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	Hardness Rating Hardness Rating

Soft

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	Fabrication Fabrication

Heat Treated

Cold Drawn

Cold Worked

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	Can Be Spliced Can Be Spliced

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Twine and Thread

High-Strength High-Temperature Thread

Five times stronger than steel wire, this Kevlar thread resists flames and withstands temperatures up to 600° F.

Chemical-Resistant High-Temperature Thread

This fiberglass thread has excellent chemical, ultraviolet, heat, and flame resistance and withstands temperatures up to 1000° F.

Ultra-High-Temperature Thread

Made of quartz, this thread resists acids, alkalies, and the buildup of contaminants. It's nonburning and has a maximum temperature of 2000° F.

Ultra-High-Temperature High-Strength Thread

This twisted carbon thread handles temperatures up to 4350° F in low-oxygen vacuum environments. Use it to sew or band graphite insulation or to wrap around parts for insulation.

Coated High-Strength Thread

The coating keeps the ends from fraying and acts as a lubricant during sewing.

Wear-Resistant High-Strength Twine

The braided construction makes this twine more wear resistant and less likely to unravel than twisted twine.

Grip-Tight High-Strength Twine

The twisted construction lets you tightly grip this twine without it slipping.

Coated Weather-Resistant Thread

The coating keeps the ends from fraying and acts as a lubrcant during sewing. Made of polyester, thread is moisture and and UV resistant.

Grip-Tight Weather-Resistant Twine

Resistant to rot, mildew, oil, gas, and acid, this polypropylene twine lasts in the harshest conditions. The twisted construction lets you tightly grip it without it slipping.

Weather- and Wear-Resistant Twine

With excellent resistance to UV rays and rot, this polyester twine is a great choice for outdoor use. It has a wear-resistant braided construction that makes it less likely to unravel.

Comfort-Grip Twine

This twine is made of soft cotton, so you can grip it without hurting your hands.

Comfort-Grip Polished Twine

The polished finish adds wear resistance to this soft cotton twine.

Comfort-Grip Waxed Twine

Treated with wax to resist mildew, this linen twine is often used as lacing cord in electrical applications.

Clear Nylon Line

Also known as fishing line, this line is very thin, yet strong and wear resistant.

Coarse Easy-Knot Twine

The coarsest of our twine, use this sisal twine for the longest-lasting knots.

Easy-Knot Twine

This jute twine is softer than sisal twine for a more comfortable grip, but more coarse than cotton for a tighter knot.

Metal

Spring-Back Multipurpose 304 Stainless Steel Wire

This wire bounces back after bending. It’s often used to construct springs and wire rope.

Bend-and-Stay Multipurpose 304 Stainless Steel Wire

Bend this wire and it will stay put. It’s frequently used as tying wire and locking wire.

Bend-and-Stay Economical 430 Stainless Steel Wire

When bent, this wire will stay in place. It's widely used as tying and locking wire.

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.

Spring-Back Corrosion-Resistant
316 Stainless Steel Wire

This wire will spring back after bending. It's often used to make springs and wire rope.

Bend-and-Stay Wear-Resistant
410 Stainless Steel Wire

Bend this wire and it will stay in place. It's commonly used as tying and locking wire.

Lead Wire

Bend this wire and it will stay in place.

Lubricated 1065 Spring Steel Wire Assortments

Always have the right size wire on hand with a 72-piece assortment.

Lubricated 1080 Spring Steel Wire

Also known as music wire.

Lubricated 1065 Spring Steel Wire

This wire is coated with oil for corrosion resistance and lubricity. Use it for bundling and as tag wire.

Hard Wear-Resistant 52100 Alloy Steel Wire

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.

Low-Carbon Steel Wire

Also known as black-annealed wire.

Zinc-Galvanized Steel Wire

This wire is zinc galvanized for good corrosion resistance.

PVC-Coated Steel Wire

Coated with PVC for corrosion resistance, this carbon steel wire will stand up to outdoor use.

Shape-Memory Nitinol Wire

Bend this wire and it will hold its shape until you heat it. It is commonly used in automotive switches and latches.

Super-Elastic Nitinol Wire

Commonly used for eyeglass frames and antennas, this wire bounces back to its original shape after bending, stretching, and twisting.

Easy-to-Form Nickel Chromium Alloy

This nickel-chromium, often called Chromel C, provides effortless formability. Use it for heating elements, resistance windings, and hot-wire cutters.

High-Temperature 600 Nickel

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.

Multipurpose 400 Nickel Wire

Bend this wire and it will stay in place. It is often used as safety lock wire.

Ultra-Corrosion-Resistant Grade 2 Titanium Wire

Bend this wire and it will stay in place.

Easy-to-Form 1100 Aluminum Wire

This wire has a soft temper and will stay in place when bent.

Tin-Coated Multipurpose 110 Copper Wire

The tin coating provides a higher level of corrosion resistance and makes it easier to solder than Mirror-Like Multipurpose 110 Copper Wire.

Mirror-Like Multipurpose 110 Copper Wire

This wire is polished to a mirror-like finish.

Gold Wire

Used to make electrical connectors that are exposed to air and corrosive conditions, this 99.99% pure gold wire remains highly conductive where other conductors would fail.

High-Temperature Nickel-Clad Copper

This copper wire is clad in nickel to provide excellent corrosion resistance at temperatures up to 1200° F while maintaining high electrical conductivity.

Ultra-Formable 260 Brass Wire

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.

Platinum Wire

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.

Tantalum Wire

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.

Ultra High-Temperature Molybdenum Wire

Able to handle high melting points and conduct heat and electricity, this 99.95% pure molybdenum wire is often used in lights to create a support for filaments.