0.006" Wire | McMaster-Carr

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

REACH Compliant

	Appearance Appearance

Matte

Plain

Mirror-Like

	Tolerance Rating Tolerance Rating

Standard

	Hardness Hardness

Not Rated

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

DFARS Specialty Metals
COTS-Exempt

DFARS Specialty Metals
Compliant

	Heat Treatment Heat Treatment

Annealed (Softened)

Hardened

	Certificate Certificate

	Material Certificate with Traceable Lot Number

	Core Type Core Type

	Strand

	Wire Rope Coating Wire Rope Coating

Coated

	Weight Weight

Less than 5 lbs.

	Temper Temper

Spring

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About Stainless Steel

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About Carbon Steel, Alloy Steel, Spring Steel, and Cast Iron

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.

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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
0.006"	-0.0005" to 0.0005"	2,585	Cold Drawn	550°	1/4	Spool	0000000	000000
0.006"	-0.0005" to 0.0005"	10,340	Cold Drawn	550°	1	Spool	0000000	00000

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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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
0.006"	-0.001" to 0.001"	Gray	500°	0000000	000000

Super-Elastic Nitinol Wire

Temper: Spring (Hardened)
Tensile Strength: 181,000 psi

Commonly used for eyeglass frames and antennas, this wire bounces back to its original shape after bending, stretching, and twisting. Nitinol is a nickel-titanium alloy.

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Coils

Coil

				30 ft. Lg.		100 ft. Lg.
Dia.	Dia. Tolerance	Container Type	Finish		Each		Each
0.006"	-0.0004" to 0.0004"	Coil	Black Oxide	0000000	000000	0000000	0000000

Easy-to-Form Nickel Chromium Alloy

Spool

Temper Rating: Softened
Tensile Strength: 100,000 psi
Specifications Met: ASTM B267, ASTM B344

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
Dia.	Dia. Tolerance	Fabrication	Max. Temperature, °F	Electrical Resistivity	Lg., ft.		Each
Mirror-Like
0.006"	-0.0003" to 0.0003"	Cold Worked	1800°	17.007 ohms/ft	1,120	0000000	000000
1/4 lb. Spool
Mirror-Like
0.006"	-0.0003" to 0.0003"	Cold Worked	1800°	17.007 ohms/ft	2,240	0000000	00000
1 lb. Spool
Mirror-Like
0.006"	-0.0003" to 0.0003"	Cold Worked	1800°	17.007 ohms/ft	8,970	0000000	000000

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 lb. Coil
Dia.	Dia. Tolerance	Heat Treatment	Temperature Range	Lg., ft.		Each
0.006"	-0.0005" to 0.0005"	Hardened	Not Rated	2,585	00000000	000000

					1 ft. Lg.
Dia.	Dia. Tolerance	Heat Treatment	Temperature Range	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.
0.006"	-0.0005" to 0.0005"	Hardened	Not Rated	100	0000000	000000

Difficult-to-Bend Coated Small-Diameter Braided Wire—Not for Lifting

This braided wire has a stiff construction for use as bracing and guy wires. The nylon coating protects the wire from abrasion. Made of 18-8 stainless steel, this wire rope has good corrosion resistance. Rope is lubricated to reduce wear.

Note: When attaching fittings to coated wire rope, the coating must be removed from the installation area.

18-8 Stainless Steel
Dia.	Dia. with Coating	Capacity, lbs.	Recommended Pulley/Drum Dia.	Coating Color	Lubrication	Preformed	Temperature Range, °F	Lengths, ft.		Per Ft.
1 × 7—Strand Core
0.006"	0.01"	1	Not Rated	Clear	Lubricated	No	-40° to 180°	25, 50, 100, 300, 500	0000000	00000