Material Selection Guide
Rotor Clip Company Offers Many Different Materials To Suit Your Specific Application Needs
Whether you are designing for a corrosive environment, high or cryogenic temperatures, need non-magnetism, or looking for the most economical solution, Rotor Clip has you covered. Rotor Clip has a skilled engineering team, including Metallurgists who are available to help guide you through the material selection process. With extensive experience of designing our products into applications across nearly every industry, this guide is a resource to support your alloy requirements. Select your environment below to learn more:
Some engineers don't have the option to protect all of their components from corrosion. Depending on the level of corrosion, there are many options to choose from. Click the link below to see our Corrosive Resistant Material options:
Not all applications operate at room temperature. Hot or cold temperatures will dictate material selection. Engineers need to consider temperature when designing for their applications, as certain alloys are optimal for cryogenic temperatures, while other alloys excel in high temperatures. Click the links below to see our High and Cryogenic Temperature Material options:
Application sensitive to magnetism need non-magnetic components. Many materials can be used in these situations. Click the link below to see our Non-Magnetic Material Options:
Not all applications have atmospheric concerns. Rotor Clip has many material options to make quality parts that fit any budget. For any questions regarding economical materials Contact Us for more information.
Carbon Steel, Spring Temper
- Rotor Clip Material Code: ST
- UNS: G10700 - G10900
- DIN: 1,1248 (ref)
- Max Operating Temp: 250°F
- Density (Lbs/in3): 0.284
- Modulus of Elasticity (psi): 30 x 106
| Material Thickness (in) | Minimum Tensile Strength (psi) | Shear Strength (psi) |
| .006 - .014 | 269,000 | 153,000 |
| .0141 - .021 | 255,000 | 145,000 |
| .0211 - .043 | 221,000 | 126,000 |
| .0431 + | 211,000 | 120,000 |
Carbon Steel, Hard Drawn
- Rotor Clip Material Code: ST
- UNS: G10600 - G10750
- DIN: 1.1231 (ref)
- Max Operating Temp: 250°F
- Density (Lbs/in3): 0.284
- Modulus of Elasticity (psi): 30 x 106
| Material Thickness (in) | Minimum Tensile Strength (psi) | Shear Strength (psi) |
| .0201 - .030 | 230,000 | 130,000 |
| .0901 - .110 | 181,000 | 103,000 |
Engineers need to design for corrosion often. Some examples of these environments include:
- General Atmosphere
- Downhole Oil/Gas with Sour Gases
- Seawater
- Constant Cleaning Requirements for Medial and Food Processing
- Chemical Processing
Commonly Used Alloys for Corrosion
Typically used in retaining rings, requiring basic corrosion resistance. The aerospace industry often uses 302 - Stainless Steel.
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- Rotor Clip Material Code: SJ
- UNS: S30200
- DIN: 1.4300
- Max Operating Temp: 400°F
- Density (Lbs/in3): 0.284
- Modulus of Elasticity (psi): 28 x 106
| Material Thickness (in) | Minimum Tensile Strength (psi) | Shear Strength (psi) |
| .005 - .022 | 210,000 | 119,000 |
| .0221 - .047 | 200,000 | 114,000 |
| .0471 - .062 | 185,000 | 105,000 |
| .0621 - .074 | 175,000 | 100,000 |
| .0741 - .089 | 165,000 | 94,000 |
| .0891 - .095 | 155,000 | 88,000 |
Has similar corrosion resistant properties to 302 Stainless Steel with superior physical properties needed for springs.
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- Rotor Clip Material Code: SQ
- UNS: S17700
- DIN: 1.4568
- Minimum Tensile Strength (psi): 240,000
- Shear Strength (psi): 137,000
- Max Operating Temp: 650°F
- Density (Lbs/in3): 0.282
- Modulus of Elasticity (psi): 29.5 x 106
Improved corrosion resistant properties to 302 Stainless Steel. Naval, Medical, and Food Processing applications typically use 316 Stainless Steel.
