, measurement instruments. They are used in the
medical field (very pure material). Grinding and milling applications.
Commercial name
Other name
Formula
Oxides %
Zirconium Dioxide
Zirconia
ZrO2 + Y2O3
95% ZrO2 / 5% Y2O3

Property
Symbol
U.o.M.
Type
Notes
Values
Density
g/cm3
Physical
Room temp.
Young's modulus
GPa
Mechanical
213
Mechanical
Room temp.
0,2
Specific heat
J/kg-K
Thermal
Room temp.
450
10^-6/C
Thermal
(T=0-100C)
9,8
W/(mK)
Thermal
Room temp.
3,3
Volume resistivity
*m
Electric
> 10^11
Magnetic
Diamagnetic
<~1
Technical data
Property
Type
U.o.M.
Values
U.o.M.
Values
Hardness
Mechanical
HRA
87 - 91
Mechanical
MPa
1750 - 2500
psix10^3
254 - 362
Thermal
0 / 1350
32 / 2462
Service temperature
Range
Diameters (min/max)
U.o.M.
Diameters (min/max)
0,300 - 50,000
mm
1/64 - 2
U.o.M.
"

G10-16-20-25-28-40-100-200-500-1000
Zirconia balls are chemically inert in molten metals, caustic and organic solvents and most acids substances. They are not resisting against hydrochloric
acid and strong alkaline solutions.
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RUBY BALLS
Monocrystalline aluminum oxide based ceramics balls, the typical red colour of ruby is due to small amounts of impurities. Theyprovide excellent
hardness, corrosion resistance and high temperatures resistance properties, good wear resistance and dimensional stability. They are auto lubricant
and easy polishing materials. Balls are manufactured according to A.F.B.M.A. standards.
Applications
Special bearings, pumps and valves (chemical pumps, check valves), measurement instruments, pen tips, optical and probing applications, flow meters.
Commercial name
Other name
Formula
Oxide %
Monocrystalline Aluminum Trioxide
Ruby
Al2O3 (+Cr2O3/Si2O3)
98,0% minimum

Property
Symbol
U.o.M.
Type
Notes
Values
Density
g/cm3
Physical
Room temp.
3,98
Young's modulus
GPa
Mechanical
395
Mechanical
Room temp.
0,15
Specific heat
J/kg-K
Thermal
Room temp.
752
10^-6/C
Thermal
(T=0-100C)
5,8
W/(mK)
Thermal
Room temp.
38,0
Volume resistivity
*m
Electric
> 10^14
Magnetic
Diamagnetic
<~1
Technical data
Property
Type
U.o.M.
Values
U.o.M.
Values
Hardness
Mechanical
HV
1570 - 2170
Mechanical
MPa
2030 - 2130
psix10^3
294 - 309
Thermal
-196 / 1750
-320,8 / 3250
Service temperature
Range
Diameters (min/max)
U.o.M.
Diameters (min/max)
0,500 - 12,000
mm
1/64 - 15/32
U.o.M.
"

G10-25-50
Good corrosion resistance in contact with acids (even strong acids), alkalis and halogens, even at high temperatures.
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SAPPHIRE BALLS
High purity monocrystalline aluminum oxide balls, they are transparent andprovide high hardness, wear, temperature and corrosion resistance. Balls
are manufactured according to A.F.B.M.A. standards.
Applications
Special bearings, chemical, medical ans check valves, flowmeters, pens and styli tips, measurement instruments, bar code readers, fiber optical
connectors.
Commercial name
Other name
Formula
Oxide %
Monocrystalline Aluminum Trioxide
Sapphire
Al2O3
99,9% minimum

Property
Symbol
U.o.M.
Type
Notes
Values
Density
g/cm3
Physical
Room temp.
3,98
Young's modulus
GPa
Mechanical
390
Mechanical
Room temp.
0,15
Specific heat
J/kg-K
Thermal
Room temp.
750
10^-6/C
Thermal
(T=0-100C)
6,6
W/(mK)
Thermal
Room temp.
40,0
Volume resistivity
*m
Electric
> 10^14
Magnetic
Diamagnetic
<~1
Technical data
Property
Type
U.o.M.
Values
U.o.M.
Values
Hardness
Mechanical
HV
1600 - 2300
Mechanical
MPa
2000 - 2100
psix10^3
290 - 304
Thermal
-196 / 1800
-320,8 / 3272
Service temperature
Range
Diameters (min/max)
U.o.M.
Diameters (min/max)
0,500 - 12,000
mm
1/64 - 15/32
U.o.M.
"

G10-25-50
Sapphire balls provide excellent corrosion resistance both in acid and basic environments, even in severe conditions., better than ruby balls. They are
attacked only by melt substanbces containing Li, B, F, Na and K elements.
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BOROSILICATE GLASS BALLS

Glass balls with high chemical and thermal stability. They are electric insulators and they are resisting even at strong external strengths and pressure
variations.
Applications
Special valves, safety valves, metering pumps. They are used in the pharmaceutical field and photographic devices.
%SiO2
%Na2O
%CaO
%Al2O3
%B2O3
%K2O
%BaO
65,00-85,00
3,00-9,00
2,50 max
1,00-5,00
8,00-15,00
2,00 max
1,00 max

Property
Symbol
U.o.M.
Type
Notes
Values
Density
g/cm3
Physical
Room temp.
2,23
Young's modulus
GPa
Mechanical
64
Refractive index
Optic
1,471
Softening temperature
C/F
Thermal
Room temp./P.atm.
821 / 1510
10^-6/C
Thermal
(T=0-100C)
3,30
W/(mK)
Thermal
Room temp.
1,15
Volume resistivity
*m
Electric
> 10^15
Magnetic
Diamagnetic
<~1
Technical data
Property
Type
U.o.M.
Values
U.o.M.
Values
Hardness
Mechanical
Knoop
420 - 520
Mechanical
MPa
1900 - 2100
psix10^3
275 - 305
Thermal
0 / 200
32 / 392
Service temperature
Range
Diameters (min/max)
U.o.M.
Diameters (min/max)
1,000 - 100,000
mm
3/64 - 4
U.o.M.
"
Precision Grade
V100-V200-V500-V1000-V2000
Borosilicate balls have excellent corrosion resistance into water, most acid compounds, salt solutions, organic solvents and halogens. They are useful to
resist in strong oxidizing environments. Fairish resistance to alkaline solutions, tehy do not resist to strong alkaline solutions, hydrofluoric acid and hot
concentrated phosphoric acid.
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BLACK GLASS BALLS

High dimensional stability, these balls are resistant to corrosion and to chemical absorption.
Applications
Medical and chemical flowmeters, aircraft slips, turn indicators. Variety of functions, most common use into precision instruments.
%SiO2
%Na2O
%CaO
%Al2O3
%B2O3
%K2O
%BaO
%MnO2
65,00-75,00
9,50-15,50
3,00-5,00
1,00 max
1,00-3,00
2,00-3,00
3,00-4,00
5,00-7,00

Property
Symbol
U.o.M.
Type
Notes
Values
Density
g/cm3
Physical
Room temp.
2,55
Young's modulus
GPa
Mechanical
66
Refractive index
Optic
1,520
C/F
Thermal
Room temp./P.atm.
650 / 1202
10^-6/C
Thermal
(T=0-100C)
7,2
W/(mK)
Thermal
Room temp.
0,76
Volume resistivity
*m
Electric
> 10^14
Magnetic
Diamagnetic
<~1
Technical data
Property
Type
U.o.M.
Values
U.o.M.
Values
Hardness
Mechanical
Knoop
468 - 530
Mechanical
MPa
750 - 900
psix10^3
109 - 130
Thermal
0 / 300
32 / 572
Service temperature
Range
Diameters (min/max)
U.o.M.
Diameters (min/max)
1,000 - 100,000
mm
3/64 - 4
U.o.M.
"
Precision Grade
V100-V200-V500-V1000-V2000
Good corrosion resistance in contact with most acid and basic compounds.
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SODA LIME GLASS BALLS

Light weight glass balls, they are chemically inert and they allow toget excellent surface finishing.
Applications
Special bearings and valves, plastic bearings, low-cost check valves, metering pumps, flow meters, measurement instruments, agitators, optic fiber
devices, ink cartridges, closures for bottle, shot blasting, grinding. They are used even into art and decoration fields.
%SiO2
%Na2O
%CaO
%MgO
%Al2O3
%Li2O
%K2O
%TiO2
%Fe2O3
% PbO
63,00-81,00
9,00-15,00
7,00-14,00
6,00 max
2,00 max
2,00 max
1,50 max
0,80 max
0,80 max
0,010 max

Property
Symbol
U.o.M.
Type
Notes
Values
Density
g/cm3
Physical
Room temp.
2,50
Young's modulus
GPa
Mechanical
70
Refractive index
Optic
1,518
C/F
Thermal
Room temp./P.atm.
726 / 1340
10^-6/C
Thermal
(T=0-100C)
9,4
W/(mK)
Thermal
Room temp.
1,00
Volume resistivity
*m
Electric
> 10^14
Magnetic
Diamagnetic
<~1
Technical data
Property
Type
U.o.M.
Values
U.o.M.
Values
Hardness
Mechanical
Knoop
465 - 585
Mechanical
MPa
900 - 1100
psix10^3
131 - 159
Thermal
0 / 200
32 / 392
Service temperature
Range
Diameters (min/max)
U.o.M.
Diameters (min/max)
1,000 - 100,000
mm
3/64 - 4
U.o.M.
"
Precision Grade
V100-V200-V500-V1000-V2000
Basically inert material, soda lime balls resist even to strong alkaline solutions.
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VYCOR GLASS BALLS

Special glass balls, primarily manufactured for high temperature applications. Excellent resistance to thermal shocks and wear.
Applications
High temperature applications, optical devices.
%SiO2
%B2O3
%Al2O3
%other
~ 96,4
~ 3,0
~ 0,5
~ 0,1

