GCr15 bearing steel balls are commonly used in ball bearings and mechanical components, delivering stable load capacity, wear resistance, and long fatigue life in continuous rolling applications.
Also known as bearing steel balls, GCr15 is widely used in precision bearings and general rolling element applications.
GCr15 bearing steel balls are manufactured from high-carbon chromium steel and are commonly used in ball bearings and mechanical transmission systems.With a through-hardened microstructure, they maintain stable performance and dimensional consistency under continuous rolling and load conditions.

Item | Specification |
Material | GCr15 / AISI 52100 / 100Cr6 |
Size Range | 0.5 mm – 200 mm |
Hardness | 60 – 66 HRC |
Precision Grades | G10 – G1000 |
Density | 7.81 g/cm³ |
Standard | ISO 3290 / GB standard equivalent |
Heat Treatment | Through-hardened |
Packing | 10 kg or 20 kg per carton, approx. 1 ton per pallet, or as required |
Condition | Dry or oiled (anti-rust protection) |
Delivery Time | Stock available or 35 days |
Element | C | Si | Mn | P | S | Cr |
Typical Value (%) | 0.93–1.05 | 0.15–0.35 | 0.25–0.45 | ≤0.025 | ≤0.015 | 1.35–1.65 |
Typical chemical composition shown for reference only. Actual values may vary slightly depending on the specific standard or material designation ordered.


