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55CrMnA 60CrMnMoA Spring Steel Coil/Strip

Product Introduction

Spring Coil Technical Specifications
SpecificationDetails
Common Material TypesHigh-Carbon Spring Steel (e.g., SAE 1060-1095): General-purpose, cost-effective for static and low-cycle dynamic loads.
Alloy Spring Steel (e.g., SAE 5160, 6150): Chromium/vanadium alloyed for higher fatigue strength, toughness, and temperature resistance.
Stainless Steel Spring Wire (e.g., ASTM A313 302/316): For corrosion resistance and non-magnetic properties.
Copper Alloys (e.g., Phosphor Bronze C51000, Beryllium Copper C17200): For electrical conductivity, corrosion resistance, and non-sparking requirements.
Nickel Alloys (e.g., Inconel X-750, Monel): For high-temperature and highly corrosive environments.
Available Tempers & ConditionsHard Drawn (HD): Cold drawn to high tensile strength, general-purpose.
Oil Tempered (OT): Quenched and tempered for higher strength and toughness than hard drawn.
Annealed (Soft): For severe coiling or forming before final heat treatment.
Solution Annealed (for Precipitation-Hardening alloys): Ready for final aging treatment.
Prestressed/Preset: Pre-deflected to reduce set in service
Wire Diameter RangeFine Wire: 0.10 mm (0.004") to 1.00 mm (0.040")
Standard Range: 1.00 mm (0.040") to 10.00 mm (0.394")
Heavy Gauge: 10.00 mm (0.394") to 20.00 mm (0.787")
Coil ParametersInner Diameter (ID): Defined by mandrel size during coiling, typically from 5 mm to 500 mm+.
Outer Diameter (OD): OD = ID + (2 x Wire Diameter).
Pitch: Distance between adjacent coils; can be constant (compression) or variable (extension).
Total Coils & Active Coils: Total number of coils vs. coils contributing to spring action.
Coil Geometry TypesCompression Springs: Open or closed ends, constant pitch, designed to resist compressive forces.
Extension Springs: Initial tension, hooks/loops on ends, designed to resist stretching forces.
Torsion Springs: Ends configured to apply torque, coils may be close-wound or have pitch.
Conical/Volute Springs: Progressive rate, often for vibration damping or space constraints.
Key Mechanical PropertiesTensile Strength: Varies greatly with material and temper (e.g., HDMB Spring Steel: 1720-2070 MPa).
Modulus of Elasticity (Shear Modulus, G): ~79 GPa for steel, ~45 GPa for phosphor bronze.
Spring Rate (k): Force per unit deflection (N/mm or lb/in), calculated from wire diameter, coil diameter, and active coils.
Fatigue Life: Critical for dynamic applications; influenced by material, surface finish, and stress levels.
Standard SpecificationsASTM A227/A228 (Hard-Drawn & Music Wire): Cold-drawn carbon steel spring wire.
ASTM A229 (Oil-Tempered Spring Wire): Oil-tempered carbon steel wire.
ASTM A313 (Stainless Steel Spring Wire): Austenitic stainless steel spring wire.
SAE J113 (Spring Wire): Automotive spring wire specifications.
EN 10270 (Steel Wire for Mechanical Springs).
Surface Finish & TreatmentPlain (As-Drawn/Oil-Tempered): Standard finish.
Galvanized/Zinc Coated: For corrosion protection.
Shot Peened: Improves fatigue life by inducing compressive surface stresses.
Coated (PVC, Nylon, Teflon): For insulation, noise reduction, or chemical resistance.
Ground Ends (Compression Springs): For parallel and stable seating.
Design & Performance ParametersSpring Index (C): Ratio of Mean Coil Diameter to Wire Diameter (typically 4-12).
Solid Height: Length when coils are fully compressed; critical for installation space.
Initial Tension (Extension Springs): Built-in force holding coils together.
Stress Relaxation/Creep: Loss of load over time, especially critical at elevated temperatures.
Primary ApplicationsAutomotive & Transportation: Valve springs, suspension springs, clutch springs, seat mechanisms.
Industrial Machinery: Actuators, vibration isolators, return mechanisms, precision instruments.
Consumer Products: Pens, toys, mattresses, locks, appliances, power tools.
Aerospace & Defense: Landing gear, control systems, ordinance, shock absorbers.
Medical Devices: Surgical tools, drug delivery systems, prosthetic components.
Category / MaterialStandard / GradeWire Diameter (mm)Outer Diameter (OD) mmTotal CoilsFree Length (mm)Spring Index (D/d)Condition / Heat TreatKey Characteristics & Surface Finish
Compression Spring (Music Wire)ASTM A228 / EN 10270-10.20, 0.40, 0.80, 1.20, 2.00, 3.00, 5.002 - 100 3 - 205 - 200 4 - 16Spring Temper, Stress RelievedHigh tensile strength, excellent fatigue life. Finish: Plain, Galvanized, Plated.
Extension Spring (Stainless Steel)ASTM A313 (302/304)0.15, 0.30, 0.50, 0.80, 1.50, 2.502 - 506 - 100 (Body)10 - 300 4 - 12Hard Drawn, Spring TemperGood corrosion resistance, moderate strength. Finish: Bright, Passivated.
Torsion Spring (Chrome Silicon)ASTM A401 / SAE 92541.00, 2.00, 3.00, 4.00, 6.0010 - 1502 - 10 (Body)Arm Length: 10-100 6 - 10Oil Tempered, Shot PeenedExcellent high-temperature performance & shock resistance.
Conical Spring (Oil Tempered)ASTM A2291.50, 2.50, 4.00, 6.00OD Large: 20-100; OD Small: 5-30 5 - 1030 - 150VariableOil Tempered & TemperedProgressive rate, good solid height stability.
Constant Force Spring (High Carbon Steel)Proprietary AlloyThickness: 0.10, 0.20, 0.30Coiled Width: 2 - 25N/A (Spiral)Extended Length: CustomN/AHard Rolled & Stress RelievedNearly constant force over long deflection. Finish: Zinc, Black Oxide.
Belleville (Disc) Spring WasherDIN 6796 / ISO 10683Thickness: 0.2 - 10.0OD: 4 - 150N/A (Single)Free Height: 0.5 - 20N/AHardened & Tempered, Shot PeenedHigh load in small space, stacked for custom rates. Finish: Plain, Phosphated, Zinc.、
Wave Spring (Flat Wire)Smalley / ISO 16048Wire Thick: 0.5 - 4.0OD: 10 - 3002 - 6 WavesFree Height: 1 - 30N/ASpring Temper, Heat TreatedSaves up to 50% axial space vs coil springs. Finish: Plain, Passivated.
Die Spring (Chromium Vanadium)ASTM A231 / HMB / DADCO3.00, 4.00, 6.00, 10.0020 - 100 4 - 1050 - 300 5 - 8Oil Tempered, Shot PeenedExtremely high duty cycle, for heavy loads (e.g., Color Code: Red/Blue).
Gas Spring (Custom)ISO 11901 / Customer SpecRod Diameter: 6 - 30Tube OD: 12 - 60N/AStroke: 100 - 800N/ASealed System with Nitrogen GasProvides controlled, smooth lifting force. Finish: Painted, Plated.
Brush Spring (Beryllium Copper)ASTM B197 / C172000.10, 0.15, 0.20OD: 1 - 5 3 - 6 2 - 10 5 - 10Solution Annealed & AgedExcellent conductivity, non-magnetic, good fatigue resistance.

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