Stainless steel strip for springs
Compression, extension, torsion and flat springs.
Springs
Stainless steel strip springs store and release elastic energy. Strip is used to make flat springs, leaf springs, spring washers, retaining rings and spiral springs, which must retain their return force over time and resist corrosion.
The stiffness of a flat spring rises with the cube of its thickness, so even a few microns of variation noticeably change the return force. That is why we supply stainless steel strip in the work-hardened 2H condition, with mechanical properties defined for the application, thicknesses up to 2.50 mm (typically 0.20 to 0.60 mm) and tolerances to EN or ASTM standards, verified by 100% dimensional control. Edges can be deburred to reduce fatigue crack initiation points. For automated stamping and forming lines, the strip is supplied on spools with parallel or traverse winding, in the width you need from 3 mm upwards, reducing coil changes and keeping production running steadily.
Where it is used
- Automotive mechanisms and latches
- Household appliances, doors and windows
- Medical devices and instruments
- Industrial machinery and equipment
Recommended grades
Supply
| Parameter | Range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Typical grades | AISI 301 work-hardened (classes C1000–C1900), AISI 304 and 316 work-hardened, austenitic 1% Ni (200 series, type J4) work-hardened | Other grades on request |
| Thickness | Annealed 0.05 – 0.70 mm Work-hardened 0.05 – 2.50 mm | Typical for this application: 0.20 – 0.60 mm |
| Width | 3 – 1250 mm | Typical: 7.5 – 100 mm and above |
| Finishes | Annealed 2R / BA • Work‑hardened 2H | Calibrated mechanical properties |
| Formats | Strip • Narrow strips • Spools • Sheets | Sheets cut to size up to 1000 mm |
| Spools | From 15 kg to 1500 kg | ID 50–400 mm • traverse or parallel winding |
Tolerances according to EN ISO 9445 or customer specification. 3.1 certificates on request.
Frequently asked questions
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Can you supply the strip on spools for automated stamping?
How can I get a quote?
Tell us the alloy, finish, thickness, width, edge and format (strip/narrow strip/spool) and we will send you a quick quotation.