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	Breaking Strength Breaking Strength

130 lbs.

	Material Material

Kevlar

Stainless Steel

	Diameter Diameter	Show

0.038"

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	Length Length

	Maximum Temperature Maximum Temperature

300° to 499° F

500° to 999° F

	Color Color

	Yellow

	Container Type Container Type

Spool

Coil

Package

	Trade Size Trade Size

346

	Can Be Spliced Can Be Spliced

Yes

	Specifications Met Specifications Met

ASTM

Mil. Spec.

	REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals) REACH (Registration, Evaluation, Authorization and Restriction of Chemicals)

REACH Compliant

	RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances) RoHS (Restriction of Hazardous Substances)

RoHS Compliant

	DFARS (Defense Acquisition Regulations Supplement) DFARS (Defense Acquisition Regulations Supplement)

DFARS Specialty Metals
COTS-Exempt

DFARS Specialty Metals
Compliant

	Weight Weight

0.13 to 0.999 lb.

1 to 9.999 lb.

10 to 49.999 lb.

	Heat Treatment Heat Treatment

Annealed (Softened)

	Heat Treatable Heat Treatable

	Elongation Elongation

20%

Not Rated

	Fabrication Fabrication

Cold Drawn

	Tensile Strength Tensile Strength

50,000 to 99,999 psi

	Hardness Hardness

Not Rated

	Hardness Rating Hardness Rating

Not Rated

	Certificate Certificate

	Material Certificate with Traceable Lot Number

	Appearance Appearance

Matte

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About Stainless Steel

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

Dia.	Trade Size	Breaking Strength, lbs.	Lg., ft.	Material	Color	Max. Temperature, °F	Specifications Met		Each
0.038"	346	130	200	Kevlar	Yellow	600°	MIL-T-87128	0000000	000000

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.

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

Certificates with a traceable lot number are available for these products. Download certificates from ORDER HISTORY after your order ships.

Round Wire—Spools, Cans, and Coils

Spool with Round Wire

Heat Treatment: Annealed (Softened)
Heat Treatable: No
Tensile Strength: 75,000 psi
Specifications Met: ASTM A580

Matte
Dia.	Dia. Tolerance	Lg., ft.	Fabrication	Max. Temperature, °F	Weight, lb.	Container Type		Each
0.038"	-0.001" to 0.001"	64	Cold Drawn	550°	1/4	Spool	0000000	00000
0.038"	-0.001" to 0.001"	255	Cold Drawn	550°	1	Spool	0000000	00000
0.038"	-0.001" to 0.001"	2,580	Cold Drawn	550°	10	Spool	0000000	000000

Round Wire—1-ft. Lengths

1-ft. Length

Heat Treatment: Annealed (Softened)
Heat Treatable: No
Tensile Strength: 75,000 psi
Specifications Met: ASTM A580

					1 ft. Lg.
Dia.	Dia. Tolerance	Fabrication	Max. Temperature, °F	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.
Matte
0.038"	-0.001" to 0.001"	Cold Drawn	550°	50	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.

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

Certificates with a traceable lot number are available for these products. Download certificates from ORDER HISTORY after your order ships.

Coils

Coil

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

			1/4 lb. Coil			1 lb. Coil
Dia.	Dia. Tolerance	Max. Temperature, °F	Lg., ft.		Each	Lg., ft.		Each
Matte
0.038"	-0.001" to 0.001"	300°	64	00000000	000000	258	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
0.038"	-0.001" to 0.001"	300°	50	00000000	000000

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About Stainless Steel

High-Strength High-Temperature Thread

Bend-and-Stay Multipurpose 304 Stainless Steel Wire

Bend-and-Stay Economical 430 Stainless Steel Wire