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Nimonic Springs

Nimonic is a nickel-based alloy enriched with chromium, cobalt, and other elements. Nimonic alloys deliver exceptional strength, oxidation resistance, and thermal stability—qualities that make them highly suitable for producing springs designed to perform under extreme conditions.

Material Properties

  • Temperature Performance: The alloy’s ability to withstand thermal cycling ensures that Nimonic springs maintain consistent performance, even in environments subject to rapid temperature fluctuations.
  • Fatigue Resistance: Nimonic alloys offer strong resistance to thermal fatigue and repeated stress, ensuring a long service life in dynamic applications.
  • Oxidation and Corrosion Resistance: With a robust composition that minimises degradation, Nimonic alloys perform reliably in harsh, oxidising, and corrosive atmospheres, reducing the need for frequent maintenance or replacement.
  • High Strength-to-Weight Ratio: Despite their impressive strength, springs made from Nimonic alloys are lightweight.

Heat/cold treatment processes are often used to enhance the mechanical properties of the steel, such as increasing yield strength and improving fatigue resistance, which are vital for the longevity and reliability of the springs.

Uses of Nimonic Springs

Sectors that benefit from using Nimonic springs are those where high temperature, stress, and corrosive environments are the norm. Their properties make them an excellent choice for:

  • Aerospace Engineering: In aircraft engines, the thermal and fatigue-resistant properties of Nimonic springs ensure dependable performance under extreme operating conditions.
  • Power Generation: Nimonic springs are used in gas turbines, and their ability to withstand thermal stress and oxidation is essential for long-term reliability.
  • Industrial Manufacturing: For applications in high-stress environments, such as chemical processing and heavy machinery.

Custom Nimonic Springs

At European Springs, we recognise that every application demands a unique set of material characteristics and performance criteria. Our spring design process enables us to design and manufacture custom Nimonic springs tailored to the specific requirements of your project. Contact us today to discuss your requirements, and our team will help support your project.

Need something bespoke?

And even if we don’t have exactly the tool we need, European Springs’ in house technology enables us rapidly to design and make complex tools, allowing us to offer more competitive prices.

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European Springs & Pressings Ltd
Chaffinch Business Park,
Croydon Road Beckenham,
Kent, BR3 4DW

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