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Hardened Undersized High-Speed M2 Tool Steel Rods
- Yield Strength: Not Rated
- Hardness: Rockwell C60 (Very Hard)
These rods, also known as drill blanks, have an undersized diameter for machining your own jobbers'-length drill bits. They're hardened for increased abrasion and impact resistance. M2 tool steel offers a nice balance of wear resistance and machinability. It has a high molybdenum content, which allows it to maintain sharp cutting edges even at elevated temperatures.
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| Dia. | Dia. Tolerance | Drill Bit Size | Lg. | Mechanical Finish | Straightness Tolerance | Each | |
| 0.04" | -0.0002" to 0" | 60 | 1 5/8" | Precision Ground | 0.012" per ft. | 00000000 | 00000 |
Hardened Oversized High-Speed M2 Tool Steel Rods
- Yield Strength: Not Rated
- Hardness: Rockwell C60 (Very Hard)
Also known as reamer blanks, these rods have an oversized diameter that allows for finishing to your exact requirements. They're hardened for increased abrasion and impact resistance. M2 tool steel offers a nice balance of wear resistance and machinability. It has a high molybdenum content, which allows it to maintain sharp cutting edges even at elevated temperatures.
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| Dia. | Dia. Tolerance | Reamer Size | Lg. | Lg. Tolerance | Mechanical Finish | Straightness Tolerance | Each | |
| 0.04" | 0" to 0.0002" | 60 | 1 5/8" | -1/32" to 1/32" | Precision Ground | 0.012" per ft. | 00000000 | 00000 |
Spring-Back Multipurpose 304 Stainless Steel Wire
This wire bounces back after bending. Often used to construct springs and wire rope, 304 stainless steel is a good all-around choice for a wide range of applications.
PTFE-coated wire has a slippery surface, so it’s especially useful as a fish wire when navigating through confined spaces.
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- Heat Treatment: Hardened
- Tensile Strength: Not Rated
- Specifications Met: ASTM A313
68" Lg. | |||||
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| Dia. | Dia. Tolerance | Finish Color | Max. Temperature, °F | Each | |
| 0.04" | -0.0005" to 0.0005" | Gray | 500° | 0000000 | 000000 |
Bend-and-Stay Economical 430 Stainless Steel Wire
When bent, this wire will stay in place. Widely used as tying and locking wire, this economical wire won’t stand up as well as other stainless steel wire when used outdoors or in extreme temperatures.
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- Temper Rating: Annealed (Softened)
- Heat Treatable: No
- Tensile Strength: 70,000 psi
- Specifications Met: ASTM A580
1/4 lbs. Spool | |||||
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| Dia. | Dia. Tolerance | Max. Temperature, °F | Lg., ft. | Each | |
Matte | |||||
| 0.04" | -0.001" to 0.001" | 300° | 58 | 00000000 | 000000 |
- Temper Rating: Annealed (Softened)
- Heat Treatable: No
- Tensile Strength: 70,000 psi
- Specifications Met: ASTM A580
1 lbs. Coil | |||||
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| Dia. | Dia. Tolerance | Max. Temperature, °F | Lg., ft. | Each | |
Matte | |||||
| 0.04" | -0.001" to 0.001" | 300° | 230 | 00000000 | 000000 |
- Temper Rating: Annealed (Softened)
- Heat Treatable: No
- Tensile Strength: 70,000 psi
- Specifications Met: ASTM A580
1 ft. Lg. | |||||
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| Dia. | Dia. Tolerance | Max. Temperature, °F | Pkg. Qty. | Pkg. | |
Matte | |||||
| 0.04" | -0.001" to 0.001" | 300° | 50 | 00000000 | 000000 |
Bend-and-Stay Corrosion-Resistant 316 Stainless Steel Wire
Bend this wire and it will stay in place. It's widely used as tying and locking wire. Made of 316/316L stainless steel, it has less carbon than standard 316 for better weldability. The addition of molybdenum gives this material excellent corrosion resistance. Use it in a variety of marine and chemical-processing applications.
