Carbon Steel Balls
Hartford Technologies supplies high and low carbon steel balls as an economical alternative to alloy steels for low-load applications. Available in sizes from 1mm to 50.8mm in ABMA grades 50 through 1000. Optional finishes include zinc, nickel, chrome, phosphate, black oxide, and colored finishes.
Profile
Carbon steel balls are an economical alternative to alloy steel balls balls. They provide reliable performance for less expensive anti-friction bearings, steering columns, casters, conveyors and trolleys, roller skates, toys, and drawer slides. Also specified for vibratory finishing, plug balls and aerosol cans.
Chemistry
Low Carbon: 0.1% – 0.22% typical
High Carbon: 0.8-0.93% typical
Manganese: 0.30 – 1.00%
Phosphorus: 0.030%
Silicon: 1.0% max
Characteristics
High hardness and excellent wear resistance. Case-hardened for strength and long life. Available with optional finishes: Zinc, Nickel, Chrome, Phosphate, Black Oxide, Colored.
Corrosion Resistance
Limited corrosion resistance. Typically requires controlled environments or lubrication to prevent oxidation. Optional finishes can improve corrosion protection.
Typical Hardness
Case-hardened to Rockwell C 60 minimum .
Ball Sizes
Available in sizes from 1/32″ (1mm) to 2″ (50.8mm) in ABMA grades 50 through 1000.
Why Choose Hartford Technologies for Carbon Steel Balls
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100+ years of precision supply
Trusted by OEMs in Aerospace, Medical, Automotive, and Industrial markets since 1926.
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In-stock and ready to ship
Standard sizes available for immediate shipment. $400 minimum order for stock items.
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Global manufacturing advantage
Delivering to more global destinations than single-location suppliers, giving your supply chain a built-in logistics edge.
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Custom engineered solutions
Complex assemblies and non-standard sizes are quoted individually.
Industries We Serve with Carbon Steel Balls
Hartford Technologies carbon steel balls are specified for economical low-load applications where reliable wear performance is required without the cost of through-hardened alloy grades.
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Anti-friction Bearings
Less expensive anti-friction bearings for low-load, non-corrosive environments
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Automotive and mobility
Steering columns, casters, conveyors, trolleys, roller skates, drawer slides
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Consumer Products
Toys, drawer slides, roller skates, consumer goods requiring low-cost precision ball components
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Industrial processing
Vibratory finishing media, plug ball applications, conveyor and trolley systems
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Aerosol and dispensing
Aerosol cans requiring ingredient mixing, dispensing and metering applications
Lead Times
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Standard in-stock components are available for immediate shipment. Lead times for non-stock and custom orders are determined based on specific part size, material, and required quantity.
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Hartford Technologies specializes in high-volume production runs and industrial applications. We have a $400 minimum order value for all standard in-stock bearing balls. For custom-engineered parts and assemblies, the minimum is determined by the complexity and volume of the specific requirement.
