Golden Drilling Hole Stainless Steel Spheres
Maoping Drilling Hole Stainless Steel Spheres or Stainless Steel balls with holes feature
- 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
Hollow balls with material of #201 #304 #316 are able to get a remarkable weight saving and keep the properties of the correspondent solid balls (mechanical properties, corrosion resistance, magnetism).
Key Benefits
- multiple use: stainless steel railing balls, decorative stainless steel balls, hanging stainless steel balls.
- Material:
- AISI/SUS/SS 201/304/316 Stainless Steel
- Size Range:
- 700mm is maximum stamping mould size
- Thickness:
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.
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.
Quality Control
Incoming material
Alloy and sheet thickness are checked against the order before any blank is cut.
Forming check
Diameter and wall are measured after pressing, spinning or water pressuring.
Weld and grind
The equator weld is inspected, then welds and burrs are ground off before finishing.
Surface inspection
Every piece is inspected for scratches, dents and polish consistency under light.
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
| Product | Material | Diameter | Thickness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Golden Drilling Hole Stainless Steel Spheres | — | Made to order | — |
| 12.6cm Photographic VFX HDRI Chrome Ball Stainless Steel Hollow Sphere | — | Made to order | — |
| 200mm Stainless Steel Ball Brushed Surface 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
Confirm the diameter first
Diameter drives the forming route, the wall thickness, the price and the freight mode. Settle it before anything else.
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.
Choose the finish last
Finishing always happens after forming, welding, cutting and grinding, so pattern edges stay clean.
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.
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?
Do you supply the stand as well?
Can I order Golden Drilling Hole Stainless Steel Spheres in a different size?
How is it packed and shipped?
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