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Alloy Steel Wire Springs

Alloy Steel Wire Springs

MaterialChrome VanadiumChrome Silicon
  ASTM A 231 ASTM A 401
Nominal Analysis C -- .48 - .53% C -- .51 - .59%
  Cr -- .80 - 1.10% Cr -- .60 - .80%
  V -- .15 min% Si -- 1.20 - 1.60%
Minimum Tensile Strength 190-300 235-300
     
Modulus of Elasticity E 30 30
psi x 103    
Design Stress % Minimum 45 45
Tensile    
Modulus in Torsion 11.5 11.5
G psi x 106    
Maximum Temp. °F 425 475
Maximum Temp. °C 218.5 246
Rockwell Hardness C41-55 C48-55
Method of Manufacture Cold drawn and heat treated before fabrication. Cold drawn and heat treated before fabrication. 
Chief Uses  Used for shock loads and moderately elevated temperature.  Used for shock loads and moderately elevated temperature.
Special Properties    

Chrome Silicon Wire Spring Benefits

  • Highly resistant to wear and tear
  • Temperature resistance up to 475°F
  • Strong and durable due to it being cold-drawn and heat-treated
  • Can withstand shock loads and stress making it a preferred material for gun recoil assembly 

Chrome Vanadium Wire Spring Benefits

  • Highly resistant to wear and tear
  • Temperature resistance up to 425°F
  • Strong and durable due to it being cold-drawn and heat-treated
  • Can withstand shock loads and stress making it a preferred material for gun recoil assembly 

Common Applications