AEROSPACE AS13572

STANDARD Issued 2001-10

Springs, Helical, Compression and Extension

NOTICE

This document has been taken directly from U.S. Military Specification MIL-S-13572C, Amendment 1
and contains only minor editorial and format changes required to bring it into conformance with the
publishing requirements of SAE technical standards. The initial release of this document is intended to
replace MIL-S-13572C, Amendment 1. Any part numbers established by the original specification
remain unchanged.

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1. SCOPE:

1.1 Scope:

This specification covers helical compression and extension springs, made from single wire or rod of
either round or special cross-section (see 6.4).

1.2 Classification:

The springs shall be of the following types and grades (see 6.2).

1.2.1 Types:

Type I - Compression
Type II - Extension

Grades

Grade A - Highly stressed or critical applications (recoil springs and other special applications)
(see 6.1).

Grade B - General applications (see 6.1).

2. APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS:

2.1 Government Documents:

2.1.1 Specifications and standards: The following specifications and standards form a part of this
specification to the extent specified herein. Unless otherwise specified, the issues of these
documents shall be those listed in the issue of the Department of Defense Index of Specifications
and Standards (DODISS) and supplement thereto cited in the solicitation.

SPEFICICATIONS

FEDERAL

QQ-P-416 - Plating, Cadmium (Electrodeposited)

PPP-B-566 - Boxes, Folding, Paperboard

PPP-B-591 - Boxes, Fiberboard, Wood-Cleated

PPP-B-601 - Boxes, Wood, Cleated Plywood

PPP-B-621 - Box, Wood, Nailed and Lock-cornered

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2.1.1 (Continued):

PPP-B-636 - Box, Shipping, Fiberboard

PPP-B-640 - Boxes, Fiberboard, Corrugated, Triple-Wall

PPP-B-676 - Boxes, Set-Up

PPP-T-76 - Tape, Pressure Sensitive Adhesive, packaging (For Carton Sealing)

MILITARY
MIL-P-116 - Preservation, Methods of

MIL-P-117 - Bags, Sleeve and Tubing-Interior Packaging

MIL-C-16173 - Corrosion Preventive Compound, Solvent Cutback, Cold Application

MIL-S-13165 - Shot Peening of Metal Parts

DOD-P-16232 - Phosphate Coatings, Heavy, Manganese or Zinc Base (For Ferrous Metals)

MIL-STD-1190 - Minimum Guidelines For Level C Preservation, Packing & Marking

MIL-STD-29 - Spring, mechanical, Drawing Requirements For

MIL-STD-105 - Sampling Procedures and Tables for Inspection by Attributes

MIL-STD-129 - Marking for Shipment and Storage

MIL-STD-147 - Palletized Unit Loads

MIL-STD-1186 - Cushioning, Anchoring, Bracing, Blocking, and Waterproofing with Appropriate

MIL-STD-1189 - Standard Department of Defense Bar Code Symbology

MIL-STD-1949 - Inspection, Magnetic Particle

MIL-STD-6866 - Inspection, Penetrant Method of

(Copies of specifications, standards, drawings and publications required by contractors in

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2.2 Other publications:

The following documents form a part of this specification to the extent specified herein. Unless
otherwise specified, the issues of the documents which are DoD adopted shall be those listed in the
issue of the DoDISS specified in the solicitation. Unless otherwise specified, the issues of
documents not listed in the DoDISS shall be the issue of the nongovernment documents which is
current on the date of the solicitation.

ASTM

A380 - Cleaning and Descaling Stainless Steel Parts, Equipment and Systems

B633 - Electrodeposited Coatings of Zinc on Iron and Steel

D3951 - Commercial Packaging, Practice for

(Application for copies should be addressed to ASTM, 1916 Race Street, Philadelphia,
Pennsylvania 19103)

2.3 Order of precedence:

In the event of a conflict between the test of this specification and the references cited herein (except
for MS standards), the text of this specification shall take precedence. Nothing in this specification,
however, shall supersede applicable laws and regulations unless a specific exemption has been
obtained.

3. REQUIREMENTS:

3.1 Material:

Material shall be as specified on the spring drawing or the applicable Military Standards (MS)
(see 6.3) and shall be selected from the specification list in 6.4 as applicable. When material is not
covered by a Government specification or an approved non-Government document, the contractor
shall furnish a certificate of chemical analysis and mechanical properties for the proposed material
(see 4.4.1).

