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YDTech™ manufacturers of steel steel balls (Chrome 52100, Stainless 440C & tungsten), Ceramic Si3N4, ZrO2 balls and tungsten, titanium balls.

one option to consider when enhanced ball performance is a concern is titanium carbide coated (TiC) balls. TiC balls typically offer As a premier manufacturer with decades of metallurgical and ceramic engineering experience, we pride ourselves on delivering unmatched quality across the entire spectrum of spherical components. Our dual expertise in both high-performance steel balls and advanced ceramic balls positions us as the singular, reliable partner for industries ranging from aerospace and automotive to chemical processing and medical devices.

The Steel Ball Portfolio: Strength, Durability, and Versatility Our steel ball manufacturing capabilities cover the most demanding grades, ensuring we have the right material for every application.

52100 Chrome Steel (AISI 52100/GCr15): This is the undisputed industry standard for high-load bearing applications. With its high carbon and chromium content, 52100 offers exceptional hardness (up to HRC 62–65), outstanding wear resistance, and excellent dimensional stability. Our 52100 balls are the backbone of precision bearings, linear guides, and automotive drivetrains, engineered for millions of cycles under extreme stress.

Stainless Steel 440C & 420: Corrosion resistance meets high hardness. Our 440C stainless steel balls combine the wear characteristics of bearing steel with superior resistance to rust and mild acids, making them ideal for aerospace actuators, medical instruments, and high-performance pumps. With a hardness of HRC 58–62, they are exceptionally durable in high-friction environments. For applications requiring moderate corrosion resistance and high toughness, we offer 420 stainless steel balls, a cost-effective solution for valve and seal applications.

the conversion of metal balls quantity to weight

inch mm kgs/
1000pcs
pcs/kg inch mm kgs/
1000pcs
pcs/kg
0.052" 0.3208 0.00955 104762 0.057" 1.4478 0.01257 76541
1/16" 1.5875 0.01657 60336 --- 2.0000 0.03314 30174
0.082" 2.0828 0.03743 26716 3/32" 2.3812 0.5593 17878
0.09645" 2.4498 0.0691 16418 --- 2.5000 0.06473 15449
7/64" 0.7781 0.08882 11258 ----- 3.0000 0.11185 8940
1/8" 3.1750 0.13259 7542 0.1260" 3.2004 0.13580 7542
0.1260" 3.2004 0.13580 7364 0.135" 3.4290 0.16703 5987
--- 3.5000 0.17762 5630 9/64" 3.5719 0.18879 5297
5/32" 3.9688 0.25898 861 --- 4.0000 0.26513 3772
3/16" 4.7625 0.44750 2235 ---- 5.0000 0.51784 1931
7/32" 5.5562 0.71059 1407 15/64" 5.9531 0.87400 1144
--- 6.0000 0.89482 1118 1/4" 6.3500 1.06073 943
17/64" 6.7469 1.27232 786 9/32" 7.1438 1.51033 662
5/16" 7.9375 2.07174 483 --- 8.0000 2.12107 471
--- 8.5000 2.54414 393 11/32" 8.7312 2.75744 363
---- 9.0000 3.02003 331 0.369" 3.41086 293
3/8" 9.5250 3.57997 297 0.386" 9.8044 3.90434 256
---- 10.0000 4.14271 41 13/32" 10.3188 4.55168 220
---- 1.000 5.51394 181 7/16" 11.1125 5.68486 176
---- 11.5000 6.30054 159 29/64" 11.5094 6.31600 158
15/32" 11.9062 6.99204 143 ---- 12.0000 7.15860 140
31/64" 12.3031 7.71486 130 1/2" 12.7000 7.71486 118
17/32" 13.4938 10.17858 98 ---- 14.0000 11.36759 88
9/16" 14.2875 12.08239 83 19/32" 15.0812 14.20993 70
5/8" 15.8750 16.57393 60 ---- 16.0000 16.96853 59
21/32" 16.6688 19.18656 52 ---- 17.0000 20.35312 49
11/16" 17.4625 22.05989 45 23/32" 18.2562 25.20666 40
---- 19.0000 28.41483 35 3/4" 19.0500 28.63974 35
25/32" 19.8438 32.37119 31 13/16" 20.6375 36.41291 27
---- 21.0000 37.75 26.50 27/32" 21.4313 40.1 24.9
7/8" 22.2250 44.8 22 ---- 23.0000 49.59 20
29/32" 23.0188 49.8 20 15/16" 23.8125 55.1 18
---- 24.0000 56.34 17.75 31/32" 24.6063 60.8 17
---- 25.0000 63.68 16 1" 25.4000 66.8 15
11/32" 26.1938 73.3 14 11/16" 26.9875 80.2 12
13/32" 27.7812 87.4 1 ---- 28.0000 89.47 11
11/8" 28.5750 95.2 11 13/16" 30.1625 112 9
11/4" 31.7500 131 8 ---- 32.0000 133.6 7
15/16" 33.3375 151.1 7 ---- 34.0000 160.2 6
13/8" 34.9250 174 6 113/32" 35.7188 184.0 5
17/16" 36.5125 198.0 5 115/32" 37.3062 216.9 5
11/2" 38.1000 225.6 4 19/16" 39.6875 255.0 4
---- 40.0000 260.8 4 15/8" 41.2750 287.0 3
---- 42.0000 302 3 111/16" 42.8625 321.2 3
13/4" 44.4500 358.3 3 ---- 45.0000 371.4 3
17/8" 47.6250 440.5 2 ---- 48.0000 450.7 2

