Spring Steel Strip

We are now able to offer spring steel bar in small quantities. We stock EN8, EN9, EN42, EN45 and EN47 (1% carbon, chromium steel). We can supply almost any quantity from a single 1 metre bar shipped anywhere in the UK , usually (subject to stock), within 48 hours. Grade C % Si % Mn % S % P % Cr % V % EN8 0.35/0.45 0.05/0.35 0.60/1.0 0.06max 0.06max EN9 0.50/0.60 0.05/0.35 0.50/0.80 0.06max 0.06max EN42 0.70/0.80 0.10/0.40 0.55/0.75 0.05max 0.05max EN45 0.50/0.60 1.50/2.00 0.70/1.00 0.05max 0.05max EN47 0.45/0.55 0.50max 0,59/0.80 0.05max 0.05max 0.80/1.20 0.15min Our stock is in the black “as rolled” condition, suitable for heat treatment. Call Steve at BSS Steelstrip on 01709 530591. Technorati Tags: EN9,EN42,EN45,EN47 Read More

Type 301 is a high strength grade of austenitic chromium Nickel stainless steel , its resistance to atmosphere corrosion and its bright, attractive surface make it an excellent choice for decorative structural applications. Applications include automobile molding and trim, wheel cover, conveyor belts, kitchen equipment, roof draining systems, hose clamps, springs, truck and trailer bodies, railway and subway cars. Type 301 is resistant to a variety of corrosive media. However, the corrosion properties are not as good as the 18-8 ... Read More

To compliment our range of spring steel strip, we are now able to offer spring steel wire, stainless steel wire, and Piano Wire  in small quantities.   We stock from 24 swg , 0.22" / 0.56mm to 6swg 0.192" / 4.87mm   Call or email Steve at  BSS Steel Strip. Technorati Tags: spring steel wire,Piano wire,Stainless steel wire Read More

In the UK over 90% of cold rolled spring steel sales are in CS70 and CS80 grades. Both grades are part of the BS1449 standard. Both grades are high carbon "spring" steel used in a variety of applications where high tensile strength is required. CS70 is normally supplied in the annealed condition, in which it is suitable for bending, shaping and forming, before heat treatment. Close International equivalents are Din CK67, AISI/SAE 1070 and Euronorm C67S. CS80 is usually supplied in the ready hardened or ... Read More

Having recognised a “gap” in the steel supply market BSS Steelstrip is now able to offer small quantities of spring steel strip from stock. Whilst steel mills regularly insist on minimum order quantities of up to 5 tons, and stockholders upwards of a ton, we have recognised the need of smaller engineering companies who may require as little as a single sheet to complete a project, or to replace a part in an ageing piece of plant. It can be frustrating and time consuming ... Read More

A few useful spring related Links The institute of Spring technology. UK based unique centre of excellence, offering a wide range of products and services to the spring industry supply chain, as well as non-spring components, including all kinds of spring research. All companies involved in; the manufacture of all spring types, spring end users, spring material, machinery and consumable suppliers, as well as any other company within the industry, both UK and World-Wide, can benefit from our specialist technical services and research facilities. UK Spring ... Read More

BSS Steel Strip has recognised the demand from small engineering, fabricating and laser cutting companies for small quantities of spring steel. To serve this market we are able to offer a range of spring steels from 0.05mm (.002") to 3.25mm (0.128") in the hardened or annealed condition, suitable for blanking, drilling, laser cutting etc. We recognise that many companies have requirements for quantities that most stockists are unable to supply, but we can! Even if you require only one or two strips for trial purposes, ... Read More