3.1.1 Decarburization in Springs: Unless otherwise specified, prior to being wound material for Grade A
spring shall be centerless ground to remove all surface decarburization and produce a true circular
cross section. When magnified to 100 diameters there shall be no free ferrite visible. When
specified (see 6.2), springs which are heat treated after coiling shall conform to the following
depths of decarburization:

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3.1.2 Heat treatment: Unless otherwise specified on the drawing, heat treating methods may be
determined by the manufacturer. Hot-wound, grade A springs that are coiled at a temperature
above 1700 degrees Fahrenheit (F) shall be cooled in air to a distinct black heat, or below the
transformation temperature, before they receive further heat treatment.

3.1.3 Stress relief: Unless otherwise specified (see 6.2), cold-wound springs just formed shall be given a
suitable stress relief treatment conforming to [Link] through [Link]. The specific time and
temperature shall be determined by the manufacturer from the range of times and temperatures
listed. The temperature used will normally be the maximum which will leave the original hardness
of the wire essentially unchanged.

[Link] Alloy steel springs: Thermally treat for 20-60 minutes at 500-800 degrees F.

[Link] Carbon steel springs: Thermally treat for 20-60 minutes at 450-750 degrees F.

[Link] Copper-base alloy springs: Thermally treat for 20-60 minutes at 250-400 degrees F.

[Link] Corrosion-resistant steel springs: Thermally treat for 20-60 minutes at 450-900 degrees F.

3.2 Shot peening:

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3.3 Dimensions and design:

Dimensions, tolerances, direction of helix, and construction of ends shall be as specified on the
applicable drawing or the applicable MS (see 6.3) or by using MIL-STD-29.

3.3.1 Squared and ground ends: Unless otherwise specified on the drawing or (MS), squared and
ground ends of compressions springs shall have a bearing surface not less than three-quarters of
the mean circumference of the spring for grade A springs, and two-thirds for grade B springs. The
ends shall be squared by closing down the end coil and subsequently grinding to obtain the
bearing surface; or by one of the following methods followed by closing down the end coil and
subsequently grinding:

a. By tapering both sides of the material to the shape of a wedge having a developed length equal
to the bearing surface of the spring end. The width of the wedge tip shall be not less than three
quarters, or more than the original diameter of the material.

b. By tapering uniformly on the side away from the adjoining coil for a developed length equal to
the bearing surface of the spring.

The thickness of the tip of the end coil after grinding shall not exceed one-half of the original
diameter of the material. Unless otherwise specified, the thickness of the tip shall not be reduced to
less than one-eighth of the wire diameter. The sides and corners of the tip shall be broken with all
sharp edges removed.

3.4 Protective finishes:

3.4.1 Passivation: All helical springs manufactured from corrosion resistant steel shall be cleaned,
descaled and passivated in accordance with ASTM A380.

3.4.2 Grade A springs: Unless otherwise specified, steel springs shall be supplementary coated with a
corrosion preventive compound conforming to MIL-C-16173 Grade 3 (P-3), or when specified on
the drawing, phosphate coated in accordance with DOD-P-16232, Type M or Z, Class 1.

3.4.3 Grade B springs: Unless otherwise specified, carbon or alloy steel springs shall be cadmium
plated in accordance with QQ-P-416, Type II, Class 2 or zinc coated in accordance with ASTM
B633, Service Condition 3, Type II, except that the embrittlement relief requirements shall be in
accordance with 3.4.4. When specified on the drawing, Type M or Z, class 1, phosphate coating
per DOD-P-16232, and treated with corrosion preventive compound conforming to MIL-C-16173
Grade 3 (P-3), shall be used.

3.4.4 Embrittlement relief: Within 30 minutes after plating, cadmium or zinc plated springs, having a
tensile strength greater than 210,000 psi, or a hardness greater than 45HRC, shall be baked for 23
hours at 375 + 25 degrees F. Steel springs having tensile strength of 210,000 psi or less, or
hardness of 45HRC or less shall be baked for three hours at 375 + 25 degrees F. Phosphate
coated springs shall be treated in accordance with DOD-P-16232.

