ASTM SAE 52100 Spheroidized Annealed Bearing Steel Strip for Spring

Introduction

52100 bearing steel is a high carbon, chromium containing low alloy steel that is through hardening and noted in particular for use as SPRING.

Advantages

• Superior hardness, 60-67 on Rockwell hardness scale (Rc) at room temperature
• High carbon chrome alloy steel
• Operates continually at temperatures up to 120°C
• Used to produce precision ball bearings and roller bearings
• Cost-effective
• Long working life

Applications

52100 bearing steel is primarily used for the manufacture of aircraft bearings and other highly stressed parts. It has the good rolling fatigue strength required at operating temperatures less than 400ºF (200ºC). The grade is preferably vacuum arc re-melted to give optimum performance.

Quality Standard

JIS G4805 1999 high carbon chromium bearing steels

DIN 17230-1980 Ball and Roller Bearing Steels

ASTM A29 Standard Specification Steel Bars, Carbon and Alloy, Hot-Wrought, General Requirements

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Chemical Composition(%)

HEAT TREATMENT

ANNEALING: 52100 bearing steel is annealed at 872°C (1600°F) followed by slowly cooling to reduce cold working or machining stress.

HARDENING: 52100 bearing steel is hardened by cold working, or heating and quenching. It can be carburized at 913°C (1675°F) followed by quenching. It is again heated at 788°C (1450°F) followed by quenching for the second time.

Mill′s test certificate

EN 10204/3.1 with all relevant data reg. chem. composition, mech. properties and results of testing.

Mechanical Properties

For over 20 years, Fushun Steel, have been dedicated to manufacturing high-quality spring steel wire. Our stable quality and superior technique are the foundations of our success, and we pride ourselves on delivering products that meet or exceed our customers' expectations. With a focus on innovation and efficiency, we utilize the latest technologies to ensure consistent quality and timely delivery.

We have more than 400 employees and our plant covers an area of nearly 15,000 square meters, with an annual output of 100,000 tons. Our advanced equipment allows us to produce high-quality spring steel products efficiently, meeting the needs of our customers.

In the production of spring steel wire, a variety of specialized equipment is essential. Shot Peening Machine. Wire Drawing Machine. Phosphating Equipment. Annealing Furnace. Polishing Equipment. Wire Coiling Machine. End Grinding Machine. Tensile and Compression Testing Machine.

Our commitment to excellence and reliability has resulted in long-standing partnerships with some of the biggest names in the industry. Like MW Industries, NHK Spring, Scherdel, Sogefi, Mubea etc. We also have established partnerships with several prominent Chinese steel groups, like Baowusteel, Xinyusteel, Nanjinsteel, Shagang etc.

Our spring steel wire comes in various categories such as music wire, hard drawn wire, oil tempered wire, chrome silicon wire, chrome vanadium wire, stainless steel wire, nickel plated wire, phosphate coated wire, galvanized wire, and copper coated wire.

Spring steel wire is a versatile material that is utilized in the manufacture of a wide array of products. including automotive suspension springs, valve springs, and torsion springs. Beyond springs, paper clips and mattress supports. In addition, spring steel wire is essential in the creation of retaining rings and circlips that are utilized to secure components on shafts or within bores, and in making various types of fasteners. The durability and resilience of spring steel wire also make it a key material in the manufacturing of certain types of cable, fencing, and even some musical instruments, such as piano and guitar strings, where its ability to return to its original shape after deformation is highly valued.