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Precision Ruby/Sapphire Rods & Balls – Measuring Probes, Flow Meter Spheres, Wear-Resistant Components
Precision Ruby/Sapphire Rods & Balls – Measuring Probes, Flow Meter Spheres, Wear-Resistant Components
🔬 For Research Use Only
This product is designed for laboratory research use only. Not for clinical or diagnostic applications.
Precision Ruby/Sapphire Rods & Balls
High-precision rods and balls manufactured from synthetic ruby and sapphire (α-Al₂O₃ ≥99.99%). These components offer exceptional hardness, wear resistance, and optical clarity, making them ideal for precision measurement, sensor systems, and demanding industrial applications.
✅ Why Partner with Meticulab for Precision Rods & Balls?
- Fast Prototyping from China: Custom samples ship within 2-4 weeks for most designs
- Low MOQ: 50–100 pieces available for production runs (ideal for small-batch manufacturing)
- Precision Engineering: Diameter tolerances down to ±0.00127 mm, roundness Grade 5
- Full Confidentiality: Your designs and IP are protected by NDA
🔧 Typical Applications
- Measuring Probes: Coordinate measuring machines (CMM), surface roughness testers
- Flow Meter Spheres: Liquid and gas flow measurement in corrosive environments
- Fiber Optic Connectors: Precision alignment and termination
- Linear Code Readers: Wear-resistant scanning tips
- Laser Technology: Pump chambers, beam delivery components
- Medical Devices: Precision positioning and sensing (non-implantable)
- Semiconductor Equipment: Handling and alignment components
📐 Specifications – Rods
| Parameter | Range / Value |
|---|---|
| Outer Diameter (D) | Φ1.00 – 80.00 mm |
| Length (L) | 6.00 – 80.00 mm |
| Diameter Tolerance | ±0.003 – 0.05 mm |
| Length Tolerance | ±0.05 – 0.20 mm |
| Surface Roughness (Rz) | 0.1 – 0.2 μm (working surface) |
| Material | Synthetic ruby/sapphire (α-Al₂O₃ ≥99.99%) |
| Types Available | Flat rods, single/double convex rods, rotor pins, blind hole rods, custom shapes |
📐 Specifications – Balls
| Parameter | Range / Value |
|---|---|
| Diameter (D) | Φ0.60 – 12.00 mm (ruby) Φ0.80 – 12.00 mm (sapphire) |
| Diameter Tolerance | ±0.00127 mm |
| Roundness | Grade 5 (0.000127 mm) |
| Surface Roughness (Rz) | 0.1 μm (working surface) |
| Surface Quality | S/D 40/20 |
| Material | Synthetic ruby/sapphire (α-Al₂O₃ ≥99.99%) |
| Available Types | Solid balls, blind hole balls, blind hole rods |
Also available in other hard and brittle materials: natural agate, spinel, silicon carbide, cemented carbide, ceramics.
⚙️ Key Features
- High Hardness: Mohs 9, second only to diamond
- Wear Resistance: Excellent durability in high-friction environments
- Corrosion Resistance: Stable in harsh chemical environments
- Thermal Stability: Maintains properties at extreme temperatures
- Optical Clarity: Good transmission for laser and sensor applications
- High Precision: Tight tolerances and excellent surface finish
📦 Custom Manufacturing
All rods and balls can be manufactured according to customer drawings or specifications. We support:
- Custom diameters, lengths, and geometries
- Blind holes, special end profiles, and custom shapes
- Prototype to volume production
- Other materials: agate, spinel, silicon carbide, cemented carbide, ceramics
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the minimum order quantity (MOQ) for custom rods and balls?
A: For production orders, the MOQ is 50–100 pieces, depending on the complexity and size of the part. We can discuss lower quantities for prototyping and evaluation. Please contact us with your requirements.
Q: How do I start a custom rod or ball project?
A: Simply send us your drawing (PDF, STEP, or DXF) or a sample part. We'll provide a quotation within 3-5 business days.
Q: What is the typical lead time?
A: Prototypes typically ship within 2-4 weeks. Production runs take 4-8 weeks depending on volume and complexity.
Q: Do you offer design assistance for custom geometries?
A: Yes, our engineers can help optimize your design for manufacturability (DFM) to meet your exact requirements.
Q: What materials do you offer besides ruby and sapphire?
A: We also offer natural agate, spinel, silicon carbide, cemented carbide, and various ceramics. Please inquire with your specific needs.
📜 Important Notice
These products are precision mechanical components for industrial, measurement, and instrumentation applications. They are not medical devices and not intended for human implantation or clinical use.
📩 Get a Quote
Contact us with your specifications or drawings for a confidential discussion.
📧 Email: info@meticulab.net
📞 Phone / WhatsApp / KakaoTalk: +82-10-3988-4813
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