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3.5 Performance and product characteristics:

3.5.1 Pitch: The pitch of the active coils shall be as specified on the drawing or MS Standard. Unless
otherwise specified on the drawing or standard, end coils of compression springs with square and
ground ends shall decrease uniformly from full pitch to a pitch of one wire diameter.

[Link] Uniformity: The pitch of the active coils of springs shall be sufficiently uniform so that when
compressed, unsupported laterally to a length equal to 80 percent of deflection calculated in
accordance with Figure 1, paragraph 4.4.5, none of the active coils shall be in contact. When the
design of the spring is such that it cannot be compressed without support, this requirement shall
be waived.

3.5.2 Load: The springs shall support the required load at the lengths specified on the drawing or MS
Standard. Unless otherwise specified on the drawing or standard, set shall be removed before
testing (see [Link]).

3.5.3 Spring rate: When given as a functional requirement the spring rate calculated in accordance with
4.4.5 shall be within the limits specified on the drawing or standard.

3.5.4 Initial tension: Unless otherwise specified, close-wound extension springs that are coiled cold,
with no subsequent heat treatment, shall support not less than five percent of the load required to
extend the spring 75 percent of total theoretical deflection, as initial tension. (Total theoretical
deflection is defined as that calculated load which, if exceeded, will cause the spring to take a set.)

3.5.5 Squareness of ends: Unless otherwise specified on the drawing or standard, squared and ground
ends shall be square with the spring axis within one and one-half degrees for Grade A springs, and
three degrees for Grade B springs.

3.5.6 Solid height: The solid height of a helical compression spring shall be the perpendicular distance
between the plates of the testing machine, when the spring is compressed with a test load to bring
all coils in contact. In no case shall this test load exceed by more than 50 percent the load beyond
which no appreciable deflection takes place, nor shall the test load be held for any appreciable
length of time.

3.6 Cracks, seams and laps:

Springs having any cracks, seams or laps shall not be acceptable (see 4.4.7).

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3.7 Identification:

A metal tag of sufficient size to be legible, bearing the following information, shall be firmly attached
to each spring shipped individually, or to at least one spring in each container for springs shipped in
quantity.

CAGE Code (Commercial and Government Entity Code).

Piece mark (when specified on the drawing).

Purchase order number.

National stock number

When a serial number applies, each individual spring shall be tagged and the number shall be shown
in addition to the above. When approved by the contracting officer, this information may be stamped
or etched on the spring, at a place not detrimental to its serviceability. Springs individually marked by
stamping or etching shall be sub-lotted by the heat treat batch.

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3.8 Workmanship:

Workmanship shall be such as to produce springs, free from grit, scale, sharp edges, fins, burrs,
nicks or other defects that would impair the usefulness of these springs. Protective coatings shall be
applied to properly prepared surfaces in a uniform manner.

4. QUALITY ASSURANCE PROVISIONS:

4.1 Responsibility for inspection:

Unless otherwise specified in the contract or purchase order, the contractor is responsible for the
performance of all inspection requirements as specified herein. Except as otherwise specified in the
contract or purchase order, the contractor may use his own or any other facilities suitable for the
performance of the inspection requirements specified herein, unless disapproved by the
Government. The government reserves the right to perform any of the inspections set forth in the
specification where such inspections are deemed necessary to assure supplies and services
conform to prescribed requirements.

4.1.1 Responsibility for compliance: All items must meet all requirements of Sections 3 and 5. The
inspections set forth in the specification shall become a part of the contractor’s overall inspection
system or quality program. The absence of any inspection requirements in the specification shall
not relieve the contractor of the responsibility for assuring that all supplies and services submitted
to the Government for acceptance comply with all requirements of the contract. Sampling in quality
conformance does not authorized submission of known defective material, either indicated or
actual, nor does it commit the Government to acceptance of defective material.

4.2 Sampling:

4.2.1 Inspection lots: Unless otherwise specified in the contract or order, a lot shall consist of all springs
of one type, grade, size and protective coatings, produced from material of the same composition
and presented for inspection at one time.

4.2.2 Sampling for examination: A random sample of springs shall be taken from each lot in accordance
with MIL-STD-105, Inspection level II. The acceptable quality level (AQL) shall be as specified in
TABLE I.