Property
Symbol
U.o.M.
Type
Notes
Values
Density
g/cm3
Physical
Room temp.
2,18
Young's modulus
GPa
Mechanical
66
Refractive index
Optic
1,458
C/F
Thermal
Room temp./P.atm.
1530 / 2786
10^-6/C
Thermal
(T=0-100C)
0,8
W/(mK)
Thermal
Room temp.
1,30
Volume resistivity
*m
Electric
> 10^12
Magnetic
Diamagnetic
<~1
Technical data
Property
Type
U.o.M.
Values
U.o.M.
Values
Hardness
Mechanical
Knoop
460 - 520
Mechanical
MPa
2000 - 2200
psix10^3
290 - 319
Thermal
0 / 900
32 / 1652
Service temperature
Range
Diameters (min/max)
U.o.M.
Diameters (min/max)
1,000 - 100,000
mm
3/64 - 4
U.o.M.
"
Precision Grade
V100-V200-V500-V1000-V2000
Excellent corrosion resistance in contact with acids, water and steam, fair resistance with respect to diluted basic solutions, they are not resistant against
strong basic solutions.
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SATELLITES/BICONES
Special products manufactured for surface bright polishing and tumbling purposes. They are available in two different shapes: REAL SATELLITE or
BICONE.
REAL SATELLITE: Presence of an equatorial ring and a spherical cap.
BICONE: The equatorial ring is absent or slightly prominent, conical cap with a flat/spherical/beveled tip.
Applications
Surface bright polishing and tumbling purposes.
Type
%C
%Si
%Mn
%P
%S
%Cr
%Ni
%N
%Mo
52100
0,95-1,10
0,35 max
0,20-0,50
0,025 max
0,025 max
1,30-1,60
201
0,15 max
1,00 max
5,50-7,50
0,060 max
0,030 max
16,00-18,00
3,50-5,50
0,250 max
304/304L
0,080/0,030 max
0,75 max
2,00 max
0,045 max
0,030 max
18,00-20,00
8,00-10,50
0,100 max
316/316L
0,080/0,030 max
1,00 max
2,00 max
0,045 max
0,030 max
16,00-18,00
10,00-14,00
2,00-3,00
420C
0,43-0,50
1,00 max
1,00 max
0,040 max
0,030 max
12,50-14,50
440C
0,95-1,20
1,00 max
1,00 max
0,040 max
0,030 max
16,00-18,00
0,75 max
0,75 max
1015
0,12-0,18
0,10-0,35
0,30-0,60
0,040 max
0,050 max
1085
0,80-0,93
0,10-0,35
0,70-1,00
0,040 max
0,050 max
International Standards
ITA
USA
GER
FRA
UK
RUS
CHN
JAP
52100
1.3505
100C6
534A99
9Ch1
GCr15
SUJ2
201
1.4372
Z12CMN17-07Az
201 S 01
14Ch18N4G4L
1Cr17Mn6Ni5N
SUS 201
X5CrNi18-10
304
1.4301
Z7CN18-09
304S15
08KH18N10
0Cr18Ni9
SUS304
X2CrNi18-9
304L
1.4307
Z3CN18-10
304S11
04KH18N10
00Cr19Ni10
SUS304L
X5CrNiMo1712
316
1.4401
Z6CND17.11
316S16
08KH16N11M3
0Cr17Ni12Mo2
SUS316
X2CrNiMo1712
316L
1.4404
Z3CND17-11-02
316S11
03KH17N14M2
0Cr18Ni12Mo2Ti
SUS316L
X46Cr13
420C
1.4034
Z 34 C 14
40 Kh 13
4Cr13
X 105CrMo17
440C
1.4125
Z100CD17
95X18
9Cr18Mo
SUS440C
C15
1015
1.1141
XC12
080M15
15
15
S15C
C90
1085
1.1269
XC90
C85S
85 (A)
82B
SWRH87B
100Cr6
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Range
Ball Diameter
U.o.M.
Ring diameter
U.o.M.
Precision grade
2,000
mm
3,000
4,000
mm
G1000 ( 1 mm)
3,000
mm
4,000
5,000
6,000
mm
G1000 ( 1 mm)
3,500
mm
5,500
mm
G1000 ( 1 mm)
4,000
mm
5,000
6,000
7,000
mm
G1000 ( 1 mm)
4,500
mm
5,500
7,000
mm
G1000 ( 1 mm)
5,000
mm
5,000
6,000
7,000
8,000
mm
G1000 ( 1 mm)
6,000
mm
6,000
7,000
8,000
9,000
mm
G1000 ( 1 mm)
7,000
mm
7,000
8,000
9,000
10,000
11,000
mm
G1000 ( 1 mm)
8,000
mm
8,000
9,000
10,000
11,000
12,000
mm
G1000 ( 1 mm)
9,000
mm
9,000
10,000
11,000
12,000
13,000
mm
G1000 ( 1 mm)
10,000
mm
10,000
11,000
12,000
13,000
14,000
mm
G1000 ( 1 mm)
Notes
Property
Ball cones shape
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GRINDING / POLISHING BALLS DATA

Balls in different qualities of materials, soldin kilos, they are useful for applications where precision is not important. The big variety ofmanufactured
materials allows to satisfy all inquiries and needs.
Applications
Grinding of different compounds (concrete, food, etc), ball mill, tumble and vibro finishing, polishing, shot peening, filtering systems. They are often
used as filler or cover elements in electrical, idraulic or thermal applications.
Type
%C
%Si
%Mn
%P
%S
%Cr
%Ni
%N
%Mo
AISI 52100
0,95-1,10
0,35 max
0,20-0,50
0,025 max
0,025 max
1,30-1,60
AISI 1010/1015
0,08-0,18
0,10-0,35
0,30-0,60
0,040 max
0,050 max
AISI 1085
0,80-0,93
0,10-0,35
0,70-1,00
0,040 max
0,050 max
AISI 304/304L
0,080 max
0,75 max
2,00 max
0,045 max
0,030 max
18,00-20,00
8,00-10,50
0,100 max
AISI 316/316L
0,080 max
1,00 max
2,00 max
0,045 max
0,030 max
16,00-18,00
10,00-14,00
2,00-3,00
AISI 420(A-B-C)
0,16-0,50
1,00 max
1,50 max
0,040 max
0,030 max
12,00-14,50
AISI 440C
0,95-1,20
1,00 max
1,00 max
0,040 max
0,030 max
16,00-18,00
0,75 max
Type
Aluminium serie
1
%Si
%Fe
%Mn
%Cr
%Cu
%Ti
%Al
%V
%Mg
%Zn
0,25 max
0,40 max
0,05 max
0,10 max
0,20 max
0,05 max
99,00 min
0,05 max
0,05 max
0,10 max
Type
TCK 20/TCK 30
%WC
%Co
90,00-95,00
5,00-10,00
Type
%Al2O3
%SiO2
%ZrO2
%Y2O3
%Si3N4
Al2O3 ceramics
60,00-95,00
3,00-38,00
ZrO2 ceramics
94,00-96,00
4,00-6,00
ZrSiO4 ceramics
7,00-9,00
34,00-36,00
51,00-53,00
Si3N4 ceramics
90,00-95,00
Type
%SiO2
%Na2O
%CaO
%MgO
%Al2O3
%Li2O
%K2O
%TiO2
%Fe2O3
%PbO
%B2O3
%BaO
Soda lime
glass
63,00-81,00
9,00-15,00
7,00-14,00
6,00
max
2,00 max
2,00
max
1,50
max
0,80
max
0,80
max
0,010
max
Borosilicate
glass
65,00-85,00
3,00-9,00
2,50 max
1,00-5,00
2,00
max
8,00-15,00
1,00
max
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Technical data / Range

Type
Diameters
(min/max)
mm
Precision
grade
Tolerances
mm
Density
g/cm3
Hardness
U.o.M.
Ultimate
compressive
strength
MPa
Service
temperatures
(min/max)
C
AISI 52100
0,500 - 76,200
1000
0,050
7,80
60 - 66
HRC
2500 - 2600
-60 / 150
AISI 1010/1015
0,500 - 50,000
1000/2000
0,050
7,82
60 - 66
HRC
1500 - 2000
-40 / 500
AISI 1085
0,500 - 50,000
1000/2000
0,050
7,85
59 - 66
HRC
2000 - 2500
-40 / 500
AISI 304/304L
0,500 - 50,000
1000/2000
0,050
7,95
25 - 39
HRC
150 - 300
-196 / 700
AISI 316/316L
0,500 - 50,000
1000/2000
0,050
7,95
25 - 39
HRC
150 - 300
-196 / 600
AISI 420(A-B-C)
0,500 - 50,000
1000/2000
0,050
7,72
48 - 60
HRC
1100 - 1400
0 / 400
AISI 440C
1000/2000
0,050
7,75
57 - 65
HRC
1200 - 1500
0 / 400
Aluminium serie 1
1,000 - 50,000
1000
0,100
2,71
20 - 30
HV0.5
100 - 250
-196 / 200
TCK 20/TCK 30
0,500 - 50,000
1000
0,050
14,85
87,5 - 91,5
HRA
5400 - 5800
-196 / 500
Al2O3 ceramics
1,000 - 60,000
1000/2000
0,075/0,150
3,70
1400 - 2000
HV
2100 - 2600
-100 / 1600
ZrO2 ceramics
0,900 - 50,000
1000/2000
0,075/0,150
6,00
87 - 91
HRA
1750 - 2500
0 / 1350
ZrSiO4 ceramics
1,000 - 50,000
1000
0,100
4,00
1200 - 1300
HV
1700 - 2000
0 / 1500
Si3N4 ceramics
1,000 - 50,000
1000/2000
0,075/0,150
3,26
1400 - 1600
HV
2300 - 4000
0 / 1200
Soda lime glass
1,000 - 50,000
1000/2000
0,200
2,50
465 - 585
Knoop
900 - 1100
0 / 200
Borosilicate glass
1,000 - 50,000
1000/2000
0,200
2,23
420 - 520
Knoop
1900 - 2100
0 / 200
AISI 440C
Notes
Property
Description
Other materials
On specifical request, we can supply more valuable grinding balls in any material type.
Shot peening balls
For this particular application of grinding balls please check the data sheet of AISI 1022 material (Carbon
Steels family).
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COATED BALLS
Type of coating
Color of balls
Description of the surface treatment
Silver Plating
Bright white
Electrolytic treatment, improving corrosion resistance and surface

finish. It is used even in the electrical and optical fields. It is
protected by a passivation.
Burnishing
Black
Allowing to get bright black balls, with better corrosion resistance

and surface finish.
Chrome Plating
Silver (even glazed or sanded)
Improving surface finish and increasing the corrosion resistance.

