Business Details
45 Years
experience
Your Trusted Source for Precision Plastic & Rubber Balls
We are The Precision Plastic Ball, a family-run business established in 1981, specializing in the supply of precision-engineered plastic and rubber balls for engineering, technical, and design applications. With over four decades of experience, we have become a trusted name in the industry, serving a diverse clientele across sectors including medical, aerospace, engineering, and creative design. Our expertise lies in providing high-quality, precision-ground balls with tolerances as tight as +/-0.002 (+/-0.05mm), available in over 20 materials such as Acetal, Fluoroelastomer, and Thermoset. We pride ourselves on maintaining millions of stock items, ensuring next-day delivery to meet urgent project needs.Our commitment to technical excellence is underscored by our focus on material resistance to chemicals, heat, and pressure, tailored to meet the demanding requirements of industries ranging from fluid dynamics to theatrical productions. Customer satisfaction remains our priority, evidenced by long-standing relationships with clients who have relied on our products since our inception. Our team of skilled technicians, with collective experience exceeding 50 years, is dedicated to providing expert guidance and personalized support to ensure each client finds the ideal solution for their specific application.
Services
Precision Plastic Balls
Rubber Balls
Custom Material Solutions
Next-Day Delivery
Technical Consultation
Details
- Year established: 1981
Highlights and features
- We have over 40 years of specialized expertise in precision plastic ball manufacturing.
- Our next-day delivery service ensures rapid turnaround for urgent industrial needs.
- We offer technical guidance from experienced professionals with over 50 years of collective knowledge.
- Our products meet exacting tolerances of +/-0.002 (+/-0.05mm) for critical applications.
- Our family-run ethos prioritizes personalized service and customer-centric solutions.
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Services
Precision Plastic Balls
Our precision plastic balls are manufactured to exact specifications, with tolerances as tight as +/-0.002 (+/-0.05mm). Available in materials like Acetal, Fluoroelastomer, and Polycarbonate, they are designed for critical applications in engineering, medical devices, and industrial machinery. These balls offer exceptional resistance to chemicals, heat, and mechanical stress, ensuring reliability in demanding environments.
Rubber Balls
We supply rubber balls in Nitrile, Fluoroelastomer, and EPDM materials, engineered for flexibility and durability. These products are ideal for sealing, cushioning, and fluid control applications in harsh conditions. Their resistance to oils, fuels, and extreme temperatures makes them suitable for automotive, marine, and chemical processing industries.
Custom Material Solutions
Our team develops bespoke material solutions to meet unique project requirements, including specialized polymers and thermosets. From UV-resistant options for outdoor use to FDA-approved materials for food industry applications, we provide custom formulations that align with technical specifications and industry standards.
Next-Day Delivery
With millions of stock items available, we guarantee fast delivery to support urgent operational needs. Our logistics network ensures that precision balls and rubber spheres reach clients within 24 hours across the UK and efficiently to international markets, minimizing project delays.
Technical Consultation
Our experienced team offers expert guidance on material selection, tolerances, and application-specific requirements. Drawing on over 50 years of combined expertise, we provide tailored recommendations to optimize performance and cost-efficiency, ensuring solutions that meet exact project demands.
Questions
What industries do you supply plastic balls to?
We serve engineering, medical, aerospace, design, marine, and petrochemical industries, providing precision components for valves, sculptures, instrumentation, and more.
Do you offer custom-sized plastic balls?
Yes, we provide custom sizes from 1mm to 8" diameter, with options for specialized finishes, colours, and tolerances as tight as +/-0.05mm.
Can you assist with material selection for specific applications?
Our team offers expert technical advice to help choose materials based on chemical resistance, thermal properties, or mechanical requirements for your project.
Is next-day delivery available for urgent orders?
We guarantee next-day delivery across the UK for stocked items, with international options available via our logistics partners.
Are your plastic balls FDA approved?
Certain materials like Polypropylene and Polystyrene are FDA approved for food industry and medical applications where regulatory compliance is required.
Do you provide technical specifications for your products?
Detailed technical data, including tolerances, chemical resistance, and mechanical properties, is available on our website or through direct consultation.
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