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Spheric Trafalgar

Stainless Steel AISI 440C

General Information

These balls give maximum hardness with good corrosion resistance to fresh water, steam, crude oil, gasoline, alcohol, food environment, blood and perspiration. In addition this material is ferro-magnetic and makes a fair permanent magnet. Balls are deep freeze stabilised after heat treatment.

International Equivalents

AISI 440C, DINX105 CR Mo17, JIS SUS 440C, Z100CD17 Wks 1.4125

Material Specification

Composition

C 0.95 - 1.20 % Cr 16 - 18 % Si 1.0 % Max Mn 1.0 % Max P 0.04 % Max S 0.03 % Max Mo 0.75 % Max

If you are unsure if this is the correct material for your application, please see our Hardness

HRc 57 - 60

Mechanical Properties

Tensile Strength 285,000 psi Yield Strength 275,000 psi Density 0.277 lbs/cu in

Size Range

0.635mm (0.025") to 101.6mm (4")

Standard Grades Available

10 25 50 1000

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