Salem Specialty Ball

06/17/2026

How a Precision Ball is Made - Step 5. Lapping a Ball - This lapping process polishes the ball to the exact size required. This gives the ball a shiny finish.

Lapping a Ball - This lapping process polishes theprecision ball to the exact size required and gives the ball a shiney finish - from Salem Specialty Ball.

06/15/2026

Brass Balls - Brass balls offer resistance to the corrosion caused by ambient air and sea water. Brass resists corrosion from petroleum products and alcohol, however it can be unstable in acids and bases.
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06/12/2026

Polyethylene Balls (High Density) is an FDA approved plastic. It is more stress crack resistant than polyethylene low density balls.
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06/10/2026

Aluminum Ball Types - Aluminum Balls are light and exhibit excellent heat and electrical conductivity. Aluminum is highly resistant to corrosion, but has a low mechanical strength.
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06/08/2026

Aluminum 7075 Balls - Aluminum Alloy type 7075 is among the highest strength alloys in aluminum and is utilized by the aircraft industry because of its superior strength.

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06/05/2026

316L Stainless Steel has the same properties as 316, except that it has a lower carbon content. It is also easier to machine.
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06/01/2026

Recommended for where low water absorption is required, Balls (Delrin®), a plastic ball, are similar to but slightly harder and denser.

Acetal Balls are recommended for applications where these properties and low water absorption are required. - Salem Specialty Ball

05/29/2026

Tungsten Carbide Balls Material Analysis is: Tungsten Carbide 93.5-94.5%; Cobalt 5.5-6.5% - read more specs here...
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05/27/2026

Alumina Oxide Balls - Alumina oxide balls are resistant to most corrosive materials, however it is not recommended for environments containing hydrochloric and hydrofluoric acids or strong alkaline solutions.
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