Stainless steel grinding media is a popular choice for grinding applications where contamination from the grinding media is not desirable. Stainless steel spheres are best suited for grinding high-strength, low-viscosity materials such as ores, ceramics, and minerals.
Material Variety: Available in different stainless steel grades, including 304, 316, 420, and 440, offering choices based on specific application requirements.
Applications: Precision metal components, bearings, household appliance bearings, automotive components, hydropower generation, precision mechanical components, ball screws, medical instruments, seawater equipment, food grinding, body jewelry, valves, chemical industry, decoration, aerospace, and other industries.
Sizes
Diameter range: 0.5mm-60.0mm
Chemical Composition of 304 Stainless Steel Balls
C
0.08% max
Cr
16.0-18.0%
Si
1.0% max
Mn
2.0% max
P
0.045%
S
0.03% max
Ni
8-10%
Physical Properties of 304 Stainless Steel
Tensile Strength
100,000-180,000 psi
Yield Strength
50,000-150,000 psi
Elongation after Fracture
29,000,000 psi
Density
0.286 lbs/cubic inch
Chemical Composition of 316 Stainless Steel Balls
c
0.08% max
Cr
16.0-18.0%
Si
1.0% max
Mn
2.0% max
P
0.045%
S
0.03% max
Ni
10-14%
N
1.0% max
Mo
2.0-3.0%
Physical Properties of 316 Stainless Steel
Tensile Strength
90,000 psi
Yield Strength
45,000 psi
Elongation after Fracture
35%
Density
0.29 lbs/cubic inch
Chemical Composition of 440C Stainless Steel Balls
c
0.95-1.20%
Cr
16.0-18.0%
Si
1.0%
Mn
1.0% max
P
0.04%
S
0.03%
Mo
0.075% max
Physical Properties of 440C Stainless Steel
Tensile Strength
285,000 psi
Yield Strength
275,000 psi
Elongation after Fracture
29,000,000 psi
Density
0.277 lbs/cubic inch
Chemical Composition of 420/420C Stainless Steel Balls
Material Variety: Available in different stainless steel grades, including 304, 316, 420, and 440, offering choices based on specific application requirements.
Versatile Size Range: Produced in a wide range of sizes from 0.5mm to 60.0mm, catering to various precision and grinding needs.
Low Contamination: Ideal for applications where contamination from grinding media is undesirable, ensuring a clean and pure grinding process.
High Strength: Particularly suitable for grinding high-strength materials, such as ores, ceramics, and minerals.
Chemical Composition: Each grade has a specific chemical composition, ensuring suitability for different environments and industries.
Physical Properties: Exhibits impressive physical properties, including tensile strength, yield strength, and elongation after fracture, depending on the stainless steel grade.
Density: Offers a specific density for precise calculations and applications.
Wide Range of Applications: Suitable for use in various industries, including precision metal components, bearings, automotive, medical instruments, aerospace, and more.