Product Overview

Brass Balls are precision metal spheres engineered for applications that require reliable corrosion resistance, stable mechanical performance, and excellent electrical properties. Based on decades of manufacturing expertise and validated performance across thousands of industrial installations, these brass balls are widely selected for valves, pumps, switches, and mechanical assemblies where smooth movement, consistent contact behavior, and long service life are essential.

This product offers low friction behavior and is supplied in the passivated condition for improved stability in service. Brass balls perform moderately mechanically, resist corrosion well, and withstand exposure to many common chemical agents encountered in industrial environments. With a broad diameter range and defined material grades aligned with international standards, Brass Balls from Shandong SDBALLS Industry Co., LTD support repeatable OEM production, distributor inventory programs, and project-based procurement.

Shandong SDBALLS Industry Co., LTD is an ISO9002:2000 certified manufacturer with strict quality control throughout every manufacturing stage. With more than 30 years of production experience, two factories, and extensive export experience to more than 50 countries, SDBALLS delivers consistent specifications, scalable supply capacity, and responsive OEM and ODM support.

Key Features & Specifications

Brass Balls are designed for corrosion-prone and electrically sensitive environments, delivering low friction operation and stable performance in industrial assemblies.

Specification

Item	Value
Material	70% copper and 30% zinc
Diameter	1.0mm – 150.0mm
Precision Grade	G100-G1000

Technical Data

Property	Value
Hardness Shore D	HRB 75-95
Density	8.490g/m3
Young’s Modulus	110GPa
Tensile Strength	500-600MPa

Chemical Coposition

Type	%Cu	%Zn	%Pb	%Fe
C26000	68.50-71.50	balance	0.070 max	0.050 max
C27000	63.00-68.50	balance	0.090 max	0.070 max

International Standard

Type	USA	CHN	GER	FRA	UK	ITA	RUS	JAP
C26000	C26000	H70	2.0265	CuZn30	CZ106	P-CuZn30	L70	C2600
C27000	C27000	H65	2.0335	CuZn36	CZ107	P-CuZn35	L63	C2700
C28000	C28000	H62	2.0360	CuZn40	CZ109	P-CuZn40	L60	C2800

Product Images And What They Show

• Product gallery imagery showing brass balls as uniform metallic spheres intended for special valves, industrial pumps and valves, furniture rails, electronic devices, safety switches, heating units, and appliances.
• Visuals supporting buyer verification of surface appearance and consistent spherical form for low-friction assembly performance.
• Brand and factory-context visuals aligned with export-focused manufacturing and B2B inquiry workflows.

Key Benefits & Competitive Advantages

• Excellent corrosion resistance in both seawater and ambient air supports reliable performance in marine-adjacent equipment, outdoor hardware, and humid environments.
• Resistance to the corrosive effects of fuel oil, gasoline, butane, dry carbon dioxide, benzene, lime-sulfur mixture, and similar chemical agents supports longer service life in petrochemical and industrial operating conditions.
• Great electrical qualities support stable conductivity and reliable contact behavior in electronic devices, safety switches, and control components.
• Low friction performance supports smooth motion and consistent response in valves, pump components, rails, and mechanical guides.
• Supplied in the passivated condition supports improved stability in storage and service and supports cleaner integration into assemblies.
• Diameter range of 1.0mm to 150.0mm supports broad design coverage from compact electrical parts to larger flow-control and mechanical systems.
• Precision grades from G100 to G1000 support practical cost-to-precision optimization for OEM designs and distributor stocking strategies.
• OEM and ODM flexibility supports custom sizes, grades, and procurement requirements for global programs.
• ISO9002:2000 certified manufacturing discipline and strict quality control throughout every manufacturing stage support repeatable, dependable supply.

