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Soft Carbon Steel Balls
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  • Soft carbon steel balls are manufactured without heat treatment and provide good ductility, machinability and cost efficiency for general industrial and hardware applications.

    Soft Steel Structure
    Non-Hardened Condition
    Economical Solution
    Good Weldability
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Also known as soft steel balls, soft carbon steel balls are widely used in hardware, welding and general industrial applications requiring good formability and weldability.



Soft Carbon Steel Balls

Soft carbon steel balls are manufactured from carbon steel materials without heat treatment, maintaining a softer structure with good ductility and impact resistance.

Compared with hardened carbon steel balls, they provide lower hardness but better machinability and lower production cost for general industrial and hardware applications.

General Hardware Cost-Effective Components Non-Hardened Steel Balls
Technical Specifications
Item Specification
Material Soft Carbon Steel
International Designations Q195, Q235, SWRCH22A
Heat Treatment None (Soft / Non-hardened)
Size Range 1 mm – 25.4 mm
Grade G1000
Density 7.85 g/cm³
Standard ISO 3290
Corrosion Resistance Low (oil protection recommended)
Packing Carton / Steel drum / Bulk bag / Custom
Condition Clean and dry or lightly oiled
Delivery Time Stock available for standard sizes or 30–35 days for production
Chemical Composition
Material Type C (%) Mn (%) P (%) S (%)
Typical Soft Carbon Steel 0.08–0.18 0.30–0.60 ≤0.040 ≤0.050

Typical chemical composition range for soft carbon steel materials used in non-hardened steel balls. Actual material may vary depending on international standards and application requirements.

FAQ
What is the difference between soft and hardened carbon steel balls?
Soft carbon steel balls are not heat treated and remain softer, while hardened carbon steel balls undergo heat treatment to improve hardness and wear resistance.
Why use soft carbon steel balls?
They provide good ductility, easy machinability and lower cost for general industrial applications where high hardness is not required.
Are soft carbon steel balls corrosion resistant?
No. Carbon steel balls have low corrosion resistance and are usually supplied with light oil protection to reduce rust risk during storage and transportation.
Can soft carbon steel balls be welded or machined?
Yes, soft carbon steel balls generally provide better machinability and weldability compared with hardened steel balls.
Can these balls be used in bearing applications?
They are generally used in low-load or non-precision mechanical applications rather than high-performance bearing systems.
Can you provide custom sizes or specifications?
Yes, custom sizes, surface conditions and packaging are available depending on requirements.
Can you provide samples for testing?
Yes, standard sizes are usually available for testing and evaluation.
Do you provide inspection reports or certificates?
Yes, inspection reports and material certificates are available upon request.
What packaging options do you offer?
Cartons, steel drums, bulk bags and customized packaging are available according to customer requirements.
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