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5160 Alloy Spring
PACIFIC 5160 Chrome Alloy Spring Steel is stocked in round edge flat bars. This grade is used where good wear properties are needed as well as for leaf springs. It is sometimes used in the as rolled condition but requires heat treating to achieve uniform hardness and a proper spring temper.
Chemical Composition
Heat Analysis - ranges and limits %
C
.56/.64
Mn
.75/1.00
P
.035 Max
S
.040 max
Cr
.70/.90
Processing Temperatures
Typical
Forge
2200°F Max
Normalize
1550/1650°F
Harden
1450/1550°F
Anneal
1450/1550°F
Temper
800/1000°F
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