Stainless Steel 316: For environments where corrosion is the primary enemy, our 316 stainless steel balls are the ultimate choice. The addition of molybdenum provides outstanding resistance to chloride corrosion, pitting, and chemical attack. These balls are extensively utilized in marine hardware, food processing equipment, pharmaceutical mixing vessels, and chemical pumps where hygiene and non-reactivity are critical.

The Advanced Ceramic Ball Portfolio: Beyond the Limits of Metal While steel excels in strength, there are environments where metal simply falls short. This is where our ceramic ball technology takes center stage. We manufacture premium ceramic balls using isostatic pressing and precision grinding techniques to achieve surface finishes that rival the finest steel products.

balls(stainless,chrome,carbon) steel
grade Vdwl Rvs gauge clearance subgauge group
10 0.5 1 -9,…,-1,0,+1,…,+9 0.2 -0.4,-0.2,0,+0.2,+0.4
16 0.8 2 -10,…,-2,0,+2,…,+10 0.4 -0.8,-0.4,0,+0.4,+0.8
20 1 2 -10,…,-2,0,+2,…,+10 0.4 -0.8,-0.4,0,+0.4,+0.8
28 1.1 2 -12,…,-2,0,+2,…,+12 0.4 -0.8,-0.4,0,+0.4,+0.8
40 2 4 -16,…,-4,0,+4,…,+16 0.8 -1.6,-0.8,0,+0.8,+1.6
60 3 5 -20,…,-5,0,+5,…,+20 1 -2,-1,0,+1,+2

Silicon Nitride (Si₃N₄): This is the premier choice for high-speed, high-temperature, and electrically demanding applications. Our Si₃N₄ balls are lightweight—only 60% the weight of steel—which drastically reduces centrifugal force and bearing friction at high RPMs. They exhibit exceptional thermal shock resistance and retain their strength at temperatures up to 800°C. Consequently, they are the standard for hybrid ceramic bearings, electric vehicle (EV) motor supports, and high-speed spindle applications.

Zirconia (ZrO₂) – Y-TZP: When extreme toughness, corrosion resistance, and non-magnetic properties are required, our Zirconia balls are unmatched. With fracture toughness nearly twice that of Silicon Nitride, ZrO₂ balls are highly resistant to chipping and impact. They are impervious to most harsh chemicals and acids, making them indispensable for chemical mixing, paint dispersion, and pharmaceutical milling. Furthermore, their non-conductive nature allows them to serve as excellent insulating components in electronic devices.

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