Application Scenarios & Use Cases

Scenario	Industry	Key Benefit	Why This Product
Ball elements for special valves	Petrochemical and industrial flow control	Corrosion resistance and low friction	Resists corrosion in seawater and ambient air and produces low friction for consistent valve action
Industrial pump components and check mechanisms	Industrial pumps and dosing systems	Chemical agent resistance	Resists corrosive effects from fuel oil, gasoline, and other chemical agents common in industrial service
Safety switch contact and motion elements	Electrical and electronic manufacturing	Great electrical qualities	Supports stable electrical performance and mechanical reliability in switching assemblies
Furniture rails and sliding mechanisms	Furniture hardware	Low friction and corrosion resistance	Supports smooth movement and long service life in rails and guides
Heating unit and appliance components	HVAC and appliances	Corrosion resistance in humid conditions	Stable performance in ambient air exposure with consistent mechanical behavior
Automotive assemblies and subcomponents	Automotive supply chain	Chemical and corrosion resistance	Supports exposure to fuels and harsh environments found in automotive applications
Distributor inventory for multi-industry supply	Industrial distribution	Broad size range and standard mapping	Covers 1.0mm to 150.0mm and aligns with international standards for cross-market demand
OEM custom integration projects	Engineering and manufacturing	Customization and delivery reliability	OEM and ODM support with ontime delivery planning for production schedules

Competitive Comparison

Feature/Aspect	This Product	Typical Alternative
Corrosion resistance in seawater and ambient air	Excellent ✓	Carbon steel commonly requires coating and can corrode rapidly ✗
Resistance to common chemical agents	Resists fuels and multiple industrial agents ✓	Some materials degrade or require special protection in fuel and chemical exposure ✗
Electrical qualities	Great electrical qualities ✓	Many stainless steels and polymers are less suitable for conductivity-focused roles ✗
Friction behavior in moving assemblies	Low friction ✓	Rougher surfaces or higher-friction materials can increase wear and energy loss ✗
Supplied surface condition	Passivated condition ✓	Untreated alternatives may be more prone to surface reactivity in storage ✗
Available diameter range	1.0mm to 150.0mm ✓	Alternatives may have narrower practical availability ranges ✗
Precision grade availability	G100 to G1000 ✓	Typical alternatives may not provide the same grade selection clarity ✗
Standard equivalency mapping	International standard table provided ✓	Some suppliers provide limited cross-standard traceability ✗
OEM and ODM capability	Supported ✓	Some suppliers are limited to catalog-only offerings ✗
Export-proven supply scale	Two factories and global exports ✓	Smaller suppliers may have limited capacity and regional reach ✗

Technology & Design Highlights

Brass Balls are engineered to balance corrosion resistance, electrical behavior, and smooth mechanical interaction for critical components across petrochemical, electronic, and automotive applications.

Brass Alloy Selection And Composition Control

The specified brass material is defined as 70% copper and 30% zinc, and the chemical composition table provides controlled ranges for C26000 and C27000 with maximum limits for lead and iron. This composition discipline supports stable performance, consistent machinability behavior for downstream users, and reliable functional characteristics in assembled systems.

Passivated Surface Condition For Stability

Balls are provided in the passivated condition to support improved stability in storage and service. Passivation supports cleaner integration into precision assemblies where surface condition consistency matters for low friction and repeatable motion.

Precision Grades For Practical Engineering Fit

Precision grades from G100 to G1000 support fit-for-purpose selection across diverse applications. OEM engineering teams can align grade selection with tolerance needs in valves, pumps, switches, and rails while optimizing cost and availability.

Cross-Standard Material Identification

The international standard table provides material naming alignment across major regions, enabling procurement teams, distributors, and global OEMs to reduce specification ambiguity and streamline sourcing across multinational supply chains.

Industry Compliance & Quality Assurance

Quality assurance is central for brass balls used in valves, pumps, and electrical components where failures can affect safety, uptime, and product reliability.

ISO-Certified Quality Management

As an ISO9002:2000 certified company, SDBALLS operates with strict quality control throughout every manufacturing stage. This supports repeatable product quality, consistent specifications, and stable long-term supply for global customers.

Manufacturing Capability And Process Expertise

With more than 30 years of production experience, SDBALLS operates two factories covering 8,000 square meters and maintains more than 200 sets of modern and efficient production equipment. The company supplies industrial ball products to more than 50 countries, supporting scalable programs and reliable replenishment.

End-To-End Production Know-How Supporting Consistency

Manufacturing expertise includes raw material preparation and wire drawing to achieve closer tolerances for forming, cold forging to create spherical blanks, flashing to remove witness marks and improve precision, heat treating processes for applicable products, descaling to remove residues, hard grinding to improve surface finish and geometrical parameters, and lapping for final finishing. This manufacturing discipline supports consistent spherical form, surface quality, and performance stability.

