Carbon Spring Steel Wire (SWC) Torsion Springs Reference Data: 22 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
- 0.3-4 mm (0.0118-0.1575 in)
- Outside diameter
- 3.11-45.65 mm (0.1224-1.7972 in)
- Inside diameter
- 2.51-37.65 mm (0.0988-1.4823 in)
- Free length
- 0.96-189.78 mm (0.0378-7.4717 in)
- Spring rate
- 0.009-52.317 N/mm
- Maximum load
- 0.08-6890.19 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 Springs3 matching rowsHairpin Springs Application Guide
- Single-Leg Torsion Springs2 matching rowsSingle-Leg Torsion Springs Application Guide
- Straight-Leg Torsion Springs7 matching rowsStraight-Leg Torsion Springs Application Guide
- Torsion Bar Springs5 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
Carbon Spring Steel Wire (SWC) 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 | ASTM A227/ EN 10270-1 |
|---|---|
| Standards | ASTM A227; EN 10270-1; JIS G3521; GB/ T 4357 |
| Corrosion behavior | low in bare condition; specify passivation, phosphate, zinc, black oxide, oil or coating when corrosion protection is required |
| Temperature note | screening range -40 to 120 C, to be confirmed against final stress and environment |
| Tensile strength | 800-2000 MPa |
| Elastic modulus | 200-210 GPa |
| Shear modulus | 77-82 GPa |
| Density | 7.85 g/cm3 |
Matching Reference Configurations
| Model | Product | Wire / thickness | OD | ID | Free length | Rate (N/mm) | Material | Max load (N) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ST-030-0031-0059-0608 | Double-Leg Torsion Springs | 0.3 mm | 3.11 mm | 2.51 mm | 5.87 mm | 0.009 | Carbon Spring Steel Wire (SWC) | 1.16 |
| SW-030-0032-0248-0730 | Hairpin Springs | 0.3 mm | 3.16 mm | 2.56 mm | 24.81 mm | 1.359 | Carbon Spring Steel Wire (SWC) | 4.58 |
| ST-030-0032-0010-0651 | Double-Leg Torsion Springs | 0.3 mm | 3.23 mm | 2.63 mm | 0.96 mm | 0.049 | Carbon Spring Steel Wire (SWC) | 7.24 |
| SW-030-0061-0445-0766 | Hairpin Springs | 0.3 mm | 6.12 mm | 5.52 mm | 44.5 mm | 0.073 | Carbon Spring Steel Wire (SWC) | 0.59 |
| SW-030-0105-0612-0770 | Torsion Bar Springs | 0.3 mm | 10.46 mm | 9.86 mm | 61.17 mm | 0.011 | Carbon Spring Steel Wire (SWC) | 0.08 |
| ST-040-0057-0038-0644 | Straight-Leg Torsion Springs | 0.4 mm | 5.74 mm | 4.94 mm | 3.75 mm | 0.03 | Carbon Spring Steel Wire (SWC) | 5.32 |
| SW-080-0103-0370-0788 | Hairpin Springs | 0.8 mm | 10.3 mm | 8.7 mm | 36.97 mm | 0.579 | Carbon Spring Steel Wire (SWC) | 3.55 |
| SW-080-0111-1553-0731 | Torsion Bar Springs | 0.8 mm | 11.13 mm | 9.53 mm | 155.29 mm | 0.45 | Carbon Spring Steel Wire (SWC) | 17.72 |
| ST-080-0113-0123-0601 | Double-Leg Torsion Springs | 0.8 mm | 11.29 mm | 9.69 mm | 12.31 mm | 0.147 | Carbon Spring Steel Wire (SWC) | 11.59 |
| SW-100-0121-1578-0749 | Torsion Bar Springs | 1 mm | 12.06 mm | 10.06 mm | 157.8 mm | 2.267 | Carbon Spring Steel Wire (SWC) | 96.15 |
| ST-120-0165-0106-0673 | Single-Leg Torsion Springs | 1.2 mm | 16.46 mm | 14.06 mm | 10.56 mm | 0.954 | Carbon Spring Steel Wire (SWC) | 124.43 |
| ST-150-0083-0062-0716 | Straight-Leg Torsion Springs | 1.5 mm | 8.29 mm | 5.29 mm | 6.16 mm | 10.216 | Carbon Spring Steel Wire (SWC) | 496.49 |
| SW-150-0274-1734-0753 | Torsion Bar Springs | 1.5 mm | 27.38 mm | 24.38 mm | 173.45 mm | 0.448 | Carbon Spring Steel Wire (SWC) | 22.74 |
| SW-150-0288-1898-0728 | Torsion Bar Springs | 1.5 mm | 28.77 mm | 25.77 mm | 189.78 mm | 0.366 | Carbon Spring Steel Wire (SWC) | 11.88 |
| ST-200-0185-0155-0705 | Straight-Leg Torsion Springs | 2 mm | 18.48 mm | 14.48 mm | 15.5 mm | 7.37 | Carbon Spring Steel Wire (SWC) | 353.05 |
| ST-200-0228-0389-0635 | Straight-Leg Torsion Springs | 2 mm | 22.8 mm | 18.8 mm | 38.87 mm | 2.251 | Carbon Spring Steel Wire (SWC) | 96.78 |
| ST-200-0271-0081-0677 | Double-Leg Torsion Springs | 2 mm | 27.09 mm | 23.09 mm | 8.08 mm | 9.186 | Carbon Spring Steel Wire (SWC) | 802.84 |
| ST-250-0205-0364-0631 | Single-Leg Torsion Springs | 2.5 mm | 20.53 mm | 15.53 mm | 36.38 mm | 9.083 | Carbon Spring Steel Wire (SWC) | 636.71 |
| ST-250-0229-0119-0615 | Straight-Leg Torsion Springs | 2.5 mm | 22.9 mm | 17.9 mm | 11.89 mm | 24.448 | Carbon Spring Steel Wire (SWC) | 4009.46 |
| ST-300-0423-0225-0629 | Double-Leg Torsion Springs | 3 mm | 42.29 mm | 36.29 mm | 22.48 mm | 16.545 | Carbon Spring Steel Wire (SWC) | 857.04 |
| ST-400-0315-0583-0668 | Straight-Leg Torsion Springs | 4 mm | 31.52 mm | 23.52 mm | 58.27 mm | 39.292 | Carbon Spring Steel Wire (SWC) | 4585.38 |
| ST-400-0456-0282-0649 | Straight-Leg Torsion Springs | 4 mm | 45.65 mm | 37.65 mm | 28.16 mm | 52.317 | Carbon Spring Steel Wire (SWC) | 6890.19 |
Using This Material Data
cold coiling or hot coiling, stress relief, shot peening and presetting may be specified; electroplating high-strength steel requires hydrogen-embrittlement controls
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can CustomSprings manufacture springs in Carbon Spring Steel Wire (SWC)?
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?
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