Spring, Strip, & Alloy Steels
Cold Rolled Products
Standard Specifications: ASTM A109, AMS 5062, QQS 698
Typical Analysis: C .13 max, Mn .30/.60, P .020 max, S .025 max
Typical Hardness: Rockwell B 90 min.
Typical Applications: Transmission shims, drive train shims, gaskets, tool & die alignment, arbor spacers
Finish: #2
Available Forms: Stock size coils. Material may also be slit and/or cut to length to your specifications.
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Standard Specifications: ASTM A109, AMS 5062, QQS 698
Typical Analysis: C .13 max, Mn .30/.60, P .020 max, S .025 max
Typical Hardness: Rockwell B 90 min. (.010" - .067"), Rockwell B 84 min. (.068" - .187")
Typical Applications: Gaskets, shims, & washers
Finish: #2
Available Forms: Stock size sheets and coils. Material may also be slit, sheared, laser cut, leveled, blanked, edged, deburred, and/or reflattened to your specifications.
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Standard Specifications: ASTM A109, AMS 5044, QQS 698
Typical Analysis: C .13 max, Mn .30/.60, P .020 max, S .025 max
Typical Hardness: Rockwell B 70-85
Typical Applications: Brackets, shims, stampings, & washers
Finish: #2
Available Forms: Stock size sheets and coils. Material may also be slit, sheared, laser cut, leveled, blanked, edged, deburred, and/or reflattened to your specifications.
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Standard Specifications: ASTM A109, AMS 5062, QQS 698
Typical Analysis: C .13 max, Mn .30/.60, P .020 max, S .025 max
Typical Hardness: Rockwell B 60-75
Typical Applications: Brackets, frames, stampings, washers, & wheels
Finish: #2
Available Forms: Stock size sheets and coils. Material may also be slit, sheared, laser cut, leveled, blanked, edged, deburred, and/or reflattened to your specifications.
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Standard Specifications: ASTM A109, AMS 5040, QQS 700
Typical Analysis: C .13 max, Mn .30/.60, P .020 max, S .025 max
Typical Hardness: Rockwell B 65 max
Typical Applications: Base plates, brackets, stampings, & washers
Finish: #2
Available Forms: Stock size sheets and coils. Material may also be slit, sheared, laser cut, leveled, blanked, edged, deburred, and/or reflattened to your specifications.
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Standard Specifications: ASTM A109, AMS 5040, QQS 700
Typical Analysis: C .13 max, Mn .30/.60, P .020 max, S .025 max
Typical Hardness: Rockwell B 55 max
Typical Applications: Drawn or spun parts, cups, boxes, etc.
Finish: #2
Available Forms: Stock size sheets and coils. Material may also be slit, sheared, laser cut, leveled, blanked, edged, deburred, and/or reflattened to your specifications.
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Standard Specifications: ASTM A109, AMS 5062, QQS 698
Typical Analysis: C .17/.23 max, Mn .30/.60, P .020 max, S .025 max
Typical Hardness: Rockwell B 75 max
Typical Applications: Base plates, brackets, washers
Finish: #2
Available Forms: Stock size sheets and coils. Material may also be slit, sheared, laser cut, leveled, blanked, edged, deburred, and/or reflattened to your specifications.
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Standard Specifications: ASTM A682 & A684, AMS 5085, QQS 700
Typical Analysis: C .47/.55, Mn .60/.90, P .020 max, S .025 max, Si .15/.30
Typical Hardness: Rockwell B 82 max
Typical Applications: Blades, clips, brackets, brake discs, clutches, springs, washers, wear strips
Finish: #2
Available Forms: Stock size sheets and coils. Material may also be slit, sheared, laser cut, leveled, blanked, edged, deburred, and/or reflattened to your specifications.
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Standard Specifications: ASTM A682 & A684, AMS 5120, QQS 700
Typical Analysis: C .69/.80, Mn .40/.80, P .020 max, S .025 max, Si .15/.30
Typical Hardness: Rockwell B 86 max
Typical Applications: Blades, clips, brackets, brake discs, clutches, springs, washers, wear strips
Finish: #2
Available Forms: Stock size sheets and coils. Material may also be slit, sheared, laser cut, leveled, blanked, edged, deburred, and/or reflattened to your specifications.
