Spring Steel

Lapham-Hickey Steel stocks the largest selection of spring steel in the country including tempered and scaleless blue tempered spring steel as well as polished strip steel. Spring steels are known for their high carbon properties that support more durable end use applications. Our offerings also include:

Blue Tempered and Polished Spring Steel

Tempered spring steel is commonly referred to as high carbon steel and is useful for a number of applications including use in springs and steel tapes.

  • Grades: C1074/75, C1095
  • Thickness in Stock: .002″ through .125″
  • Widths in Stock: .125″ through 24″

Scaleless Tempered Spring Steel

1074 / 1075 scaleless tempered spring steel is comprised of medium-high carbon which makes for better forming qualities than 1095 blue tempered. Applications of 1074 / 1075 scaleless strip steel includes snap springs, lock springs, trap springs, and more. Lapham-Hickey offers scaleless tempered spring steel in the following stock grades and sizes:

  • Grades: C1074/75
  • Thickness in Stock: .008″ through .125″
  • Widths in Stock: .125″ through 24″

Cold Rolled High Carbon Annealed Spring Steel

Annealed spring steel can be used for many applications which is why it makes for a great general use steel.

  • Grades: C1050, C1074/75, C1095
  • Thickness in Stock: .003″ through .250″
  • Widths in Stock: .125″ through 60″

Spring Steel Value-Add Services

Lapham-Hickey can perform a variety of value-add services including, but not limited to:

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