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Bend-and-Stay Multipurpose 304 Stainless Steel Wire
Bend this wire and it will stay put. Frequently used as tying wire and locking wire, 304 stainless steel is a good all-around choice for a wide range of applications.
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- Heat Treatment: Annealed (Softened)
- Heat Treatable: No
- Tensile Strength: 75,000 psi
- Specifications Met: ASTM A580, MS20995
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| Dia. | Dia. Tolerance | Lg., ft. | Fabrication | Max. Temperature, °F | Net Weight, lbs. | Type | Each | |
Matte | ||||||||
| 0.02" | -0.0005" to 0.0005" | 230 | Cold Drawn | 550° | 1/4 | Spool | 0000000 | 000000 |
| 0.02" | -0.0005" to 0.0005" | 930 | Cold Drawn | 550° | 1 | Can | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 0.02" | -0.0005" to 0.0005" | 4,655 | Cold Drawn | 550° | 5 | Spool | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 0.02" | -0.0005" to 0.0005" | 9,310 | Cold Drawn | 550° | 10 | Spool | 0000000 | 000000 |
- Heat Treatment: Annealed (Softened)
- Heat Treatable: No
- Tensile Strength: 75,000 psi
- Specifications Met: ASTM A580, MS20995
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| Dia. | Dia. Tolerance | Fabrication | Max. Temperature, °F | Pkg. Qty. | Pkg. | |
Matte | ||||||
| 0.02" | -0.0005" to 0.0005" | Cold Drawn | 550° | 50 | 0000000 | 000000 |
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: 205,000 psi
- Specifications Met: ASTM A313, ASTM A555
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| Dia. | Dia. Tolerance | Fabrication | Max. Temperature, °F | Pkg. Qty. | Pkg. | |
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| 0.02" | -0.0005" to 0.0005" | Cold Drawn | 570° | 100 | 0000000 | 000000 |
- Heat Treatment: Hardened
- Tensile Strength: Not Rated
- Specifications Met: ASTM A313
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| Dia. | Dia. Tolerance | Finish Color | Max. Temperature, °F | Each | |
| 0.02" | -0.0005" to 0.0005" | Gray | 500° | 0000000 | 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
- Tensile Strength: 70,000 psi
- Specifications Met: ASTM A580
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| Dia. | Dia. Tolerance | Max. Temperature, °F | Each | |
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| 0.02" | -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. | |
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| 0.02" | -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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Lubricated 1080 Spring Steel Wire
- Heat Treatment: Hardened
- Tensile Strength: 261,000 psi
- Specifications Met: ASTM A228
Also known as music wire. This wire is coated with phosphate for corrosion resistance and lubricity. Use it for bundling and as tag wire. It will spring back after bending.
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| Dia. | Dia. Tolerance | Heat Treatment | Temperature Range | Pkg. Qty. | Pkg. | |
| 0.02" | -0.0005" to 0.0005" | Hardened | Not Rated | 100 | 0000000 | 00000 |
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. | |
| 0.02" | -0.0004" to 0.0004" | 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 | |
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| 0.02" | -0.001" to 0.001" | Cold Worked | 1800° | 1.671 ohms/ft | 110 | 0000000 | 000000 |
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| 0.02" | -0.001" to 0.001" | Cold Worked | 1800° | 1.671 ohms/ft | 220 | 0000000 | 00000 |
1 lb. Spool | |||||||
Mirror-Like | |||||||
| 0.02" | -0.001" to 0.001" | Cold Worked | 1800° | 1.671 ohms/ft | 890 | 0000000 | 000000 |
High-Temperature 600 Nickel
- Temper Rating: Softened (Annealed)
- Tensile Strength: 80,000 psi
- Specifications Met: ASTM B166
Bend this wire and it will stay in place. Able to withstand temperatures up to 1000° F, 600 nickel is often used as safety lock wire in high-temperature applications. It is comparable to Inconel.
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Multipurpose 400 Nickel Wire
- Temper Rating: Softened (Annealed)
- Tensile Strength: 70,000 psi
- Specifications Met: ASTM B164
Bend this wire and it will stay in place. It is often used as safety lock wire. From marine hardware to chemical-processing equipment, 400 nickel is widely used for its strength, weldability, and formability. Comparable to Monel, this nickel-copper alloy will stand up to highly corrosive environments, such as those involving salt water, sulfuric acid, and alkalies.
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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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Tin-Coated Multipurpose 110 Copper Wire
- Temper Rating: Softened (Annealed)
- Heat Treatable: No
- Tensile Strength: 29,000 psi
- Specifications Met: ASTM B3
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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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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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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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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| Dia. | Dia. Tolerance | Lg., ft. | Heat Treatment | Max. Temperature, °F | Tensile Strength, psi  | Net Weight, lbs. | Type | Each | |
| 0.020" | -0.001" to 0.001" | 680 | Annealed (Softened) | 200° | 11,000 | 1/4 | Spool | 0000000 | 000000 |
| 0.020" | -0.001" to 0.001" | 2,725 | Annealed (Softened) | 200° | 11,000 | 1 | Spool | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 0.020" | -0.001" to 0.001" | 13,635 | Annealed (Softened) | 200° | 11,000 | 5 | Spool | 0000000 | 000000 |
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| Dia. | Dia. Tolerance | Heat Treatment | Max. Temperature, °F | Tensile Strength, psi | Pkg. Qty. | Pkg. | |
| 0.020" | -0.001" to 0.001" | Annealed (Softened) | 200° | 11,000 | 25 | 0000000 | 000000 |
Platinum Wire
- Hardness: Rockwell B97 (Medium)
99.95% pure, this platinum wire is used for applications that require a soft material that resists corrosion and oxidation and has a high melting point. This wire allows heat and electricity to pass and resists oxide buildup, making it ideal for thermocouple probes, which require accurate readings even at high temperatures. Soft enough to create a good seal between two flanges, it's also used to make high-vacuum O-rings. Platinum's softness means it won't damage the flanges, so they can be used again. The high melting point of this wire makes it a better choice for sealing heated flanges than other materials such as gold.
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Tantalum Wire
- Hardness: Rockwell C69 (Ultra Hard)
Harder than platinum and able to withstand higher temperatures than gold, this 99.98% pure tantalum wire also resists corrosion and conducts heat. It’s often used in heating elements for furnaces.
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