AISI 301 Half Hard Cold Rolled Stainless Steel Coil
Our AISI 301 Half Hard Cold Rolled Stainless Steel Coil is manufactured for precision spring, fastener, and high-strength thin-gauge applications where work-hardened mechanical properties are essential. The metastable austenitic structure of 301 allows significant strength enhancement through cold working while maintaining good ductility.
Key Features
- Work Hardening Grade 301: Cold rolling transforms austenite to martensite, significantly increasing tensile strength from ~515 MPa (annealed) to >930 MPa (1/2 hard) and up to >1275 MPa (full hard).
- Ultra-Thin Gauge Capability: Available from 0.15mm with precision gauge tolerance of ±0.005mm for demanding spring and shim applications requiring exact thickness control.
- Multi-Temper Options: Available in 1/4 hard, 1/2 hard, 3/4 hard, and full hard tempers to match specific tensile strength and formability requirements for different end-use applications.
- Precision Slit Edges: Burr-free precision slitting ensures consistent width and edge quality critical for automated stamping and forming processes.
Applications
Critical for flat springs, disc springs, retaining rings, spring clips, wiper blade inserts, electrical contact springs, precision shims, gasket rings, flexible couplings, and components requiring high strength-to-thickness ratios in automotive, electronics, and industrial sectors.