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440/440C Stainless Steel Ball Manufacturer

Stainless Steel Ball(440/440C) is a type of ball made from stainless steel

Precision AISI 440C & SUS440C Stainless Steel Balls

As a dedicated source manufacturer, Risheng delivers high-precision 440C stainless steel balls engineered for industrial applications that require maximum wear resistance and stable corrosion protection.
AISI 440C stainless steel balls achieve an exceptional microstructure and long-lasting durability, making them the industry standard for worldwide bearing and fluid control systems.

440/440C STAINLESS BALL SPECIFICATIONS

AISI 440C / SUS440C / 1.4125 Material Equivalents Table

GB/T AISI EN ISO

9Cr18

440C 10088-3 SUS440

Chemical Composition of SUS440C / 1.4125 Steel Balls

  C Si Mn P s Cr Cu Ni Mo
440C 0.95-1.20% 1.0% 1.0% 0.04% 0.03% 16.0-18.0% \ 0.6% 0.40-0.80%

Technical Specifications of 440C Stainless Steel Balls

Item Parameters
Tensile strength 285,000 psi
Yield strength 275,000 psi
Elastic modulus 29,000,000 psi
Hardness HRC 58-65
Density 0.277 lbs/cubic inch

Grade: G10 to G1000

  Ball diameter variation Spherical deviation Surface roughness Diameter variation Diameter tolerance
Gade Vdws △Sph Ra Vdwl Tdn
Not Over
μm
10 0.25 0.25 0.02 0.5 *
16 0.4 0.4 0.032 0.8 *
20 0.5 0.5 0.04 1 *
24 0.6 0.6 0.05 1.2 *
28 0.7 0.7 0.06 1.4 *
40 1 1 0.08 2 *
60 1.5 1.5 1 3 *
100 2.5 2.5 0.1 5 ±12.5
200 5 5 0.15 10 ±25
500 12.5 12.5 * 25 ±50
1000 25 25 * 50 ±125

How We Manufacture Premium 440/440C Stainless Steel Balls

At Risheng, we believe that exceptional quality control starts at the very beginning. Here is how we transform premium raw material wire into industry-leading precision 440C stainless steel balls:
 
Heading : High-quality, certified AISI 440C wire coils are cut into precise lengths and compressed between hemispherical dies to form raw spherical blanks.
Flashing / Soft Grinding: The flash lines and surface imperfections of the raw blanks are rolled away between heavy cast-iron disks, establishing preliminary geometric sphericity.
Vacuum Heat Treatment : Spheres are through-hardened via a closely monitored oil-quenching furnace and then immediately tempered to permanently eliminate internal stresses, solidifying the crucial HRC 58-65 hardness range.
Hard Grinding : Hardened SUS440C steel balls are ground using vitrified grinding wheels to shrink dimensional variations and achieve highly tight tolerances.
Lapping / Mirror Polishing : The final, critical stage where steel balls are lapped against specialized plates using precision diamond compounds, yielding a mirror-like finish ($Ra \le 0.025 \mu m$) and achieving supreme precision grades like G10.
 
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Features of 440/440C Stainless Steel Balls

  100% Controlled In-House Heat Treatment: Unlike trading companies that outsource heat treatment to cheaper third-party facilities, Risheng runs all quenching internally. This prevents material brittleness and ensures absolute batch-to-batch hardness consistency.

  Automotive-Grade Automated Optical Sorting: To guarantee zero surface defects, our entire output undergoes 100% automated optical inspection systems, filtering out any micro-cracks, surface discoloration, or irregular diameter flaws.

  Massive Ready-to-Ship Inventory for Global Wholesale: As an authentic source factory in China, we maintain a steady stockpile of standard fractional and metric AISI 440C/SUS440C balls to ensure seamless supply chain response and rapid global shipping for your urgent wholesale demands.

Application of 440 Stainless Steel Balls

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Our Manufacturing Capacity & Supply Chain Strength

At Changzhou Risheng Steel Ball Co., Ltd.,consistency and scalability are as critical as precision. Our manufacturing facility is optimized for high-volume production while maintaining the rigorous standards required by global industrial supply chains.

