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Music wire springs may look like stainless steel springs, but they contain a different type of steel in their construction. Stainless steel and music wire are both iron alloys. The latter, however, contains a higher concentration of chromium, resulting in higher tensile strength.
Music wire springs have a higher tensile strength than stainless steel springs. This means they can withstand more force and repeated stress and strain without permanent deformation.
You don’t have to worry about breaking music springs, either. Thanks to their high tensile strength, they can handle bends. This is one of the reasons why music wire is commonly used in musical instruments. Musicians can bend music wire-based strings without snapping or breaking them.
Stainless steel springs, on the other hand, are better protected against corrosion. Stainless steel contains chromium, which acts as a shield for the underlying iron. The chromium in it will react with the oxygen in the surrounding air. This chemical reaction, known as oxidation, will result in the formation of an invisible and protective barrier over the surface of stainless steel.
Are you aware that we have loose springs available in reception area? Over 10 000 springs from the factory. Perfect for your machine breakdowns and prototypes.