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- Rotor Clip Material Code: SU
- UNS: S31600
- DIN: 1.4401
- Max Operating Temp: 400°F
- Density (Lbs/in3): 0.289
- Modulus of Elasticity (psi): 28 x 106
| Material Thickness (in) | Minimum Tensile Strength (psi) | Shear Strength (psi) |
| .002 - .023 | 195,000 | 111,000 |
| .0231 - .048 | 190,000 | 108,000 |
| .0481 - .061 | 175,000 | 99,000 |
| .0611 + | 170,000 | 97,000 |
Used in highly corrosive environments. The Oil & Gas Industry typically uses this material for rings and springs to meet NACE MRO175 requirements for hydrogen sulfide exposure (H₂S - sour gas).
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- Rotor Clip Material Code: IC
- UNS: N07750
- DIN: 2.4669
- Minimum Tensile Strength (psi): 220,000 (Spring Temper) - 155,000 (High-Temp)
- Shear Strength (psi): 125,000 (Spring Temper) - 88,000 (High-Temp)
- Max Operating Temp: 700°F (Spring Temper) - 1200°F (High-Temp)
- Density (Lbs/in3): 0.299
- Modulus of Elasticity (psi): 31 x 106
Superior to Inconel X-750 regarding corrosion resistance and physical properties.
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- Rotor Clip Material Code: EG
- UNS: R300003
- DIN: 2.4711
- Max Operating Temp: 800°F
- Density (Lbs/in3): 0.300
- Modulus of Elasticity (psi): 30 x 106
| Material Thickness (in) | Minimum Tensile Strength (psi) | Shear Strength (psi) |
| ≤ .004 | 300,000 | 171,000 |
| .00491 - .019 | 290,000 | 165,000 |
| .0191 - .025 | 280,000 | 159,000 |
| .0251 - .100 | 270,000 | 154,000 |
Excellent pitting resistance and typically used in chemical processing.
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- Rotor Clip Material Code: HE
- UNS: N10276
- DIN: 2.4819
- Max Operating Temp: 750°F
- Density (Lbs/in3): 0.321
- Modulus of Elasticity (psi): 29.8 x 106
| Material Thickness (in) | Minimum Tensile Strength (psi) | Shear Strength (psi) |
| < .016 | 230,000 | 131,000 |
| .0161 - .032 | 210,000 | 119,000 |
| .0321 - .054 | 200,000 | 114,000 |
| .0541 + | 190,000 | 108,000 |
Excellent corrosion resistance with added benefit of being drillable in downhole applications.
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- Rotor Clip Material Code: BC
- UNS: C17200
- DIN: 2.1247
- Minimum Tensile Strength (psi): 185,000
- Shear Strength (psi): 128,000
- Max Operating Temp: 400°F
- Density (Lbs/in3): 0.298
- Modulus of Elasticity (psi): 18.5 x 106
Excellent corrosion resistance with added benefit of being drillable in downhole applications.
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- Rotor Clip Material Code: PB
- UNS: C51000
- Max Operating Temp: Room Temperature
- Density (Lbs/in3): 0.320
- Modulus of Elasticity (psi): 16 x 106
Rings and springs need to retain high strength when subjected to high temperatures, in order to properly function. Some examples of these environments include:
- Jet engines
- Turbines
- Turbos for engines
- Foundries
Commonly Used Alloys for High-Temperature Environments
Economical choice for temperatures up to 250°F
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- Rotor Clip Material Code: ST
- UNS: G10700 - G10900
- DIN: 1,1248 (ref)
- Max Operating Temp: 250°F
- Density (Lbs/in3): 0.284
- Modulus of Elasticity (psi): 30 x 106
| Material Thickness (in) | Minimum Tensile Strength (psi) | Shear Strength (psi) |
| .006 - .014 | 269,000 | 153,000 |
| .0141 - .021 | 255,000 | 145,000 |
| .0211 - .043 | 221,000 | 126,000 |
| .0431 + | 211,000 | 120,000 |
Austenitic stainless steels can allow operating temperatures up to 400°F
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- Rotor Clip Material Code: SJ
- UNS: S30200
- DIN: 1.4300
- Max Operating Temp: 400°F
- Density (Lbs/in3): 0.284
- Modulus of Elasticity (psi): 28 x 106
| Material Thickness (in) | Minimum Tensile Strength (psi) | Shear Strength (psi) |