The surface can be bright or matte finish.
Gold Plating
Bright yellow
Electrilytic treatment mainly used in the electronic field and for

decorative applications.
Grey(light,dark)/Black
Surface conversion processing based on zinc and manganese

oxides, providing better corrosion and wear resistance, lubricant
properties increase, allows deposition of other substances if
required (oils, polymers, rubber, wax).
Kolsterizing
Surface carbon diffusion treatment, copyright of the Bodycote

Company. Allowing to increase the surface hardness without any
change on dimensional, finishing and corrosion resistance
properties of balls.
Nickel Plating
Silver grey (even glazed or sanded)
Galvanic processing allowing to get harder balls, with higher

corrosion and wear resistance. It is used even for decorative
applications.
Nitriding
Grey
Surface hardening termochemical treatment, provided by a diffusion

of nitrogen on the surface. Wear and abrasion resistance of balls are
higly increased.
Brass Plating
Bright yellow
Electrolytic treatment used mainly for decorative applications. It

makes easier the adherence of rubber on the surface of the metals.
Chrome Passivation
Nor colored/Dark Yellow
Surface treatment allowing to increase the natural corrosion

resistance of stainless steel by strengthening the oxide layer. With
different compositions it can be applied even to brass, bronze, Al Ni,
Ti, stellite, alloys.
Copper Plating
Pink/Red
It is used mainly to increase the electric conductivity of balls.
Tin Plating
Silver white (bright/dark)
Electrolytic treatment allowing to improve corrosion resistance and

electric conductivity of balls. It is used in electronic and foodstuff
industry.
White Zinc Plating
Silver iridescent
Electrolysis process used to increase corrosion resistance, it is

particularly suitable even for decorative applications. They can be
subjected even to Chromiting (iridescent color).
Yellow Zinc Plating
Silver yellow
Standard Zinc Plating processing allowing to get a good corrosion

resistance (better than white zinc plating).
Black Zinc Plating
Black
Protective/decorative zinc plating process, it allows to obtain a bright

and homogeneous surface finishing.
Sealing Zinc Plating
Grey/Blue
Sealing compound zinc plating processing increasing corrosion

resistance the corrosion resistace.
Phosphating
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Type of coating
Material
Minimum
diameter
U.o.M.
Thickness
(min/max)
U.o.M.
Hardness
U.o.M.
Silver Plating
CS-SS-Al-Cu-BRA
0,500
mm
0,5 - 15
50-200
HV
Burnish
CS-SS-BS
3,000
mm
~ 0,1
Chrome Plating
CS-SS-Al-Cu-BRA
3,000
mm
5 - 20
65-68
HRC
Gold Plating
CS-SS-BS-Cu-BRA
3,000
mm
0,1 - 30
50-250
HV
Phosphating
CS
2,500
mm
5-8
Kolsterizing
SS
0,300
mm
22 - 33
66-72
HRC
Nickel Plating
CS-Al-Cu
2,500
mm
5 - 30
140-550
HV
Nitriding
SS - 400 series
0,500
mm
5 - 50
56 - 68
HRC
Brass Plating
CS-SS-BS-Al-Cu-BRA
3,000
mm
0,1 - 6
750-850
HV
Chrome Passivation
SS-Al-BRA-BRO-Ni-ST-Ti
3,000
mm
0,3 - 0,5
Copper Plating
CS-SS-Al-Cu-BRA
3,000
mm
0,1 - 30
40-60
HV
Tin Plating
CS-SS-Al-Cu-BRA
3,000
mm
1 - 30
20-40
HV
White Zinc Plating
CS-BS-Cu
4,000
mm
1 - 15
Yellow Zinc Plating
CS-BS-Cu
3,000
mm
3 - 15
Black Zinc Plating
CS-SS-BS-Cu
3,000
mm
6 - 12
Sealing Zinc Plating
CS-BS-Cu
3,000
mm
1 - 25
Material legend
CS
Low/High carbon steel
SS
Stainless steel
BS
Bearing steel
Al
Aluminum and its alloys
Cu
Copper and its alloys
BRA
Brass and its alloys
BRO
Bronze and its alloys
Ni
Base Ni alloys
ST
Stellite
Ti
Base Ti alloys
Notes
Large diameter of balls
Coatings on balls of big diameters must be specifically evaluated.
Different materials
Coatings on different types of materials must be specifically eveluated.
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STEEL CORE RUBBER BALLS

Rubber balls with a steel core inside, they allow tojoin the rubber properties with the high density typical of metals.
Applications
They are often used in the foodstuff field.
Notes
Property
Description
Core Material
AISI 52100 chrome steel.
Cover Material
All types of rubber.
Cover Thickness
Minimum 5 mm, standard value 10 mm.
Range
Ball diameters
U.o.M.
Ball diameters
30,000 - 260,000
mm
1-3/16 | 10-1/4
U.o.M.
"
Tolerances
mm
1
Notes
Property
Big balls
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Description
For diameters higher than 160 mm two welded hollow steel hemispheres are used.
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FLOATING RUBBER BALLS

Rubber balls with a hollow nylon core inside, that allows to reduce the specific weight favouring the floating in most liquids. Particular specific weights
required by the customer can be obtained with appropriate core diameters.
Applications
Special valves, floating lines, siphons.
Notes
Property
Description
Available rubbers
All types of elastomers.
Inner core diameter
From 60% to 92% of the nominal diameter of the ball.
Range
Ball diameters
U.o.M.
Ball diameters
60,000 - 190,000
mm
2-3/8 | 7-15/32
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"
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1 up to 130 mm / 2 for bigger diameters
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COLORED BALLS
Family
Type
Colors on demand
Plastics
All the types except PTFE
All "RAL" table colors
Ceramics
Si3N4
Grey (the natural color is black)
Ceramics
Zr02
Black (the natural color is white)
Glasses
All
Black, red, blue, yellow, green, orange, brown
Rubbers
All
Red (other colors must be evaluated), the natural color is black
Metals
All
All "RAL" table colors
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DRILLED, THREADED AND MILLING BALLS

Property
Description
Materials
Chrome steel, tool steel, stainless steel, tungsten carbide, brass, titanium, plastic, ceramic.
Diameters
From 0,050 mm to 60,000 mm
Processing
We perform drilling, threading and milling processes directly on the basis of the customers drawing.
Applications
Bearings, micro-valves, micro switches, precision devices for clockwork, orthodontics, measurement instruments,
precision mechanics, pens, metal detectors, applications in the automotive and medical field.
Inquiries
All inquiries are welcome.
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MAGNETIC BALLS
Rare earth alloys balls (NdFeB and SmCo), barium and strontium ferrite balls, aluminium-nickel-cobalt balls, they show exceptional magnetic properties.
These material are usually not suitable in application where balls are mechanically stressed.
Applications
Microphones, motors, sensors, aeronautical and military industry, medical and acoustic devices, notice board magnets, jewellry.
Type
%Ni
%Cu
%Al
%Dy
%Ti
%Co
%Nb
%B
%Fe
%Nd
%Sm
%Fe2O3
%BaO/Sr
O
NdFeB
0,2-0,4
0,2-0,4
0,8-1,2
0,5-1,0
1,0-1,2
64,2-68,5
29,0-32,0
SmCo
62,0-64,0
0,1 max
35,0-37,0
Ferrite
85,0-95,0
5,0-10,0
AlNiCo
13,0-26,0
2,0-6,0
6,0-13,0
9,0
max
42,0 max
3,0 max
30,0-40,0
Alloys name
NdFeB
SmCo
Ferrite
AlNiCo
Neodymium Iron Boron
Samarium Cobalt
Ferrite
Aluminium Nickel Cobalt

Property
Symbol
U.o.M.
Type
Notes
NdFeB
SmCo
Ferrite
AlNiCo
Density
g/cm3
Physical
Room temp.
7,55
8,30
4,95
7,20
Young's modulus
GPa
Mechanical
156
138
165
150
Specific heat
J/kg-K
Thermal
Room temp.
502
356
700
502
thermal expansion
10^-6/C
Thermal
(T=0-100C)
7,9
10,5
12,9
11,7
W/(mK)
Thermal
Room temp.
8,9
12,0
3,2
60,0
*m*10^-9
Electric
1475
625
> 10^5
580
(BH)max
kJ/m3
Magnetic
290-420
150-280
20-40
15-110
HcJ
kA/m
Magnetic
820-2900
600-2000
150-350
50-130
Magnetic field density

energy
Coercitivity
Technical data
Property
Type
U.o.M. 1
U.o.M. 2
NdFeB
SmCo
Ferrite
AlNiCo
Hardness
Mechanical
HV
520 - 620
500-600
400-700
520 - 700
Mechanical
MPa
psix10^3
83 / 12
37 / 5
42 / 6
60 / 9
Thermal
150 / 302
300 / 572
250 / 482
450 / 842
Service temperature
(max)
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Range
Diameters (min/max)
U.o.M.
Diameters (min/max)
3,000 - 26,000
mm
1/8" - 1
U.o.M.
"

G1000 50 mm
Excellent corrosion resistance for AlNiCo alloys, good for SmCo and ferrite alloys, poor for NdFeB alloys (this is the reason NdFeB alloys are often
covered with a protective layer).
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SPECIAL BALLS
Family
Chrome steel
Type
Property
AISI 52100
Austenitic stainless steel
Plastic
AISI 201/304/316
POM
Plastic
POM
Ceramics
Al2O3
Metals / Hardmetals / Plastic /

Glasses
Ceramics
AISI 52100 / WC / Stellite / HDPE /

PP / Glass
TiC-28
Description
Special crushing load
Balls manufactured with special wire rod,

selected with the aim to increase the
mechanical properties and collision
resistance. The crushing load values are
nearly twice the standard chrome bearing
steel.
Hemispherical balls
Hemispherical balls available betweeen

19,000 and 300,000 mm (thickness 0,3-8
mm). They are particularly used for
decorative applications.
Antistatic plastic
Delrin balls can be specifically manufactured

with antistatic properties. These balls dot
not accumulate electrostatic charges on the
surface (they can cause unwished attraction
of the pieces during the use).
UV resistance
Delrin balls manufactured with particular

additives that considerably increase UV
radiation resistance than the standard
acetal resin. Trade name Delrin 507.
ZTA ceramics (Zirconia Toughened

Alumina)
Al2O3 balls with fine zirconia particles inside

(from 10% to 20%) with the aim to improve
the mechanical properties, wear and
corrosion resistance with respect to the
standard balls.
Ball blanks
Ball blanks available in several type of

materials, they are used in application
where the dimensional precision is not
demanded. There are available even the
seat blanks for special oil well pump
applications (tungsten carbide and stellite).
Titanium Carbide
Ceramics Titanium Carbide balls, they

feature excellent hardness and wear
resistance. They are suitable for high
temperature applications and they are
electrical conductors.
Chemical composition TiC-28 balls

% Ni/Co
% TiC
% TaC
% WC-Co
13-14
27,5-28,5
0,8-1,8
balance
Physical / mechanical properties TiC-28 balls
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Property
Type
Units
Value
Density
Physical
g/cm3
9,10
Hardness
Mechanical
HRA
89,0-90,5
T.R.S.
Mechanical
MPa
1.517
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STAINLESS STEEL/METALLIC ALLOY HOLLOW BALLS

Hollow balls manufactured in different materials, they allow toget a remarkable weigth saving and keep the properties of the correspondentsolid balls
(mechanical properties, corrosion resistance, magnetism). The low density value allows balls to float.
Applications
Special valves, ball transfer units, conveyor belts, magnetic devices, floating devices, calibration instruments, ornamental applications (internal and
external decor), cosmetic rollon.
Type
%C
%Si
%Mn
%P
%S
%Cr
%Ni
%N
%Mo
Carbon steel
0,08-0,93
0,10-0,35
0,30-1,00
0,040 max
0,050 max
AISI 201
0,15 max
1,00 max
5,50-7,50
0,060 max
0,030 max
16,00-18,00
3,50-5,50
0,250 max
AISI 304/304L 0,080/0,030 max
0,75 max
2,00 max
0,045 max
0,030 max
18,00-20,00
8,00-10,50
0,100 max
AISI 316/316L 0,080/0,030 max
1,00 max
2,00 max
0,045 max
0,030 max
16,00-18,00
10,00-14,00
2,00-3,00
AISI 420C
0,43-0,50
1,00 max
1,00 max
0,040 max
0,030 max
12,50-14,50
AISI 440A
0,60-0,75
1,00 max
1,00 max
0,040 max
0,030 max
16,00-18,00
0,75 max
Type
%Si
%Mn
%Cu
%Al
%Zn
%Pb
%Fe
%Other
Al 3003 alloy
0,60 max
1,00-1,50
0,05-0,20
balance
0,100 max
0,70 max
Brass
68,50-71,50
balance
0,070 max
0,050 max
Copper
99,900 min
0,010 max

