Composed of ferritic stainless steel, these balls have excellent mechanical properties while offering superior corrosion resistance compared to martensitic steels. They are ideal for applications where durability and moisture resistance are paramount. Marteau-Lemarie, your expert in precision balls for more than 40 years, ensures a fast availability of these products in stock in France.
Chemical composition of AISI 430/430F stainless steel ball
| Element | type | C | If | Mn | P | S | Cr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % | 430 | 0.120 max | 1.00 max | 1.00 max | 0.040 max | 0.030 max | 16,00-18,00 |
Physical characteristics of AISI 430/430F stainless steel ball
| Ownership | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Density | 7.73 | g/cm3 |
| Young Module | 205 | GPA |
| Thermal expansion coefficient | 11 (DT=0-100°C) | × 10−6 /°C |
| Thermal conductivity | 24 | W/m·K |
| Electrical resistivity | 625 | × 10 - 9 D·m |
| Specific heat | 450 | J/kg·K |
| Relative magnetic permeability | > 600 | — |
| Magnetic behaviour | Ferromagnetic | — |
Hardness and mechanical strength of AISI 430/430F stainless steel ball
| Ownership | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Hardness | 75-95 | HRB |
| Tensile failure load | 750-950 | MPa |
| Tensile failure load | 107-140 | psix10^3 |
| Exercise temperatures | 0/450 | ° C |
| Exercise temperatures | 32/842 | °F |
Available diameters and grades for AISI 430/430F stainless steel ball
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Minimum diameter | 0.3 mm — 1/64′′ |
| Maximum diameter | 180 mm — 7′′ |
| Grades available | G100-200-300-500-600-700-1000 |
| Precision standards | ISO 3290-1 / DIN 5401 / AFBMA |
Corrosion resistance of AISI 430/430F stainless steel ball
Resistant to fresh water, steam, air, detergents, soaps, organic acids, oxidizing acids, alkaline solutions. Do not resist aqueous solutions containing chlorides, fluorides, bromides and iodides. Corrosion resistance slightly lower than that of AISI 302/304 steels.
International standards for AISI 430/430F stainless steel ball
| ITA | USA (AISI) | DIN (GER) | AFNOR (FRA) | UK | GOST (RUS) | GB (CHN) | JIS (JPN) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| X6Cr17 | 430 | 1.4016 | Z8C17 | 430S17 | 12KH17 | 1Cr17 | SUS 430 |
Applications of AISI 430/430F stainless steel ball
Special bearings and valves, cosmetic agitators, sprayers, heat exchangers, measuring instruments.