Large-Scale Steel Ball Production Output & Annual Capacity

Massive Annual Output: Our stainless steel ball factory outputs over 5,000 metric tons of high-precision industrial steel balls annually, guaranteeing an uninterrupted supply chain for global rolling bearing distributors.

Wholesale Contract Optimization: Our production lines are tailored for bulk 440C stainless steel balls contracts, offering consistent metallurgical and dimensional quality from single-container orders to massive scheduled wholesale releases.

Advanced Stainless Steel Ball Grinding & Manufacturer Infrastructure

Precision Infrastructure: Our workshop operates 80+ sets of high-speed heading machines and advanced micro-lapping plates to produce superior G10 grade steel balls with a mirror polish ($Ra \le 0.025 \mu m$).

Vacuum Heat Treatment: All AISI 440C / SUS440C stainless steel balls undergo in-house computer-controlled oil quenching and tempering, permanently securing the mandatory HRC 58-65 hardness range without brittleness.

Global Logistics & OEM Flexibility

Custom Steel Ball Fabrication: Beyond standard metric and fractional sizes, Risheng provides tailored custom stainless steel ball fabrication for SUS440C / 1.4125 steel balls based directly on your blueprint drawings.
Massive Ready-to-Ship Inventory: As an authentic factory-direct supplier, we maintain a 200-ton rolling stock of standard 440C bearing balls, allowing immediate dispatch within 3-7 business days for urgent wholesale demands.
Seaworthy Export Packing: All wholesale steel ball products are sealed in moisture-proof bags with anti-rust oil and packed in heavy-duty wooden crates, ensures damage-free transit from our China steel ball factory to your port.

Precision Inspection via Digital Micrometer

The Industry Standard: To measure high-hardness AISI 440C / SUS440C stainless steel balls, a calibrated outside micrometer (with a resolution of $0.001\text{mm}$ or $1\mu\text{m}$) must be utilized.
Measurement Tip: The ball must be wiped 100% clean of anti-rust oil. Measure the diameter across multiple random axes to calculate the true structural sphericity and average diameter of the precision steel ball.

Our Factory

Changzhou Risheng Steel Ball Co., Ltd. (Risheng) is an ISO 9001 certified source manufacturer specializing in the cold heading, heat treatment, and precision grinding of premium stainless steel balls.

With over 20 years of manufacturing expertise, we skip middle trading companies to supply factory-direct wholesale solutions. We ensure consistent material integrity, uncompromised precision grades, and major cost savings for global bearing and fluid control industries.

 

Our Precision Steel Ball Production Lines:

AISI 440C / SUS440C / 1.4125 Balls: Through-hardened to HRC 58-65, our flagship series for precision rolling bearings and high-pressure valves.
AISI 316 / 316L / 1.4401 Balls: Marine-grade, strictly non-magnetic stainless steel balls for medical devices and cosmetic lotion pumps.
AISI 420 / SUS420 / 1.4021 Balls: Optimal HRC 50-55 hardness post-heat treatment, serving as an economic choice for slide rails and hardware.
Specialty Shaped Media: Flying saucer steel balls (ballcones) engineered as heavy-duty tumbling media for vibratory finishing.

 

Industrial Manufacturing Capacity & Quality Standards

5,000+ Tons Annual Output: Ensuring uninterrupted wholesale steel ball supply for multinational assembly lines and global distributors.
200+ Tons Rolling Stock: Permanent inventory of standard-size 440C bearing balls for rapid global shipping within 3-7 business days.
G10 Precision Grades: Advanced micro-lapping plates and automated optical sorting infrastructure secure a zero-defect mirror polish ($Ra \le 0.025 \mu m$).
100% Traceability: We source wire coils exclusively from top-tier mills (Baosteel/Tisco). All bulk orders include a Material Test Certificate (MTC).

Packaging & Deliver of 440 Stainless Steel Ball

High-strength inner packaging: Shockproof foam bags or custom plastic boxes are used to secure each AISI 440 stainless steel ball in place, protecting it from impacts and scratches.

Moisture-proof protection: A moisture-proofing agent is added to effectively prevent the impact of moisture on the product during transportation.

Sturdy outer packaging: Thickened corrugated cardboard boxes or wooden pallets (for large orders) are used to ensure safe long-distance transportation.

