SUP10 Spring Steel Strip: Material and Edge Control for Small Clamping Springs
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SUP10 is a Japanese spring steel grade, listed as cold-rolled spring steel in the Gaozhen product catalog. For small mechanical clamping springs, purchasing should focus on slitting burrs, punched hole edges, contact surface condition, and final clamping stroke, as these are directly related to material condition and processing method. Jiangsu Gaozhen handles enquiries by grade, dimensions and processing requirements.
SUP10: material and applications
SUP10 is listed by Gaozhen as cold-rolled spring steel and can be assessed against drawings for mechanical retaining clips. Working behaviour depends on contact locations, travel, geometry and material condition, not the grade alone.
Begin an enquiry with a dimensioned sketch showing the fixed end, loading direction and contact with the mating part. Stock requirements define strip dimensions and delivery condition; finished requirements define clamping force, travel and inspection method. Separating them clarifies the roles of blanking, bending and subsequent treatment.
Material-category reference: https://www.nipponsteel.com/steelinc/pdf/B001en.pdf
Typical Parts and Processing Concerns
Small mechanical clamping springs are common in snaps, terminal retainers, and simple fixtures, typically made from cold-rolled strip by slitting, blanking, punching, and bending. Slitting burrs often appear on sheared edges; if burrs are on contact or assembly guide surfaces, they alter clamping feel and insertion resistance, so purchasing should specify which side to deburr rather than a general 'deburr' request. Punching edge collapse and burr direction affect fit between spring and mating part, requiring evaluation with die clearance and punching direction. If contact surfaces will be plated or oiled, state the treatment, as surface condition affects friction and clamping stroke.
Purchasing Details and Rationale
Specify annealed or an agreed hardness condition, gauge and width tolerances, edge quality and coil dimensions for SUP10 strip. Make burr requirements near contact faces inspectable, including orientation or deburring scope where needed.
Mark the fixed end, contact area and working travel on the enquiry drawing and identify who carries out later treatment. Make samples through the intended production route and check insertion, retention and release with mating parts. Keep material and finished-part test records separately to distinguish incoming, forming and assembly issues.
FAQ: Does Meeting Raw Material Specs Prove Clamping Force?
No. Meeting raw material specifications only means strip dimensions, condition, and surface meet order requirements; clamping force is also determined by spring geometry, punched and slit edge quality, bend angle, and subsequent processing. If clamping force is insufficient, first check contact surface fit, burr direction, and stroke setting, then evaluate whether material condition matches die conditions.
SUP10 dimensions and supply enquiry
The Gaozhen SUP10 product page lists these catalogue dimensions: Thickness range: 0.2-6.0 mm; Width range: 8-350 mm. These values support specification discussions; confirm the required combination of gauge, width and condition for the material.
For spring strip, discuss the grade, delivery condition, width and process route. Identify whether the order concerns raw stock or processed blanks to define dimensions and delivery scope.
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Products and processing enquiries at Jiangsu Gaozhen
Jiangsu Gaozhen Trading Co., Ltd. handles trading and processing coordination for steel sheet, coil and related metal materials. Customers can find a grade and discuss drawings, service conditions and manufacturing requirements.
The product range includes cold-rolled, hot-rolled, galvanized and other coated, pickled, spring-steel, carbon-steel and stainless sheet or coil, plus zinc-titanium / zinc-copper-titanium and copper-titanium alloys. For a mixed-material project, list SUP10 and other grades as separate items with their own specifications.
Product catalogue: https://gaozhenmetal.com/en/products/
Enquire about SUP10 at Jiangsu Gaozhen
For a SUP10 enquiry, prepare the following information so the business team can review supply and processing against the actual component.
Material and dimensions: SUP10, drawing revision or specified requirements, gauge and tolerance, width, and cut length for sheets.
Project conditions: strip delivery condition, edges and feed requirements, later treatment and component acceptance.
Purchase plan: trial or batch requirement, quantity, delivery destination and requested timing.
Choose “Send enquiry” in the floating assistant, complete product, dimensions, quantity and contact details, confirm consent and submit. A receipt reference confirms that the form has been saved in Gaozhen’s website inbox. A chat message alone is not a submitted enquiry form.
Alternatively, contact Wang Dawei at +86 13861182855 or dawei5373@126.com. Mention this SUP10 article to help identify the product under discussion.
The business team confirms pricing, available specifications, stock and delivery against the enquiry.