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- Tensile Strength: 70,000 psi
- Heat Treatment: Annealed (Softened)
- Heat Treatable: No
- Specifications Met: ASTM A580
- Tensile Strength: 70,000 psi
- Heat Treatment: Annealed (Softened)
- Heat Treatable: No
- Tensile Strength: 70,000 psi
- Specifications Met: ASTM A580
30 ft. Lg. | ||||
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| Dia. | Dia. Tolerance | Max. Temperature, °F | Each | |
Matte | ||||
| 0.04" | -0.001" to 0.001" | 400° | 000000000 | 000000 |
- Tensile Strength: 70,000 psi
- Heat Treatment: Annealed (Softened)
- Heat Treatable: No
- Tensile Strength: 70,000 psi
- Specifications Met: ASTM A580
1 ft. Lg. | |||||
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| Dia. | Dia. Tolerance | Max. Temperature, °F | Pkg. Qty. | Pkg. | |
Matte | |||||
| 0.04" | -0.001" to 0.001" | 400° | 25 | 000000000 | 000000 |
Spring-Back Corrosion-Resistant 316 Stainless Steel Wire
- Heat Treatable: No
- Tensile Strength: 222,000 psi
- Specifications Met: ASTM A313
This wire will spring back after bending. It's often used to make springs and wire rope. The addition of molybdenum gives 316 stainless steel excellent corrosion resistance. Use it in a variety of marine and chemical-processing applications.
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Bend-and-Stay Wear-Resistant 410 Stainless Steel Wire
Bend this wire and it will stay in place. It's commonly used as tying and locking wire. 410 stainless steel withstands wear caused by abrasion.
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- Heat Treatment: Annealed (Softened)
- Heat Treatable: Yes
- Max. Hardness After Heat Treatment: Not Rated, Rockwell C43
- Tensile Strength: 70,000 psi
- Specifications Met: ASTM A580
- Heat Treatment: Annealed (Softened)
- Heat Treatable: Yes
- Max. Hardness After Heat Treatment: Not Rated
- Tensile Strength: 70,000 psi
- Specifications Met: ASTM A580
1/8 lbs. Package | |||||||
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| Dia. | Dia. Tolerance | Fabrication | Max. Temperature, °F | Pkg. Qty. | Lg., ft. | Pkg. | |
Matte | |||||||
| 0.04" | -0.001" to 0.001" | Cold Drawn | 300° | 25 | 1 | 0000000 | 000000 |
Easy-to-Form 1100 Aluminum Wire
- Yield Strength: 3,500 psi
- Hardness: Not Rated (Soft)
- Temper: O
- Fabrication: Cold Drawn
- Specifications Met: ASTM B211
This wire has a soft temper and will stay in place when bent. Use it as tie wire and for bundling. Because 1100 aluminum is 99% pure, it offers superior formability, corrosion resistance, and electrical conductivity.
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Container | |||||||||
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| Dia. | Dia. Tolerance | Lg., ft. | Heat Treatment | Max. Temperature, °F | Tensile Strength, psi  | Net Weight, lbs. | Type | Each | |
| 0.040" | -0.002" to 0.002" | 165 | Annealed (Softened) | 200° | 11,000 | 1/4 | Spool | 0000000 | 000000 |
| 0.040" | -0.002" to 0.002" | 675 | Annealed (Softened) | 200° | 11,000 | 1 | Spool | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 0.040" | -0.002" to 0.002" | 3,390 | Annealed (Softened) | 200° | 11,000 | 5 | Spool | 0000000 | 000000 |
1 ft. Lg. | |||||||
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| Dia. | Dia. Tolerance | Heat Treatment | Max. Temperature, °F | Tensile Strength, psi | Pkg. Qty. | Pkg. | |
| 0.040" | -0.002" to 0.002" | Annealed (Softened) | 200° | 11,000 | 10 | 0000000 | 00000 |
Ultra-Formable 260 Brass Wire
- Temper Rating: Softened (Annealed)
- Heat Treatable: No
- Tensile Strength: 50,000 psi
- Specifications Met: ASTM B134
The most formable brass we offer, 260 offers better weldability than 300 series brass but it’s not as machinable. 260 brass is sometimes called cartridge brass. This wire has a soft temper and stays in place when bent.
