Stainless Steel Balls: AISI 430
AISI 430 stainless steel balls are an economical alternative to 302/304 for corrosive environments. Magnetic properties offer advantages in assembly applications. Cosmetic grade balls readily available. Used in nail polish mixing beads, agricultural and industrial equipment. Available from 1.5mm to 50.8mm in grades 100 through 1000.
Chemistry
| Carbon | Chromium | Manganese |
|---|---|---|
| 0.12% max. | 16% – 18% | 1% max |
Characteristics
Ferritic stainless steel. Good resistance to mild atmospheric conditions. Superior resistance at elevated temperatures compared to 302/304 or 316. Magnetic. All balls passivated. Cosmetic grade available.
Corrosion Resistance
Generally resistant to steam, dairy products, nitric acid and many petroleum products and organic materials.
Typical Hardness
Annealed: Rockwell B 75-95 measured on parallel flats.
Ball Sizes
Available in sizes from 1.5mm to 50.8mm in grades 100 through 1000. Cosmetic grade readily available.
Industries Using AISI 430 Grade Balls
Health and Beauty (nail polish mixing beads, cosmetic grade), Agricultural Equipment (industrial and agricultural machinery), Food and Beverage (dairy products, nitric acid environments), Petroleum (petroleum products, organic materials)
Grades: 100 to 1000
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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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Industrial and Manufacturing
Antifriction bearings, couplings, grinding media, conveyors, casters, industrial equipment
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Agricultural Equipment
Industrial and agricultural machinery, high-temperature resistance applications
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Petroleum and Energy
Petroleum products, organic materials, steam environments, high-temperature 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.