Type
Diameters (min/max)
Thicknesses
U.o.M.
Surface aspect
Carbon steel
25,000 - 100,000
1,5/2,0/2,5
mm
Bright, smooth
G1000 ( 1 mm)
AISI 201
19,000 - 600,000
0,8/1,0/1,5/2,0/3,0
mm
Bright, smooth
G1000 ( 1 mm)
AISI 304/304L
4,000 - 600,000
0,8/1,0/1,5/2,0/3,0
mm
Bright, smooth
G1000 ( 1 mm)
AISI 316/316L
6,000 - 200,000
1,0/1,5/2,0
mm
Bright, smooth
G1000 ( 1 mm)
AISI 420C
22,250 - 50,800
1,3/1,5*
mm
Bright polished
G100
AISI 440A
25,400 - 50,800
1,3/1,5*
mm
Bright polished
G100
Al 3003 Alloy
6,000 - 50,000
2,0/2,5/3,0*
mm
Bright, smooth
G1000 (0,05 mm)
Al 3003 Alloy
50,001 - 100,000
2,0/2,5/3,0*
mm
Bright, smooth
G2000 (0,1 mm)
Al 3003 Alloy
100,001 - 500,000
2,0/2,5/3,0*
mm
Bright, smooth
G5000 (5 mm)
Brass
8,000 - 400,000
1,0/1,5/2,0
mm
Bright, smooth
G1000 ( 1 mm)
Copper
8,000 - 400,000
1,0/1,5/2,0
mm
Bright, smooth
G1000 ( 1 mm)
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Notes
Property
Description
Thickness
The thickness depends on the type of plate used. After heading it slightly decreases. For AISI 420C/440A/Al 3003
Alloy balls the thickness can be changed.
Balls precision
Drilled balls
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Balls are hand made (welding plus polishing), this is the reason when precision grade is not high.
Balls can be drilled (one or two holes on both side). The smallest hole size is 1 mm, the largest is one based on
ball diameter size.
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HOLLOW PLASTIC BALLS

Hollow balls in plastic materials, they are very light and show good corrosion resistance properties.
Applications
Hollow plastic balls are used as floating elements, they help to strongly reduce evaporation of liquids and emission of unwished steam. They are
frequently used even as decorative elements and cosmetic rollon.
Technical name
Commercial name
Abbreviation
Molecular formula
HDPE
(C2H4)n
LDPE
(C2H4)n
Polyoxymethylene
Delrin
POM
(~CH2OH)
Poly(propene)
Polypropylene
PP
(C3H6)n
Polystyrene
Polystyrene
PS
(C8H8)n
Polyvinyl chloride
PVC
PVC
CH2=CHCl
Teflon
PTFE
(CF2-CF2)n
Polyvinylidene fluoride
Kynar, Hylar, Sygef
PVDF
(C2H2F2)n

Type
Diameters
(min/max)
Precision grade
Tolerances
Max service
Temp.
U.o.M.
HDPE
6,350 - 150,000
III
1 mm
80 / 176
C
/
F
Recomanded for outdoor applications
LDPE
6,350 - 150,000
III
1 mm
80 / 176
C
/
F
Recomanded for outdoor applications
POM
10,000 - 25,000
II
0,05 mm
85 / 185
C
/
F
Good corrosion resistance
POM
25,001 - 100,000
III
0,5 mm
85 / 185
C
/
F
PP
6,350 - 150,000
III
1 mm
110 / 230
C
/
F
PS
8,500 - 150,000
III
1 mm
90 / 194
C
/
F
Recomanded for indoor applications
PVC
8,500 - 150,000
III
1 mm
70 / 158
C
/
F
Similar to HDPE/LDPE
Excellent corrosion resistance,

recommended for high temperature
applications. They can be supplied on
openable version.
Recomanded for high temperature
applications
PTFE
8,500 - 150,000
III
1 mm
250 / 482
C
/
F
PVDF
8,500 - 150,000
III
1 mm
140 / 284
C
/
F
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ISO 3290-1 INTERNATIONAL STANDARD

ISO 3290-1:2014 STANDARD (STEEL BALLS)
Precision
grade
Variation of
ball diameter
(VDws)(m)
(a)
Deviation
from
spherical
form
(tDw)(m) (a)
Surface
roughness
(Ra)(m) (a)
Variation of
ball lot
diameter
(VDwL)(m)
Gauge
interval (IG)
Description of
preferred gauge
Subgauge
interval
Description of
subgauges (SG)
0.08
0.08
0.010
0.13
0.5
-5/-0.5,0,+0.5/+5
0.1
-0.2,-0.1,0,0.1,0.2
0.13
0.13
0.014
0.25
-5/-1,0,+1/+5
0.2
-0.4,-0.2,0,0.2,0.4
10
0.25
0.25
0.020
0.5
-9/-1,0,+1/+9
0.2
-0.4,-0.2,0,0.2,0.4
16
0.4
0.4
0.025
0.8
-10/-2,0,+2/+10
0.4
-0.8,-0.4,0,0.4,0.8
20
0.5
0.5
0.032
-10/-2,0,+2/+10
0.4
-0.8,-0.4,0,0.4,0.8
24
0.6
0.6
0.040
1.2
-12/-2,0,+2/+12
0.4
-0.8,-0.4,0,0.4,0.8
28
0.7
0.7
0.050
1.4
-12/-2,0,+2/+12
0.4
-0.8,-0.4,0,0.4,0.8
40
0.060
-16/-4,0,+4/+16
0.8
-1.6,-0.8,0,0.8,1.6
60
1.5
1.5
0.080
-18/-6,0,+6/+18
1.2
-2.4,-1.2,0,1.2,2.4
100
2.5
2.5
0.100
10
-40/-10,0,10/40
2.0
-4,-2,0,2,4
200
0.150
10
15
-60/-15,0,15/60
3.0
-6,-3,0,3,6
Notes
(a) The values do not take into account surface defects; hence, measurement shall be taken outside such defects.
VALVE GRADES
PRECISION GRADE
VARIATION OF BALL
DIAMETER (m)
DEVIATION FROM
SPHERICAL FORM (m)
VARIATION OF BALL LOT

DIAMETER (m)
SURFACE ROUGHNESS (m)
48V
1,2
1,2
25
0,08
100V
2,5
2,5
50
0,125
200V
75
0,200
500V
13
13
125
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TERMS, SYMBOLS AND DEFINITIONS

TERM
Surface faultiness
SYMBOL
DEFINITION
Element, irregularity or set of elements and irregularities of the actual surface,

unintentionally or accidentaly during production, storage or surface usage.
These types of elements or irregularities considerably differ from elements
related to surface roughness and they should not been considered in the
measurement of the surface roughness
Nominal ball diameter
Dw
Diameter value which is used for the general identification of a ball size
Single ball diameter
Dws
Distance between two parallel planes tangential to the actual surface of a ball.
Mean ball diameter
Dwm
Arithmetical mean of the largest and the smallest of the single diameters of a
ball.
Variation of ball diameter
VDws
Difference between the largest and the smallest of the single diameters of a
ball.
tDw
Greatest radial distance, in any equatorial plane, between the smallest

circumscribed sphere and the greatest inscribed sphere, with their centres
common to the least square sphere centre.
Defines quantity of balls manufactured under conditions presumed uniform

and which is considered as an entity
Mean diameter of ball lot
DwmL
Arithmetical mean of the mean diameters of the largest ball and the smallest
ball in a ball lot.
Variation of ball lot diameter
VDwL
Difference between the mean diameters of the largest ball and the smallest
ball in a ball lot.
Specific combination of dimensional, form, surface roughness and sorting

tolerances for balls. Ball grade is identified by the letter G and a number.
Ball gauge
Amount by which the mean diameter of a ball lot should differ from the
nominal ball diameter, this amount being one of an established series. Each
ball gauge is a whole multiple of the ball gauge interval established for the ball
grade in question. A ball gauge, in combination with the ball grade and
nominal diameter, should be considered as the most exact ball size
specification to be used by a customer for ordering purposes.
Deviation of a ball lot from ball gauge
Difference between the mean diameter of a ball lot and the sum of the
nominal ball diameter and the ball gauge: S=DwmL-(Dw+S).
Ball subgauge:
Amount of an established series of amounts, which is the nearest to the actual

deviation from the ball gauge of a ball lot. Each ball subgauge is a whole
multiple of the ball subgauge interval established for the ball grade in
question. The ball subgauge, in combination with the nominal ball diameter
and the ball gauge, is used by ball manufacturers to denote the mean
diameter of a ball lot and should not be used by customers of ordering
purposes.
Hardness
Measure of resistance to penetration as determined by specific methods
Deviation from spherical form
Ball lot
Ball grade
Surface roughness
Waviness
Revision n. 4
Ra
Surface irregularities with relatively small spacings, which usually include

irregularities resulting from the method of manufacture being used and/or
other influences. These irregularities are considered within the limits that are
conventionally defined, e.g., whitin the limits of the sampling length.
Surface irregularities of random of periodical deviation from the ideal

spherical form. It is recommended that waviness be evaluated as velocity
amplutude. In practice, the waviness components are separated from the real
surface by a waviness analyser (filters).
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ISO 3290-2 INTERNATIONAL STANDARD

ISO 3290-2:2014 STANDARD (CERAMIC BALLS: SILICON NITRIDE)
Precision
grade
Variation of
ball diameter
(VDws)(m)
(a)
Deviation
from
spherical
form
(tDw)(m) (a)
Surface
roughness
(Ra)(m) (a)
Variation of
ball lot
diameter
(VDwL)(m)
Gauge
interval (IG)
Description of
preferred gauge
Subgauge
interval
Description of
subgauges (SG)
0.08
0.08
0.010
0.13
0.5
-5/-0.5,0,+0.5/+5
0.1
-0.2,-0.1,0,0.1,0.2
0.13
0.13
0.014
0.25
-5/-1,0,+1/+5
0.2
-0.4,-0.2,0,0.2,0.4
10
0.25
0.25
0.020
0.5
-9/-1,0,+1/+9
0.2
-0.4,-0.2,0,0.2,0.4
16
0.4
0.4
0.025
0.8
-10/-2,0,+2/+10
0.4
-0.8,-0.4,0,0.4,0.8
20
0.5
0.5
0.032
-10/-2,0,+2/+10
0.4
-0.8,-0.4,0,0.4,0.8
24
0.6
0.6
0.040
1.2
-12/-2,0,+2/+12
0.4
-0.8,-0.4,0,0.4,0.8
28
0.7
0.7
0.050
1.4
-12/-2,0,+2/+12
0.4
-0.8,-0.4,0,0.4,0.8
40
0.060
-16/-4,0,+4/+16
0.8
-1.6,-0.8,0,0.8,1.6
60
1.5
1.5
0.080
-18/-6,0,+6/+18
1.2
-2.4,-1.2,0,1.2,2.4
100
2.5
2.5
0.100
10
-40/-10,0,10/40
2.0
-4,-2,0,2,4
Notes
(a) The values do not take into account surface defects; hence, measurement shall be taken outside such defects.
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TERMS, SYMBOLS AND DEFINITIONS

