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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
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Dia. | Dia. Tolerance | Finish Color | Max. Temperature, °F | Each | |
0.057" | -0.0005" to 0.0005" | Gray | 500° | 0000000 | 000000 |
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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