| .005 - .022 | 210,000 | 119,000 |
| .0221 - .047 | 200,000 | 114,000 |
| .0471 - .062 | 185,000 | 105,000 |
| .0621 - .074 | 175,000 | 100,000 |
| .0741 - .089 | 165,000 | 94,000 |
| .0891 - .095 | 155,000 | 88,000 |
Austenitic stainless steels can allow operating temperatures up to 400°F
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- Rotor Clip Material Code: SU
- UNS: S31600
- DIN: 1.4401
- Max Operating Temp: 400°F
- Density (Lbs/in3): 0.289
- Modulus of Elasticity (psi): 28 x 106
| Material Thickness (in) | Minimum Tensile Strength (psi) | Shear Strength (psi) |
| .002 - .023 | 195,000 | 111,000 |
| .0231 - .048 | 190,000 | 108,000 |
| .0481 - .061 | 175,000 | 99,000 |
| .0611 + | 170,000 | 97,000 |
This precipitation hardenable stainless steel can hold its strength up to 600°F
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- Rotor Clip Material Code: SQ
- UNS: S17700
- DIN: 1.4568
- Minimum Tensile Strength (psi): 240,000
- Shear Strength (psi): 137,000
- Max Operating Temp: 650°F
- Density (Lbs/in3): 0.282
- Modulus of Elasticity (psi): 29.5 x 106
A-286 stainless steel is a nickel based alloy that can operate in temperatures up to 1000°F.
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- Rotor Clip Material Code: SY
- UNS: S66286
- DIN: 1.4980
- Minimum Tensile Strength (psi): 185,000
- Shear Strength (psi): 105,000
- Max Operating Temp: 1000°F
- Density (Lbs/in3): 0.286
- Modulus of Elasticity (psi): 31 x 106
This nickel-cobalt alloy can be heat treated in a particular way to withstand temperatures up to 1200°F.
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- Rotor Clip Material Code: IN
- UNS: N07718
- DIN: 2.4668
- Minimum Tensile Strength (psi): 180,000
- Shear Strength (psi): 102,000
- Max Operating Temp: 1300°F
- Density (Lbs/in3): 0.297
- Modulus of Elasticity (psi): 29.6 x 106
This nickel-cobalt alloy can be heat treated in a particular alloy way to withstand temperatures up to 1200°F.
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- Rotor Clip Material Code: IC
- UNS: N07750
- DIN: 2.4669
- Minimum Tensile Strength (psi): 220,000 (Spring Temper) - 155,000 (High-Temp)
- Shear Strength (psi): 125,000 (Spring Temper) - 88,000 (High-Temp)
- Max Operating Temp: 700°F (Spring Temper) - 1200°F (High-Temp
- Density (Lbs/in3): 0.299
- Modulus of Elasticity (psi): 31 x 106
Parts subjected to colder environments risk embrittlement and cracking. Some examples of these environments include:
- Cryogenic Freezers
- Arctic or Deep Sea
- Outer Space
Commonly Used Alloys for Cryogenic Temperature Environments
Austenitic stainless steels have a stable structure that remains flexible in cold temperatures.
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- Rotor Clip Material Code: SJ
- UNS: S30200
- DIN: 1.4300
- Max Operating Temp: 400°F
- Density (Lbs/in3): 0.284
- Modulus of Elasticity (psi): 28 x 106
| Material Thickness (in) | Minimum Tensile Strength (psi) | Shear Strength (psi) |
| .005 - .022 | 210,000 | 119,000 |
| .0221 - .047 | 200,000 | 114,000 |
| .0471 - .062 | 185,000 | 105,000 |
| .0621 - .074 | 175,000 | 100,000 |
| .0741 - .089 | 165,000 | 94,000 |
| .0891 - .095 | 155,000 | 88,000 |
Austenitic stainless steels have a stable structure that remains flexible in cold temperatures.
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- Rotor Clip Material Code: SU
- UNS: S31600
- DIN: 1.4401
- Max Operating Temp: 400°F
- Density (Lbs/in3): 0.289
- Modulus of Elasticity (psi): 28 x 106
| Material Thickness (in) | Minimum Tensile Strength (psi) | Shear Strength (psi) |
| .002 - .023 | 195,000 | 111,000 |
| .0231 - .048 | 190,000 | 108,000 |
| .0481 - .061 | 175,000 | 99,000 |
| .0611 + | 170,000 | 97,000 |
Copper alloys typically flexible in cold temperatures.
