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 740166. Technorati Tags: EN9,EN42,EN45,EN47 Read More

In addition to  supplying 301 stainless shim steel, we are now pleased to offer hard rolled mild steel shim. We stock CS4 hard rolled 165VPN minimum (470 n/mm²) in a thickness range from .0015" (0.04mm) to .128" (3.25mm) in coil or strips. For enquiries please contact Steve at BSS SteelStrip on 01709 740166 or email bss@steelstrip.co.uk Technorati Tags: Shim Steel,Shim steel strip,CS4,hard rolled steel strip Read More

If you are looking for small quantities of hardened spring steel sheet for laser cutting etc. then check out the new stock over at BSS The material is 75CR1 which is an equivalent to BS 1449 CS80 and is bright cold rolled hardened and tempered to a Rockwell hardness of 48 to 50 C. Read More

In addition to supplying spring steel strip in small quantities, we are now able to offer laser cut profiles to your drawings. We stock a wide range of materials up to 4.2mm in carbon and stainless spring steel. Furthermore we can offer small order runs. We can save you the time involved in searching for the material and a subcontractor to cut the components by offering a "one stop" solution. This can save not only time but onward transportation costs. ... Read More

We have started  a new group for spring steel manufacturers, stockholders and users at linked-in. The purpose of the group is to connect businesses and individuals with an interest in spring steels to facilitate the exchange of information on grades, suppliers and related issues. If you are not already a member of linked-in, it is easy to join from the linked page. We hope to see to the group grow for the benefit of members.   Spring ... Read More

Hardness Testing Hardness testing for steel is based upon applying pressure to the steel surface and measuring the depth of the indentation. The three major measurement systems are :- The Brinell hardness test consists in indenting the metal surface with a 10-mm-diameter steel ball at a load of 3,000 kg mass (∼29400 N). For soft metals the load is reduced to 500 kg to avoid too deep an impression, and for very hard metals a tungsten carbide ball is used ... Read More