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Description: Previously known as Black Oil Temper. Similar to Blue Tempered and Polished 1095 but with medium-high carbon, oil tempered, and better forming qualities. Used where higher carbon content and polished surface aren’t needed.
Typical Analysis: C .69/.80, Mn .40/.80, P .020 max, S .025 max, Si .15/.30
Typical Hardness: Rockwell C 44-47 (.010" - .062"), Rockwell C 44-50 (.094" - .125")
Typical Applications: Hold down springs, lock springs, snap springs, & trap springs
Finish: Dull blue/grey
Available Forms: Stock size sheets and coils. Material may also be slit, sheared, laser cut, leveled, blanked, edged, deburred, and/or reflattened to your specifications.
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Description: This material has the highest elastic limit and fatigue values among commonly used spring steels. Suitable for high-quality intricate shapes that cannot be formed from pre-tempered steel. Adaptable for forming with or against the grain with good hardening qualities.
Standard Specifications: ASTM A682 & A684, AMS 5121, QQS 700
Typical Analysis: C .90/1.04, Mn .30/.50, P .020 max, S .025 max, Si .15/.30
Typical Hardness: Rockwell B 88 max
Typical Applications: Flat & coil springs, hand tools, rule dies, cutting blades, knives, scrapers, & trowels
Finish: #2
Available Forms: Stock size sheets and coils. Material may also be slit, sheared, laser cut, leveled, blanked, edged, deburred, and/or reflattened to your specifications.
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Description: A hardened, tempered, and polished steel designed to meet the most exacting requirements. Recommended for various types of coiled and flat mechanical springs. Top quality can be expected coil after coil.
Typical Analysis: C .90/1.04, Mn .30/.50, P .025 max, S .050 max, Si .15/.30
Typical Hardness: Rockwell C 48-51
Typical Applications: Ignition vibrator springs, springs for timing devices, springs for electrical & electronic applications, tapes, and rules
Finish: Deep blue, polished
Available Forms: Stock size sheets and coils. Material may also be slit, sheared, laser cut, leveled, blanked, edged, deburred, and/or reflattened to your specifications.
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Description: A chrome-moly aircraft quality alloy for general use where welding, forming, and moderate tensile properties are required. Carefully rolled and inspected to be free from laminations, tears, and seams.
Standard Specifications: ASTM A505 & A506, AMS 5062, 6350 & 6351
Typical Analysis: C .28/.33, Mn .40/.60, P .020 max, S .025 max, Si .20/.35, Cr .80/1.00, Mo .15/.25
Typical Hardness: Rockwell B 85 max
Typical Applications: Aircraft parts, cargo hardware, seatbelts, & washers
Finish: #2
Available Forms: Stock size sheets and coils. Material may also be slit, sheared, laser cut, leveled, blanked, edged, deburred, and/or reflattened to your specifications.
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Description: A medium carbon, chrome-vanadium, fine grain, killed alloy with good wear and abrasion resistance in the heat-treated condition. Its toughness and shock resistance make it ideal for parts exposed to stress, shock, and vibration.
Standard Specifications: ASTM A829
Typical Analysis: C .48/.53, Mn .70/.90, P .035 max, S .040 max, Si .15/.35, Cr .80/1.10, V .15 min
Typical Hardness: Rockwell B 95 max
Typical Applications: Springs, blades, gears, hand tools, & machinery parts
Available Forms: Stock size sheets and plates. Material may also be sheared, laser cut, blanked, edged, deburred, and/or reflattened to your specifications.
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Hot Rolled Products
Description: A fine grain, continuous cast, killed steel designed for case hardening applications. Material is low phosphorus, low sulfur, and calcium-treated to enhance internal cleanliness. It may also be cold formed.