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- Rotor Clip Material Code: BC
- UNS: C17200
- DIN: 2.1247
- Minimum Tensile Strength (psi): 185,000
- Shear Strength (psi): 128,000
- Max Operating Temp: 400°F
- Density (Lbs/in3): 0.298
- Modulus of Elasticity (psi): 18.5 x 106
Copper alloys typically flexible in cold temperatures.
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- Rotor Clip Material Code: PB
- UNS: C51000
- Max Operating Temp: Room Temperature
- Density (Lbs/in3): 0.320
- Modulus of Elasticity (psi): 16 x 106
Certain applications are sensitive to magnetism and cannot contain components that are magnetic. Not all stainless steels can be assumed to be non-magnetic due to the amount of cold-working they receive. Some examples of these environments include:
- Directional Downhole Drilling
- MRI Machines
- Sonar Buoys
Commonly Used Alloys for Magnetic Sensitive Applications
Non-magnetic alloy due to not containing any iron (non-ferrous).
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- Rotor Clip Material Code: PB
- UNS: C51000
- Max Operating Temp: Room Temperature
- Density (Lbs/in3): 0.320
- Modulus of Elasticity (psi): 16 x 106
Non-magnetic alloy due to not containing any iron (non-ferrous).
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- Rotor Clip Material Code: BC
- UNS: C17200
- DIN: 2.1247
- Minimum Tensile Strength (psi): 185,000
- Shear Strength (psi): 128,000
- Max Operating Temp: 400°F
- Density (Lbs/in3): 0.298
- Modulus of Elasticity (psi): 18.5 x 106
Nickel alloy that does not exhibit magnetic properties.
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- Rotor Clip Material Code: SY
- UNS: S66286
- DIN: 1.4980
- Minimum Tensile Strength (psi): 185,000
- Shear Strength (psi): 105,000
- Max Operating Temp: 1000°F
- Density (Lbs/in3): 0.286
- Modulus of Elasticity (psi): 31 x 106
Nickel alloy that does not exhibit magnetic properties.
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- Rotor Clip Material Code: HE
- UNS: N10276
- DIN: 2.4819
- Max Operating Temp: 750°F
- Density (Lbs/in3): 0.321
- Modulus of Elasticity (psi): 29.8 x 106
| Material Thickness (in) | Minimum Tensile Strength (psi) | Shear Strength (psi) |
| < .016 | 230,000 | 131,000 |
| .0161 - .032 | 210,000 | 119,000 |
| .0321 - .054 | 200,000 | 114,000 |
| .0541 + | 190,000 | 108,000 |
Nickel-cobalt alloy that does not exhibit magnetic properties.
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- Rotor Clip Material Code: IC
- UNS: N07750
- DIN: 2.4669
- Minimum Tensile Strength (psi): 220,000 (Spring Temper) - 155,000 (High-Temp)
- Shear Strength (psi): 125,000 (Spring Temper) - 88,000 (High-Temp)
- Max Operating Temp: 700°F (Spring Temper) - 1200°F (High-Temp)
- Density (Lbs/in3): 0.299
- Modulus of Elasticity (psi): 31 x 106
Nickel-cobalt alloy that does not exhibit magnetic properties.
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- Rotor Clip Material Code: IN
- UNS: N07718
- DIN: 2.4668
- Minimum Tensile Strength (psi): 180,000
- Shear Strength (psi): 102,000
- Max Operating Temp: 1300°F
- Density (Lbs/in3): 0.297
- Modulus of Elasticity (psi): 29.6 x 106
Nickel-cobalt alloy that does not exhibit magnetic properties.
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- Rotor Clip Material Code: EG
- UNS: R300003
- DIN: 2.4711
- Max Operating Temp: 800°F
- Density (Lbs/in3): 0.300
- Modulus of Elasticity (psi): 30 x 106
| Material Thickness (in) | Minimum Tensile Strength (psi) | Shear Strength (psi) |
| ≤ .004 | 300,000 | 171,000 |
| .00491 - .019 | 290,000 | 165,000 |
| .0191 - .025 | 280,000 | 159,000 |
| .0251 - .100 | 270,000 | 154,000 |