CASE-HARDENED ECONOMICAL CARBON STEEL

AISI 1010/1015 Low Carbon Steel Balls

Cost-efficient low-carbon steel balls with a tough core and optional hardened case for casters, slides, conveyors, hardware and high-volume mechanisms.

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AISI 1010/1015 Low Carbon Steel Balls supplied by SDBALLS — PRODUCT REFERENCE / FINAL SPECIFICATION BY QUOTATION

PRODUCT OVERVIEW

What are aisi 1010/1015 low carbon steel balls?

AISI 1010/1015 balls are low-carbon steel spheres supplied in case-hardened or project-specific hardness conditions. Carburizing can create a hard wear surface while retaining a tougher, softer core.

These magnetic, economical balls are widely used in hardware and motion assemblies where cost and wear performance matter more than corrosion resistance or high-speed bearing fatigue life.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

Start with measurable requirements.

Values below are product-family references. The quotation, drawing, agreed standard and inspection plan control the final supply specification.

Technical itemReference specification

MaterialAISI 1010 or AISI 1015 as specified

Diameter Range0.5–150 mm typical

Precision GradeG100–G2000 depending on size and application

ToleranceControlled by the agreed precision grade, drawing or purchase specification

HardnessCase-hardened or soft condition; final surface/core range by order

DensityApprox. 7.85 g/cm³

Surface FinishPolished, blackened, plated, oiled or customer-specified

Roundness / SphericityControlled according to the agreed precision grade and inspection method

Temperature ResistanceApplication, load, atmosphere and material-grade dependent

Chemical ResistanceNot corrosion resistant; protection required for humid service

PackagingBulk, small-quantity, container, bag, carton, export pallet or customized packing

MagnetismMagnetic

PRODUCT SELECTION GUIDANCE

Compare materials before substituting.

Material selection affects load, wear, corrosion, temperature, precision, service life and total program cost.

Material optionPrimary advantageLimitationBest fit

Case-hardened 1010/1015Economical hard surface with tough coreLow corrosion resistance and limited bearing fatigueCasters, slides, conveyors and hardware

Soft 1010/1015Weldable, machinable and formableLow wear resistanceFabrication, decoration and custom assemblies

AISI 1085 high carbonHigher through-hardness and wear lifeLess workable and higher costSemi-precision bearings and harder mechanisms

AISI 52100 chrome steelHigh precision and rolling-fatigue performanceHigher cost and still not corrosion resistantPrecision bearings and linear motion

KEY PERFORMANCE FEATURES

Performance that purchasing teams can verify.

Economical volume supply

Practical for high-count hardware, furniture and industrial programs.

Case-hardened wear surface

Carburizing can improve contact wear while retaining a tougher core.

Flexible surface finishing

Polished, blackened, plated or oiled options can align with appearance and corrosion-protection needs.

Magnetic handling

Supports automated feeding, separation and assembly operations.

TYPICAL APPLICATIONS

Specify the work the ball must perform.

Application names are starting points—not approval of universal suitability. Share the real medium, load, speed, pressure, temperature, life target and compliance needs.

Drawer slides & furniture hardware

Economical rolling elements for moderate-load, high-volume mechanisms.

Casters & conveyors

Rolling and transfer components where commercial precision and wear life are balanced.

Locks, hinges & detents

Magnetic mechanical elements for repetitive engagement.

General industrial hardware

Bulk mechanisms, toys, tools and assemblies with controlled surface requirements.

Typical applications for AISI 1010/1015 Low Carbon Steel Balls — REPRESENTATIVE APPLICATION ENVIRONMENTS

QUALITY & DOCUMENTATION

Build the evidence into the purchase order.

Document requirements should be defined before quotation so the inspection method, sampling level, traceability and external testing can be planned correctly.

Material verification against the agreed steel grade and purchase specification
Diameter, tolerance and precision-grade inspection using calibrated equipment
Hardness and heat-treatment verification when applicable
Surface finish and visual-defect inspection to the agreed acceptance criteria
Roundness / sphericity and lot-consistency inspection for the specified precision level
Batch traceability through heat, lot and controlled production records
Material certificates and inspection reports available when agreed before quotation
RoHS, REACH, PPAP-style records and third-party testing by project agreement

PACKAGING OPTIONS

Protect precision through delivery.

Final packing depends on material, diameter, surface sensitivity, order weight, storage time and destination.

Small-quantity packing

Size-separated bags, bottles, trays or protected containers for samples, repair and qualification lots.

Bulk industrial packing

Inner bags, cartons, pails or steel drums selected around diameter, total weight and handling method.

Surface protection

Clean/dry, passivated, lightly oiled or rust-preventive packing according to alloy and storage risk.

OEM & export packing

Customer labels, counted packs, batch separation, export pallets and line-ready packaging by agreement.

Supported formats: bulk packaging · small-quantity packaging · plastic containers · bags · cartons · export pallets · customized packaging.

SMALL QUANTITY & SAMPLE ORDERS

Validate before you scale.

SDBALLS Industry Corp. supports North American customers with sample quantities, prototype requirements, testing programs and specialty ball inquiries.

State whether the ball must be soft or case hardened, then provide diameter, grade, hardness depth or target, coating, application and annual volume.

PrototypeTestingRepairR&DSmall batch production

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PRODUCT FAQ

Answers for engineering and purchasing teams.

What sizes are available?

The common reference range is 0.5–150 mm, subject to precision, surface condition and production quantity.

What precision grades can be supplied?

Typical supply spans G100–G2000. Higher precision should be justified by the functional need and confirmed with the production route.

How corrosion resistant is this material?

AISI 1010/1015 is not corrosion resistant. Oiling, plating, dry storage and barrier packaging should be specified for humidity or long inventory periods.

Are these steel balls magnetic?

Yes. Low-carbon steel balls are magnetic.

Can SDBALLS provide material certificates and inspection reports?

Yes. Define the required material certificate, dimensional report, hardness report, compliance record, PPAP-style documentation or third-party test before quotation so the correct inspection plan can be priced.

Do you support samples and small-quantity orders?

Yes. SDBALLS Industry Corp. supports North American buyers with samples, prototype quantities, repair lots and small-batch programs where the requested size, grade and material condition are available.

CONTACT SDBALLS U.S.

Bring us the application and requirement.

Include product, material, size or shot size, grade, hardness, finish, quantity, packaging, application and required documentation for a faster quotation.

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