Suhm Spring Works - Materials Properties

                                                                                               

Material

Material Properties

Maximum Working Temp.

 Ultimate Tensile Range,
 ksi min

Modulus of Elasticity, psi 106

Approx. Design % of Ultimate Tensile (torsional)

Common Sizes,
in

Beryllium Copper Wire

ASTM B197

Cold drawn.  Good electrical conductivity.  Good corrosion resistance.

400°F

230/150

(E) 18.5

(G) 7.2

45%

.010" to .468"

 

 SIZE CHART

Wire Diameter, in
.010 .028 .052 .085 .187
.0113 .032 .055 .093 .468
.0126 .035 .057 .095  
.014 .040 .060 .099  
.016 .045 .064 .125  
.020 .050 .072 .156  
.025 .051 .080 .1645  

 

 

Comment
 Beryllium Copper has several temper designations.  The application determines which temper to use.  Call your Suhm representative for details.

 

These data are provided as a reference guide only and are not intended for design purposes.  Strength values and sizes are subject to change.  Please check with a Suhm Spring representative for confirmation.

 

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