Stainless Steel Ball AISI 316
General Information
Similar to AISI 302/304 but, with the addition of molybdenum improves corrosion resistance particularly to sulphuric acid compounds. These balls are used extensively in applications where contact is made with inks, photographic chemicals, bleaches, dyes and nitric acids. This is the only austenitic steel for ball manufacture and can be non magnetic.
International Equivalents
AFN 26 CND. 17.11, DIN X5 CR Ni Mo 17122, JIS SUS 316, Wks 1.4401
Size Range
0.5mm to 50.8mm
Grade Available
G60/G100/G200/G500/G1000
Hardness
HRC 25-39
Feature
excellent corrosion resistance and resistance to sulphuric acid compounds
Applications
Special bearings, pumps and valves, aerosol and dispenser sprayers. Utilised in the foodstuff, paper, chemical, rubber, military, textile industry. Applications in photographic devices, medical instruments, quick couplings, recirculating balls, ink cartridges, jewels.
Material Composition
C 0.08% Max
Cr 16-18%
Ni 10-14%
Si 1.0% Max
Mo 2-3% Max
Mn 2.0% Max
P 0.045% Max
S 0.03% Max
Mechanical Properties
Tensile Strength- 180,000psi
Yield Strength- 150,000psi
Density- 7.97g/cc