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    53 Products

    Bend-and-Stay Stainless Steel Wire

    When bent, this wire will stay in place. It is widely used as tying and locking wire.
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    Round Profile
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Stainless Steel. Bend-and-Stay Stainless Steel Wire, Round Profile.
    304 Stainless Steel—It is a good all-around choice for a wide range of applications.
    316/316L Stainless Steel—Dual certified to meet both 316 and 316L requirements. The low carbon content makes this stainless steel easy to weld while maintaining strength and corrosion resistance.
    410 Stainless Steel—This stainless steel withstands wear caused by abrasion.
    430 Stainless Steel—A good choice when both magnetism and corrosion resistance are needed.
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    304 Stainless Steel
    0.051"-0.001" to 0.001"1PackageCold DrawnASTM A580506517K27000000
    0.051"-0.001" to 0.001"35Spool1/4Cold DrawnASTM A58018860K160000
    0.051"-0.001" to 0.001"140Can1Cold DrawnASTM A58018860K6500000
    0.051"-0.001" to 0.001"715Spool5Cold DrawnASTM A58018860K8500000
    0.051"-0.001" to 0.001"1,430Coil10Cold DrawnASTM A58019070K82000000
     
    316/316L Stainless Steel
    0.051"-0.001" to 0.001"30CoilCold DrawnASTM A580192705K14200000
    0.051"-0.001" to 0.001"35Coil1/4Cold DrawnASTM A580192705K1600000
    0.051"-0.001" to 0.001"143Coil1Cold DrawnASTM A580192705K4600000
     
    410 Stainless Steel
    0.051"-0.001" to 0.001"1Package1/8Cold DrawnASTM A580156504K6300000
    0.051"-0.001" to 0.001"35Spool1/4Cold DrawnASTM A58016504K4300000
    0.051"-0.001" to 0.001"140Coil1Cold DrawnASTM A58016504K1300000
     
    430 Stainless Steel
    0.051"-0.001" to 0.001"1PackageCold DrawnASTM A5802589065K830000
    0.051"-0.001" to 0.001"35Spool1/4Cold DrawnASTM A580189065K6300000
    0.051"-0.001" to 0.001"140Coil1Cold DrawnASTM A580189065K2300000
    0.051"-0.001" to 0.001"720Coil5Cold DrawnASTM A580189065K29000000
     

    Spring-Back Stainless Steel Wire

    This wire will spring back after bending. It's often used to make springs and wire rope.
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    Image of Product. Front orientation. Stainless Steel. Spring-Back Stainless Steel Wire, Coil.
    PTFE Coated—This coating has a slippery surface, so it’s especially useful as a fish wire when navigating through confined spaces.
    304 Stainless Steel—It is a good all-around choice for a wide range of applications.
    316 Stainless Steel—One of the most corrosion-resistant types of stainless steel, 316 stands up to the harshest chemicals, including bleach, chlorine, and phosphoric acid. It's a step up from 304, which has similar strength and temperature performance. Use it in a variety of marine and chemical-processing applications.
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    304 Stainless Steel
    0.051"-0.001" to 0.001"36 ft.1/4Cold DrawnASTM A313, ASTM A5559495K8900000
    0.051"-0.001" to 0.001"140 ft.1Cold DrawnASTM A313, ASTM A5559495K3600000
     
    PTFE-Coated 304 Stainless Steel
    0.051"-0.0005" to 0.0005"68"ASTM A3131749T4400000
     
    316 Stainless Steel
    0.051"-0.001" to 0.001"35 ft.1/4Cold DrawnASTM A31389045K3600000
    0.051"-0.001" to 0.001"140 ft.1Cold DrawnASTM A31389045K4300000
     
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    Image of Product. Front orientation. Stainless Steel. Spring-Back Stainless Steel Wire, Package.
    304 Stainless Steel—It is a good all-around choice for a wide range of applications.
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    304 Stainless Steel
    0.051"-0.001" to 0.001"1Cold DrawnASTM A313, ASTM A5551008908K56000000
     

    Aluminum Wire

    Image of Product. Package. Front orientation. Aluminum. Aluminum Wire, Package.

    Package

    Image of Product. Spool. Front orientation. Aluminum. Aluminum Wire, Spool.

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    Bend this wire and it stays put. It’s often used for securing and bundling applications. Made of 1100 aluminum, it won’t degrade from salt water or mild chemicals, and it conducts electricity almost as well as copper.
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    0.051" Diameter (-0.002" to 0.002" Tolerance)
    1Cold DrawnO
    ASTM B211Package108904K9400000
    105Cold DrawnO
    ASTM B211Spool18904K7200000
    425Cold DrawnO
    ASTM B211Spool18904K8300000
    2,130Cold DrawnO
    ASTM B211Spool18904K52000000
     

    Corrosion-Resistant Tungsten

    The addition of copper and nickel makes this tungsten more corrosion resistant than tungsten carbide.
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    Wire
    Image of Product. Front orientation. Tungsten. Corrosion-Resistant Tungsten, Wire, Coil.

    Coil

    This wire will spring back after bending. It's often used in heating and electrical applications.
    1/16 lb.
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    0.051"-0.00077" to 0.00077"5,000CoilSpringHardenedNot RatedASTM F28833775K4400000073775K34000000
     

    Easy-Form Nickel Chromium Alloy

    Image of Product. Spool. Front orientation. Nickel. Easy-Form Nickel Chromium Alloy.

