Elgiloy® Superalloy Springs

Cobalt-Chromium-Nickel superalloy springs (UNS R30003 / Phynox / AMS 5833) engineered for ultimate mechanical strength, corrosion immunity, and biomedical reliability.

Elgiloy® Superalloy Spring Overview

Elgiloy® (UNS R30003, also known internationally as Phynox / ISO 5832-7 / AMS 5833) is a non-magnetic cobalt-chromium-nickel-molybdenum superalloy engineered specifically to satisfy extreme combined requirements for mechanical strength, fatigue endurance, and chemical inertness. Following precision cold working and precipitation heat treatment, Elgiloy achieves extraordinary tensile strength exceeding 2,000 MPa while maintaining outstanding ductility and corrosion resistance against sour gas, marine saltwater, and bodily fluids. TOSTA manufactures custom Elgiloy compression, extension, wave, and power springs for critical oilfield downhole tools, aerospace turbomachinery, defense guidance, and implantable medical devices.

Key Engineering Characteristics of Elgiloy®

Ultra-High Tensile Strength

≥ 2,000 MPa

Exceeds standard spring steels by more than 30%, permitting substantial component miniaturization without compromising mechanical load capacity.

Broad-Spectrum Elastic Stability

Stable Shear Modulus

Maintains consistent spring deflection and rate across severe thermal swings from cryogenic environments up to 450°C (842°F).

Extreme Corrosion Resistance

NACE MR0175 Compliant

Virtually impervious to seawater pitting, crevice attack, sour gas (H2S), hydrochloric acid, and industrial chemical solvents.

Thermal Creep Resistance

≤ 450°C Service Temp

Maintains outstanding resistance to thermal stress relaxation and load loss under high continuous mechanical preload.

Dynamic Fatigue Endurance

Superior Cycle Life

Refined cobalt-base microcrystalline structure prevents early micro-fissuring and dislocation pileup under multi-million dynamic cycles.

Non-Magnetic & Biocompatible

µr < 1.001 / ISO 10993

Completely non-ferromagnetic and biologically inert, certified safe for cardiovascular implants, surgical instruments, and MRI environments.

Typical Application Fields

Downhole Oil & Gas Drilling Tools (MWD / LWD & Safety Valves)
Aerospace Engine Fuel Nozzles & Flight Control Actuators
Cardiovascular Implants & Surgical Endoscopy Fixtures
Deep-Sea Submersible Instruments & Pressure Vessels
Nuclear Reactor Control Rod Components
High-Precision Analytical Chronometer Mechanisms

Require Custom Elgiloy® Springs?

Given the specialized material cold-work temper and age-hardening cycles required for Elgiloy®, our engineering team collaborates closely with your designers on material certification, finite element spring simulation, and rapid sample prototyping.