Conductive steel ball

Conductive steel balls are metallic spherical materials with excellent electrical conductivity, widely used in electronics, machinery, hardware, and other fields. The following provides a brief introduction in terms of material, characteristics, and applications:
Electroplated Steel Balls  
Material: The base material is carbon steel or stainless steel, with a surface electroplated with conductive metal layers such as copper, nickel, or silver, combining the hardness of steel with the conductivity of the plating.  
Application: Often used in special electronic components or conductive parts requiring wear resistance.

Precision Machining: Products undergo processes like cold heading, fine grinding, and polishing to ensure roundness and surface smoothness, with precision grades ranging from G10 to G1000.
Typical Application Scenarios
1. Electronics and Electrical Appliances: Used for switch contacts, conductive connections on circuit boards, micro-motor components, etc.  
2. Locks and Hardware: Serve as conductive components in lock cores or transmission balls in precision instruments.  
3. Industrial Equipment: Components requiring a combination of wear resistance and conductivity, such as welding studs, valve fittings, and conductive bearings.  
4. Specialized Fields: Conductive elements in medical devices, aerospace precision instruments, etc.
Selection and Maintenance Recommendations
- Material Selection: Prioritize copper or aluminum balls for conductivity needs; consider electroplated steel balls if wear resistance is required.  
- Rust Prevention Management: Electroplated carbon steel balls should avoid humid environments, while copper and aluminum materials require regular cleaning of surface oxides.  
- Precision Requirements: For high-precision scenarios (e.g., precision instruments), products with a grade of G100 or higher are recommended.