    Spool

    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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    1/8 lb. Spool
     
    Mirror Like
    0.051"-0.00255" to 0.00255"Cold Worked2,1000.262 ohm/1 ft.Softened100,000ASTM B267, ASTM B344178880K72000000
     
    1/4 lb. Spool
     
    Mirror Like
    0.051"-0.00255" to 0.00255"Cold Worked2,1000.262 ohm/1 ft.Softened100,000ASTM B267, ASTM B344348880K1300000
     
    1 lb. Spool
     
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    0.051"-0.00255" to 0.00255"Cold Worked2,1000.262 ohm/1 ft.Softened100,000ASTM B267, ASTM B3441358880K43000000
     

    Copper Wire

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Copper. Copper Wire.
    Highly conductive and soft enough to form, copper wire is the go-to for electrical jobs. It's often used to power motors, create grounding, and wire control panels, lights, and transformers.
    Tin-Coated 110 Copper—More corrosion resistant and easier to solder than uncoated 110 copper wire.
    High-Temperature Nickel-Clad 101 Copper—Stays corrosion resistant and conductive in temperatures as hot as 1200° F.
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    110 Copper
    0.051"-0.0006" to 0.0006"31Spool1/4ASTM B38873K1300000
    0.051"-0.0006" to 0.0006"125Spool1ASTM B38873K5300000
    0.051"-0.0006" to 0.0006"630Spool5ASTM B38873K97000000
    0.051"-0.0006" to 0.0006"1,890Spool15ASTM B38873K73000000
     
    Tin-Coated 110 Copper
    0.051"-0.006" to 0.006"31Spool1/4ASTM B338871K3300000
    0.051"-0.006" to 0.006"125Spool1ASTM B338871K7300000
    0.051"-0.006" to 0.006"630Spool5ASTM B338871K17000000
    0.051"-0.006" to 0.006"1,890Spool15ASTM B338871K93000000
     
    High-Temperature Nickel-Clad 101 Copper
    0.051"-0.0005" to 0.0005"30Spool1/4ASTM B3551051N15100000
    0.051"-0.0005" to 0.0005"120Spool1ASTM B3551051N152000000
     

    Ultra-Corrosion-Resistant Grade 2 Titanium Wire

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Titanium. Ultra-Corrosion-Resistant Grade 2 Titanium Wire.
    Bend this wire and it will stay in place. Because Grade 2 titanium is 99% pure, it is more corrosion resistant than Grades 5 and 9 but not as strong. It has good formability and weldability. Common uses include chemical-processing equipment, heat exchangers, and marine hardware.
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    1/8 lb. Coil
    1/4 lb. Coil
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    0.051"-0.003" to 0.003"500Annealed50,000ASTM B8633190455K340000006290455K530000000
     

    High-Temperature 600 Nickel Wire

    Image of Product. Can. Front orientation. Nickel. High-Temperature 600 Nickel Wire, Can.

    Can

    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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    0.051"-0.0007" to 0.0007"Annealed80,000ASTM B16690345K84000000
     

    Multipurpose 400 Nickel Wire

    Image of Product. Spool. Front orientation. Nickel. Multipurpose 400 Nickel Wire.

    Spool

    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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    0.051"-0.001" to 0.001"700Annealed70,000ASTM B1648905K570000000
     

    Brass Wire

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Brass. Brass Wire.
    Brass wire is stronger than copper wire, plus it’s conductive and won’t degrade from water. It stays in place when bent, so it’s often used for securing and bundling.
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    260 Brass
    0.051"-0.008" to 0.008"32Spool1/4ASTM B1348864K8500000
    0.051"-0.008" to 0.008"130Spool1ASTM B1348864K7500000
     

    Steel Wire

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Steel. Steel Wire.
    Phosphate-Coated 1080 Spring Steel—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.
    52100 Alloy Steel—Also known as chrome steel, 52100 is an extremely hard and wear-resistant material. This wire is often used for small-diameter bearings, bushings, and punches.
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    Phosphate-Coated 1080 Spring Steel
    0.051"-0.001" to 0.001"1PackageCold DrawnHardenedNot RatedNot RatedNot RatedASTM A2281008907K56000000
    0.051"-0.001" to 0.001"361/4CoilCold DrawnHardenedNot RatedNot RatedNot RatedASTM A22819666K670000
    0.051"-0.001" to 0.001"1401CoilCold DrawnHardenedNot RatedNot RatedNot RatedASTM A22819666K3600000
    0.051"-0.001" to 0.001"7205CoilCold DrawnHardenedNot RatedNot RatedNot RatedASTM A22819666K9700000
     
    52100 Alloy Steel
    0.051"-0.002" to 0.002"1651CoilCold WorkedAnnealedNot RatedRockwell B95 (Medium)Not Rated17960N11100000
     

    Bronze Wire

    Image of Product. Front orientation. Bronze. Bronze Wire.
    Formed into cotter pins and springs, bronze wire withstands repeated motion better than copper and brass wire. It's 510 bronze, so it contains phosphor for high strength and copper for formability. Also known as phosphor bronze.
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    510 Bronze
    0.051"-0.001" to 0.001"32Coil1/4ASTM B1599668K55000000
    0.051"-0.001" to 0.001"127Coil1ASTM B1599668K6800000
     
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