TERM
Surface faultiness
SYMBOL
DEFINITION
Element, irregularity or set of elements and irregularities of the actual surface,

unintentionally or accidentaly during production, storage or surface usage.
These types of elements or irregularities considerably differ from elements
related to surface roughness and they should not been considered in the
measurement of the surface roughness
Nominal ball diameter
Dw
Diameter value which is used for the general identification of a ball size
Single ball diameter
Dws
Distance between two parallel planes tangential to the actual surface of a ball.
Mean ball diameter
Dwm
Arithmetical mean of the largest and the smallest of the single diameters of a
ball.
VDws
Difference between the largest and the smallest of the single diameters of a
ball.
tDw
Greatest radial distance, in any equatorial plane, between the smallest

circumscribed sphere and the greatest inscribed sphere, with their centres
common to the least square sphere centre.
Defines quantity of balls manufactured under conditions presumed uniform

and which is considered as an entity
Mean diameter of ball lot
DwmL
Arithmetical mean of the mean diameters of the largest ball and the smallest
ball in a ball lot.
Variation of ball lot diameter
VDwL
Difference between the mean diameters of the largest ball and the smallest
ball in a ball lot.
Specific combination of dimensional, form, surface roughness and sorting

tolerances for balls. Ball grade is identified by the letter G and a number.
Ball gauge
Amount by which the mean diameter of a ball lot should differ from the
nominal ball diameter, this amount being one of an established series. Each
ball gauge is a whole multiple of the ball gauge interval established for the ball
grade in question. A ball gauge, in combination with the ball grade and
nominal diameter, should be considered as the most exact ball size
specification to be used by a customer for ordering purposes.
Deviation of a ball lot from ball gauge
Difference between the mean diameter of a ball lot and the sum of the
nominal ball diameter and the ball gauge: S=DwmL-(Dw+S).
Ball subgauge:
Amount of an established series of amounts, which is the nearest to the actual

deviation from the ball gauge of a ball lot. Each ball subgauge is a whole
multiple of the ball subgauge interval established for the ball grade in
question. The ball subgauge, in combination with the nominal ball diameter
and the ball gauge, is used by ball manufacturers to denote the mean
diameter of a ball lot and should not be used by customers of ordering
purposes.
Hardness
Measure of resistance to penetration as determined by specific methods
Deviation from spherical form
Ball lot
Ball grade
Surface roughness
Waviness
Revision n. 1
Ra
Surface irregularities with relatively small spacings, which usually include

irregularities resulting from the method of manufacture being used and/or
other influences. These irregularities are considered within the limits that are
conventionally defined, e.g., whitin the limits of the sampling length.
Surface irregularities of random of periodical deviation from the ideal

spherical form. It is recommended that waviness be evaluated as velocity
amplutude. In practice, the waviness components are separated from the real
surface by a waviness analyser (filters).
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DIN 5401 INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS

DIN 5401 : 2002-08 (GERMAN STANDARDS)
GRADE
Class
Nominal diameter
Dw (mm)
From
To
Limit
deviations
(m) (5)
Ball
Roundne
diameter ss error
variation
Surface
roughnes
s (6)
Lot
diameter
variation
(5)
Subgaug
e
interval
VDws
Max.
(m)
tDws
Max.
(m)
Ra Max.
(m)
VDwL/A
Max. (m)
IG, ST
(m)
Subgauges (m) (7)
G3
12,7
5,32
0,08
0,08
0,010
0,13 (L)
0,5
from -5 to
-0,5
from +0,5
to +5
G5
12,7
5,63
0,13
0,13
0,014
0,25 (L)
from -5 to
-1
from +1 to
+5
G10
II
25,4
9,75
0,25
0,25
0,020
0,50 (L)
from -9 to
-1
from +1 to
+9
G16 (1)
II
25,4
11,4
0,40
0,40
0,025
0,80 (L)
from -10
to -2
from +2 to
+10
G20 (1)
III
38,1
11,5
0,50
0,50
0,032
1,0 (L)
from -10
to -2
from +2 to
+10
G28 (1)
III
50,8
13,7
0,70
0,70
0,050
1,4 (L)
from -12
to -2
from +2 to
+12
G40
III
100
19,0
1,0
1,0
0,060
2,0 (L)
from -16
to -4
from +4 to
+16
G80 (2)
III
100
14,0
2,0
2,0
0,10
4,0 (A)
from -12
to -4
from +4 to
+12
G100
III
150
47,5
2,5
2,5
0,10
5,0 (L)
10
from -40
to -10
from 10 to
+40
G200
IV
150
72,5
5,0
5,0
0,15
10 (L)
10
from -60
to -10
from +10
to +60
G300 (1)
IV
25,4
70,0
10
10
0,20
20 (A)
20
from -60
to -20
from +20
to +60
G300 (3)
IV
25,4
50,8
105
15
15
0,20
30 (A)
30
from -90
to -30
from +30
to +90
G300
IV
50,8
75
140
20
20
0,20
40 (A)
40
from -120
to -40
0 from +40
to +120
G500 (4)
25,4
75,0
25
25
50 (A)
50
-50
+50
G500
25,4
50,8
112,5
25
25
75 (A)
75
-75
+75
G500
50,8
75
150
25
25
100 (A)
100
-100
+100
G500
75
100
187,5
32
32
125 (A)
125
-125
+125
G500
100
125
225
38
38
150 (A)
150
-150
+150
G500
125
150
262,5
44
44
175 (A)
175
-175
+175
G600 (4)
VI
all
all
200
400 (A)
G700 (4)
VI
all
all
1000
2000 (A)
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Notes
(1)
In some cases and subject to agreement, half teh gauge interval values may be used for grades G16, G20, G28 and G300.
(2)
Not specified in ISO 3290.
(3)
(4)
(5)
Values relate to the mean diameter of a ball, Dwm.
(6)
See DIN EN ISO 4288. For smaller ball sizes (not covered ib this standard), values are subject to agreement.
(7)
Graded in intervals equal to IG.
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A.F.B.M.A. INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS

A.F.B.M.A. STANDARDS (U.S.A.)
AFBMA
GRADES

/ROUNDNESS
LOT DIAMETER VARIATION
BASIC DIAMETER
TOLERANCE
MAXIMUM INCREMENTS
SURFACE ROUGHNESS
INCHES
INCHES
INCHES
INCHES
INCHES
0.000003
0,0762
0.000005
0,127
0.00003
0,762
0.000010
0,254
0.0000005
0,0127
0.000005
0,127
0.000010
0,254
0.00005
1,27
0.000010
0,254
0.0000008
0,02032
10
0.000010
0,254
0.000020
0,508
0.00010
2,54
0.000010
0,254
0.000001
0,0254
15
0.000015
0,381
0.000030
0,762
0.00010
2,54
0.000010
0,254
0.000001
0,0254
16
0.000016
0,4064
0.000032
0,8128
0.00010
2,54
0.000010
0,254
0.000001
0,0254
24
0.000024
0,6096
0.000048
1,2192
0.00010
2,54
0.000010
0,254
0.000002
0,0508
25
0.000025
0,635
0.000050
1,27
0.00010
2,54
0.000010
0,254
0.000002
0,0508
48
0.000048
1,2192
0.000096
2,4384
0.00020
5,08
0.000050
1,27
0.000003
0,0762
50
0.000050
1,27
0.000100
2,54
0.00030
7,62
0.000050
1,27
0.000003
0,0762
100
0.000100
2,54
0.000200
5,08
0.00050
12,70
0.000100
2,54
0.000005
0,127
200
0.000200
5,08
0.000400
10,20
0.00100
25,40
0.000200
5,08
0.000008
0,2032
300
0.000300
7,62
0.000400
15,24
0.00100
25,40
0.000300
7,62
500
0.000500
12,70
0.001000
25,40
0.00200
50,80
0.000500
12,70
1000
0.001000
25,40
0.002000
50,80
0.00500
127,0
0.001000
25,40
2000
0.002000
50,80
0.004000
101,60
0.00500
127,0
0.002000
50,80
3000
0.003000
76,20
0.006000
152,40
0.00500
127,0
0.003000
76,20
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APPROXIMATE EQUIVALENT GRADES BETWEEN ISO 3290, AFBMA, DIN AND OLD "RGP"
GRADES
ISO 3290
Grade AAAA
Grade AAA
Grade AA
Grade A
Grade B
Grade C
(mm)
Grade 5
Grade 10
Grade 16
Grade 28
Grade 40
Grade 100
Grade 10
Grade 16
Grade 28
Grade 40
Grade 100
Grade 100
3<6
Grade 10
Grade 16
Grade 28
Grade 40
Grade 100
Grade 200
6 < 10
Grade 16
Grade 20
Grade 28
Grade 40
Grade 100
Grade 200
10 < 20
Grade 28
Grade 40
Grade 100
Grade 200
20 < 30
Grade 40
Grade 40
Grade 100
Grade 200
30 < 50
Grade 40
Grade 100
Grade 100
Grade 200
> 50
AFBMA
Grade AAAA
Grade AAA
Grade AA
Grade A
Grade B
Grade C
(mm)
Grade 5
Grade 10
Grade 16
Grade 24
Grade 48
Grade 100
Grade 10
Grade 16
Grade 24
Grade 48
Grade 100
Grade 100
3<6
Grade 10
Grade 16
Grade 24
Grade 48
Grade 100
Grade 200
6 < 10
Grade 16
Grade 16
Grade 24
Grade 48
Grade 100
Grade 200
10 < 20
Grade 24
Grade 48
Grade 100
Grade 200
Grade 300
20 < 30
Grade 48
Grade 48
Grade 100
Grade 200
Grade 300
30 < 50
Grade 48
Grade 100
Grade 100
Grade 200
Grade 300
> 50
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DIN
Grade AAAA
Grade AAA
Grade AA
Grade A
Grade B
Grade C
(mm)
Class I
Class II
Class III
Class IV
Class I
Class II
Class III
Class IV
3<6
Class I
Class II
Class III
Class IV
6 < 10
Class I
Class II
Class III
Class IV
10 < 20
Class II
Class II
Class III
Class IV
20 < 30
Class III
Class IV
30 < 50
Class III
Class IV
> 50
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INTERNATIONAL STANDARDS FOR BALLS - APPLICATIONS

Number
Year of validity
Title
ISO 3290-1
2008
Rolling bearings - Balls - Part 1: Steel balls
ISO 683-17
2001
Heat-treated steels, alloy steels and free-cutting steels - Part 17: Ball and roller bearing
steels
ASTM A295 / A295M
2009
Standard Specification for High-Carbon Anti-Friction Bearing Steel
ISO 6508-1
2006
Metallic materials - Rockwell hardness test - Part 1. Annex D (Corrections to be added to

