Stainless Steel Hollow Hemisphere
Maoping Stainless Steel Hollow Hemisphere or Stainless Steel Half Ball can be used for elevator decoration and gate decoration. Also, inner polishing is available on demand.
- Material
- AISI 304, AISI 316, AISI 316L
- 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). The low density value allows balls to float.
Key Benefits
- Material:
- AISI/SUS/SS 201/304/316 Stainless Steel
- Size:
- 25mm-2000mm or as customized
- Thickness:
- 0.8mm-2mm or as customized
Application Scenarios
- Pressure vessel and tank ends
- Pharmaceutical and food mixing bowls
- Ceiling decoration domes
- Traffic corner safety mirror domes
- Sphere assembly
Who It Is For
- Pressure vessel and tank fabricators
- Pharmaceutical, cosmetic and food processing equipment builders
- Architectural fit-out contractors specifying ceiling domes
- Road safety product suppliers
Problems It Solves
- Product burn-on in the corner of a torispherical head. A true hemisphere removes the corner.
- Agitator blades that miss the wall. The extra smooth contour lets blades sweep the surface properly.
- Poor draining and weak vacuum performance on vessel ends. The hemispherical shape improves both.
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, AISI 316L
- Size range
- ∅6mm to ∅3500mm (∅0.236 inch to ∅11½ ft)
- Thickness
- 0.6mm to 16mm (25GA to 5/8 inch)
- Forming
- Stamping press or spinning
- Finish
- Mirror polished, mill finished, sandblasted, electroplated
Category range: Material AISI 304, AISI 316, AISI 316L · Size range ∅6mm to ∅3500mm (∅0.236 inch to ∅11½ ft) · Thickness 0.6mm to 16mm (25GA to 5/8 inch)
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, AISI 316L. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stainless Steel Hollow Hemisphere | — | Made to order | — |
| 102mm Hollow Steel Hemispheres | 201 Stainless Steel, 304 stainless steel, 316 stainless steel | 1000mm, 102mm, 10mm, 1100mm, 114mm, 1200mm, 120mm, 127mm, 1300mm, 133mm, 138mm, 1400mm, 1500mm, 150mm, 159mm, 15mm, 1600mm, 1700mm, 1800mm, 180mm, 1900mm, 19mm, 2000mm, 200mm, 2100mm, 219mm, 2200mm, 250mm, 25mm, 300mm, 30mm, 32mm, 3500mm, 350mm, 38mm, 400mm, 42mm, 450mm, 480mm, 500mm, 510mm, 51mm, 550mm, 55mm, 600mm, 60mm, 63mm, 650mm, 66mm, 6mm, 700mm, 750mm, 76mm, 800mm, 80mm, 850mm, 89mm, 8mm, 900mm, 90mm, 950mm, 95mm | 0.6mm, 0.8mm, 1.5mm, 10mm, 12mm, 14mm, 1mm, 2.5mm, 2mm, 3mm, 4mm, 5mm, 6mm, 8mm |
| 20mm 30mm 40mm 300mm Stainless Steel Hemisphere Metal Half Ball | — | 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
Why is a hemisphere stronger than a torispherical head?
Can two hemispheres be welded into a complete sphere?
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