ASTM F2215-02 - 10.10.2002
 
1. Scope

1.1 This specification covers requirements for ferrous and nonferrous inch balls. The balls covered in this specification are intended for use in bearings, bearing applications, check valves, and other components using balls.

1.2 This is a general specification. The individual item requirements shall be as specified herein in accordance with the applicable MS sheet standards as listed in . In the event of any conflict between requirements of this specification and the MS sheet standards, the latter shall govern.

1.3 The values given in inch-pound units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are for information only.

1.4 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory requirements prior to use.

 
2. Referenced Documents

FED-STD-151

Metals, Test Methods

QQ-N-286

Specification for Nickel-Copper Aluminum Alloy, Wrought

ISO3290

Military Specification: Balls, Bearing, Ferrous and Non-Ferrous (for Use in Bearings, Valves And Bearing Applications) General Specification for

MIL-STD-129

Marking for Shipment and Storage

NAS410

A108-24

Standard Specification for Steel Bar, Carbon and Alloy, Cold-Finished

A276-13

Standard Specification for Stainless Steel Bars and Shapes

A295-98

Standard Specification for High-Carbon Anti-Friction Bearing Steel

B21/B21M-20

Standard Specification for Naval Brass Rod, Bar, and Shapes

B124/B124M-20

Standard Specification for Copper and Copper Alloy Forging Rod, Bar, and Shapes

B276-21

Standard Test Method for Apparent Porosity in Cemented Carbides

B283-11

Standard Specification for Copper and Copper-Alloy Die Forgings (Hot-Pressed)

D3951-18(2023)

Standard Practice for Commercial Packaging

E18-22

Standard Test Methods for Rockwell Hardness of Metallic Materials

E112-13(2021)

Standard Test Methods for Determining Average Grain Size

E381-22

Standard Method of Macroetch Testing Steel Bars, Billets, Blooms, and Forgings

E384-22

Standard Test Method for Microindentation Hardness of Materials

ASTM Adjuncts: Photographs for Rating Macroetched Steels (3 Plates) Plate I, Plate II, and Plate III

ABMA-STD-10

Metal Balls (Inactive Specification)

ANSI B46.1

ANSI B89.3.1