Rockwell hardness C scale values obtained on spherical test surfaces of various
diameters)
EN 1983
2013
Industrial valves - Steel ball valves
ISO 16135
2006
Industrial valves - Ball valves of thermoplastics materials
ISO 17292
2004
Metal ball valves for petroleum, petrochemical and allied industries
ISO 12044
2014
Rolling bearings - Single-row angular contact ball bearings -Chamfer dimensions for outer
ring non-thrust side
EN 2079
1995
Aerospace series - Bearings, precision ball with flange in corrosion resisting steel, for
instruments and equipment - Dimensions and loads
EN 3446
1995
Aerospace series - Bearings, precision ball without flange in corrosion resisting steel, for
instruments and equipment. Dimensions and loads
ISO 3408-1/5
2009
Ball screws (standard subdivided on 5 parts)
AMS 2431/5B
2011
Peening Media. Hardened Steel Peening Balls
ASTM A967 / A967M
2013
Standard Specification for Chemical Passivation Treatments for Stainless Steel Parts
ASTM F2094 / F2094M
2014
Standard Specification for Silicon Nitride Bearing Balls
ASTM F2215
2008
Standard Specification for Balls, Bearings, Ferrous and Nonferrous for Use in Bearings,
Valves, and Bearing Applications
ISO 18265
2014
Metallic materials -- Conversion of hardness values.
ASTM A681
2008
Standard Specification for Tool Steels Alloy
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GRADES AND SURFACE FINISHING OF PLASTIC BALLS

PRECISION GRADES
GRADE
TOLERANCE ON DIAMETER (m)
TOLERANCE ON SPHERICITY (m)
GR. 0
10
5 max
GR. I
25
12 max
GR. II
50
25 max
GR. III
127
60 max
SURFACE FINISH
GRADE 0
LAPPED FINISH
GRADE I / II
TUMBLING POLISHED
GRADE III
MATTE FINISH
Grade 0 FDA
Plastic balls can be provided according to the FDA standards in case specifically required (higher quantities involved).
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GRAMS NET WEIGHTS PER 100 PCS FROM 1,000 MM TO 10,000 MM

DIAMETER
GRAMS NET WEIGHTS PER 100 BALLS
mm
inch
Delrin (POM)
Nylon 6.6 (PA)
Polypropylene (PP)
Polyurethane (PUR)
0,07
0,06
0,05
0,06
1,191
3/64
0,12
0,10
0,08
0,10
1,5
0,25
0,20
0,15
0,20
1,588
1/16
0,29
0,23
0,18
0,24
2,000
0,59
0,46
0,36
0,48
2,381
3/32
0,99
0,78
0,62
0,81
2,500
1,15
0,91
0,71
0,93
2,778
7/64
1,57
1,25
0,98
1,28
3,000
1,98
1,57
1,23
1,61
3,175
1/8
2,35
1,86
1,46
1,91
3,500
3,14
2,49
1,95
2,56
3,969
5/32
4,58
3,63
2,85
3,73
4,000
4,69
3,72
2,92
3,82
4,500
6,68
5,30
4,15
5,44
4,763
3/16
7,92
6,28
4,92
6,45
5,000
9,16
7,26
5,69
7,46
5,500
12,2
9,67
7,58
9,93
5,556
7/32
12,6
9,97
7,81
10,2
6,000
15,8
12,6
9,84
12,9
6,350
1/4
18,8
14,9
11,7
15,3
6,500
20,1
16,0
12,5
16,4
7,000
25,1
19,9
15,6
20,5
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DIAMETER
Revision n. 2
mm
inch
Delrin (POM)
Nylon 6.6 (PA)
Polypropylene (PP)
Polyurethane (PUR)
7,144
9/32
26,7
21,2
16,6
21,8
7,500
30,9
24,5
19,2
25,2
7,938
5/16
36,7
29,1
22,8
29,9
8,000
37,5
29,8
23,3
30,6
8,500
45,0
35,7
28,0
36,7
8,731
11/32
48,8
38,7
30,3
39,7
9,000
53,4
42,4
33,2
43,5
9,500
62,8
49,8
39,1
51,2
9,525
3/8
63,3
50,2
39,4
51,6
10,000
73,3
58,1
45,6
59,7
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GRAMS NET WEIGHTS PER 100 PCS FROM 10,319 MM TO 25,400 MM

DIAMETER
mm
inch
Delrin (POM)
Nylon 6.6 (PA)
Polypropylene (PP)
Polyurethane (PUR)
10,319
13/32
80,5
63,9
50,0
65,6
11,000
97,6
77,4
60,6
79,4
11,113
7/16
101
79,8
62,5
81,9
11,906
15/32
124
98,1
76,9
101
12,000
127
100
78,7
103
12,700
1/2
150
119
93,3
122
13,000
161
128
100
131
13,494
17/32
180
143
112
147
14,000
201
159
125
164
14,288
9/16
214
170
133
174
15,000
247
196
154
201
15,081
19/32
251
199
156
205
15,875
5/8
293
233
182
239
16,000
300
238
187
244
16,669
21/32
339
269
211
276
17,000
360
286
224
293
17,463
11/16
390
309
243
318
18,000
428
339
266
348
18,256
23/32
446
354
277
363
19,000
503
399
312
409
19,050
3/4
507
402
315
413
19,844
25/32
573
454
356
466
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DIAMETER
Revision n. 1
mm
inch
Delrin (POM)
Nylon 6.6 (PA)
Polypropylene (PP)
Polyurethane (PUR)
20,000
586
465
364
478
20,638
13/16
644
511
400
525
21,000
679
538
422
553
21,431
27/32
722
572
448
588
22,000
781
619
485
636
22,225
7/8
805
638
500
655
23,000
892
707
554
726
23,019
29/32
894
709
556
728
23,813
15/16
990
785
615
806
24,000
1013
803
630
825
24,606
31/32
1092
866
679
889
25,000
1145
908
712
933
25,400
1201
952
746
978
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KG NET WEIGHTS PER 10 PCS FROM 30,000 MM TO 101,600 MM

DIAMETER
KG NET WEIGHTS PER 10 BALLS
mm
inch
Delrin (POM)
Nylon 6.6 (PA)
Polypropylene (PP)
Polyurethane (PUR)
30,000
0,20
0,16
0,12
0,16
31,750
1.1/4
0,23
0,19
0,15
0,19
35,000
0,31
0,25
0,20
0,26
38,100
1.1/2
0,41
0,32
0,25
0,33
40,000
0,47
0,37
0,29
0,38
44,450
1.3/4
0,64
0,51
0,40
0,52
45,000
0,67
0,53
0,42
0,54
50,000
0,92
0,73
0,57
0,75
50,800
0,96
0,76
0,60
0,78
55,000
1,22
0,97
0,76
0,99
57,150
2.1/4
1,37
1,08
0,85
1,11
60,000
1,58
1,26
0,98
1,29
63,500
2.1/2
1,88
1,49
1,17
1,53
65,000
2,01
1,60
1,25
1,64
69,850
2.3/4
2,50
1,98
1,55
2,03
70,000
2,51
1,99
1,56
2,05
75,000
3,09
2,45
1,92
2,52
76,200
3,24
2,57
2,02
2,64
80,000
3,75
2,98
2,33
3,06
82,550
3.1/4
4,12
3,27
2,56
3,36
85,000
4,50
3,57
2,80
3,67
88,900
3.1/2
5,15
4,08
3,20
4,19
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DIAMETER
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KG NET WEIGHTS PER 10 BALLS
mm
inch
Delrin (POM)
Nylon 6.6 (PA)
Polypropylene (PP)
Polyurethane (PUR)
90,000
5,34
4,24
3,32
4,35
95,000
6,28
4,98
3,91
5,12
95,250
3.3/4
6,33
5,02
3,94
5,16
100,000
7,33
5,81
4,56
5,97
101,600
7,69
6,10
4,78
6,26
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PLASTIC MATERIALS PROPERTIES

DENSITY
MATERIAL
DENSITY (g/cm3)
MATERIAL
DENSITY (g/cm3)
PMMA
1,18
LDPE / HDPE
0,92 / 0,97
AURUM
1,42
PP
0,87
POM
1,40
PS
1,05
TPE
1,20
PUR
1,14
PC
1,20
PVC
1,38
PA6.6
1,14
PHENOLIC RESIN
1,40
PBT
1,30
PTFE
2,16
PEEK
1,29
TORLON
1,42
COMPRESSIVE YIELD STRENGTH

MATERIAL
STRENGTH
MPa
MATERIAL
STRENGTH
MPa
PMMA
80 - 120
LDPE / HDPE
9 - 32
AURUM
70 - 230
PP
40 - 50
POM
30 - 90
PS
50 - 90
TPE
10 - 60
PUR
70 - 140
PC
60 - 110
PVC
55 - 90
PA6.6
86 - 103
PHENOLIC RESIN
35 - 55
PBT
75 - 135
PTFE
7 - 30
PEEK
200 - 300
TORLON
150 - 220
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WORKING TEMPERATURES
MATERIAL
MINIMUM TEMPERATURE
MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE
MATERIAL
MINIMUM TEMPERATURE
MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE
PMMA
-40
90
LDPE / HDPE
-30
70
AURUM
-196
235
PP
-60
120
POM
-40
85
PS
-10
90
TPE
-40
180
PUR
-40
80
PC
-40
120
PVC
-15
70
PA6.6
-30
80
PHENOLIC RESIN
-40
200
PBT
-30
120
PTFE
-269
250
PEEK
-50
250
TORLON
-196
200
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PLASTIC BALLS - DATA SHEET

ISO SYMBOL
TRADE NAME
CHEMICAL
NAME
GENERAL PROPERTIES
SPECIFIC
WEIGHT Kg/dm3
ASTM D.792
WATER
ABSORPTION %
ASTM D.570
MECHANICAL PROPERTIES
TENSILE
STRENGTH Kg/cm2 ASTM
D.638
STRETCH - %
ASTM D.638
MODULUS OF
TENSILE
ELASTICITY Kg/cm2 ASTM
D.638
IMPACT
STRENGTH IZOD
- Kg.cm/cm2
ASTM D.526
IMPACT
STRENGTH
CHARPY Kg.cm/cm2
ROCKWELL
HARDNESS
CONV. NUMBER
ASTM D.785
SHORE
HARDNESS
CONVENTIONAL
NUMBER
PE
POLYETHYLENE
Polyethylene
PM 300.000
0,95 DIN 53479
<0,01 ASTM
D.570
330 DIN 53455
>800 DIN 53455
4.200-12.500
ASTM D.638
DIN 53453
60-70 ASTM
D.785
64 DIN 53505
Scale D
Polyethylene
PM 500.000
0,95 DIN 53479
<0,01 ASTM
D.570
350 DIN 53455
>600 DIN 53455
4.200-12.500
ASTM D.638
DIN 53453
60-70 ASTM
D.785
65 DIN 53505
Scale D
Polyethylene
PM 1.000.000
0,95 DIN 53479
<0,01 ASTM
D.570
440 DIN 53455
>450 DIN 53455
4.200-12.500
ASTM D.638
DIN 53453
60-70 ASTM
D.785
64-67
PP
MOPLEN
Polypropylene
0,90
0,01-0,03 ASTM
D.570
320 ASTM 638
100 ASTM 638
1.000-15.500
ASTM D.638
17 kg cm/cm2 a
23C
80-110 ASTM
D.785
80 D
PTFE
TEFLON
2,1-2,3 ASTM
D.792
0,005 ASTM
D.570
150-300 ASTM
638
100-300 ASTM
638
3.500-6.300
D747
16 Kg cm/cm (a
23C) ASTM
D.256
D50-D65 ASTM
D676
PS
POLYSTYRENE
Impact resistant
polystyrene
1,05
0,1
350
20
17.000
5-30
M 40-70
ABS
SICO ELEX
Terpolymer ABS
1,04
0,5
450
21.000
11-32 ASTM
D.526
R 107-115
PVC
SICODUR
Stiff polyvinyl
chloride
1,40 ASTM
D.792
0,1 ASTM D.570
550 (yielding)
ASTM 638
120 ASTM D.638
25.000-40.000
ASTM D.638
4,3 Kg cm/cm
(at 25C) ASTM
D 256
90 scale L ASTM
D.785
PA
NYLON
Polyammide 6.6
1,14 ASTM
D.792
8 ASTM D.570
760 ASTM 638
60 ASTM 638
17.000 ASTM
638
8 (at 25C) ASTM

