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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
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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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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 | 2100° | 1.671 ohms/ft | 110 | 0000000 | 000000 |
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0.02" | -0.001" to 0.001" | Cold Worked | 2100° | 1.671 ohms/ft | 220 | 0000000 | 00000 |
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Mirror-Like | |||||||
0.02" | -0.001" to 0.001" | Cold Worked | 2100° | 1.671 ohms/ft | 890 | 0000000 | 000000 |
High-Temperature 600 Nickel Wire


- 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 600.
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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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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 |
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 | |
0.02" | -0.0002" to 0" | 76 | 7/8" | 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 | |
0.02" | 0" to 0.0002" | 76 | 7/8" | -1/32" to 1/32" | Precision Ground | 0.012" per ft. | 00000000 | 00000 |
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 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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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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Ultra-Formable 260 Brass Rods

- Yield Strength:
Inch sizes: Not Rated
Metric sizes: 9,000 psi - Hardness: Not Rated
- Temper: H01 (1/4 Hard)
- Heat Treatable: No
- Specifications Met: ASTM B134
The most formable brass we offer, 260 offers better weldability than 300 series brass but it’s not as machinable. Sometimes called cartridge brass, it's commonly used for ammunition casings, radiator components, and decorative door hardware.
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Dia. | Dia. Tolerance Range | Pkg. Qty. | Pkg. | |
0.02" | -0.002" to 0.002" | 5 | 00000000 | 00000 |
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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Dia. | Dia. Tolerance | Lg., ft. | Type | Net Weight, lbs. | Mechanical Finish | Each | |
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0.02" | -0.001" to 0.001" | 205 | Coil | 1/4 | Polished | 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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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 |
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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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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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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Ultra-High-Temperature Niobium Wire

- Hardness: Rockwell B70 (Medium)
This niobium wire has a higher melting point than most other metal, so it’s also known as refractory metal. It's highly conductive, corrosion resistant, and maintains its strength even at high temperatures. At low temperatures, it becomes a superconductor. This wire holds up in a variety of tough conditions including jet engines, pipelines, and semiconductor manufacturing.
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Diameter | Diameter Tolerance | Melting Point Temperature, °F | Each | |
0.02" | -0.00075" to 0.00075" | 4470° | 0000000 | 0000000 |
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.
Lead-free solder is safer to use than leaded solder and helps meet industry regulations.
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Solder Composition | Tin | Silver | Lead | Melting Temperature, °F | Dia. | Wt. | Each | |
For Joining Brass, Bronze, Copper, Nickel Alloys, Stainless Steel, Steel | ||||||||
Sn40Pb60 | 40% | __ | 60% | 460° | 0.020" | 1 lbs. | 00000000 | 000000 |
Sn50Pb50 | 50% | __ | 50% | 420° | 0.020" | 1 lbs. | 00000000 | 00000 |
Sn60Pb40 | 60% | __ | 40% | 370° | 0.020" | 1 lbs. | 00000000 | 00000 |
Sn62Pb36Ag2 | 62% | 2% | 36% | 370° | 0.020" | 1 lbs. | 00000000 | 000000 |
Sn63Pb37 | 63% | __ | 37% | 370° | 0.020" | 1 lbs. | 00000000 | 00000 |
Fast-Flowing Rosin Flux-Core Solder for Electronics and Electrical Applications

The five flux cores allow fast soldering that uses less solder and transmits less heat to the joint. Rosin flux is quick acting with strong cleaning action but leaves residue that requires flux remover. Since this solder is electrically conductive, it’s good for electronics and electrical applications.
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No-Clean Flux-Core Solder for Electronics and Electrical Applications

The flux leaves minimal residue so there's no need for cleanup. All of this solder is electrically conductive.
Lead-free solder is safer to use than leaded solder and helps meet industry regulations.
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Solder Composition | Tin | Silver | Copper | Lead | Melting Temperature, °F | Dia. | Wt., lbs. | Each | |
For Joining Brass, Bronze, Copper, Nickel Alloys, Stainless Steel, Steel | |||||||||
Sn96.5Ag3Cu0.5 | 96.5% | 3% | 0.5% | 0% | 425° | 0.020" | 1 | 0000000 | 0000000 |
Fast-Flowing No-Clean Flux-Core Solder
for Electronics and Electrical Applications

The five flux cores in this solder allow fast soldering that uses solder efficiently and reduces the heat to your joint. The flux it’s filled with leaves minimal residue so there’s no cleanup. This solder is electrically conductive, making it good for electronics and electrical applications.
Lead-free solder is safer to use than leaded solder and helps meet industry regulations.
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Solder Composition | Tin | Silver | Antimony | Copper | Lead | Melting Temperature, °F | Dia. | Wt., lbs. | Each | |
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Sn60Pb40 | 60% | 0% | 0% | 0% | 40% | 365° | 0.020" | 1 | 0000000 | 000000 |
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Solder Composition | Tin | Silver | Antimony | Copper | Lead | Melting Temperature, °F | Dia. | Wt., lbs. | Each | |
Brass, Bronze, Copper, Nickel Alloys, Stainless Steel, Steel | ||||||||||
Sn96.5Ag3Cu0.5 | 96.5% | 3% | 0% | 0.5% | 0% | 425° | 0.020" | 1 | 0000000 | 0000000 |
Acid Flux-Core Solder for Electronics and Electrical Applications

Acid flux has strong cleaning action, but leaves corrosive residue that washes away with water. This solder is electrically conductive.
Lead-free solder is safer to use than leaded solder and helps meet industry regulations.
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Solder Composition | Tin | Silver | Copper | Lead | Melting Temperature, °F | Dia. | Each | |
For Joining Brass, Bronze, Copper, Nickel Alloys, Stainless Steel, Steel | ||||||||
Sn96.5Ag3Cu0.5 | 96.5% | 3% | 0.5% | 0% | 460° | 0.020" | 00000000 | 0000000 |
Easy-Clean Flux-Core Solder for Electronics and Electrical Applications

Wash away flux residue from this solder with water. It is electrically conductive, so it is good for electronics and electrical applications.
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Solder for Electronics and Electrical Applications

Electrically conductive, this solder is best for electronics and electronics applications. It does not have a flux core, so you can choose the flux that works best for your application.
Lead-free solder is safer to use than leaded solder and helps meet industry regulations.
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Solder Composition | Tin | Lead | Melting Temperature, °F | Dia. | Each | |
For Joining Brass, Bronze, Copper, Nickel Alloys, Stainless Steel, Steel | ||||||
Sn63Pb37 | 63% | 37% | 360° | 0.020" | 000000 | 000000 |