AISI 316L stainless steel balls are designed to provide excellent corrosion resistance, surpassing that of AISI 304 steel. Thanks to their unique composition, they ensure increased tenacity and admirable durability. At Marteau- Lemarie, we guarantee their rapid availability in stock, with over 40 years of technical expertise to advise you on your choice.
Chemical composition of AISI 316/316L stainless steel ball
| Element | type | C | If | Mn | P | S | Cr | Neither | Mo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % | 316 | 0.080 max | 1.00 max | 2.00 max | 0.045 max | 0.030 max | 16,00-18,00 | 10,00-14,00 | 2,00-3,00 |
Physical characteristics of AISI 316/316L stainless steel ball
| Ownership | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Density | 7.95 | g/cm3 |
| Young Module | 200 | GPA |
| Thermal expansion coefficient | 17 (DT=0-100°C) | × 10−6 /°C |
| Thermal conductivity | 15 | W/m·K |
| Electrical resistivity | 730 | × 10 - 9 D·m |
| Specific heat | 500 | J/kg·K |
| Relative magnetic permeability | 1,020* | — |
| Magnetic behaviour | Paramagnetic | — |
Hardness and mechanical strength of AISI 316/316L stainless steel ball
| Ownership | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Hardness | 20-39 (nuts) | HRC |
| Hardness | 100-250 (soluble, on request) | HV |
| Tensile failure load | 550-1250 | MPa |
| Tensile failure load | 80-180 | psix10^3 |
| Exercise temperatures | -196/600 | ° C |
| Exercise temperatures | -320,8/1112 | °F |
Available diameters and grades for AISI 316/316L stainless steel ball
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Minimum diameter | 0.3 mm — 1/64′′ |
| Maximum diameter | 300 mm — 12′′ |
| Grades available | G100-200-300-500-600-700-1000 (G10/G16 on request, G20-24-25-28-40-48-50-60-80 on request) |
| Precision standards | ISO 3290-1 / DIN 5401 / AFBMA |
Corrosion resistance of AISI 316/316L stainless steel ball
Excellent corrosion resistance in contact with organic substances, good resistance also to contact with most acids (including acetic, phosphoric and sulphuric acid) and in marine environments. Subject to pitting and pore corrosion in the presence of hot and corrosion chlorides under load if temperature exceeds 60°C. Not resistant to contact with hydrochloric acid, hydrofluoric acid, treat water, iron chloride and magnesium.
International standards for AISI 316/316L stainless steel ball
| ITA | USA (AISI) | DIN (GER) | AFNOR (FRA) | UK | GOST (RUS) | GB (CHN) | JIS (JPN) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X5CrNiMo17-12-2 | 316 | 1.4401 | Z6CND17.11 | 316S16 | 08KH16N11M3 | 0Cr17Ni12Mo2 | SUS316 |
Applications of AISI 316/316L stainless steel ball
Special bearings, pumps and valves, pumps/vans for aerosol bombs/distributers/parfums/vaporizers. Used in the food, paper, chemical, rubber, military and textile industries. Cameras, instruments for medical applications, quick connections, ball recirculation screws, ink cartridges, jewellery.