D 256
115 scale R
80 D
PC
LEXAN
Polycarbonate
1,20 (at 23C)

ASTM D.792
0,35 (at 23C)

0,58 (at 100C)
670 ASTM 638

and 882
110 ASTM 638

and 882
23.900 ASTM
638 and 882
16 Ft/Lb
70 scale M 118
scale R
1,2
0,3 ASTM D.570
600 (at 25C)

ASTM 638
75 ASTM 638
24.000 (at 25C)

ASTM 638
22 (at 25C) 15
(at 40C)
124 scale R
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ISO SYMBOL
TRADE NAME
CHEMICAL
NAME
GENERAL PROPERTIES
MECHANICAL PROPERTIES
SPECIFIC
WEIGHT Kg/dm3
ASTM D.792
WATER
ABSORPTION %
ASTM D.570
TENSILE
STRENGTH Kg/cm2 ASTM
D.638
STRETCH - %
ASTM D.638
MODULUS OF
TENSILE
ELASTICITY Kg/cm2 ASTM
D.638
IMPACT
STRENGTH IZOD
- Kg.cm/cm2
ASTM D.526
IMPACT
STRENGTH
CHARPY Kg.cm/cm2
ROCKWELL
HARDNESS
CONV. NUMBER
ASTM D.785
SHORE
HARDNESS
CONVENTIONAL
NUMBER
POM
DELRIN CELCON
Polyoxymethyle
ne (Delrin)
1,42 ASTM
D.792
0,9 ASTM D.570
680 ASTM D.638
75 ASTM D.638
29.000 ASTM
D.638
18 (at 25C) 10
(at 40C) ASTM
D.256
120 scale R
ASTM D.785
PUR
High PM
polyurethane
Vulkollan V 64
1,26
300 ASTM D.412
38 ASTM D.1054
64 A ASTM
D.1706
High PM
polyurethane
Vulkollan V 80
1,26
350 ASTM D.412
40 ASTM D.1054
80 A ASTM
D.1706
High PM
polyurethane
Vulkollan V 90
1,26
350 ASTM D.412
39 ASTM D.1054
90 A - 42D ASTM
D.1706
High PM
polyurethane
Vulkollan V 94
1,26
350 ASTM D.412
38 ASTM D.1054
94 A - 45D ASTM
D.1706
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PRECISION GROUND RUBBER BALLS TOLERANCES (GRADE III)

Minimum diameter
Maximum diameter
U.o.M.
Minimum diameter
Maximum diameter
U.o.M.
Tolerance on diameter
U.o.M.
Roundness
U.o.M.
1,500
3,600
mm
1/16
9/64
"
+/- 0,050
mm
0,050 max
mm
3,601
6,500
mm
5/32
1/4
"
+/- 0,075
mm
0,075 max
mm
6,501
25,500
mm
9/32
"
+/- 0,100
mm
0,100 max
mm
25,501
40,000
mm
1.1/16
1.9/16
"
+/-0,200
mm
0,200 max
mm
40,001
60,000
mm
1.5/8
2.1/4
"
+/-0,250
mm
0,250 max
mm
60,001
80,000
mm
2.3/8
3.1/8
"
+/- 0,350
mm
0,350 max
mm
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PRECISION GRADES OF GLASS BALLS
Revision n. 2
GRADE
TOLERANCE ON DIAMETER (m)
TOLERANCE ON SPHERICITY (m)
GR. V100
20
20 max
GR. V200
30
30 max
GR. V500
40
40 max
GR. V1000
50
50 max
GR. V2000
100
100 max
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AROMATIC HYDROCARBON
ALIPHATIC
STRONG ALKALINE SOLUTION
MILD ALKALINE SOLUTIION
OXIDANT ACID
HYDROFLUORIC ACID
STRONG ACID
STRONG ORGANIC ACID
MILD ACID
WATER
MATERIAL
INORGANIC SALT SOLUTIONS
CORROSION RESISTANCE DATA
HIGH CARBON AISI 1085

CHROME STEEL AISI 52100
STAINLESS STEEL AISI 420-C
STAINLESS STEEL AISI 304
TITANIUM
ALUMINIUM
TUNGSTEN CARBIDE
BRASS
BRONZE
SODA-LIME GLASS
NYLON
DELRIN
POLYPROPYLENE
TEFLON
VULKOLLAN
SILICON NITRIDE
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AROMATIC HYDROCARBON
ALIPHATIC
STRONG ALKALINE SOLUTION
MILD ALKALINE SOLUTIION
OXIDANT ACID
HYDROFLUORIC ACID
STRONG ACID
STRONG ORGANIC ACID
MILD ACID
INORGANIC SALT SOLUTIONS
WATER
MATERIAL
ZIRCONIUM OXIDE
ALUMINIUM OXIDE
Legend
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GOOD RESISTANCE
ADEQUATE RESISTANCE RESISTANT
LIMITED RESISTANCE
GENERALLY NOT RESISTANT
ABSOLUTELY NOT RESISTANT
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TURPENTINE
GREASE OIL
MINERAL OIL
FUEL MIXTURE
BENZENE
ETHER
KETONE
ESTER
LOW ALCOHOL CONTENT
CHLORINATED HYDROCARBON
MATERIAL
CHLORINATED SATURATED HYDROCARBON
ORGANIC/INORGANIC COMPOUNDS CORROSION RESISTANCE
HIGH CARBON AISI 1085
CHROME STEEL AISI 52100
TITANIUM
ALUMINIUM
TUNGSTEN CARBIDE
BRASS
BRONZE
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TURPENTINE
GREASE OIL
MINERAL OIL
FUEL MIXTURE
BENZENE
ETHER
KETONE
ESTER
LOW ALCOHOL CONTENT
CHLORINATED SATURATED HYDROCARBON
CHLORINATED HYDROCARBON
MATERIAL
SODA-LIME GLASS
NYLON
DELRIN
POLYPROPYLENE
TEFLON
VULKOLLAN
SILICON NITRIDE
ZIRCONIUM OXIDE
ALUMINIUM OXIDE
Legend
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GOOD RESISTANCE
ADEQUATE RESISTANCE
LIMITED RESISTANCE
GENERALLY NOT RESISTANT
ABSOLUTELY NOT RESISTANT
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DIAMETERS AND PACKAGING FOR METAL BALLS FROM 0,40 MM TO 10,00 MM