Global Reach & Target Markets

With a proven track record of exports to more than 50 countries and extensive successful case experience across multiple industries, SDBALLS supplies brass balls to customers who require stable quality, clear specifications, and dependable delivery performance. Based on decades of manufacturing expertise and deep understanding of regional procurement expectations, SDBALLS supports customers working under local compliance requirements, industry standards, and cross-border material equivalency needs.

SDBALLS serves a diverse portfolio including manufacturers, distributors, engineering firms, and large-scale project procurement teams, providing OEM and ODM support for specification alignment and supply continuity.

Target Markets And Localization Strength

Target Region	Customer Types	Industry Focus	Our Advantage
North America	Valve and pump OEMs, electrical component manufacturers, industrial distributors, engineering firms	Industrial pumps and valves, safety switches, appliances	Proven export delivery capability, ISO-certified quality discipline, strong corrosion resistance performance for demanding environments
Europe	Automotive suppliers, electronic device manufacturers, precision hardware OEMs, distributors	Automotive components, electronics, industrial hardware	International standard mapping supports procurement clarity, reliable repeat supply, and stable material identification across regions
Middle East	Petrochemical operators, project procurement teams, industrial distributors, maintenance service providers	Petrochemical equipment, industrial flow control, facilities hardware	Chemical agent resistance supports petrochemical environments, stable supply supports project timelines and maintenance cycles
Southeast Asia	OEM assembly plants, appliance manufacturers, trading companies, component distributors	Appliances, heating units, industrial hardware	Broad size range and OEM and ODM flexibility supports fast integration into high-mix production
South America	Distributors, industrial equipment manufacturers, automotive and hardware supply partners	Industrial equipment, automotive aftermarket, hardware	Export-proven supply model and consistent specifications support distributor stocking and repeat orders

Customer Success & Experience

Engineered and tested across thousands of installations in valves, pumps, switches, and mechanical assemblies, SDBALLS brass balls are chosen for environments where corrosion resistance, low friction, and electrical qualities directly impact product performance. Based on more than 30 years of production experience and strict quality control throughout every manufacturing stage, SDBALLS supports customers from initial sampling through long-term supply agreements and multi-region procurement programs.

Typical success programs include an industrial pump and valve manufacturer supplying equipment for corrosive service environments where excellent corrosion resistance in seawater and ambient air supports reliability, an electronics and safety device producer using brass balls for stable contact behavior and mechanical consistency, and an automotive supply chain project requiring material equivalency alignment across regions using the international standard mapping to simplify qualification and sourcing.

After-sales support and technical service focus on specification confirmation, grade selection guidance, and stable delivery execution. Many customers expand from single-size orders to multi-size and multi-grade repeat programs as performance is validated and inventory programs mature.

FAQ

Q: What are brass balls used for?

A: Brass balls are used in special valves, industrial pumps and valves, furniture rails, electronic devices, safety switches, heating units, and appliances. They are employed in the petrochemical, electronic, and automobile industries.

Q: What corrosion resistance can I expect from brass balls?

A: Brass balls offer excellent corrosion resistance in both seawater and ambient air. They can resist the corrosive effects of fuel oil, gasoline, butane, dry carbon dioxide, benzene, lime-sulfur mixture, and similar chemical agents.

Q: What material and sizes are available for this product?

A: The specified material is 70% copper and 30% zinc. The diameter range is 1.0mm to 150.0mm, supporting a wide range of industrial and electrical applications.

Q: What precision grades are offered?

A: The listed precision grades are G100 to G1000. This enables buyers to match performance needs with cost and availability for different assemblies.

Q: Are the balls supplied with any specific surface condition?

A: Yes, balls are provided in the passivated condition. This supports improved stability and consistent integration into precision assemblies.

Q: Can you supply brass balls according to international material standards?

A: Yes, international standard mappings are provided for C26000, C27000, and C28000 across multiple regions. This helps align procurement specifications and reduces ambiguity for global sourcing.

Q: Do you support OEM and ODM customization?

A: Yes, OEM and ODM services are available to support accurate specifications and customization needs. Strict process control supports precision and consistent performance for repeat production.

Q: What regions do you serve and how do you support global delivery?

A: SDBALLS exports products to more than 50 countries and supports customers across multiple regions through stable specifications, scalable manufacturing capability, and ontime delivery planning. This export-proven model supports both OEM production schedules and distributor replenishment programs.