AISI type 316 stainless steel balls offer excellent corrosion resistance and resistance to sulphuric acid compounds. This austenitic steel includes 2-3% molybdenum. Type 316 balls are used in trigger sprayers, bearings, dispenser valves, body jewelry, lotion pumps, quick-disconnect couplings and aerospace applications. Type 316LVM balls are used in jewelry, human implant and other medical applications.
AISI 316 |
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SIZE RANGE |
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0.50mm (.020") up to 2" |
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GRADES |
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50, 100, 200, 500, 1000, 2000 |
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CHEMICAL COMPOSTION |
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CHROMIUM |
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16%-18% |
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CARBON |
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.08% MAX. |
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NICKEL |
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10%-14% |
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MANGANESE |
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2% MAX. |
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SILICON |
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1% MAX. |
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PHOSHOROUS |
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.045 % MAX. |
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SULPHUR |
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.03% MAX. |
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MOLYBDENUM |
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2%-3% |
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MECHANICAL PROPERTIES |
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TENSILE STRENGTH |
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80,000 TO 120,000 PSI |
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YIELD STRENGTH |
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45,000 PSI |
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ELONGATION IN TWO INCHES |
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10%-15.0% |
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REDUCTION IN AREA |
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55.0%-65.0% |
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MODULUS OF ELASTICITY |
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28,000,000 PSI |
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DENSITY |
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.288 LBS./CU.IN. |
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PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS |
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CORROSION RESISTANCE |
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EXCELLENT |
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MAGNETIC |
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NO |
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GENERAL USAGE |
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TRIGGER SPRAYERS, BEARINGS, DISPENSER VALVES, BODY JEWELRY LOTION PUMPS AEROSPACE, QUICK DISCONNECT COUPLINGS |