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200mm Stainless Steel Ball Brushed Surface Sphere

Material:

Material
AISI 304 / 316 stainless steel
Minimum order
1 piece on this category unless a small-size minimum applies
Lead time
1 to 3 days from stock, 7 to 15 days for scheduled production

Product Overview

This stainless steel surface finished sphere hollow ball is known as outdoor ornament or as a landmark piece of architecture or as a landscape of a project, making a focal point in your landscape, architecture, building, etc

Production Processes:

Cutting raw material:

The sheet will be cut based on your required size and thickness after calculating by our technicist, which is the reason why your specifications about diameter, thickness and specific material are needed for the stainless steel sphere.

Welding:

It is a very precise procedure. Our professional welder will weld the rudiment stainless steel sphere by TIG. A good welding seam is vital for the roundness and against the large hydraulic pressuring.

Key Benefits

  • AISI 201 304 316 Stainless Steel
  • Diameter:
  • 20mm-3000mm or customize any size you want
  • MOQ:
  • 1 PCS
  • OEM/ODM:

Application Scenarios

  • Film and photography reference
  • Lighting and pattern effects
  • Interior objects
  • Industrial mixing and agitation

Who It Is For

  • Film and VFX crews needing HDRI and grey reference balls
  • Photographers and studios
  • Designers with a one-off form in mind
  • Paint and cosmetic manufacturers using mixing agitator balls

Problems It Solves

  • A reference ball has to be a true sphere with an even chrome surface or the HDRI capture is wrong.
  • Perforated patterns leave burrs. Cut edges are ground so they are safe to touch.
  • A sphere alone is not an installation. Stands, base plates and hooks are made with the sphere.

Technical Features

  • Drilling and tapping in metric and unified threads on request
  • Base plates, pedestal tubes and hanging fittings fabricated with the piece
  • Sheet development calculated in house, so non-standard sizes are possible above ∅200mm

Specifications

Material
AISI 304 / 316 stainless steel
Typical sizes
6.35mm solid mixing balls up to large hollow forms
Finish
Mirror polished, brushed, matte, electroplated
Extras
Stands, hanging hooks, drilled and perforated patterns

Category range: Material AISI 304 / 316 stainless steel · Typical sizes 6.35mm solid mixing balls up to large hollow forms · Finish Mirror polished, brushed, matte, electroplated

Materials

We form spheres and hemispheres in AISI 304, AISI 316 and AISI 316L stainless steel, Q235 carbon steel, H62 brass alloy and A6061 aluminium alloy. The alloy decides corrosion resistance, weight and how the surface takes a polish.

For this product the standard specification is AISI 304 / 316 stainless steel. Tell us the site conditions and we will confirm whether a different grade is worth the cost.

Read the material guide

Manufacturing Process

Forming happens by stamping press, water pressuring, spinning or hand assembling. Two halves are joined at the equator, the weld is ground, and the surface is finished last, after any cutting or drilling has been done.

How a metal sphere is made Sheet is cut into blanks, formed into two hemispheres by stamping press, spinning or water pressuring, welded at the equator, ground, then mirror polished into a finished sphere. Sheet blanksForming WeldingGrindingMirror polishing 304, 316, Q235, H62, A6061Press, spin or water pressure 45° groove closes the sphereWelds and burrs removed Mirror, brushed or coloured

Read the forming process guide

Quality Control

  1. Incoming material

    Alloy and sheet thickness are checked against the order before any blank is cut.

  2. Forming check

    Diameter and wall are measured after pressing, spinning or water pressuring.

  3. Weld and grind

    The equator weld is inspected, then welds and burrs are ground off before finishing.

  4. Surface inspection

    Every piece is inspected for scratches, dents and polish consistency under light.

  5. Packing

    Protective packing is built around the diameter and weight, and photographs are sent before dispatch.

Customisation Options

  • Diameter and wall thickness to your drawing, with no mould limit above ∅200mm
  • Metric and unified threaded holes, drilled apertures and perforated patterns
  • Welded base tubes, base plates, internal ribs and pedestals
  • Mirror, brushed, sandblasted, etched, electroplated, PVD colour or spray painted finishes
  • Logos, lettering and world maps by sandblasting, etching, laser cutting or plasma cutting
  • LED kits fitted inside the sphere
  • Segmentation into quarters or eighths for sizes above container limits

Comparison With Other Products

ProductMaterialDiameterThickness
200mm Stainless Steel Ball Brushed Surface Sphere—Made to order—
12.6cm Photographic VFX HDRI Chrome Ball Stainless Steel Hollow Sphere—Made to order—
20mm 50mm 80mm 100mm Hollow Mirror Stainless Steel Round Sphere—Made to order—

Comparing forming routes rather than products? The process guide sets out size, thickness, seam and mould limit for each.

Use Guide

  1. Confirm the diameter first

    Diameter drives the forming route, the wall thickness, the price and the freight mode. Settle it before anything else.

  2. Match the alloy to the site

    304 inland, 316 near salt water or pools, Q235 where a rust patina is wanted, brass or aluminium where weight or colour matters.

  3. Choose the finish last

    Finishing always happens after forming, welding, cutting and grinding, so pattern edges stay clean.

  4. Plan the fixing

    Tell us whether the piece is bolted, threaded, welded to a base tube or suspended, and we build the fitting into the part.

  5. Check the shipping limit

    ∅2200mm fits a container, ∅3500mm fits a flat rack, and larger spheres are segmented with bolted ribs.

FAQ

Can I order a single piece?
Yes. Fire pit balls and steel sculptures have no minimum, and most items in this group are made one at a time.
Do you supply the stand as well?
Yes, base plates, pedestal tubes and hanging hooks are fabricated with the sphere.
Can I order 200mm Stainless Steel Ball Brushed Surface Sphere in a different size?
Yes above ∅200mm, where there is no standard mould limit. Below ∅250mm a customised size needs a new stamping press mould, charged at USD 1,000.
How is it packed and shipped?
Protective packing is built around the diameter and weight. Samples and small orders go by DHL, UPS, FedEx or Aramex in 3 to 7 days. Larger orders go by air in around 3 days to your airport or by sea in 15 to 30 days.
What do you need from me to quote?
Diameter, wall thickness, material, finish, quantity and delivery country. A drawing or a photo helps and can be sent over WhatsApp.

Order 200mm Stainless Steel Ball Brushed Surface Sphere

Send the diameter, wall thickness, finish and quantity. Drawings are welcome and quotations usually come back the same working day.