Q195 Carbon Steel Coil
Product Introduction

| Spring Coil Technical Specifications | |
| Specification | Details |
| Common Material Types | High-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 & Conditions | Hard 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 Range | Fine 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 Parameters | Inner 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 Types | Compression 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 Properties | Tensile 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 Specifications | ASTM 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 & Treatment | Plain (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 Parameters | Spring 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 Applications | Automotive & 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 / Material | Standard / Grade | Wire Diameter (mm) | Outer Diameter (OD) mm | Total Coils | Free Length (mm) | Spring Index (D/d) | Condition / Heat Treat | Key Characteristics & Surface Finish |
| Compression Spring (Music Wire) | ASTM A228 / EN 10270-1 | 0.20, 0.40, 0.80, 1.20, 2.00, 3.00, 5.00 | 2 - 100 | 3 - 20 | 5 - 200 | 4 - 16 | Spring Temper, Stress Relieved | High 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, 2.50 | 2 - 50 | 6 - 100 (Body) | 10 - 300 | 4 - 12 | Hard Drawn, Spring Temper | Good corrosion resistance, moderate strength. Finish: Bright, Passivated. |
| Torsion Spring (Chrome Silicon) | ASTM A401 / SAE 9254 | 1.00, 2.00, 3.00, 4.00, 6.00 | 10 - 150 | 2 - 10 (Body) | Arm Length: 10-100 | 6 - 10 | Oil Tempered, Shot Peened | Excellent high-temperature performance & shock resistance. |
| Conical Spring (Oil Tempered) | ASTM A229 | 1.50, 2.50, 4.00, 6.00 | OD Large: 20-100; OD Small: 5-30 | 5 - 10 | 30 - 150 | Variable | Oil Tempered & Tempered | Progressive rate, good solid height stability. |
| Constant Force Spring (High Carbon Steel) | Proprietary Alloy | Thickness: 0.10, 0.20, 0.30 | Coiled Width: 2 - 25 | N/A (Spiral) | Extended Length: Custom | N/A | Hard Rolled & Stress Relieved | Nearly constant force over long deflection. Finish: Zinc, Black Oxide. |
| Belleville (Disc) Spring Washer | DIN 6796 / ISO 10683 | Thickness: 0.2 - 10.0 | OD: 4 - 150 | N/A (Single) | Free Height: 0.5 - 20 | N/A | Hardened & Tempered, Shot Peened | High load in small space, stacked for custom rates. Finish: Plain, Phosphated, Zinc.、 |
| Wave Spring (Flat Wire) | Smalley / ISO 16048 | Wire Thick: 0.5 - 4.0 | OD: 10 - 300 | 2 - 6 Waves | Free Height: 1 - 30 | N/A | Spring Temper, Heat Treated | Saves up to 50% axial space vs coil springs. Finish: Plain, Passivated. |
| Die Spring (Chromium Vanadium) | ASTM A231 / HMB / DADCO | 3.00, 4.00, 6.00, 10.00 | 20 - 100 | 4 - 10 | 50 - 300 | 5 - 8 | Oil Tempered, Shot Peened | Extremely high duty cycle, for heavy loads (e.g., Color Code: Red/Blue). |
| Gas Spring (Custom) | ISO 11901 / Customer Spec | Rod Diameter: 6 - 30 | Tube OD: 12 - 60 | N/A | Stroke: 100 - 800 | N/A | Sealed System with Nitrogen Gas | Provides controlled, smooth lifting force. Finish: Painted, Plated. |
| Brush Spring (Beryllium Copper) | ASTM B197 / C17200 | 0.10, 0.15, 0.20 | OD: 1 - 5 | 3 - 6 | 2 - 10 | 5 - 10 | Solution Annealed & Aged | Excellent conductivity, non-magnetic, good fatigue resistance. |






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