Depending on the environmental situation, stainless steel wire or sheet material is often chosen. Both raw materials are available from stock in a variety of sizes.
For leaf springs, we often recommend stainless steel spring steel in preference to ordinary spring steel, because stainless steel cracks considerably less when bent. Are you interested in this? Then ask for a quotation.
| Description |
Material No. |
EN/DIN |
Characteristic |
Application |
| Stainless Steel 301 / 302 (X10CrNi 18-8) |
1.4310 |
EN 10270-3 / DIN 17224 |
Slightly corrosive conditions |
(Petro-)chemical, pharmaceutical, food and pleasure |
| Stainless Steel 316 (X5CrNiMo17-12-2) |
1.4401 |
EN 10270-3 / DIN 17224 |
Superior corrosion resistance, chloride environments |
(Petro-)chemical, pharmaceutical, food and pleasure, marine |
| Material |
Type |
Winding |
Operating Temp. |
Heat Treatment After Winding |
| Stainless Steel 301 |
Spring Hard |
Cold |
Up to 200°C |
300°C for 1 hour + Air cooling (A.C.) |
| Stainless Steel 316 |
Spring Hard |
Cold |
Up to 200°C |
300°C for 1 hour + Air cooling (A.C.) |
