Nov 15, 2008 #1 dik Structural Joined Apr 13, 2001 Messages 26,126 Location CA Is there a steel alloy material that can be used for leaf springs in very cold climates. The problem is failure of leaf springs on trailers that are towed over very rough roads and in temperatures colder than -40deg. Dik
Is there a steel alloy material that can be used for leaf springs in very cold climates. The problem is failure of leaf springs on trailers that are towed over very rough roads and in temperatures colder than -40deg. Dik
Nov 16, 2008 1 #2 M MintJulep Mechanical Joined Jun 12, 2003 Messages 10,252 Location JP This might put you on the track of something suitable. http://catalog.lesjoforsab.com/pdf/en/chapters/208-209_EN.pdf Upvote 0 Downvote
This might put you on the track of something suitable. http://catalog.lesjoforsab.com/pdf/en/chapters/208-209_EN.pdf
Nov 17, 2008 1 #3 TVP Materials Joined Apr 12, 2002 Messages 4,592 Location US Fiber-reinforced composites would be another option. Here is one manufacturer: http://www.hexcel.com/Markets/Automotive/LeafSpring.htm Upvote 0 Downvote
Fiber-reinforced composites would be another option. Here is one manufacturer: http://www.hexcel.com/Markets/Automotive/LeafSpring.htm