Compare chrome, carbon and stainless steel balls by material, grade and diameter. BOYA focuses on G10 chrome steel balls, with G5 available on request.
Chrome steel at the core. Carbon and stainless steel options for your assembly.
Confirm specific diameter, grade and treatment combinations with your quotation.
| Material | Precision & diameter | Next step |
|---|---|---|
| Chrome Steel BallsAISI 52100 / GCr15 / 100Cr6 | G10 (primary) / G5 (on request)0.50–82.55 mm | G10 sizesG5 details |
| Carbon Steel BallsAISI 1010 / 1015; AISI 1085 | G100–G10000.5–50 mm | Specifications |
| Stainless Steel Balls400 series: AISI 420A / 420B / 420C / 440C; 300 series: AISI 302 / 304 / 304L / 316 / 316L | G10–G10000.5–150 mm | Specifications |
| Material family | Listed designations | Family size & grade range | Hardening, finish & magnetism | Typical selection focus | Product page |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chrome steel balls | AISI 52100 / GCr15 / 100Cr6 | 0.50–82.55 mm; G10 primary, G5 on request (featured: 5/32″, 3/16″, 1/4″) | Through-hardened high-carbon chromium bearing steel; magnetic; not a corrosion-resistant stainless alloy | Precision bearings, motors, linear motion and demanding rolling-contact assemblies | View product → |
| Carbon steel balls | Low carbon: AISI 1010 / 1015; high carbon: AISI 1085 | Series range: 0.5–50 mm, G100–G1000 (confirm specific combination) | Magnetic; soft/unhardened, carburized/case-hardened (low carbon) or through-hardened (1085); polishing or Cu/Zn/Ni plating options | Casters, drawer slides, ball transfer units, bicycles, welding and general hardware | View product → |
| Hardenable stainless steel balls (400 series) | AISI 420A / 420B / 420C / 440C | Within the stainless series range of 0.5–150 mm, G10–G1000 (confirm per alloy) | Martensitic grades; heat-hardenable for wear resistance; normally magnetic; polishing, heat treatment and passivation options | Valves, pumps, bearings and mechanical components requiring hardness plus corrosion assessment | View product → |
| Austenitic stainless steel balls (300 series) | AISI 302 / 304 / 304L / 316 / 316L | Within the stainless series range of 0.5–150 mm, G10–G1000 (confirm per alloy) | Not hardenable by conventional quenching; low magnetism when annealed (cold work can increase magnetism); polishing and passivation options | Fluid handling, sprayers, chemical, marine and hygienic equipment after medium and compliance review | View product → |
AISI 52100 chrome steel balls are precision bearing balls made from high-carbon chromium bearing steel. BOYA supplies G10 precision chrome steel balls, with G5 available on request through our manufacturing partners.
These are our three featured sizes. Other diameters within 0.50–82.55 mm can be custom ordered.
Low and high carbon steel balls for mechanical components, with polishing, heat-treatment and plating options.
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420, 440C, 304 and 316 stainless steel balls for mechanical and fluid applications. Select the material, heat-treatment condition and inspection requirements for your order.
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