Almen Strips

Please contact us to order some of the following items.

Premium Grade Almen Strips (per SAE J442)

Part Number	Strip Types	Thickness	Flatness	Hardness
AS-N-PREM	N	0.79 ± .025	±0.025	HRA 72.5-76
AS-A-PREM	A	1.30 ± .025	±0.025	HRC 44-50
AS-C-PREM	C	2.39 ± .025	±0.025	HRC 44-50

Almen Strip Holders and Socket Head Cap Screws

Part Number	Product
AS-HOLD-14	Almen strip holder per SAE J442
495029	Socket head cap screws for holder

Almen Strip Test Gauges

Part Number	Product
AS-GAUGE-1	Almen strip gauge – standard
AS-CALIB-F	Test gauge calibration block – flat
AS-CALIB-C	Test gauge calibration block – curved

ALMEN STRIPS

Associated Spring-Raymond’s Almen strips and supplies are built for high quality and long service. All of our Almen strips are certified to SAE J442 standard for use in the automotive or aerospace industries, as well as in any shot peening process.

Immediate delivery is available for N and A type strips in 50-count packaging and C type Almen strips in 25-count packages. Bulk packaging is also available.

Premium Grade Almen Strips (per SAE J442)

Part Number AS-N-PREM
Strip Type N
Thickness (mm) 0.79 ± .025
Flatness* (mm) ±0.025
Hardness HRA 72.5-76

Part Number AS-A-PREM
Strip Type A
Thickness (mm) 1.30 ± .025
Flatness* (mm) ±0.025
Hardness HRC 44-50

Part Number AS-C-PREM
Strip Type C
Thickness (mm) 2.39 ± .025
Flatness* (mm) ±0.025
Hardness HRC 44-50

*as measured with Almen #2 gauge