Standard Specifications: ASTM A568 (sheets), ASTM A830 (plates)
Typical Analysis: C .17/.23, Mn .30/.60, P .020 max, S .025 max, Si .15/.30
Typical Hardness: Rockwell B 60-80 Approx.
Typical Applications: Brackets, washers, & hand tools
Available Forms: Stock size sheets and plates. Material may also be sheared, laser cut, blanked, edged, deburred, and/or reflattened to your specifications.
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Description: A continuous cast, fine grain, fully killed steel (#5 grain or better). Material is low phosphorus, low sulfur, and calcium-treated to enhance internal cleanliness. It can be cold formed and heat-treated to meet design specifications.
Standard Specifications: ASTM A568 (sheets), ASTM A830 (plates)
Typical Analysis: C .31/.38, Mn .60/.90, P .020 max, S .025 max, Si .15/.30
Typical Hardness: Rockwell B 70-90 Approx.
Typical Applications: Blades, brackets, clutches, hand tools, springs, scrapers, & washers
Available Forms: Stock size sheets and plates. Material may also be sheared, laser cut, blanked, edged, deburred, and/or reflattened to your specifications.
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Description: A continuous cast, fine grain, fully killed steel (#5 grain or better). Material is low phosphorus, low sulfur, and calcium-treated to enhance internal cleanliness. It can be cold formed and heat-treated to meet design specifications.
Standard Specifications: ASTM A568 (sheets), ASTM A830 (plates)
Typical Analysis: C .47/.55, Mn .60/.90, P .020 max, S .025 max, Si .15/.30
Typical Hardness:
As Rolled: Rockwell B 70-90 Approx.
Annealed: Rockwell B 85 max Approx.
Typical Applications: Blades, brackets, clutches, hand tools, springs, scrapers, & washers
Available Forms: Stock size sheets and plates. Material may also be sheared, laser cut, blanked, edged, deburred, and/or reflattened to your specifications.
Stock Gauges: Contact our office for availability of other gauges.
Description: A continuous cast, fine grain, fully killed steel (#5 grain or better). Material is low phosphorus, low sulfur, and calcium-treated to enhance internal cleanliness. It can be cold formed and heat-treated to meet design specifications.
Standard Specifications: ASTM A568 (sheets), ASTM A830 (plates)
Typical Analysis: C .47/.55, Mn .60/.90, P .020 max, S .025 max, Si .15/.30
Typical Hardness:
As Rolled: Rockwell B 70-90 Approx.
Annealed: Rockwell B 85 max Approx.
Typical Applications: Blades, brackets, clutches, hand tools, springs, scrapers, & washers
Available Forms: Stock size sheets and plates. Material may also be sheared, laser cut, blanked, edged, deburred, and/or reflattened to your specifications.
Stock Gauges: Contact our office for availability of other gauges.
Description: A continuous cast, fine grain, fully killed steel (#5 grain or better). Material is low phosphorus, low sulfur, and calcium-treated to enhance internal cleanliness. It can be heat treated to meet design specifications.
Standard Specifications: ASTM A568 (sheets), ASTM A830 (plates)
Typical Analysis: C .69/.80, Mn .40/.80, P .020 max, S .025 max, Si .15/.30
Typical Hardness:
As Rolled: Rockwell C 10-40 Approx.
Annealed: Rockwell B 95 max Approx.
Typical Applications: Blades, brackets, clutches, hand tools, springs, scrapers, washers, & wear strips
Available Forms: Stock size sheets and plates. Material may also be sheared, laser cut, blanked, edged, deburred, and/or reflattened to your specifications.
Stock Gauges: Contact our office for availability of other gauges.
Description: A continuous cast, fine grain, fully killed steel (#5 grain or better). Material is low phosphorus, low sulfur, and calcium-treated to enhance internal cleanliness. It can be heat treated to meet design specifications.
Standard Specifications: ASTM A568 (sheets), ASTM A830 (plates)
Typical Analysis: C .69/.80, Mn .40/.80, P .020 max, S .025 max, Si .15/.30
Typical Hardness:
As Rolled: Rockwell C 10-40 Approx.
Annealed: Rockwell B 95 max Approx.