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Ultra-Strength Easy-to-Form 510 Bronze Wire
- Temper Rating: Spring
- Tensile Strength: 130,000 psi
- Specifications Met: ASTM B159
Because 510 bronze is very strong and formable, it is the best choice for applications involving repetitive motion, such as springs, bellows, and switches.
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Container | |||||||
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| Dia. | Dia. Tolerance | Lg., ft. | Type | Net Weight, lbs. | Mechanical Finish | Each | |
Mirror-Like | |||||||
| 0.04" | -0.001" to 0.001" | 51 | Coil | 1/4 | Polished | 0000000 | 000000 |
Tin-Coated Multipurpose 110 Copper Wire
- Temper Rating: Softened (Annealed)
- Heat Treatable: No
- Tensile Strength: 29,000 psi
- Specifications Met: ASTM B33
The tin coating provides a higher level of corrosion resistance and makes it easier to solder than Mirror-Like Multipurpose 110 Copper Wire. Offering high electrical conductivity and formability, 110 copper is 99.9% pure. Also known as ETP copper, it's often used as grounding wire. This wire has a soft temper and will stay in place when bent.
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Mirror-Like Multipurpose 110 Copper Wire
- Temper Rating: Softened (Annealed)
- Heat Treatable: No
- Tensile Strength: 29,000 psi
- Specifications Met: ASTM B3
This wire is polished to a mirror-like finish. Offering high electrical conductivity and formability, 110 copper is 99.9% pure. Also known as ETP copper, it's often used as grounding wire. It has a soft temper and will stay in place when bent.
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High-Temperature Nickel-Clad Copper
- Temper Rating: Softened (Annealed)
- Tensile Strength: 80,000 psi
- Specifications Met: ASTM B355
This copper wire is clad in nickel to provide excellent corrosion resistance at temperatures up to 1200° F while maintaining high electrical conductivity. It has a soft temper and will stay in place when bent.
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Super-Elastic Nitinol Wire
- Temper: Spring (Hardened)
- Tensile Strength: 181,000 psi
Commonly used for eyeglass frames and antennas, this wire bounces back to its original shape after bending, stretching, and twisting. Nitinol is a nickel-titanium alloy.
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| Dia. | Dia. Tolerance | Finish | Specifications Met | Pkg. Qty. | Pkg. | |
| 0.04" | -0.0001" to 0.0001" | Black Oxide | ASTM F2063 | 5 | 0000000 | 000000 |
Shape-Memory Nitinol Wire
- Temper Rating: Softened
- Tensile Strength: 157,500 psi
- Specifications Met: ASTM F2063
Bend this wire and it will hold its shape until you heat it. It is commonly used in automotive switches and latches. Nitinol is a nickel-titanium alloy.
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Easy-to-Form Nickel Chromium Alloy
- Temper Rating: Softened
- Tensile Strength: 100,000 psi
- Specifications Met: ASTM B267, ASTM B344
Bend this wire and it will stay in place. This nickel-chromium, often called Chromel C, provides effortless formability. Use it for heating elements, resistance windings, and hot-wire cutters.
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| Dia. | Dia. Tolerance | Fabrication | Max. Temperature, °F | Electrical Resistivity | Lg., ft. | Each | |
1/8 lb. Spool | |||||||
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Mirror-Like | |||||||
| 0.04" | -0.002" to 0.002" | Cold Worked | 2100° | 0.416 ohms/ft | 27 | 0000000 | 000000 |
1/4 lb. Spool | |||||||
Mirror-Like | |||||||
| 0.04" | -0.002" to 0.002" | Cold Worked | 2100° | 0.416 ohms/ft | 55 | 0000000 | 00000 |
1 lb. Spool | |||||||
Mirror-Like | |||||||
| 0.04" | -0.002" to 0.002" | Cold Worked | 2100° | 0.416 ohms/ft | 220 | 0000000 | 00000 |
Ultra High-Temperature Molybdenum Wire
- Hardness: Rockwell C59 (Very Hard)
Able to handle high melting points and conduct heat and electricity, this 99.95% pure molybdenum wire is often used in lights to create a support for filaments. It resists oxidation and won’t corrode. Molybdenum is better at conducting heat and electricity than tantalum and platinum, which also have high melting points. It is not, however, as corrosion resistant.
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