About Grinding Media

Magellan Corporation supplies high-quality grinding media for mining and mineral processing operations across North America. Sourced from trusted global producers and supported by Magellan’s technical, logistical, and inventory expertise, our grinding media solutions are designed to deliver consistent performance, long service life, and dependable availability.

Product Offering

Magellan offers a comprehensive range of grinding media products to support SAG and ball mill applications.

Forged Steel Grinding Balls

• Diameter range: 20 mm – 90 mm | 0.75” - 3.50”

• Carbon content: 1.0% and 0.8%

• Designed for high-impact applications requiring toughness and uniform wear

Premium / SAG Balls

• Diameter range: 100mm - 150 mm | 4.00" - 6.00"

• Carbon content: 0.8% and 0.6%

• Engineered for large-diameter, high-energy SAG mill environments

High Chrome Cast Grinding Balls

• Diameter range: 6mm - 100 mm | 0.25" - 4.00"

• Chrome content: 2% - 31%

• Customized chemistries and heat treatment options available

• Optimized for abrasion resistance and controlled wear profiles

Manufacturing & Quality

Magellan’s grinding media is produced by established, experienced manufacturers using controlled processes that emphasize metallurgical consistency, dimensional accuracy, and repeatable performance. Product chemistries and heat treatments can be tailored to meet specific mill conditions and operating requirements.

Packaging & Availability

Grinding media is available in multiple packaging formats to support efficient handling and site requirements:

• Supersacks

• Drums

• Bulk Shipments

North American Stocking Locations

• Montreal

• Vancouver

• Port Colborne

• Edmonton

• Chicago

• Houston

• Phoenix

The Magellan Difference

• Tolerance for inventory - we hold stock so customers don't have to

• Leverage shipping and logistics - optimized global sourcing and distribution

• Flexibility in product mix and size range

• Technical, logistical, and market expertise

Contact Us

For more information or to discuss your grinding media requirements, please contact:

Grinding Media Team
grindingmedia@e-magellan.com