Stainless Steel Balls: AISI 316
316 stainless steel balls have exceptional corrosion resistance thanks to higher nickel and molybdenum content. Developed to resist attack by sulphuric, phosphoric and acetic acid compounds. FDA approved for medical grade material. Available from 1.5mm to 50.8mm in grades 50 through 1000.
Chemistry
316SS:
| Carbon | Chromium | Nickel | Molybdenum | Manganese | Phosphorus | Sulfur | Silicon |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0.08% max. | 16% – 18% | 10% – 14% | 2% – 3% | 2.0% | 0.045% | 0.034% | 1.0% max |
Characteristics
Excellent environmental resistance and low magnetic properties. Passivated to reduce reactivity. Density 0.29 lbs/cu. in. common material for FDA approved applications.
Corrosion Resistance
Excellent resistance to sulphuric, phosphoric and acetic acid compounds. Used in photographic chemicals, inks, rayon, rubber, textile bleaches, dye stuffs and high temperature equipment.
Typical Hardness
Annealed: Rockwell B 75-95. Not annealed: Rockwell C 25-39.
Ball Sizes
Available in sizes from 1.5mm to 50.8mm in grades 50 through 1000.
Industries Using AISI 316 Grade Balls
Medical Devices (FDA approved, valves, bearings), Food and Beverage (processing, filling lines), Health and Beauty (HBA parts and assemblies), Chemical Processing (photographic chemicals, inks, textile bleaches, dye stuffs), Industrial Pumps and Valves
Grades: 50 to 1000
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Medical and Surgical
Valves, bearings, sterilizing equipment, medical devices, blood-contact components
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Food and Beverage
Processing equipment, valves, pumps, filling lines, dairy equipment
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Health and Beauty
Nail polish mixing beads, roll-on applications, dispensing equipment, aerosol agitation
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Chemical Processing
Photographic chemicals, inks, textile bleaches, dye stuffs, sulphuric and phosphoric acid equipment
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Pumps and Valves
Check valves, pump seats, actuators, quick-disconnect couplings, plug balls
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Petroleum and Energy
Petroleum products, organic materials, steam environments, high-temperature equipment
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Textile and Printing
Rayon, rubber, textile bleaches, dye stuffs, photographic and ink processing equipment
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.
