Steel balls are used extensively in modern industrial production and have a variety of applications. These materials are essential in achieving mechanical strength, dimensional stability, surface quality, corrosion resistance, and overall performance.

Firstly, let's consider mechanical strength. As a component that transmits force, steel balls need to have sufficient mechanical strength to withstand various complex physical environments. If the mechanical strength of the steel ball is below a certain level, it will be difficult to meet the usage requirements during production. Therefore, selecting suitable materials is key to ensuring the mechanical strength of steel balls.

Secondly, dimensional stability is also one of the factors that must be considered when selecting steel ball materials. Only by maintaining stable dimensions can steel balls better meet the requirements of industrial production, ensuring the continuity and stability of the entire production process.

In addition, surface quality, corrosion resistance, and overall performance are also key indicators for evaluating the quality of steel ball materials. In terms of surface quality, steel balls need to be smooth and without defects such as cracks or burrs that could affect their performance. Corrosion resistance determines whether the steel ball has long-term stable performance in the working environment, thus better realizing its application effect. Overall performance requires considering the comprehensive qualities of steel balls, such as adaptability and load-bearing capacity in different environments.

In modern industrial production, the application of steel ball materials is already very extensive and involves various fields. For example, steel balls can be used to support heavy objects or transmit power, as well as for manufacturing components of precision instruments and equipment, and so on. Only by selecting appropriate steel ball materials can we ensure the efficient and smooth operation of the entire production process.

In Qingdao Fuqin,four main materials are commonly used for steel balls in the production process:

Chrome steel  (100Cr6/Gcr15/AISI52100) - high chromium content, achieving high hardness through direct quenching and improving machinability through spheroidizing annealing.

Low-carbon steel undergoes a unique heat treatment process that enhances its surface hardness with added carbon while maintaining low core hardness for optimal toughness and high-stress capacity. This type of steel is typically made from materials like AISI1010-1015 and Q235.

Stainless steel - contains chromium and more corrosion-resistant nickel. Chromium reacts with oxygen to form a thin oxide film on the surface, creating a passive film. The most commonly used stainless steels are martensitic stainless steels such as AISI 420C, AISI 440C, and austenitic AISI 304.

Medium carbon steel - materials with medium carbon content, usually between 0.8 and 2%, can be induction hardened for parts that require high hardness.

Ceramic materials like silicon nitride and silicon carbide have high corrosion resistance and non-magnetism, making them ideal for various applications including new energy vehicles, as well as chemical and pharmaceutical industries that require corrosion resistance. Compared to stainless steel, ceramic materials are a better option.

Qingdao Fuqin will provide a quality inspection report of the steel balls and a quality inspection certificate of the raw material before delivery. If you need to see more data about our products, please contact the Qingdao Fuqin team.