AISI 316 stainless steel balls provide enhanced corrosion resistance compared to 304, particularly in chloride-containing and saltwater-exposure environments. With added molybdenum, they are suitable for chemical processing and corrosion-sensitive applications requiring long-term reliability.
Also known as molybdenum-bearing stainless steel balls, 316 and 316L are used where higher resistance to chloride corrosion and pitting is required.
AISI 316 stainless steel balls are manufactured from austenitic stainless steel with molybdenum addition, improving resistance to chloride attack and pitting corrosion compared with 304.
These balls are widely used in chemical equipment, saltwater-exposure environments and corrosion-sensitive applications where standard stainless steel or chrome steel may not provide sufficient durability.
| Item | Specification |
| Material | AISI 316 / 316L (EN 1.4401 / 1.4404, SUS316 / SUS316L) |
| Size Range | 0.5 mm – 200 mm |
| Grade | G100 – G1000 |
| Density | 7.98 g/cm³ |
| Standard | ISO 3290 |
| Heat Treatment | Non-hardened Austenitic Stainless Steel |
| Corrosion Resistance | Enhanced resistance to chlorides and saltwater exposure compared to 304 |
| Packing | Carton / Steel drum / Bulk bag / Custom |
| Condition | Clean and dry. Passivated or oiled condition available upon request |
| Delivery Time | Stock available for standard sizes or 30–35 days for production |
| Grade | C (%) | Si (%) | Mn (%) | Cr (%) | Ni (%) | Mo (%) | P (%) | S (%) |
| 316 | ≤0.08 | ≤1.00 | ≤2.00 | 16.00–18.00 | 10.00–14.00 | 2.00–3.00 | ≤0.045 | ≤0.030 |
| 316L | ≤0.03 | ≤1.00 | ≤2.00 | 16.00–18.00 | 10.00–14.00 | 2.00–3.00 | ≤0.045 | ≤0.030 |
Note: Typical chemical composition ranges. Minor variations may exist among different international standards.
