ASTM A853 Steel | McMaster-Carr

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1006-1008 Low-Carbon Steel

1008 Low-Carbon Steel

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Annealed

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PVC Coated

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Less than 500° F

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Less than 60,000 psi

60,000 psi to 79,999 psi

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IEC 60404-8-8

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OSHA Compliant 29 CFR 1926.701

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EAR99

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Not Rated

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Low-Carbon Steel Wire


Spool	Coil
Spool	1-ft. Length

Heat Treatment: Annealed (Softened)
Heat Treatable: Yes
Max. Hardness After Heat Treatment: Not Rated
Tensile Strength: 70,000 psi
Fabrication: Cold Drawn
Specifications Met: ASTM A853

Also known as black-annealed wire, this low-carbon steel wire will stay in place when bent. It's commonly used for bundling and as tag wire. Wire adheres to strict ASTM A853 standards for manufacturing and performance.

					Container
Dia.	Dia. Tolerance	Lg., ft.	Color	Max. Temperature, °F	Net Weight, lbs.	Type		Each
Matte
0.014"	-0.003" to 0.003"	475	Dark Gray	300°	1/4	Spool	0000000	00000
0.014"	-0.003" to 0.003"	1,910	Dark Gray	300°	1	Spool	0000000	00000
0.014"	-0.003" to 0.003"	9,565	Dark Gray	300°	5	Spool	0000000	00000
0.014"	-0.003" to 0.003"	19,130	Dark Gray	300°	10	Spool	0000000	00000
0.016"	-0.003" to 0.003"	355	Dark Gray	300°	1/4	Spool	0000000	0000
0.016"	-0.003" to 0.003"	1,425	Dark Gray	300°	1	Spool	0000000	00000
0.016"	-0.003" to 0.003"	7,145	Dark Gray	300°	5	Spool	0000000	00000
0.018"	-0.003" to 0.003"	285	Dark Gray	300°	1/4	Spool	0000000	0000
0.018"	-0.003" to 0.003"	1,140	Dark Gray	300°	1	Spool	0000000	00000
0.018"	-0.003" to 0.003"	5,720	Dark Gray	300°	5	Spool	0000000	00000
0.023"	-0.003" to 0.003"	175	Dark Gray	300°	1/4	Spool	0000000	0000
0.023"	-0.003" to 0.003"	705	Dark Gray	300°	1	Spool	0000000	00000
0.023"	-0.003" to 0.003"	3,540	Dark Gray	300°	5	Spool	0000000	00000
0.023"	-0.003" to 0.003"	7,085	Dark Gray	300°	10	Spool	0000000	00000
0.029"	-0.003" to 0.003"	110	Dark Gray	300°	1/4	Spool	0000000	0000
0.029"	-0.003" to 0.003"	455	Dark Gray	300°	1	Spool	0000000	0000
0.029"	-0.003" to 0.003"	2,290	Dark Gray	300°	5	Spool	0000000	00000
0.029"	-0.003" to 0.003"	4,580	Dark Gray	300°	10	Spool	0000000	00000
0.035"	-0.003" to 0.003"	77	Dark Gray	300°	1/4	Spool	0000000	0000
0.035"	-0.003" to 0.003"	305	Dark Gray	300°	1	Spool	0000000	0000
0.035"	-0.003" to 0.003"	1,545	Dark Gray	300°	5	Spool	0000000	00000
0.035"	-0.003" to 0.003"	3,095	Dark Gray	300°	10	Spool	0000000	00000
0.041"	-0.003" to 0.003"	55	Dark Gray	300°	1/4	Spool	0000000	0000
0.041"	-0.003" to 0.003"	220	Dark Gray	300°	1	Spool	0000000	0000
0.041"	-0.003" to 0.003"	1,115	Dark Gray	300°	5	Spool	0000000	00000
0.041"	-0.003" to 0.003"	2,230	Dark Gray	300°	10	Coil	0000000	00000
0.048"	-0.003" to 0.003"	41	Dark Gray	300°	1/4	Spool	0000000	0000
0.048"	-0.003" to 0.003"	165	Dark Gray	300°	1	Spool	0000000	0000
0.048"	-0.003" to 0.003"	830	Dark Gray	300°	5	Spool	0000000	00000
0.048"	-0.003" to 0.003"	1,660	Dark Gray	300°	10	Coil	0000000	00000
0.048"	-0.003" to 0.003"	16,600	Dark Gray	300°	100	Coil	00000000	000000
0.063"	-0.003" to 0.003"	23	Dark Gray	300°	1/4	Spool	0000000	0000
0.063"	-0.003" to 0.003"	95	Dark Gray	300°	1	Spool	0000000	0000
0.063"	-0.003" to 0.003"	475	Dark Gray	300°	5	Spool	0000000	00000
0.063"	-0.003" to 0.003"	955	Dark Gray	300°	10	Coil	0000000	00000
0.063"	-0.003" to 0.003"	9,595	Dark Gray	300°	100	Coil	0000000	000000
0.080"	-0.003" to 0.003"	14	Dark Gray	300°	1/4	Spool	0000000	0000
0.080"	-0.003" to 0.003"	58	Dark Gray	300°	1	Spool	0000000	0000
0.080"	-0.003" to 0.003"	290	Dark Gray	300°	5	Spool	0000000	00000
0.080"	-0.003" to 0.003"	585	Dark Gray	300°	10	Coil	0000000	00000
0.080"	-0.003" to 0.003"	5,855	Dark Gray	300°	100	Coil	0000000	000000
0.106"	-0.003" to 0.003"	33	Dark Gray	300°	1	Coil	0000000	00000
0.106"	-0.003" to 0.003"	165	Dark Gray	300°	5	Coil	0000000	00000
0.106"	-0.003" to 0.003"	335	Dark Gray	300°	10	Coil	0000000	00000
0.106"	-0.003" to 0.003"	3,365	Dark Gray	300°	100	Coil	0000000	000000
0.121"	-0.003" to 0.003"	125	Dark Gray	300°	5	Coil	00000000	00000
0.121"	-0.003" to 0.003"	255	Dark Gray	300°	10	Coil	00000000	00000
0.121"	-0.003" to 0.003"	2,580	Dark Gray	300°	100	Coil	00000000	000000
0.135"	-0.003" to 0.003"	20	Dark Gray	300°	1	Coil	0000000	00000
0.135"	-0.003" to 0.003"	100	Dark Gray	300°	5	Coil	0000000	00000
0.135"	-0.003" to 0.003"	205	Dark Gray	300°	10	Coil	0000000	00000
0.135"	-0.003" to 0.003"	2,055	Dark Gray	300°	100	Coil	0000000	000000
0.148"	-0.003" to 0.003"	17	Dark Gray	300°	1	Coil	0000000	00000
0.148"	-0.003" to 0.003"	85	Dark Gray	300°	5	Coil	0000000	00000
0.148"	-0.003" to 0.003"	170	Dark Gray	300°	10	Coil	0000000	00000
0.148"	-0.003" to 0.003"	1,705	Dark Gray	300°	100	Coil	0000000	000000

