Canted Coil Spring — 0.10 mm Wire × 1.0 mm Width × 1.2 mm Height (Precision Energizer) - Custom Manufacturing of Spring Energized Seals

Quick specifications

Parameter	Value
Wire diameter(A)	0.10 mm
Major (C)	1.0 mm
Minor (Compression axis) (B)	1.2 mm
Typical materials	301/304/316 SS, 17-7PH, Elgiloy®, Inconel® (custom on request)
Typical applications	Seal energizers, EMI gaskets, precision connectors, vacuum/cryogenic seals
Tolerances	±0.02 mm (typical, confirm per drawing)

What makes this 0.10 mm canted coil spring special?

This particular geometry (0.10×1.0×1.2 mm) is optimized for applications where space is limited but a reliable sealing or contact force is still required. Key advantages include:

High fatigue life: small wire diameter combined with precision heat treatment produces excellent cyclic performance when properly mounted and paired with a compatible jacket material.
Multi-directional compliance: canted coils are engineered to deliver radial and axial compensation, maintaining contact under misalignment or thermal growth.
Compact unit load: the narrow ribbon (1.0 mm) provides concentrated contact pressure with minimal deflection — useful for low-clearance designs.
Material flexibility: choose stainless steels for economy and corrosion resistance or superalloys (Inconel, Elgiloy) for high-temperature or aggressive chemistry environments.

Design & material considerations

Material selection must match operating temperature, media compatibility and lifetime expectations. For this size we commonly recommend:

17-7PH for superior strength and thermal stability in precision applications.
Elgiloy® (cobalt-chromium-nickel alloy) for exceptional corrosion resistance and spring properties in aggressive media.
Inconel® (nickel-chromium superalloy) for elevated temperature and corrosive service.
301 / 304 / 316 stainless steel for general corrosion resistance and cost-effective performance.

Handa’s engineers will advise coil pitch, heat treatment and post-processing (shot peen, passivation) to meet your fatigue and corrosion requirements.

Typical use cases

The 0.10×1.0×1.2 mm canted coil performs well where small, repeatable force and conformability are required:

EMI gasket contacts in compact electronic housings
Micro-sealing energizers for precision connectors and valves
Vacuum and cryogenic seals where low outgassing jacket materials are used
Medical and analytical instruments requiring clean, stable sealing force

Ordering & customization

Handa offers rapid prototyping and flexible MOQ for this specification. Provide your desired inner/outer diameters, jacket material (if any), operating temperature and environment, and we will propose the optimal alloy and coil geometry. Typical prototype lead time: 5–10 business days depending on material and quantity.

Installation & handling notes

Avoid over-compression beyond manufacturer-recommended deflection to prevent permanent set.
Ensure ID/OD tolerances of mating grooves are within recommended limits to avoid lateral stress concentration.
Specify compatible jacket/lip material (PTFE, PEEK, FKM, etc.) for sealing applications to control friction and wear.

Request a sample or technical drawing

For CAD drawings or sample parts, contact Handa Springs with your dimensions and application data (temperature, pressure, media). Our team will return design feedback and a competitive quote.