Beryllium Copper (QBe2) Torsion Springs Reference Data: 16 catalog-backed reference configurations are available for sizing review. Use the ranges below to compare the starting envelope before submitting a drawing for final quotation.
- Wire diameter
- 0.3-5 mm (0.0118-0.1969 in)
- Outside diameter
- 3.29-62.98 mm (0.1295-2.4795 in)
- Inside diameter
- 2.49-52.98 mm (0.098-2.0858 in)
- Free length
- 1.46-173.55 mm (0.0575-6.8327 in)
- Spring rate
- 0.012-45.888 N/mm
- Maximum load
- 0.42-6823.49 N
Catalog rows are reference configurations for custom design review. Final dimensions, loads, tolerances and material certifications are confirmed during quotation.
Products Represented in This Data
These rows show which product designs are represented in the reference data. Open the matching product for geometry, quotation inputs, application guidance and RFQ details.
- Double-Leg Torsion Springs5 matching rowsDouble-Leg Torsion Springs Application Guide
- Hairpin Springs2 matching rowsHairpin Springs Application Guide
- Single-Leg Torsion Springs3 matching rowsSingle-Leg Torsion Springs Application Guide
- Straight-Leg Torsion Springs4 matching rowsStraight-Leg Torsion Springs Application Guide
- Torsion Bar Springs2 matching rowsTorsion Bar Springs Application Guide
Related Spring Design Guides
Use these guides to define the working dimensions, loads and quotation requirements.
Engineering Material Reference
Beryllium Copper (QBe2) torsion springs reference data combines the published material properties with matching rows from the Spring Finder catalog. Use the product links in the table for product-specific design and quotation details.
| Primary grade | UNS C17200 |
|---|---|
| Standards | ASTM B197 wire; ASTM B194 strip; ASTM B196 bar; UNS C17200 |
| Corrosion behavior | good atmospheric corrosion resistance with useful electrical conductivity for contact and grounding springs |
| Temperature note | screening range -200 to 200 C, to be confirmed against final stress and environment |
| Tensile strength | 1100-1380 MPa |
| Elastic modulus | 131 GPa |
| Shear modulus | 50 GPa |
| Density | 8.36 g/cm3 |
Matching Reference Configurations
| Model | Product | Wire / thickness | OD | ID | Free length | Rate (N/mm) | Material | Max load (N) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ST-030-0052-0015-0595 | Straight-Leg Torsion Springs | 0.3 mm | 5.19 mm | 4.59 mm | 1.46 mm | 0.012 | Beryllium Copper (QBe2) | 0.63 |
| SW-030-0088-0892-0760 | Hairpin Springs | 0.3 mm | 8.76 mm | 8.16 mm | 89.24 mm | 0.021 | Beryllium Copper (QBe2) | 0.42 |
| ST-040-0033-0073-0685 | Straight-Leg Torsion Springs | 0.4 mm | 3.29 mm | 2.49 mm | 7.32 mm | 0.018 | Beryllium Copper (QBe2) | 1.46 |
| ST-040-0046-0020-0603 | Double-Leg Torsion Springs | 0.4 mm | 4.65 mm | 3.85 mm | 2.04 mm | 0.044 | Beryllium Copper (QBe2) | 4.81 |
| ST-050-0060-0105-0591 | Double-Leg Torsion Springs | 0.5 mm | 6.04 mm | 5.04 mm | 10.52 mm | 0.02 | Beryllium Copper (QBe2) | 2.77 |
| SW-080-0189-0610-0721 | Hairpin Springs | 0.8 mm | 18.94 mm | 17.34 mm | 60.96 mm | 0.076 | Beryllium Copper (QBe2) | 0.57 |
| ST-120-0151-0210-0605 | Straight-Leg Torsion Springs | 1.2 mm | 15.08 mm | 12.68 mm | 21.05 mm | 0.318 | Beryllium Copper (QBe2) | 41.46 |
| ST-120-0165-0201-0643 | Double-Leg Torsion Springs | 1.2 mm | 16.49 mm | 14.09 mm | 20.12 mm | 0.289 | Beryllium Copper (QBe2) | 38.51 |
| ST-120-0167-0054-0611 | Double-Leg Torsion Springs | 1.2 mm | 16.68 mm | 14.28 mm | 5.4 mm | 1.14 | Beryllium Copper (QBe2) | 130.01 |
| ST-180-0231-0235-0681 | Straight-Leg Torsion Springs | 1.8 mm | 23.07 mm | 19.47 mm | 23.54 mm | 1.436 | Beryllium Copper (QBe2) | 122.32 |
| SW-200-0184-0983-0772 | Torsion Bar Springs | 2 mm | 18.37 mm | 14.37 mm | 98.33 mm | 10.421 | Beryllium Copper (QBe2) | 291.06 |
| SW-200-0351-1736-0783 | Torsion Bar Springs | 2 mm | 35.07 mm | 31.07 mm | 173.55 mm | 0.277 | Beryllium Copper (QBe2) | 11.11 |
| ST-250-0313-0258-0659 | Single-Leg Torsion Springs | 2.5 mm | 31.26 mm | 26.26 mm | 25.84 mm | 4.694 | Beryllium Copper (QBe2) | 514.01 |
| ST-400-0302-0618-0686 | Double-Leg Torsion Springs | 4 mm | 30.24 mm | 22.24 mm | 61.84 mm | 23.01 | Beryllium Copper (QBe2) | 1145.91 |
| ST-400-0531-0742-0711 | Single-Leg Torsion Springs | 4 mm | 53.11 mm | 45.11 mm | 74.19 mm | 10.641 | Beryllium Copper (QBe2) | 1439.72 |
| ST-500-0630-0440-0702 | Single-Leg Torsion Springs | 5 mm | 62.98 mm | 52.98 mm | 44.03 mm | 45.888 | Beryllium Copper (QBe2) | 6823.49 |
Using This Material Data
forming, age hardening or stress relief may be required; plating is often selected for contact resistance and solderability
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can CustomSprings manufacture springs in Beryllium Copper (QBe2)?
The material is included in the CustomSprings material library for RFQ screening. Final feasibility depends on wire or strip form, size, heat treatment, load, environment and quantity.
Does the material page guarantee certified properties?
No. The material values are engineering reference data. Certified properties or test reports must be specified during production quotation.
What if there are no matching reference rows?
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