The tables show the properties of our spring steel grades compared to the normally used ASTM 301.

The more plus signs, the better the properties:

Material properties
Property + ++ +++ ++++ +++++
Fatigue strength - -

Alleima® 12R11

Alleima® 1RK95

Alleima® 9RU10 Alleima® 11R51
Formability - - Alleima® 9RU10 Alleima® 1RK95 Nanoflex™
Non-magnetic - - - - Alleima® 13RM19
Tensile strength
(as delivered)
- - Alleima® 12R11 - Alleima® 11R51
Corrosion resistance -

Alleima® 12R11

Alleima® 9RU10

Nanoflex™

Alleima® 11R51

Bioline 316LVM

Alleima® 2RK65 HV

SAF™ 2507

Sanicro® 75X

Relaxation resistance - Alleima® 11R51 Alleima® 9RU10 Alleima® 1RK95 Nanoflex™
Elevated temperature - - Alleima® 11R51

Nanoflex™

Alleima® 1RK95

Alleima® 9RU10

Sanicro® 75X