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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

- Heat Treatment: Annealed (Softened)
- Heat Treatable: No
- Tensile Strength: 75,000 psi
- Specifications Met: ASTM A580, MS20995
1 ft. Lg. | ||||||
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Dia. | Dia. Tolerance | Fabrication | Max. Temperature, °F | Pkg. Qty. | Pkg. | |
Matte | ||||||
0.01" | -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
1 ft. Lg. | ||||||
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Dia. | Dia. Tolerance | Fabrication | Max. Temperature, °F | Pkg. Qty. | Pkg. | |
Mirror-Like | ||||||
0.01" | -0.0005" to 0.0005" | Cold Drawn | 570° | 100 | 0000000 | 000000 |

- 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 | |
0.01" | -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
30 ft. Lg. | ||||
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Dia. | Dia. Tolerance | Max. Temperature, °F | Each | |
Mirror-Like | ||||
0.01" | -0.001" to 0.001" | 400° | 000000000 | 00000 |
- 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. | |
Mirror-Like | |||||
0.01" | -0.001" to 0.001" | 400° | 25 | 000000000 | 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. | |
0.01" | -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 | |
1/8 lb. Spool | |||||||
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Mirror-Like | |||||||
0.01" | -0.0005" to 0.0005" | Cold Worked | 2100° | 6.750 ohms/ft | 445 | 0000000 | 000000 |
1/4 lb. Spool | |||||||
Mirror-Like | |||||||
0.01" | -0.0005" to 0.0005" | Cold Worked | 2100° | 6.750 ohms/ft | 890 | 0000000 | 00000 |
1 lb. Spool | |||||||
Mirror-Like | |||||||
0.01" | -0.0005" to 0.0005" | Cold Worked | 2100° | 6.750 ohms/ft | 3,560 | 0000000 | 000000 |
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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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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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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1/4 lbs. Spool | |||||
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Dia. | Dia. Tolerance | Mechanical Finish | Lg., ft. | Each | |
0.01" | -0.0001" to 0.0001" | Polished | 785 | 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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1/4 lbs. Spool | ||||
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Dia. | Dia. Tolerance | Lg., ft. | Each | |
0.01" | -0.0001" to 0.0001" | 785 | 0000000 | 000000 |
Corrosion-Resistant Tungsten Wire

- Temper: Spring (Hardened)
- Tensile Strength: Not Rated
- Specifications Met: ASTM F288
This wire will spring back after bending. It's often used in heating and electrical applications. The addition of copper and nickel makes this tungsten more corrosion resistant than tungsten carbide.
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Ultra-High-Temperature Tantalum Wire


- Hardness: Not Rated
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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Coated Small-Diameter Braided Wire—Not for Lifting
The plastic coating protects this braided wire from abrasion. Made of 18-8 stainless steel, this wire rope has good corrosion resistance. This wire rope provides a good balance of abrasion resistance and flexibility.
Strand core are more crush resistant than hollow core.
Note: When attaching fittings to coated wire rope, the coating must be removed from the installation area.
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Rosin Flux-Core Solder for Electronics and Electrical Applications

Rosin flux is quick acting with strong cleaning action, but it leaves residue that requires flux remover. This solder is electrically conductive, so it’s good for electronics and electronic applications.
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Solder Composition | Tin | Lead | Melting Temperature, °F | Dia. | Wt. | Each | |
For Joining Brass, Bronze, Copper, Nickel Alloys, Stainless Steel, Steel | |||||||
Sn63Pb37 | 63% | 37% | 370° | 0.010" | 1 lbs. | 00000000 | 0000000 |