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Giant Steel Globes

3500mm(11½ft) Giant Steel Globes

Material
304 stainless steel, 316 stainless steel
Diameter
1000mm, 1100mm, 1200mm, 1300mm, 1400mm, 1500mm, 1600mm, 1700mm, 1800mm, 1900mm, 2000mm, 2100mm, 2200mm, 3500mm, 400mm, 450mm, 480mm, 500mm, 510mm, 550mm, 600mm, 650mm, 700mm, 750mm, 800mm, 850mm, 900mm, 950mm
Thickness
2mm, 3mm
Finish
Brushed, Mill Finished, Mirror Polished, Sandblasting
Weight
40 kg
Packed dimensions
98 × 98 × 106 cm
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
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Product Overview

Our globes are hand crafted. The artist bends large sheets of stainless steel to a world map projection, which produces a globe with a real map rather than a printed graphic. Brass and aluminium globes can also be made.

Unpainted steel, brass and aluminium globes are all weather. Their satin finish resists scratches, and the texture catches light evenly. Mirror polished globes give a high reflection on both the map and the tube frame. Spray painted finishes are extremely tough and scratch resistant over a thick base putty, and electroplated colour is available on request.

We can also sandblast a painted world map onto a large steel ball if you want the globe as a solid sphere rather than an open frame.

Key Benefits

  • Durable AISI304 stainless steel alloy water pressured with mirror polished finished.
  • Metric and Unified Thread for hanging objects.
  • Installing Steel Tube Base on request.
  • MOQ:1PCS.
  • Delivery Time:7days for Scheduled production.

Application Scenarios

  • Large landscape globe sculpture
  • Architectural world map globes
  • Commercial signage
  • Exhibitions
  • Military and institutional globes

Who It Is For

  • Corporate campuses and boardrooms
  • Universities and institutions
  • Municipal landmark projects
  • Exhibition and trade show builders

Problems It Solves

  • A printed map peels outdoors. A bent steel map is the structure, not a graphic on top of one.
  • Globes read as generic. Rotation, correct tilt, LED and custom signage make it specific to the client.
  • Scratching on a public piece. The satin finish resists marks and catches light evenly.

Technical Features

  • Wall thickness available: 2mm, 3mm
  • Diameter: 1000mm, 1100mm, 1200mm, 1300mm, 1400mm, 1500mm, 1600mm, 1700mm, 1800mm, 1900mm, 2000mm, 2100mm, 2200mm, 3500mm, 400mm, 450mm, 480mm, 500mm, 510mm, 550mm, 600mm, 650mm, 700mm, 750mm, 800mm, 850mm, 900mm, 950mm
  • Surface finish options: Brushed, Mill Finished, Mirror Polished, Sandblasting
  • Alloy: 304 stainless steel, 316 stainless steel
  • 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

Weight
40 kg
Dimensions
98 × 98 × 106 cm
Diameter (Mm)
1000mm, 1100mm, 1200mm, 1300mm, 1400mm, 1500mm, 1600mm, 1700mm, 1800mm, 1900mm, 2000mm, 2100mm, 2200mm, 3500mm, 400mm, 450mm, 480mm, 500mm, 510mm, 550mm, 600mm, 650mm, 700mm, 750mm, 800mm, 850mm, 900mm, 950mm
Thickness
2mm, 3mm
Material
304 stainless steel, 316 stainless steel
Finish
Brushed, Mill Finished, Mirror Polished, Sandblasting

Category range: Size range ∅300mm to ∅3500mm (∅12 inch to ∅11½ ft) · Map thickness 1mm to 6mm (20GA to 3GA) · Frame tube Typically ∅25mm, ∅38mm or ∅51mm, scaled to the globe

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 304 stainless steel, 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
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Comparison With Other Products

ProductMaterialDiameterThickness
Giant Steel Globes304 stainless steel, 316 stainless steel1000mm, 1100mm, 1200mm, 1300mm, 1400mm, 1500mm, 1600mm, 1700mm, 1800mm, 1900mm, 2000mm, 2100mm, 2200mm, 3500mm, 400mm, 450mm, 480mm, 500mm, 510mm, 550mm, 600mm, 650mm, 700mm, 750mm, 800mm, 850mm, 900mm, 950mm2mm, 3mm
Large Steel Globe304 stainless steel, 316 stainless steel1000mm, 1100mm, 1200mm, 1300mm, 1400mm, 1500mm, 1600mm, 1700mm, 1800mm, 1900mm, 2000mm, 2100mm, 2200mm, 2400mm, 2500mm, 2600mm, 2700mm, 2750mm, 2800mm, 3000mm, 3500mm, 400mm, 500mm, 600mm, 650mm, 700mm, 750mm, 800mm, 850mm, 900mm, 950mm1.5mm, 1mm, 2mm, 3mm, 4mm, 5mm
Metal World Globe304 stainless steel, 316 stainless steel1000mm, 1100mm, 1200mm, 1300mm, 1400mm, 1500mm, 1600mm, 1700mm, 1800mm, 1900mm, 2000mm, 2100mm, 2200mm, 2400mm, 2500mm, 2600mm, 2700mm, 2750mm, 2800mm, 3000mm, 3500mm, 400mm, 500mm, 600mm, 650mm, 700mm, 750mm, 800mm, 850mm, 900mm, 950mm1.5mm, 1mm, 2mm, 3mm, 4mm, 5mm

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 the globe rotate?
Yes, a rotating system can be implemented on request, and the correct axial tilt can be set.
Can we add our logo?
Yes. Custom logos and signage are a standard option, and country names and national boundary lines can be sandblasted.
Can I order Giant Steel Globes 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 Giant Steel Globes

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

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