0.014" Wire | McMaster-Carr

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

REACH Compliant

	Minimum Temperature Minimum Temperature

-250° F or less

-49° to 0° F

Not Rated

	Hardness Hardness

Rockwell B97

Not Rated

	Hardness Rating Hardness Rating

Medium

Not Rated

	Tolerance Rating Tolerance Rating

Standard

	Tensile Strength Tensile Strength

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

DFARS Specialty Metals
COTS-Exempt

DFARS Specialty Metals
Compliant

	Elongation Elongation

35%

Not Rated

	Weight Weight

Less than 5 lbs.

5 to 9 lbs.

10 to 24 lbs.

	Specifications Met Specifications Met

	Fabrication Fabrication

Cold Drawn

	Temper Temper

Spring

	Certificate Certificate

	Material Certificate with Traceable Lot Number

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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
0.014"	-0.0005" to 0.0005"	470	Cold Drawn	550°	1/4	Spool	0000000	000000
0.014"	-0.0005" to 0.0005"	1,895	Cold Drawn	550°	1	Spool	0000000	00000

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
0.014"	-0.0005" to 0.0005"	Cold Drawn	550°	50	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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Coils

Coil

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

				1/4 lb. Coil			1 lb. Coil
Dia.	Dia. Tolerance	Fabrication	Max. Temperature, °F	Lg., ft.		Each	Lg., ft.		Each
Mirror-Like
0.014"	-0.001" to 0.001"	Cold Drawn	570°	470	0000000	000000	1,895	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
0.014"	-0.001" to 0.001"	Gray	500°	0000000	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: 75,000 psi
Specifications Met: ASTM A580

			1/4 lb. Coil
Dia.	Dia. Tolerance	Max. Temperature, °F	Lg., ft.		Each
Mirror-Like
0.014"	-0.001" to 0.001"	400°	474	000000000	000000

Coils by Length

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

			30 ft. Lg.
Dia.	Dia. Tolerance	Max. Temperature, °F		Each
Mirror-Like
0.014"	-0.001" to 0.001"	400°	000000000	000000

Lengths

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

				1 ft. Lg.
Dia.	Dia. Tolerance	Max. Temperature, °F	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.
Mirror-Like
0.014"	-0.001" to 0.001"	400°	25	000000000	00000

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
0.014"	-0.0004" to 0.0004"	Coil	Black Oxide	0000000	000000	0000000	0000000

2 ft. Lengths

Dia.	Dia. Tolerance	Finish	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.
0.014"	-0.0004" to 0.0004"	Black Oxide	5	0000000	000000

Low-Carbon Steel Wire

Heat Treatment: Annealed (Softened)
Heat Treatable: Yes
Max. Hardness After Heat Treatment: Not Rated
Tensile Strength: 70,000 psi
Specifications Met: ASTM A853

Also known as black-annealed wire, this low-carbon steel wire will stay in place when bent. It's commonly used for bundling and as tag wire. This material can be surface hardened with heat treating.

Matte
Dia.	Dia. Tolerance	Lg., ft.	Color	Max. Temperature, °F	Weight, lb.	Container Type		Each
0.014"	-0.003" to 0.003"	475	Dark Gray	300°	1/4	Spool	0000000	00000
0.014"	-0.003" to 0.003"	1,910	Dark Gray	300°	1	Spool	0000000	00000
0.014"	-0.003" to 0.003"	9,565	Dark Gray	300°	5	Spool	0000000	00000
0.014"	-0.003" to 0.003"	19,130	Dark Gray	300°	10	Spool	0000000	00000

Zinc-Galvanized Steel Wire

Heat Treatment: Annealed (Softened)
Heat Treatable: No
Tensile Strength: 70,000 psi
Specifications Met: ASTM A641

This wire is zinc galvanized for good corrosion resistance. It will stay in place when bent and is commonly used for bundling and as tag wire.

Dia.	Dia. Tolerance	Lg., ft.	Max. Temperature, °F	Weight, lb.	Container Type		Each
0.014"	-0.003" to 0.003"	475	300°	1/4	Spool	0000000	00000
0.014"	-0.003" to 0.003"	1,910	300°	1	Spool	0000000	00000
0.014"	-0.003" to 0.003"	9,565	300°	5	Spool	0000000	00000
0.014"	-0.003" to 0.003"	19,130	300°	10	Spool	0000000	00000

				1 ft. Lg.
Dia.	Dia. Tolerance	Max. Temperature, °F	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.
0.014"	-0.003" to 0.003"	300°	50	0000000	00000

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
0.014"	-0.0005" to 0.0005"	Hardened	Not Rated	475	0000000	00000
1 lb. Coil
0.014"	-0.0005" to 0.0005"	Hardened	Not Rated	1,910	0000000	00000
5 lb. Coil
0.014"	-0.0005" to 0.0005"	Hardened	Not Rated	9,565	00000000	000000

					1 ft. Lg.
Dia.	Dia. Tolerance	Heat Treatment	Temperature Range	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.
0.014"	-0.0005" to 0.0005"	Hardened	Not Rated	100	0000000	00000

Platinum Wire

Spool

Hardness: Rockwell B97 (Medium)

Use this 99.95% pure platinum wire to create thermocouple probes and other parts that maintain high accuracy in extreme conditions. It won’t oxidize, won’t corrode in most settings, and has low thermal and electrical resistance. Platinum is often used to make O-rings, even for high-vacuum applications, because it’s soft enough to form a good seal when pressed between two flanges, yet won’t damage the flanges so you can reuse them. It’s also useful with high temperatures since it has a higher melting point than other sealing materials, such as gold.

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			Spool
Diameter	Diameter Tolerance	Melting Point Temperature, °F	Length, ft.		Each	Length, ft.		Each
0.014"	-0.0005" to 0.0005"	3215°	1	0000000	0000000	5	0000000	000000000

Coated Small-Diameter Braided Wire—Not for Lifting

7 x 7

The plastic coating protects this braided wire from abrasion. Made of 18-8 stainless steel, this wire rope has good corrosion resistance. This wire rope provides a good balance of abrasion resistance and flexibility. Rope is lubricated to reduce wear.

Strand core are more crush resistant than fiber core.

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 Material	Coating Color	Lubrication	Preformed	Temperature Range, °F	Lengths, ft.		Per Ft.
7 × 7—Strand Core
0.014"	0.019"	5	9/16"	Nylon Plastic	Clear	Lubricated	No	-40° to 180°	25, 50, 100, 300, 500	0000000	00000

Chemical-Resistant Coated Small-Diameter Braided Wire—Not for Lifting

For use in the most demanding environments, the FEP (fluorinated ethylene propylene) coating on this braided wire has excellent chemical and weather resistance. Made of 18-8 stainless steel, this wire rope has good corrosion resistance. This wire rope provides a good balance of abrasion resistance and flexibility. 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.
7 × 7—Strand Core
0.014"	0.021"	5	9/16"	Clear	Lubricated	No	-350° to 400°	10, 25, 50, 100, 300	0000000	00000