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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.
- Heat Treatment: Annealed (Softened)
- Heat Treatable: No
- Tensile Strength: 75,000 psi
- Specifications Met: ASTM A580, MS20995
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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- Heat Treatment: Hardened
- Tensile Strength: Not Rated
- Specifications Met: ASTM A313
68" Lg. | |||||
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| Dia. | Dia. Tolerance | Finish Color | Max. Temperature, °F | Each | |
| 0.006" | -0.0005" to 0.0005" | Gray | 500° | 0000000 | 000000 |
Easy-to-Form Nickel Chromium Alloy
- 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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| Dia. | Dia. Tolerance | Fabrication | Max. Temperature, °F | Electrical Resistivity | Lg., ft. | Each | |
1/8 lb. Spool | |||||||
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Mirror-Like | |||||||
| 0.006" | -0.0003" to 0.0003" | Cold Worked | 2100° | 17.007 ohms/ft | 1,120 | 0000000 | 000000 |
1/4 lb. Spool | |||||||
Mirror-Like | |||||||
| 0.006" | -0.0003" to 0.0003" | Cold Worked | 2100° | 17.007 ohms/ft | 2,240 | 0000000 | 00000 |
1 lb. Spool | |||||||
Mirror-Like | |||||||
| 0.006" | -0.0003" to 0.0003" | Cold Worked | 2100° | 17.007 ohms/ft | 8,970 | 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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Difficult-to-Bend Corrosion-Resistant
Small-Diameter Braided Wire—Not for Lifting
This braided wire has a stiff construction for use as bracing and guy wires. This stainless steel braided wire can handle corrosive environments, such as areas that are frequently washed down. Individual wire strands are preformed to maintain their shape and prevent rope from unraveling when cut.
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.
Note: When attaching fittings to coated wire rope, the coating must be removed from the installation area.