Is 201 Stainless Steel Ball suitable for hardware accessories and plastic inserts?

1. Material characteristics
201 stainless steel is an austenitic stainless steel, with 18% chromium, 8% nickel, and a certain amount of manganese and nitrogen. Compared with 304 stainless steel, 201 stainless steel has a lower nickel content, which makes it have a more economical cost structure. However, although the corrosion resistance of 201 stainless steel balls is relatively strong, it is slightly inferior to 304 stainless steel.

2. Application in hardware accessories
In hardware accessories, 201 stainless steel balls are often used in bearings, connectors, springs, guide parts and other applications. Its smooth surface, wear resistance and corrosion resistance enable it to provide good operating performance in mechanical systems, reduce friction loss and increase the service life of accessories. The following are several key advantages of 201 stainless steel balls in hardware accessories:

Wear resistance: 201 stainless steel balls are finely ground or polished, with a smooth surface, which can effectively reduce the friction coefficient. In hardware accessories, many parts need to withstand high mechanical loads. 201 stainless steel balls can provide sufficient wear resistance and extend the service life of accessories.
Corrosion resistance: Although the corrosion resistance of 201 stainless steel is slightly inferior to that of 304 stainless steel, 201 stainless steel balls still have sufficient corrosion resistance in general industrial environments. Especially in humid environments, 201 stainless steel balls can effectively prevent rust and ensure the stability and reliability of hardware accessories.
High strength: 201 stainless steel balls have high hardness and are suitable for hardware accessories that require high strength and pressure resistance, such as moving parts in industrial machinery. During the long-term operation of these parts, 201 stainless steel balls can maintain stable performance and avoid performance degradation due to wear or corrosion.

3. Application in plastic inserts
Plastic inserts are usually used in structures that need to combine metal and plastic to achieve better combined performance. The application of 201 stainless steel balls in plastic inserts is mainly reflected in its good surface smoothness and corrosion resistance, which enables it to provide stable friction performance and durability at the contact point between plastic and metal.

In the application of plastic inserts, 201 stainless steel balls are often used in the following aspects:
Enhance the mechanical properties of plastic parts: Plastic inserts are usually used for parts that require high mechanical strength and durability, but the strength of the plastic material itself is limited.
Reduce friction: The surface of 201 stainless steel balls is smooth and the friction coefficient is low, which can effectively reduce the friction between plastic and other surfaces, thereby extending the service life of plastic parts. Especially in moving parts and guide parts, 201 stainless steel balls can effectively reduce friction loss and improve the efficiency of the entire system.
Corrosion resistance: Plastic inserts are often exposed to wet or corrosive environments. 201 stainless steel balls have a certain corrosion resistance, which can effectively prevent corrosive substances from eroding the surface of the insert and ensure the long-term stable operation of plastic parts.