Large Christmas Decorative Steel Spheres
Large Christmas Decorative Steel Spheres
- Material
- AISI 304 / AISI 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
Large steel balls carry a high quality mirror polished finish. The reflective surface gives a garden or public art design a great deal of visual impact. They are made from durable AISI 304 stainless steel alloy, and we can also supply them in AISI 316 if the project needs higher corrosion resistance, for example a beach or coastal installation.
Above ∅3500mm we build the sphere complete in the factory and cut it into quarters or eighths, welding internal ribs to each edge so the parts bolt back into a full sphere on site.
Key Benefits
- Durable stainless steel ball spray painting with Christmas patterns
- Installing tube base
- MOQ:1PCS.
- Delivery Time:7days for Scheduled production.
Application Scenarios
- Public squares and city landmarks
- Corporate campuses and lobbies
- Parks, gardens and waterfronts
- Hotel and retail entrances
Who It Is For
- Landscape architects specifying a focal sphere for a plaza or park
- Sculptors and artists who need a fabricator, not a catalogue
- Main contractors buying to a drawing and a fixed handover date
- Municipal and developer clients commissioning a landmark
Problems It Solves
- Sizes above ∅2200mm will not fit a standard container. We cut, rib and pack the sphere so it travels in a 40ft box and closes up on site.
- Weld seams that show on a mirror surface. Water pressuring produces an invisible seam after grinding and polishing.
- Coastal and pool-side corrosion. AISI 316 is available across the whole size range.
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 / AISI 316 stainless steel
- Size range
- ∅200mm to ∅3500mm (∅8 inch to ∅11½ ft)
- Thickness
- 0.8mm to 16mm
- Forming
- Water pressured or spun then welded
- Finish
- Mirror polished, brushed, electroplated, raw
- MOQ
- 1 piece
Category range: Material AISI 304 / AISI 316 stainless steel · Size range ∅200mm to ∅3500mm (∅8 inch to ∅11½ ft) · Thickness 0.8mm to 16mm
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 / AISI 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Large Christmas Decorative Steel Spheres | — | Made to order | — |
| 1000mm Large Hollow Steel Spheres Threaded | 304 stainless steel, 316 stainless steel | 1000mm | 1mm |
| 1800mm Large Stainless Steel Garden Spheres | 304 stainless steel, 316 stainless steel | 1800mm | 2mm |
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
What is the largest sphere you can ship in a normal container?
Can a cut sphere really close up invisibly on site?
Can I order Large Christmas Decorative Steel Spheres in a different size?
How is it packed and shipped?
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