Properties and Usages of Spring Flat Steel
Spring steel , commonly referred to as annealed spring steel, is a so-called "universal" steel. Because of the wide range of uses and applications for this metal, Mead Metals offers a wide variety of spring steel products. Properties of Spring Steels Spring steel is known for its high yield strength, elasticity and flexibility. It has unique forming, shaping and post-treatment capabilities. These physical properties make spring steel a versatile steel. Three types of annealed spring steels are available, which are distinguished by their carbon content. AISI 1050 has the lowest carbon content, making it easy to form. It can also be heat treated to increase hardness. AISI 1074 and 1075 have a medium carbon content spheroidized to increase their formability and can be heat treated. AISI 1095 has the highest carbon content of any spring steel we carry. It can be heat treated and has the highest elasticity and fatigue values. Common spring steel products As a general purpose ste...