Our Products
Elevate your projects with precision-engineered plastic balls, expertly crafted to excel in a multitude of applications. From iconic Daleks, captivating pantomime costumes, and functional braille signs, to dynamic turntables, prestigious snooker trophies, and reliable engineering pumps – our plastic balls redefine versatility. Share your unique vision with us today by calling +44 (0) 1943 831 166 and let’s transform your ideas into reality with our unmatched expertise.
When Looking for Precision Plastic Balls These Are the Things You Can Expect From Us:
Precision. Our specific tolerances start from +/-0.002” (+/-0.05mm)
Over 20 materials chosen specifically for your applications.
Resistance to mechanical pressure, heat, chemicals and exposure to the elements
Small minimum orders
Many finishes – gloss, matt, marblised, pearlescent, glitter, transparent, translucent and any pantone colour you require.
Millions of balls in stock – ready for next day delivery
Discover unparalleled quality in plastic balls at our family-run company. With decades of collective experience exceeding 50 years, our skilled technicians are available via phone to provide expert insights and guidance on selecting the ideal plastic balls for your needs. Elevate your projects with our top-tier offerings in the world of Plastic Balls.
We continually develop and supply new materials for our plastic balls, here are our most popular:
Clear Hollow Spheres
Clear hollow spheres pull apart into two halves are very popular for window designs and decoration.
- These are in stock from 17.5mm to 580mm in diameter
- Manufactured with an “eye” at the top for display purposes.
- It can be purchased without the hanging eye
- Available in different colours
Crystal Clear Acrylic Balls (Solid) PMMA
- Available from 1.5mm to 4″ (100mm) diameter
- No bubbles or blemishes
- Perfect for Jewellery, Sculptures, Model Makers and Artists.
- A naturally transparent material, able to transmit light (refractive index – 1.49)
Cellulose Acetate Balls
The smallest balls we supply are 1mm diameter Cellulose Acetate.
- Sizes available 1mm, 1.5mm, 2mm, 2.35mm, 2.5mm, 3mm, 3.5mm, 4mm, 4.5mm, 5mm and 5.5mm.
- Often used for Capacitors, Braille, Simulation Experiments and Applications.
- Specific Gravity of ~1.36g/cc.
- Range of colours available
PTFE (Polytetrafluoroethylene) Balls
- A natural coloured material often used as a replacement for steel and metal.
- Tough material suitable for machining and considered as an engineering resin.
- Resistance to abrasion and many chemicals, generally used for strength and impact resistance.
Nylon 6/66 Balls
- A natural coloured material often used as a replacement for steel and metal.
- Tough material suitable for machining and considered as an engineering resin.
- Resistance to abrasion and many chemicals, generally used for strength and impact resistance.
Phenolic
This material is used for Snooker balls and Deep Sea applications.
- Available in many colours.
- Available from 15mm to around 3” diameter.
- Hard material with a high polished finish.
- Able to withstand high pressure – deep sea, diving work etc.
Polystyrene Balls
- Limited chemical resistance
- This material often used in medical applications or packaging.
- Used for floatation applications (SG 1.07g/cc)
Acetal/POM Balls (Delrin®)
A hardwearing, pure white plastic
- Will drill and tap well.
- Excellent bearing material with high mechanical strength and rigidity.
Rubber Balls In Stock
- Nitrile (Buna N)
- Fluoroelastomer
- Polyurethane
- EPDM
VESPEL® BALLS
- Vespel® provides outstanding wear resistance in lubricated or unlubricated environments.
- Fights creep
- Practically never melts!
Polypropylene Balls
Solid and hollow balls that float in water (less than 1g/cc).
- Some colours available and white as standard.
- Available as a hollow ball PP/PE from ¼” to 150mm diameter.
- Able to withstand high pressures
- Super chemical resistance properties, often used in engineering application.
- FDA approval on Polypropylene
Thermoset Balls
Similar to snooker balls but lighter weight – perfect for design work.
- Sizes range from 1 ¼” to 8″ diameter.
- Effects include pearlescent, fluorescent, opaque, glow-in-the-dark, transparent coloured, clear, marbled and sparkle.
- Sparkle balls are coloured, transparent balls with glitter embedded inside.
- Highly polished or matt finish – easy to machine, drill and tap.
- Many of these balls are available from stock otherwise on short delivery.
- Colour matching service is available with this material.
Polyethylene Balls – Low Density And High Density
Solid and hollow balls that float in water (less than 1g/cc).
- Some colours available but white is standard.
- Available as a hollow ball PP/PE from ¼” to 150mm diameter
- Has good chemical resistance properties
- Available with FDA approval
Torlon®(Polyamide-imide (PAI)balls
Torlon® has exceptional physical and chemical properties
- Outstanding resistance to chemicals, wear and creep.
- Can withstand continuous exposure to high temperatures.
Design
Colour, transparency, material, endurance to the elements; If you want an attractive ball, we’ve got it. Used.
Technical
Precision applications are in our name. Tolerances within +/-0.002” (+/-0.05mm) accuracy, resistant materials.
What Our Customers Say
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Contact The Precision Plastic Ball Company Today
Don't hesitate to contact us to discover how The Precision Plastic Ball Company can exceed your expectations. With our commitment to providing high-quality plastic and rubber balls, we are here to deliver outstanding service and products of the highest quality. Contact us now and let us help you with all your requirements! Call us at +44 (0) 1943 831 166 or email us at sales@theplasticball.co.uk.
