Technical Resources
Practical buying guides for steel ball specifications, RFQs and metric versus inch dimensions.
Prepare your next order
Choose a task: compare sizes, read a specification or prepare a quotation request.
Look up a size. Estimate a quantity.
Search metric or inch sizes, compare approximate weights and take a selected size into your enquiry.
Use the conversion chart MATERIAL & GRADEUnderstand the specification.
Keep material, precision grade and nominal diameter separate when reviewing a drawing or purchase request.
Read the G10 guide QUOTATION CHECKLISTPrepare a complete enquiry.
Bring together quantities, inspection requirements, packaging and delivery details for your quotation.
Review the RFQ checklistBefore you request a quote
Samples & order quantities
List each diameter and grade separately. Identify sample quantities, the first order and any repeat demand, with units for every quantity.
Pack quantities & labels
Specify pieces or net weight per pack, your part number, label language and any artwork. Include storage and handling requirements.
Delivery & receiving
Provide the destination, requested delivery date and preferred shipping terms. Include receiving limits such as maximum pack weight.
A spreadsheet for multi-size enquiries
Download the blank Excel workbook, add one line per size, and send it with your enquiry.
Open steel ball engineering reference
Browse size and weight data, blank RFQ templates and technical diagrams.