Frantz® Sterling® Steel Ball has been manufacturing carbon steel balls in Sterling IL since 1947. Sterling Steel Ball has developed and patented a process to provide strong corrosion resistance to carbon steel balls at a cost far lower than stainless steel alternatives. Sterling Armor® is not a polymer treatment, not a coating, and not plating. Sterling Armor is a heat treating process that physically changes the microstructure within the steel surface of the ball creating a multi-layered corrosion resistant case depth. At Sterling Steel Ball, we bring new ball technology to you. Available exclusively at Frantz Sterling Steel Ball.
This is our Sterling Armor® value to you:
Performance vs. Stainless Steel
Sterling Armor® will perform in salt water, alcohol and ammonia environments where 302 stainless steel fails. Sterling Armor will perform in hydraulic oil, fresh water, and salt water environments where 440C stainless steel fails. So tough is the barrier that our Sterling Armor product will withstand thousands of hours of salt fogging. Quality and performance value delivered to you for a lower cost. Click here for more Sterling Armor® performance details.
Performance vs. Plated Steel
Sterling Armor® will perform in fresh water, salt water, alcohol, and ammonia environments where plated products perform poorly or fail. Sterling Armor is not subject to common plating problems including flaking, blistering, bare spots, peeling or uneven surface coverage. Sterling Armor outperforms plated steel in scuff and wear resistance. Quality and performance value delivered to you for a lower cost. Click here for more Sterling Armor® performance details.
Steel Ball Uses and Applications
Sterling Armor® steel balls are designed to handle light loads such as metal, polymer, and ball transfer bearing applications where outdoor or wash down environments require a corrosion resistant alternative tougher than plastic and more cost effective than stainless steel. Frantz® will develop a Sterling Armor conveyor bearing and roller solution for you too. Non-load steel ball applications include cosmetics agitators, automotive switches and seat belts, quick disconnect fittings, pump switches, and inertia systems where corrosion resistance is required. Click here for more Sterling Armor® application details.
Other Characteristics
Sterling Armor® is delivered with a pleasing gloss black patina or a dull finish. It is non-toxic, environmentally friendly, and a green process that does not produce harmful chemical by-products.
Alternative Uses
The Sterling Armor® process can be applied to any carbon steel metal surface that needs corrosion protection including conveyor rollers and conveyor bearing housings. Call us with your needs.