Case-hardened carbon steel balls are manufactured from low carbon steel and heat treated to obtain a hardened outer layer with a tough inner core. They are widely used in industrial applications requiring economical wear resistance and good impact performance.
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Also known as carburized carbon steel balls, low carbon steel balls combine surface hardness with core toughness for general mechanical applications.
Case-hardened carbon steel balls are manufactured from low carbon steel and typically processed through carburizing and heat treatment to create a hardened surface layer.
Compared with through-hardened high carbon steel balls, case-hardened carbon steel balls offer better impact resistance and a more economical solution for medium-duty industrial applications.

| Item | Specification |
| Material | Low Carbon Steel |
| International Designations | AISI 1010 / 1015, Q195 / Q235, SWRCH22A |
| Heat Treatment | Case-hardened / Carburized |
| Surface Hardness | Typically 58–65 HRC |
| Core Condition | Tough low carbon steel core |
| Size Range | 0.5 mm – 50 mm |
| Grade | G40 – G1000 |
| Density | 7.85 g/cm³ |
| Standard | ISO 3290 |
| Corrosion Resistance | Low (oil protection recommended) |
| Packing | Carton / Steel drum / Bulk bag / Custom |
| Condition | Hardened, cleaned and oiled |
| Delivery Time | Stock available for standard sizes or 30–35 days for production |
| Material Type | C (%) | Mn (%) | P (%) | S (%) |
| Low Carbon Steel | 0.08–0.18 | 0.30–0.60 | ≤0.040 | ≤0.050 |
Typical chemical composition range for low carbon steel materials used in case-hardened steel balls. Actual material may vary depending on international standards and application requirements.
