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Due to the high content of nickel and molybdenum, 316 stainless steel ball has excellent corrosion resistance. Developed to resist attack of sulfuric acid, phosphoric acid and acetic acid compounds; These stainless steel balls are widely used in applications involving photographic chemicals, inks, rayon, rubber, textile bleach, dyes and high-temperature equipment. 316 stainless steel balls are also FDA approved for medical grade materials.

AISI 316 stainless steel ball specification

Carbon, chromium, nickel, molybdenum, manganese, phosphorus, sulfur and silicon

Max. 0.08% 16% – 18% 10% – 14% 2% – 3% 2.0% 0.045% 0.034% max. 1.0%

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These metal balls made of Type 316 have excellent environmental resistance and low magnetism, which makes this material an excellent choice for a variety of applications. This material is passivated to reduce reactivity.

Physical constant

Density – 0.29 lb/m3 in.

Typical hardness

Annealing – Rockwell B 75-95. Not annealed – Rockwell C 25-39.

Ball size

Sizes range from 1.5 mm to 50.8 mm and grades range from 50 to 1000. Hartford

Technologies is a multinational supplier of 316 stainless steel balls. Its applications include valves and bearings for medical, health and beauty assistance (HBA), food and beverage parts and components

Hartford Technologies' design engineers are the most knowledgeable in the industry. Our ability to manufacture in two places around the world provides Hartford customers with great advantages in cost and flexibility. We produce more than 1 billion balls for large-scale OEM applications every year, and can provide rapid turnover to meet strict delivery requirements.