					1 ft. Lg.
Dia.	Dia. Tolerance	Color	Max. Temperature, °F	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.
Matte
0.063"	-0.003" to 0.003"	Dark Gray	300°	10	0000000	00000
0.080"	-0.003" to 0.003"	Dark Gray	300°	10	0000000	00000
0.106"	-0.003" to 0.003"	Dark Gray	300°	10	0000000	00000
0.135"	-0.003" to 0.003"	Dark Gray	300°	10	0000000	00000
0.148"	-0.003" to 0.003"	Dark Gray	300°	5	0000000	00000

PVC-Coated Steel Wire

Heat Treatment: Annealed (Softened)
Heat Treatable: No
Tensile Strength: 45,000 psi
Specifications Met: ASTM A853

Coated with PVC for corrosion resistance, this carbon steel wire will stand up to outdoor use. It will stay in place when bent and is commonly used for bundling and as tag wire.

		Finish
Dia.	Lg., ft.	Thick.	Color	Max. Temperature, °F	Weight, lbs.	Container Type		Each
0.063"	23	0.082"	Gold	250°	0.25	Spool	00000000	00000
0.063"	95	0.082"	Gold	250°	1	Spool	00000000	0000
0.063"	285	0.082"	Gold	250°	3	Spool	0000000	00000
0.063"	950	0.082"	Gold	250°	10	Spool	00000000	00000
0.080"	14	0.09"	Gold	250°	0.25	Spool	00000000	0000
0.080"	58	0.09"	Gold	250°	1	Spool	00000000	0000
0.080"	174	0.09"	Gold	250°	3	Spool	00000000	00000
0.080"	580	0.09"	Gold	250°	10	Spool	00000000	00000