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Seeking Hollow Poly Balls
I am searching for hollow spherical balls of polypropylene, 5/8" or 3/4" in diameter. Color is unimportant, surface finish must be semi-smooth, with no sharp bumps or pits.
Jeff S [last name deleted for privacy by Editor]- Baton Rouge, Louisiana
2001
Look in plating supply catalogs for a product now available to retain heat and suppress fumes on plating baths. These are floating hollow spheres made of polypropylene, and come in sizes generally ranging from about 3/8 to 3 inches in diameter. The sizes you need should be available.
Just out of curiosity - what are these being used for?
W. Carl Erickson- Rome, New York
2001
excel-plastic-resins.com/polypropylene-plastic-balls.htm
Kimmy Brand- Cabot, Arkansas
April 22, 2009
April 23, 2009
Hi, Jeff. Canadian Finishing Systems can supply these (see letter 1316) as well as Saify Ind [a finishing.com supporting advertiser] (see letter 3811).
Please note that such balls would be unpolished, so they might or might not meet your definition of semi-smooth. Good luck.
If you need a small quantity, you can get them from Amazon.
Regards,
Ted Mooney, P.E.
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