Typical Applications: Blades, brackets, clutches, hand tools, springs, scrapers, washers, & wear strips
Available Forms: Stock size sheets and plates. Material may also be sheared, laser cut, blanked, edged, deburred, and/or reflattened to your specifications.
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Description: The highest of the carbon grades, this is a continuous cast, fine grain, fully killed steel (#5 or better). Material is low phosphorus, low sulfur, and calcium-treated to enhance internal cleanliness. In the as-rolled condition, it is well-suited for abrasion-resistant applications.
Standard Specifications: ASTM A568 (sheets), ASTM A830 (plates)
Typical Analysis: C .90/1.04, Mn .30/.50, P .020 max, S .025 max, Si .15/.30
Typical Hardness:
As Rolled: Rockwell C 15-45 Approx.
Annealed: Rockwell B 95 max Approx.
Typical Applications: Blades, hand tools, knives, shims, & springs
Available Forms: Stock size sheets and plates. Material may also be sheared, laser cut, blanked, edged, deburred, and/or reflattened to your specifications.
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Description: The highest of the carbon grades, this is a continuous cast, fine grain, fully killed steel (#5 or better). Material is low phosphorus, low sulfur, and calcium-treated to enhance internal cleanliness. In the annealed condition, the material may be cold formed (hot forming suggested for critical bends) with excellent heat treat results.
Standard Specifications: ASTM A568 (sheets), ASTM A830 (plates)
Typical Analysis: C .90/1.04, Mn .30/.50, P .020 max, S .025 max, Si .15/.30
Typical Hardness:
As Rolled: Rockwell C 15-45 Approx.
Annealed: Rockwell B 95 max Approx.
Typical Applications: Blades, hand tools, knives, shims, & springs
Available Forms: Stock size sheets and plates. Material may also be sheared, laser cut, blanked, edged, deburred, and/or reflattened to your specifications.
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Description: A chrome-moly alloy with relatively low carbon for general use where welding and moderate tensile properties are required. This continuous cast, fine-grain material meets the exacting standards of the aircraft industry.
Standard Specifications:
Aircraft Quality: AMS 6350 & 6351
Commercial Quality: ASTM A506 (sheets), ASTM A829 (plates)
Typical Analysis: C .28/.33, Mn .40/.60, P .020 max, S .025 max, Si .20/.35, Cr .80/1.00, Mo .15/.25
Typical Hardness: Rockwell B 85 max
Typical Applications: Aircraft brakes, seatbelts, cargo hardware, gears, sprockets, tools, & machinery parts
Available Forms: Stock size sheets and plates. Material may also be sheared, laser cut, blanked, edged, deburred, and/or reflattened to your specifications.
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Description: This is a fine grain chromium alloy produced with a hot rolled round edge, ideal for flat spring applications. Chromium aids in wear and shock resistance and promotes better heat treatment penetration.
Standard Specifications: ASTM A689 & A304
Typical Analysis: C .56/.64, Mn .75/1.00, P .035 max, S .040 max, Si .15/.30, Cr .70/.90
Typical Hardness: Rockwell C 25-35 Approx.
Typical Applications: Leaf springs, wear strips, guide bars, & hand tools
Available Forms: Round edge bars. Material can be cut to length to your specifications.
Stock Gauges: Contact our office for availability of other sizes.
Description: A medium carbon, chrome-vanadium, fine grain, killed alloy. In the heat-treated condition, it has excellent wear and abrasion resistance, as well as toughness and shock resistance, making it suitable for parts exposed to stress, shock, and vibration.
Standard Specifications: ASTM A829
Typical Analysis: C .48/.53, Mn .70/.90, P .035 max, S .040 max, Si .15/.35, Cr .80/1.10, V .15 min
Typical Hardness: Rockwell B 95 max
Typical Applications: Springs, blades, gears, hand tools, & machinery parts
Available Forms: Stock size sheets and plates. Material may also be sheared, laser cut, blanked, edged, deburred, and/or reflattened to your specifications. Sheet gauges are stocked in the Cold Rolled Annealed condition.
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