This ball is made of high carbon steel, offering excellent hardness and increased wear resistance thanks to its core tempering treatment. Ideal for applications requiring long-term durability, it stands out for its ability to withstand high loads under demanding conditions. For over 40 years, Marteau- Lemarie is your trusted partner, with stocks available in France for fast deliveries.
Chemical composition of the high carbon steel ball AISI 1085
| Element | type | C | If | Mn | P | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| % | 1085 | 0,80-0,93 | Max. 0.60 | 0,70-1,00 | 0.040 max | 0.050 max |
Physical characteristics of the AISI 1085 high carbon steel ball
| Ownership | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Density | 7.85 | g/cm3 |
| Young Module | 200 | GPA |
| Thermal expansion coefficient | 12.8 (T=0-100°C) | × 10−6 /°C |
| Thermal conductivity | 33.9 | W/m·K |
| Electrical resistivity | 175 | × 10 - 9 D·m |
| Specific heat | 470 | J/kg·K |
| Relative magnetic permeability | > 200 | — |
| Magnetic behaviour | Ferromagnetic | — |
Hardness and mechanical resistance of high carbon steel ball AISI 1085
| Ownership | Value | Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Hardness | 59-66 | HRC |
| Tensile failure load | 700-800 | MPa |
| Tensile failure load | 100-115 | psix10^3 |
| Exercise temperatures | -40/500 | ° C |
| Exercise temperatures | -40/932 | °F |
Available diameters and grades for high carbon steel ball AISI 1085
| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| Minimum diameter | 1.5 mm — 1/16′′′ |
| Maximum diameter | 300 mm — 12′′ |
| Grades available | G28-40-48-50-60-80-100-200-300-500-600-700-1000 |
| Precision standards | ISO 3290-1 / DIN 5401 / AFBMA |
International Standards for High Carbon Steel Ball AISI 1085
| ITA | USA (AISI) | DIN (GER) | AFNOR (FRA) | UK | GOST (RUS) | GB (CHN) | JIS (JPN) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| C90 | 1085 | 1.0616 | XC90 | C85S | 85(A) | 82B | SHRH87B |
Applications of high carbon steel ball AISI 1085
Bicycle accessories, aerosol sprays, heavy-duty vehicle components, low-precision/furniture ball bearings, drawer/sliding guides, skates, conveyor belts, swivel wheels/with high ranges, locks, ball supports. Machines for browning, polishing and grinding.





