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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.

1/4 lbs. Coil
Dia.	Dia. Tolerance	Heat Treatment	Temperature Range	Lg., ft.		Each
0.055"	-0.0005" to 0.0005"	Hardened	Not Rated	31	0000000	00000
1 lbs. Coil
0.055"	-0.0005" to 0.0005"	Hardened	Not Rated	120	0000000	00000
5 lbs. Coil
0.055"	-0.0005" to 0.0005"	Hardened	Not Rated	620	0000000	00000

					1 ft. Lg.
Dia.	Dia. Tolerance	Heat Treatment	Temperature Range	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.
0.055"	-0.0005" to 0.0005"	Hardened	Not Rated	100	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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Coils

Coil

Heat Treatment: Hardened
Tensile Strength: 205,000 psi
Specifications Met: ASTM A313, ASTM A555

				1/4 lbs. Coil			1 lbs. Coil
Dia.	Dia. Tolerance	Fabrication	Max. Temperature, °F	Lg., ft.		Each	Lg., ft.		Each
Matte
0.055"	-0.001" to 0.001"	Cold Drawn	570°	31	0000000	00000	120	0000000	000000

1-ft. Lengths

1-ft. Length

Heat Treatment: Hardened
Tensile Strength: 205,000 psi
Specifications Met: ASTM A313, ASTM A555

					1 ft. Lg.
Dia.	Dia. Tolerance	Fabrication	Max. Temperature, °F	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.
Matte
0.055"	-0.001" to 0.001"	Cold Drawn	570°	100	0000000	000000

PTFE-Coated Wire

PTFE-Coated Wire (68" Length)

Heat Treatment: Hardened
Tensile Strength: Not Rated
Specifications Met: ASTM A313

				68" Lg.
Dia.	Dia. Tolerance	Finish Color	Max. Temperature, °F		Each
0.055"	-0.0005" to 0.0005"	Gray	500°	0000000	000000

Bend-and-Stay Economical 430 Stainless Steel Wire

When bent, this wire will stay in place. Widely used as tying and locking wire, this economical wire won’t stand up as well as other stainless steel wire when used outdoors or in extreme temperatures.

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Coils

Coil

Temper Rating: Annealed (Softened)
Heat Treatable: No
Tensile Strength: 70,000 psi
Specifications Met: ASTM A580

			1/4 lbs. Coil			1 lbs. Coil			5 lbs. Coil
Dia.	Dia. Tolerance	Max. Temperature, °F	Lg., ft.		Each	Lg., ft.		Each	Lg., ft.		Each
Matte
0.055"	-0.001" to 0.001"	300°	30	00000000	00000	123	00000000	000000	615	00000000	000000

1-ft. Lengths

1-ft. Length

Temper Rating: Annealed (Softened)
Heat Treatable: No
Tensile Strength: 70,000 psi
Specifications Met: ASTM A580

				1 ft. Lg.
Dia.	Dia. Tolerance	Max. Temperature, °F	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.
Matte
0.055"	-0.001" to 0.001"	300°	25	00000000	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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Coils by Weight

Heat Treatment: Annealed (Softened)
Heat Treatable: No
Tensile Strength: 70,000 psi
Specifications Met: ASTM A580

1/4 lbs. Coil
Dia.	Dia. Tolerance	Max. Temperature, °F	Lg., ft.		Each
Matte
0.055"	-0.001" to 0.001"	400°	30	000000000	000000
1 lbs. Coil
Matte
0.055"	-0.001" to 0.001"	400°	123	000000000	00000
5 lbs. Coil
Matte
0.055"	-0.001" to 0.001"	400°	615	000000000	000000

Coils by Length

Heat Treatment: Annealed (Softened)
Heat Treatable: No
Tensile Strength: 70,000 psi
Specifications Met: ASTM A580

			30 ft. Lg.
Dia.	Dia. Tolerance	Max. Temperature, °F		Each
Matte
0.055"	-0.001" to 0.001"	400°	000000000	000000

Lengths

Heat Treatment: Annealed (Softened)
Heat Treatable: No
Tensile Strength: 70,000 psi
Specifications Met: ASTM A580

				1 ft. Lg.
Dia.	Dia. Tolerance	Max. Temperature, °F	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.
Matte
0.055"	-0.001" to 0.001"	400°	25	000000000	000000

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
0.055"	-0.0002" to 0"	54	1 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
0.055"	0" to 0.0002"	54	1 7/8"	-1/32" to 1/32"	Precision Ground	0.012" per ft.	00000000	00000

Chemical-Resistant Slippery PTFE Rods and Discs

Color: White
Temperature Range: See table
Tensile Strength: See table (Poor)
Impact Strength: 3.5 ft.-lbs./in. (Good)
Hardness: See table (Medium Soft)
For Use Outdoors: Yes
Specifications Met: See table

These rods and discs are made of PTFE, a material that surpasses most plastics when it comes to chemical resistance and performance in extreme temperatures. In addition to resisting most solvents, they are an excellent electrical insulator. They are easy to machine and have a naturally slippery surface that makes them a good choice for bearings, gears, and parts that slide and roll.

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Rods

Dia.	Dia. Tolerance	Temp. Range, °F	Tensile Strength, psi	Hardness	Specifications Met	Lg., ft.		Each
0.055"	-0.002" to 0.002"	-300° to 500°	2,000-3,480	Durometer 50D-65D	ASTM D3295, UL 94 V-0	10	00000000	000000
0.055"	-0.002" to 0.002"	-300° to 500°	2,000-3,480	Durometer 50D-65D	ASTM D3295, UL 94 V-0	100	00000000	00000