Made of stainless steel, these springs are more corrosion resistant than steel compression springs.

Made of stainless steel, these springs are more corrosion resistant than steel extension springs.

Also known as music wire.

Also known as blue-tempered steel, this 1095 spring steel has a higher carbon content than 1075 spring steel for better wear resistance.

Also known as scaleless steel.

Containing more carbon than low-carbon steel—but less than 1095 spring steel—1050 spring steel is easily formed into parts such as washers, brackets, and springs before being hardened for use.