4.2.3 Sampling for protective finish test: Sampling for test of protective finish shall be in accordance with
the applicable specification shown in 3.4 or as specified on the drawing or standard.

4.2.4 Sampling for performance tests: A random sample of springs shall be taken from each lot in
accordance with MIL-STD-105, inspection level S-3, with an AQL of 0.065% defective for Grade A
springs, and an AQL of 1.5% defective for Grade B springs. These AQL levels shall apply to tests
of load, spring rate and initial tension, in accordance with 4.4.4 through 4.4.6.

4.2.5 Sampling for packaging and packing: Sampling for preservation, packaging and packing shall be
in accordance with the applicable inspection levels of MIL-STD-105, as specified in MIL-P-116.

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4.2.6 Sampling for test of cracks, seams and laps: Samples for Grade A springs shall be taken from
each lot in accordance with MIL-STD-105, Inspection level S3, with an AQL of .065% defective.
When testing of Grade B springs is specified, samples of Grade B springs shall be taken from each
lot in accordance with MIL-STD-105, Inspection Level S-3, with an AQL of 1.5% defective.

4.3 Examination:

Each spring taken as specified in 4.2.2 shall be examined to verify compliance with this specification.
Examination shall be conducted in accordance with TABLE I.

TABLE I. Classification of Defects

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4.4 Tests:

4.4.1 Material and processes: Materials and processes shall be tested in accordance with the
applicable specifications or requirements referenced on the drawing and this specification. When
the contractor’s certification of chemical analysis or certification of tests is available, they will be
accepted for the following:

[Link] Materials: Certification that the materials used conform to the requirements of 3.1.

[Link] Heat treatment: Certification that the heat treatment used conforms to the requirements of 3.1.2.

[Link] Stress relief: Certification that the stress relief methods used conforms to requirement of 3.1.3.

[Link] Shot peening: Certification that the peening conforms with the requirements of 3.2.

[Link] Embrittlement relief: Certification that the method used for embrittlement relief conforms with
that specified in 3.4.4.

4.4.2 Decarburization: When centerless ground material grade A springs are required (see 3.1.1), one
spring from each sample of springs, or two representative samples each 12 inches in length of the
spring material that have been heat treated (samples of hot wound spring material have been
heated prior to heat treatment) at the same time as the sample springs shall be examined for
compliance with 3.1.1 by the following method: Samples of the material shall be cross sectioned,
mounted in plastic, polished and etched with nitric acid and alcohol. In grade A springs, using a
magnification of 100 diameters no free ferrite shall be visible. Failure to pass this test shall be
cause for rejection of the lot represented by the sample.

4.4.3 Protective finish test: Test of protective finishes shall be conducted in accordance with the
applicable specifications specified in 3.4 or as specified on the drawing or standard.

4.4.4 Load test: Springs shall be tested for required loads at the lengths specified on the drawing or
standard. Testing equipment shall be capable of meeting commercial standards of accuracy.
Readings shall be taken as the spring is being loaded. Unless otherwise specified, set shall be
removed in accordance with [Link] before load testing. Removal of set before load testing may be
certified as such upon certification by the manufacturer that this operation was performed during
manufacture.

[Link] Procedure for removing set: Unless otherwise specified on the drawing or standard, springs
shall be compressed solid and released, (a maximum of 30 cycles is allowed to determine
compliance), until the total decrease in free length for any five consecutive cycles shall not
exceed 0.002 inch per inch of free length for Grade A springs or shall not exceed 0.006 inch per
inch of free length for Grade B springs. Failure to accomplish this shall be cause for rejection.

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4.4.5 Spring rate: When specified, the spring rate shall be tested (see 3.5.3) at 20 and 60 percent of the
total theoretical deflection, by establishing two test lengths in accordance with Figures 1 or 2 as
applicable and recording the load at these lengths. The spring rate shall be determined by dividing
the difference between these loads (in pounds) by the difference (in inches) between the test
lengths.

4.4.6 Initial tension: Initial tension as determined by the method described below shall be equal to the
load specified on the drawing or standard or to the load determined in 3.5.4, whichever is
applicable.

a. Record the load required to deflect the spring by any deflection.

b. Record the load required to deflect the spring by twice the deflection used in (a).

c. Initial tensions will then be equal to twice the first load, minus the second load.