Clear labeling: Product specifications, quantity, and drop warnings are clearly marked on the outer packaging box for easy verification and safe handling.

Service Process
You can expect sound service from risheng service technicians when and where you need it most. From our application insight to our confidence at the counter, risheng will work to answer your requests with expert care and promptness. We know your better than anyone.
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    Speciality SERVICES
    Professionally manufactured High Precision  440 stainless steel balls, using precision technology to ensure excellent hardness and corrosion resistance, suitable for industrial precision applications.
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    Quality SERVICES
    High-quality 440 stainless steel balls, strictly quality inspected, with high surface finish and hardness up to HRC 50-55, provide reliable and durable performance.
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    Extra Mile PRICING
    High-quality service response, rapid customized production, global logistics distribution, technical consultation and after-sales support to meet diverse needs.
Quality Certification
FAQ of 440 Stainless Steel Ball
  • Q Do you have ISO9001, RoHS, or other quality certifications for your steel balls?

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    ISO 9001:2015 Certified: Our entire manufacturing facility operates under a strict Quality Management System to ensure consistency in every batch.
     
    Environmental Compliance: All our stainless steel balls (including 440C, 304, 316) are RoHS and REACH compliant, ensuring they are free from hazardous substances and safe for international export, especially to EU and US markets.
     
    Material Traceability: We can provide Material Test Reports (MTR) and inspection certificates (covering hardness, precision grade, and chemical composition) upon request with your shipment.
     
    IATF 16949 Standards: For automotive applications, we adhere to high-level precision standards to meet the most demanding industrial requirements.
  • Q Can you provide OEM/ODM services for custom sizes and specifications?

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    Yes, absolutely. Backed by our heritage from the Wujin Metal Ball Research Institute, we offer comprehensive OEM/ODM services.
     
    Custom Dimensions: We can manufacture non-standard diameters and fractional sizes beyond our catalog.
     
    Specialty Materials: We offer custom processing for specific alloys, including military-grade steel, ceramic, and copper balls.
     
    Surface Treatment & Hardness: We can adjust heat treatment processes to achieve specific HRC hardness levels or provide special surface finishes (mirror polishing, passivating, etc.) based on your technical drawings.
     
    Private Labeling: We provide customized packaging and labeling with your brand and batch tracking information for seamless integration into your supply chain.
  • Q What is the Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ) for 440C stainless steel balls?

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    Our MOQ is flexible depending on our current inventory and your specific requirements:
     
    In-Stock Sizes: For standard sizes (e.g., 0.8mm to 25.4mm) that we have in stock, we can support small trial orders starting from 1,000 pieces or even 1kg for testing purposes.
     
    Custom Production: For non-standard sizes or specific precision grades (like G10), the MOQ typically starts from 5,000 to 10,000 pieces, depending on the material volume and manufacturing complexity.
  • Q What sizes and grades are available for 440 balls?

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    Sizes: From miniature (1/32 inch or 0.8 mm) to large (up to 4.5 inches or 114 mm diameter).
    Grades: Precision (Grade 10-100 for tight tolerances) to commercial/media (Grade 200+ for grinding).
    Custom options include polished finishes and certifications like QQ-S-763B or ASTM A756.
  • Q What are the common applications of 440 stainless steel balls?

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    •  Bearings: Antifriction and rolling-contact bearings, actuators, and pumps.
    • Valves and Fasteners: Check valves, locking mechanisms, and quick-release components.
    • Industrial Tools: Grinding media, surgical/dental instruments, cutlery, and high-wear parts like ball bearings in machinery.
    • Other: Food processing equipment, agitators in paint bottles, and low-load adhesive-bonded assemblies. 
  • Q What is 440 stainless steel, and what makes 440C balls special?

    A  440 stainless steel refers to a family of martensitic grades (440A, 440B, 440C) with varying carbon content for different balances of hardness and corrosion resistance. 440C balls are the hardest variant, containing about 1% carbon, making them one of the toughest stainless steels available. They offer superior edge retention, dimensional stability, and resistance to abrasion compared to softer grades like 316 or chrome steel. These balls are uniformly hardened and tempered throughout for maximum strength.  

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