stålballs

Stålballs is a term that can refer to a few different things, most commonly referring to steel wool, a bundle of very fine steel fibers used for cleaning, polishing, and abrasion. Steel wool is manufactured in various grades, from very coarse for heavy-duty scraping to extremely fine for delicate polishing. It is often used in households for scouring pots and pans, removing rust, and preparing surfaces for painting or refinishing. In industrial settings, steel wool can be used for metal preparation and finishing.

In some contexts, "stålballs" might also informally refer to small, spherical balls made of steel, such as ball bearings. Ball bearings are precision components used in a wide variety of machinery to reduce friction and enable smooth rotation. They consist of multiple spherical steel balls contained within an inner and outer ring. The exact application and size of these steel balls can vary greatly depending on the intended use, from small components in electronics to large bearings in heavy industrial equipment. The term itself, "stålballs," is a direct translation of "steel balls" from Swedish or a similar Scandinavian language.