4.4.7 Cracks seams and laps: Springs taken as specified in 4.2.6 shall be tested for cracks, seams, and
laps (see 3.6). Magnetic particle inspections shall be made on Grade A sample springs of ferrous
material, using the continuous method in accordance with MIL-STD-1949. Non-magnetic springs
shall be penetrant inspected when specified in accordance with MIL-STD-6866. Grade B springs
shall be tested when specified on the drawing.

4.4.8 Examination and tests for packaging and packing: Examination and tests for cleaning,
preservation, packaging, and packing for military procurement shall be in accordance with
MIL-P-116.

5. PACKING:

5.1 Cleaning, drying, and preservation:

5.1.1 Cleaning: Prior to preservation, springs requiring a preservative shall be cleaned in accordance
with process C-1 and dried in accordance with MIL-P-116.

5.1.2 Preservation: Application of a preservative is required only for alloy and carbon steel springs
which do not have a permanent type coating such as paint, epoxy and platings, but including
phosphate or black oxide. Unless otherwise specified, springs not exceeding three inches each in
length or one pound each in weight shall receive an application of P-3 preservative of MIL-P-116.
Unless otherwise specified, springs exceeding three inches each in length or one pound each in
weight shall receive an application of P-1 or P-19 preservative specified in MIL-P-116.

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5.2 Unit packaging:

5.2.1 Level A:

[Link] Springs not exceeding three inches each in length or one pound each in weight: Springs not
exceeding three inches each in length or one pound each in weight shall be packaged in
accordance with Method I, IC, or III of MIL-P-116. Springs not requiring a preservative shall be
packaged in accordance with Method III or IC of MIL-P-116. Unit package quantities shall be as
specified by the procuring activity. Weight of unit package shall not exceed five pounds.
Containers utilized shall conform to MIL-B-117, PPP-B-566, PPP-B-636, or PPP-B-676. Bags
shall be sealed or stapled, and boxes shall be closed in accordance with applicable box
specifications.

[Link] Springs exceeding three inches each in length or one pound each in weight, but not exceeding
ten pounds each: Springs exceeding three inches each in length or one pound each in weight,
but not exceeding ten pounds each shall be preserved as specified in 5.1.2. Springs shall be
packaged as specified in [Link], except that the weight of the unit package shall not exceed
20 pounds. Containers utilized shall be those specified in [Link], except when the contents
weigh more than 10 pounds. When the contents of the unit package exceed ten pounds, the
container shall conform to weather-resistant class of PPP-B-636.

[Link] Springs exceeding 10 pounds each in weight: Springs exceeding ten pounds each in weight
shall be packaged as specified in [Link], except that they shall be individually packaged in
containers conforming to weather-resistant class of PPP-B-636. Springs packaged in accordance
with this paragraph shall not be intermediate packaged.

5.2.2 Intermediate packaging: Unit packages of springs not exceeding 10 pounds in weight shall be
placed in containers conforming to weather-resistant class of PPP-B-636. Weight of intermediate
packages shall not exceed 20 pounds. Only identical items shall be included in an intermediate
package. Intermediate packages shall be closed by use of two strips of tape (minimum 2 inches
wide) conforming to PPP-T-76. One strip shall be applied to the top seam and one to the bottom
seam. The tape shall extend three inches onto the end panel or the full width of the panel,
whichever is less. When the bottom is closed by means of staples or adhesive, only the top strip
shall be required.

5.2.3 Level C: Cleaning, drying, preservation and unit packaging shall be in accordance with
MIL-STD-1190.

5.2.4 Level X - Industrial Packaging: Cleaning, drying, preservation and unit packaging shall be in
accordance with ASTM D3951.