DIAMETERS, WEIGHT, PACKING, TENSILE STRENGTH UP TO 10,00 MM
DIAMETER
WEIGHT 100 BALLS
QUANTITY PER KG
STANDARD PACKING
MIN. BREAKING LOAD
MM
INCHES
DECIMAL INCHES
KG
N OF BALLS PER KG
BOX QUANTITY (PCS)
KGS
0,200
0,007874
0,000003
30.606.720
1.000.000
0,300
0,011811
0,000011
9.068.658
1.000.000
0,397
1/64"
0,015630
0,000026
3.916.928
1.000.000
0,500
0,019685
0,000051
1.958.830
1.000.000
0,794
1/32"
0,031259
0,00021
489.616
600.000
1,000
0,039370
0,00041
244.854
600.000
1,190
3/64"
0,046850
0,00073
145.071
600.000
1,500
0,059055
0,00138
72.549
600.000
1,588
1/16"
0,062519
0,00164
61.202
600.000
2,000
0,078740
0,00326
30.607
300.000
2,381
3/32"
0,093740
0,00560
18.134
200.000
2,500
0,098425
0,00638
15.671
150.000
2,778
7/64"
0,109370
0,00825
11.420
120.000
3,000
0,118110
0,01103
9.069
90.000
3,175
1/8"
0,125000
0,01301
7.650
80.000
666
3,500
0,137795
0,01762
5.711
60.000
792
3,969
5/32"
0,156529
0,02553
3.917
40.000
990
4,000
0,157480
0,02630
3.826
40.000
1.000
4,500
0,177165
0,03745
2.687
30.000
1.240
4,763
3/16"
0,187519
0,04412
2.267
25.000
1.370
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WEIGHT 100 BALLS
QUANTITY PER KG
STANDARD PACKING
MIN. BREAKING LOAD
MM
INCHES
DECIMAL INCHES
KG
N OF BALLS PER KG
BOX QUANTITY (PCS)
KGS
5,000
0,196850
0,05138
1.959
20.000
1.490
5,500
0,216535
0,06838
1.472
15.000
5,556
7/32"
0,218740
0,07028
1.427
15.000
1.800
6,000
0,236220
0,08878
1.134
11.000
2060
6,350
1/4"
0,250000
0,1021
956
10.000
2.280
6,500
0,255905
0,1129
892
8.000
7,000
0,275590
0,1409
714
7.000
7,144
9/32"
0,281259
0,1498
672
7.000
2810
7,500
0,295275
0,1734
580
6.000
7,938
5/16"
0,312519
0,2056
490
5.000
3.380
8,000
0,314960
0,2104
478
5.000
8,500
0,334645
0,2524
399
4.000
8,731
11/32"
0,343740
0,2658
368
3.500
4.000
9,000
0,354300
0,2996
336
3.500
9,525
3/8"
0,375000
0,3554
283
3.000
4.670
10,000
0,393700
0,4110
245
2.500
5.090
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DIAMETERS, WEIGHT, PACKING, TENSILE STRENGTH UP TO 1"
DIAMETER
WEIGHT 100 BALLS
QUANTITY PER KG
STANDARD PACKING
MIN. BREAKING LOAD
MM
INCHES
DECIMAL INCHES
KG
N OF BALLS PER KG
BOX QUANTITY (PCS)
KGS
10,319
13/32"
0,406260
0,4434
223
2.500
5.380
11,000
0,433070
0,5471
184
1.800
11,113
7/16"
0,437519
0,5641
178
1.800
6.140
11,509
29/64"
0,453125
0,6227
161
1.500
11,906
15/32"
0,468740
0,6931
145
1.500
6.940
12,000
0,472441
0,7102
142
1.250
12,303
31/64"
0,484375
0,7606
131
1.250
12,700
1/2"
0,500000
0,8420
120
1.250
7.780
13,000
0,511811
0,9030
111
1.000
13,494
17/32"
0,531260
1,010
99,7
1.000
8.660
14,000
0,551181
1,128
89,2
900
14,288
9/16"
0,562519
1,202
84,0
800
9.590
15,000
0,590551
1,387
72,5
700
10.500
15,081
19/32"
0,593740
1,413
71,4
700
10.600
15,875
5/8"
0,625000
1,649
61,2
600
11.600
16,000
0,629921
1,684
59,8
600
16,669
21/32"
0,656260
1,906
52,9
500
12.600
17,000
0,669291
2,019
49,8
500
17,468
11/16"
0,687519
2,187
46,0
450
13.700
18,000
0,708661
2,397
42,0
400
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WEIGHT 100 BALLS
QUANTITY PER KG
STANDARD PACKING
MIN. BREAKING LOAD
MM
INCHES
DECIMAL INCHES
KG
N OF BALLS PER KG
BOX QUANTITY (PCS)
KGS
18,256
23/32"
0,718740
2,501
40,2
400
14.800
19,050
3/4"
0,750000
2,842
35,4
400
16.000
19,844
25/32"
0,781260
3,239
31,3
300
17.200
20,000
0,787401
3,288
30,6
300
17.400
20,638
13/16"
0,812519
3,618
27,9
300
18.400
21,000
0,826771
3,808
26,4
250
21,432
27/32"
0,843779
4,065
24,9
250
19.700
22,000
0,866141
4,377
23,0
200
22,226
7/8"
0,875039
4,512
22,3
200
21.000
23,000
0,905512
5,001
20,1
200
23,020
29/32"
0,906299
5,015
20,1
200
22.300
23,813
15/16"
0,937519
5,550
18,1
150
23.700
24,000
0,944882
5,682
17,7
150
24,607
31/32"
0,968779
6,121
16,4
150
25.100
25,000
0,984252
6,422
15,7
150
25.900
25,400
1"
1,000000
6,736
14,9
150
26.600
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DIAMETER
WEIGHT 100 BALLS
QUANTITY PER KG
STANDARD PACKING
MIN. BREAKING LOAD
MM
INCHES
DECIMAL INCHES
KG
N OF BALLS PER KG
BOX QUANTITY (PCS)
KGS
26,000
1.023622
7,224
13,9
120
26,988
1.1/16"
1,062519
8,080
12,5
120
29.600
28,000
1,102362
9,023
11,2
100
28,575
1.1/8"
1,125000
9,551
10,5
100
32.800
30,000
1,181102
11,098
9,07
80
30,163
1.3/16"
1,187519
11,280
8,92
80
36.100
31,750
1.1/4"
1,250000
13,194
7,65
80
39.500
32,000
1,259842
13,469
7,47
70
33,338
1.5/16"
1,312519
15,208
6,61
70
43.100
34,000
1,338582
16,155
6,23
60
34,925
1.3/8"
1,375000
17,510
5,75
50
46.800
35,000
1,377952
17,622
5,71
50
36,000
1,417323
19,177
5,25
50
36,513
1.7/16"
1,437519
20,006
5,03
50
50.600
38,000
1,496063
22,554
4,46
50
38,100
1.1/2"
1,500000
22,732
4,43
40
54.600
39,688
1.9/16"
1,562519
25,718
3,92
40
40,000
1,574803
26,306
3,83
40
41,275
1.5/8"
1,625000
28,955
3,48
40
62.900
42,863
1.11/16"
1,687519
32,452
3,11
25
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WEIGHT 100 BALLS
QUANTITY PER KG
STANDARD PACKING
MIN. BREAKING LOAD
MM
INCHES
DECIMAL INCHES
KG
N OF BALLS PER KG
BOX QUANTITY (PCS)
KGS
44,450
1.3/4"
1,750000
36,098
2,79
25
71.700
45,000
1,771653
37,453
2,69
25
46,038
1.13/16"
1,812519
40,269
2,51
25
47,625
1.7/8"
1,875000
44,609
2,27
20
81.100
49,213
1.15/16"
1,937519
48,984
2,05
20
50,000
1,968504
51,379
1,96
20
50,800
2"
2,000000
53,884
1,87
20
90.900
53,975
2.1/8"
2,125000
64,633
1,56
15
55,000
2,165354
68,382
1,47
15
57,150
2.1/4"
2,250000
76,923
1,31
10
112.000
60,000
2,362204
88,782
1,13
10
60,325
2.3/8"
2,375000
89,415
1,12
10
63,500
2.1/2"
2,500000
105,242
0,96
10
135.000
65,000
2,559055
112,878
0,89
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DIAMETER
WEIGHT 100 BALLS
QUANTITY PER KG
STANDARD PACKING
MIN. BREAKING LOAD
MM
INCHES
DECIMAL INCHES
KG
N OF BALLS PER KG
BOX QUANTITY (PCS)
KGS
66,675
2.5/8"
2,625000
121,968
0,83
69,850
2.3/4"
2,750000
140,379
0,72
159.800
70,000
2,755905
140,983
0,71
73,025
2.7/8"
2,875000
160,554
0,63
75,000
2,952755
173,402
0,58
76,200
3"
3,000000
181,859
0,55
186.500
79,375
3.1/8"
3,125000
205,746
0,49
80,000
3,149606
210,446
0,48
82,550
3.1/4"
3,250000
231,638
0,44
85,000
3,346546
252,421
0,40
85,725
3.3/8"
3,375000
258,709
0,39
88,900
3.1/2"
3,500000
288,785
0,35
90,000
3,543307
299,640
0,34
92,075
3.5/8"
3,625000
311,106
0,31
95,000
3,740157
352,403
0,29
95,250
3.3/4"
3,750000
355,753
0,28
98,425
3.7/8"
3,875000
392,500
0,26
100,000
3,937008
411,028
0,24
101,600
4"
4,000000
431,072
0,23
107,950
4.1/4"
4,250000
517,056
0,19
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WEIGHT 100 BALLS
QUANTITY PER KG
STANDARD PACKING
MIN. BREAKING LOAD
MM
INCHES
DECIMAL INCHES
KG
N OF BALLS PER KG
BOX QUANTITY (PCS)
KGS
110,000
4,330708
547,078
0,18
114,300
4.1/2"
4,500000
613,930
0,16
120,000
4,724409
710,257
0,142
120,650
4.3/4"
4,750000
721,857
0,139
127,000
5"
5,000000
841,927
0,120
133,350
5.1/4"
5,250000
974,649
0,103
139,700
5.1/2"
5,500000
1.120,620
0,090
146,050
5.3/4"
5,750000
1.280,507
0,079
150,000
5,905512
1.390,000
0,073
152,400
6"
6,000000
1.454,870
0,069
200,000
7,874016
3.290,000
0,031
250,000
9,842520
6.420,000
0,016
300,000
11,811024
11.026,990
0,009
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NUMBER OF BALLS PER LITER

DIAMETER
BALLS PER LITER (PCS)
MM
INCHES
DECIMAL INCHES
1,00000
0,03937
1,19063
3/64
1,50000
DIAMETER
BALLS PER LITER

(PCS)
MM
INCHES
DECIMAL INCHES
1.222.310
11,00000
0,43307
918
0,04688
724.196
11,11250
7/16
0,43750
891
0,05906
362.166
11,90625
15/32
0,46875
724
1,5875
1/16
0,06250
305.520
12,00000
0,47244
707
2,00000
0,07874
152.789
12,70000
1/2
0,50000
597
2,38125
3/32
0,09375
90.525
13,00000
0,51181
556
2,50000
0,09843
78.228
13,49375
17/32
0,53125
497
2,77813
7/64
0,10938
57.007
14,00000
0,55118
445
2,80000
0,11024
55.681
14,28750
9/16
0,56250
419
3,00000
0,11811
45.271
15,00000
0,59055
362
3,17500
1/8
0,12500
38.190
15,08125
19/32
0,59375
356
3,50000
0,13780
28.509
15,87500
5/8
0,62500
306
3,96875
5/32
0,15625
19.553
16,00000
0,62992
298
4,00000
0,15748
19.099
16,66875
21/32
0,65625
264
4,50000
0,17717
13.414
17,00000
0,66929
249
4,76250
3/16
0,18750
11.316
17,46250
11/16
0,68750
230
5,00000
0,19685
9.778
18,00000
0,70866
210
5,50000
0,21654
7.347
18,25625
23/32
0,71875
201
5,55625
7/32
0,21875
7.126
19,05000
3/4
0,75000
177
6,00000
0,23622
5.659
19,84375
25/32
0,78125
156
6,35000
1/4
0,25000
4.774
20,00000
0,78740
153
6,50000
0,25591
4.451
20,63750
13/16
0,81250
139
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DIAMETER
BALLS PER LITER (PCS)
MM
INCHES
DECIMAL INCHES
7,00000
0,27559
7,14375
9/32
7,50000
DIAMETER
BALLS PER LITER

(PCS)
MM
INCHES
DECIMAL INCHES
3.564
21,00000
0,82677
132
0,28125
3.353
21,43125
27/32
0,84375
124
0,29528
2.897
22,00000
0,86614
115
7,93750
5/16
0,31250
2.444
22,22500
7/8
0,87500
111
8,00000
0,31496
2.387
23,00000
0,90551
100
8,50000
0,33465
1.990
23,01875
29/32
0,60625
100
8,73125
11/32
0,34375
1.836
23,81250
15/16
0,93750
91
9,00000
0,35433
1.677
24,00000
0,94488
88
9,52500
3/8
0,37500
1.414
24,60625
31/32
0,96875
82
10,00000
0,39370
1.222
25,00000
0,98425
78
10,31875
13/32
0,40625
1.113
25,40000
75
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TABLE CONVERSION OF SIXTY-FOURTH INCHES TO MM

Inches
"
Decimal inches
Millimeters
mm
Inches
"
Decimal inches
Millimeters
mm
1/64
0,015625
0,397
33/64
0,515625
13,097
3/64
0,046875
1,191
35/64
0,546875
13,891
5/64
0,078125
1,984
37/64
0,578125
14,684
7/64
0,109375
2,778
39/64
0,609375
15,478
9/64
0,140625
3,572
41/64
0,640625
16,272
11/64
0,171875
4,366
43/64
0,671875
17,066
13/64
0,203125
5,159
45/64
0,703125
17,859
15/64
0,234375
5,953
47/64
0,734375
18,653
17/64
0,265625
6,747
49/64
0,765625
19,447
19/64
0,296875
7,541
51/64
0,796875
20,241
21/64
0,328125
8,334
53/64
0,828125
21,034
23/64
0,359375
9,128
55/64
0,859375
21,828
25/64
0,390625
9,922
57/64
0,890625
22,622
27/64
0,421875
10,716
59/64
0,921875
23,416
29/64
0,453125
11,509
61/64
0,953125
24,209
31/64
0,484375
12,303
63/64
0,984375
25,003
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