0.048" Shafts | McMaster-Carr

This wire is zinc galvanized for good corrosion resistance. It will stay in place when bent, so it’s commonly used for bundling and as tag wire. All meet ASTM A641 standards for performance and quality.

For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.

				Container
Dia.	Dia. Tolerance	Lg., ft.	Max. Temperature, °F	Net Weight, lbs.	Type		Each
0.048"	-0.003" to 0.003"	41	300°	1/4	Spool	0000000	00000
0.048"	-0.003" to 0.003"	165	300°	1	Spool	0000000	00000
0.048"	-0.003" to 0.003"	830	300°	5	Spool	0000000	00000
0.048"	-0.003" to 0.003"	1,660	300°	10	Coil	0000000	00000

				1 ft. Lg.
Dia.	Dia. Tolerance	Max. Temperature, °F	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.
0.048"	-0.003" to 0.003"	300°	50	0000000	000000

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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.

For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.

					Container
Dia.	Dia. Tolerance	Lg., ft.	Color	Max. Temperature, °F	Net Weight, lbs.	Type		Each
Matte
0.048"	-0.003" to 0.003"	41	Dark Gray	300°	1/4	Spool	0000000	00000
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

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