WANTED Panzer IV Spring Pack

[Michael Röder]

Hello all!

I search for my Panzer IV suspension the Armortek Spring Packs.
Part No. CD0111 to CD0115

I would be very happy if someone has spare parts for the spring backs left. I also take single leaf-springs, many singles also make up a whole pack.

Regards Michael

[Adrian Harris]

I had some custom leaf springs cut by this company, which were supplied annealed and laser cut to my dimensions.

Lynn Rochester
Tel: 01325 381300
Email: lynn@m-machine.co.uk

M-Machine Metals
Unit 6 Forge Way
Cleveland Trading Estate
Darlington
County Durham
DL1 2PJ

The Panzer IV drawing calls for 1mm thick springs but at the time they could only supply 0.71, 0.92 and 1.2mm thicknesses.

Adrian.

[Michael Röder]

Thank you Adrian!
I could work with a thickness of 0.92 mm, but I don't find a 10mm width in their catalog.
Do you have experience drilling spring steel?
Due to time constraints, I would like to use finished leaf springs.

[Adrian Harris]

They laser cut some 3mm strips for me, so 10mm shouldn't be a problem.

I drill all the Armortek leaf springs, so that I can put a bolt through the middle to keep them in alignment. A cobalt drill, run at a slow speed and with gentle pressure, seems to work well with minimal heating and a clean cut.

If you send them the drawing, they may be able to cut them with the necessary holes already in place, and temper them for you, so there would be no need for any drilling afterwards.

Adrian.