Chrome Steel 52100 is a universal material for many applications. Applications for chrome balls include tumbling media, spray can agitation, ball bearings, drawer slides, writing instruments, vibratory finishing, linear motion components, check valves and locking mechanisms. Chrome steel balls are uniformly hardened and tempered throughout their entire diameter to achieve maximum strength and quality. Ball hardness is controlled within the 60-66 HRC range as measured on parallel flat surfaces. Due to this, they have exceptional durability and smooth surface characteristics. Chrome steel balls are widely used in various applications such as food grinding systems, vibratory finishing, linear motion components, bearings, bicycles, and many other applications.