5.2.5 Quantity in Unit Package (QUP): The QUP shall be the same as specified in the contract
(see 6.2).

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5.3 Packing:

5.3.1 Level A: Springs cleaned, preserved, and packaged as specified in 5.1 and 5.2 shall be packed in
shipping containers conforming to PPP-B-621, PPP-B-591 or PPP-B-601. Shipping containers
shall be of minimum cube and tare, consistent with the protection required and contain identical
quantities, where practical. Unless otherwise specified by the procuring activity, the gross weight of
wood and wood-cleated boxes shall be limited to 200 pounds. Gross weight of fiberboard boxes
shall not exceed the weight limitation of the container specification. Containers shall be closed and
strapped in accordance with the applicable container specification or appendix thereto. When
specified by the procuring activity, unit packages of springs exceeding five pounds in weight, or
individual springs which do not require the use of a unit container, shall be packed directly into the
shipping container or shall be palletized, using any practicable method of MIL-STD-147.
PPP-B-640 (Class 2) or PPP-B-636 (weather resistant), shall not be used for Army Level A
packing.

5.3.2 Level B: Level B packing shall be as specified in 5.3.1, except that containers shall conform to
domestic types or classes of the applicable specification (not-weather-resistant of PPP-B-640). For
Army use, container PPP-B-636 and PPP-B-640 shall conform to class weather-resistant.

5.3.3 Level C: Packing shall be in accordance with MIL-STD-1190.

5.3.4 Level X - Industrial: Packing shall be in accordance with ASTM D3951.

5.4 Physical protection:

Cushioning, blocking, bracing and anchoring as required shall be in accordance with MIL-STD-1186.

5.5 Marking:

Interior and exterior containers shall be marked in accordance with MIL-STD-129.

5.6 Bar code marking:

When specified (see 6.2), bar code marking shall be in accordance with MIL-STD-129 and
MIL-STD-1189.

6. NOTES:

6.1 Intended use:

Grade A springs covered by this specification are intended for highly stressed or critical applications
such as recoil mechanisms and equilibrators. Grade B springs are intended for less critical (general)
applications.

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6.2 Ordering data:

Purchasers should exercise any desired options offered herein, and procurement documents should
specify the following:

a. Title, number and date of this specification.

b. Drawing or Military Standards applicable to the item.

c. Type and grade (1.2).

d. Material (3.1)

e. Option, required:
1. Decarburization (3.1.1).

2. Stress relief (3.1.3 through [Link]).

3. Shot peening (3.2).

4. Protective coating (3.4 through 3.4.4).

5. Identification (3.7)
f. Level of packaging and packing required (see Section 5.).

g. When applicable, bar code marking requirements (see 5.6).

6.3 Military procurement:

Grade B springs procured under this specification for Military use should be limited to the variety
shown on MS24585 and MS24586, as applicable.

6.4 Spring materials:

The following list of specifications covers commonly used spring materials and is intended to provide
guidance for spring material selection and not impose restrictions in design*.

QQ-N-281 - Nickel-Copper Alloy Bars, Rod, Plate, Sheet, Wire, Forgings, and Structural and
Special Shaped Sections

QQ-N-286 - Nickel-Copper-Aluminum Alloy, Wrought

QQ-W-321 - Wire, Copper Alloy

QQ-W-390 - Wire, Nickel-Chromium-Iron Alloy

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6.4 (Continued):

QQ-W-461 - Wire, Steel, Carbon, (Round, Bare and Coated)

QQ-C-530 - Copper-Beryllium Alloy Bar, Rod, and Wire (Copper Alloy Number 172)

ASTM A227/ - Steel Wire, Cold-Drawn for Mechanical Springs, Spec for
A227M

ASTM A228 - Steel Wire, Music Spring Quality, Spec for

ASTM A229/ - Steel Wire, Oil-Tempered for Mechanical Springs, Spec for
A229M

**ASTM A304 - Alloy Steel Bars Subject to End-Quench Hardenability Requirements

ASTM A313 - Chromium-Nickel Stainless and Heat-Resisting Steel Spring Wire, Specification for

*Additional spring materials may be used when approved by the Contracting Officer.

**NOTE: Steel Numbers 5160, 6150, 8660, and 51B6OH of ASTM A304 have been used
successfully for high quality hot-wound springs.

6.5 Data on drawings:

The information on drawings should be adequate to assure a product that will give satisfactory
performance, but should be limited in order to avoid excessive cost due to over-specifying. For
preferred requirements and method of presentation, consult MIL-STD-29.

6.6 Subject term (key word) listing:

Spring, Helical, Compression

Spring, Helical, Extension

6.7 This paragraph was deleted as it did not pertain to the converted SAE document.

PREPARED UNDER THE JURISDICTION OF

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