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Steel Balls

HCC, HC & LC precision steel balls for bearings and industrial use.

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Overview

DSP manufactures High Carbon Chrome (HCC/EN-31/SAE 52100), High Carbon (HC), and Low Carbon (LC) steel balls on specialized heading, flashing, grinding and lapping lines. Grades follow AFBMA, DIN and ISO standards, with custom sizes on request.

  • Bearing steel (HCC / EN-31 / SAE 52100)
  • High Carbon & Low Carbon options
  • Sizes from under 2 mm up to 100 mm
  • AFBMA / DIN / ISO grades

Available options

HCC BallsHC BallsLC Balls

HCC (High Carbon Chrome) — SAE 52100 / EN-31

ElementComposition
Carbon0.98% – 1.05%
Chromium1.30% – 1.60%
Manganese0.25% – 0.45%
Silicon0.15% – 0.35%
Phosphorus0.025% max
Sulphur0.025% max

Typical Grade by Size (HCC / HC / LC)

Size RangeGrade
Up to 2.0 mm16
2.0 – 4.0 mm10
4.0 – 8.0 mm10
8.0 – 16.0 mm16
16.0 – 25.0 mm24
25.0 – 100.0 mm100

HC (High Carbon) Steel Balls

ElementComposition
Carbon0.4% – 0.7%
Manganese0.3% – 0.6%
Silicon0.10% – 0.4%
Phosphorus0.5% max
Sulphur0.50% max

LC (Low Carbon) Steel Balls

ElementComposition
Carbon0.07% – 0.20%
Manganese0.3% – 0.6%
Silicon0.10% – 0.4%
Phosphorus0.5% max
Sulphur0.50% max
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