0.016" Wire | McMaster-Carr

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

RoHS Compliant

	Hardness Hardness

Rockwell C60

Not Rated

	Specifications Met Specifications Met

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DFARS Specialty Metals
COTS-Exempt

DFARS Specialty Metals
Compliant

	Temper Rating Temper Rating

Softened (Annealed)

Hardened

	Certificate Certificate

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	Temper Temper

Spring

Not Rated

	Fabrication Fabrication

Cold Drawn

Cold Worked

Hot Rolled

	Heat Treatment Heat Treatment

Annealed (Softened)

Hardened

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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
0.016"	-0.001" to 0.001"	Cold Drawn	570°	360	0000000	000000	1,450	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
0.016"	-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.
Dia.	Dia. Tolerance	Container Type	Finish		Each
0.016"	-0.0004" to 0.0004"	Coil	Black Oxide	0000000	000000

2 ft. Lengths

Dia.	Dia. Tolerance	Finish	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.
0.016"	-0.0004" to 0.0004"	Black Oxide	5	0000000	000000

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
0.016"	-0.0008" to 0.0008"	Cold Worked	1800°	2.667 ohms/ft	175	0000000	000000
1/4 lb. Spool
Mirror-Like
0.016"	-0.0008" to 0.0008"	Cold Worked	1800°	2.667 ohms/ft	350	0000000	00000
1 lb. Spool
Mirror-Like
0.016"	-0.0008" to 0.0008"	Cold Worked	1800°	2.667 ohms/ft	1,405	0000000	00000

Multipurpose 400 Nickel Wire

Spool

Temper Rating: Softened (Annealed)
Tensile Strength: 70,000 psi
Specifications Met: ASTM B164

Bend this wire and it will stay in place. It is often used as safety lock wire. From marine hardware to chemical-processing equipment, 400 nickel is widely used for its strength, weldability, and formability. Comparable to Monel, this nickel-copper alloy will stand up to highly corrosive environments, such as those involving salt water, sulfuric acid, and alkalies.

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			1/4 lb. Spool			1 lb. Spool
Dia.	Dia. Tolerance	Max. Temperature, °F	Lg., ft.		Each	Lg., ft.		Each
Matte
0.016"	-0.0005" to 0.0005"	700°	320	0000000	000000	1,295	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
0.016"	-0.003" to 0.003"	355	Dark Gray	300°	1/4	Spool	0000000	00000
0.016"	-0.003" to 0.003"	1,425	Dark Gray	300°	1	Spool	0000000	0000
0.016"	-0.003" to 0.003"	7,145	Dark Gray	300°	5	Spool	0000000	00000
0.016"	-0.003" to 0.003"	14,290	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
0.016"	-0.003" to 0.003"	355	300°	1/4	Spool	0000000	00000
0.016"	-0.003" to 0.003"	1,425	300°	1	Spool	0000000	00000
0.016"	-0.003" to 0.003"	7,145	300°	5	Spool	0000000	00000
0.016"	-0.003" to 0.003"	14,290	300°	10	Spool	0000000	00000

				1 ft. Lg.
Dia.	Dia. Tolerance	Max. Temperature, °F	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.
0.016"	-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
0.016"	-0.0005" to 0.0005"	Hardened	Not Rated	365	0000000	00000
1 lb. Coil
0.016"	-0.0005" to 0.0005"	Hardened	Not Rated	1,465	0000000	00000
5 lb. Coil
0.016"	-0.0005" to 0.0005"	Hardened	Not Rated	7,325	00000000	00000

					1 ft. Lg.
Dia.	Dia. Tolerance	Heat Treatment	Temperature Range	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.
0.016"	-0.0005" to 0.0005"	Hardened	Not Rated	100	0000000	00000

Mirror-Like Multipurpose 110 Copper Wire

Temper Rating: Softened (Annealed)
Heat Treatable: No
Tensile Strength: 29,000 psi
Specifications Met: ASTM B3

This wire is polished to a mirror-like finish. Offering high electrical conductivity and formability, 110 copper is 99.9% pure. Also known as ETP copper, it's often used as grounding wire. It has a soft temper and will stay in place when bent.

1/4 lb. Spool
Dia.	Dia. Tolerance	Mechanical Finish	Lg., ft.		Each
0.016"	-0.0004" to 0.0004"	Polished	315	0000000	000000
1 lb. Spool
0.016"	-0.0004" to 0.0004"	Polished	1,260	0000000	00000
5 lb. Spool
0.016"	-0.0004" to 0.0004"	Polished	6,300	0000000	000000
15 lb. Spool
0.016"	-0.0004" to 0.0004"	Polished	18,900	0000000	000000

Tin-Coated Multipurpose 110 Copper Wire

Temper Rating: Softened (Annealed)
Heat Treatable: No
Tensile Strength: 29,000 psi
Specifications Met: ASTM B3

The tin coating provides a higher level of corrosion resistance and makes it easier to solder than Mirror-Like Multipurpose 110 Copper Wire. Offering high electrical conductivity and formability, 110 copper is 99.9% pure. Also known as ETP copper, it's often used as grounding wire. This wire has a soft temper and will stay in place when bent.

1/4 lb. Spool
Dia.	Dia. Tolerance	Lg., ft.		Each
0.016"	-0.0004" to 0.0004"	315	0000000	00000
1 lb. Spool
0.016"	-0.0004" to 0.0004"	1,260	0000000	00000
5 lb. Spool
0.016"	-0.0004" to 0.0004"	6,300	0000000	000000
15 lb. Spool
0.016"	-0.0004" to 0.0004"	18,900	0000000	000000

Easy-to-Form 1100 Aluminum Wire

Spool

1-ft. Length

Yield Strength: 3,500 psi
Hardness: Not Rated (Soft)
Temper: O (Annealed)
Fabrication: Cold Drawn
Specifications Met: ASTM B211

This wire has a soft temper and will stay in place when bent. Use it as tie wire and for bundling. Because 1100 aluminum is 99% pure, it offers superior formability, corrosion resistance, and electrical conductivity.

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Dia.	Dia. Tolerance	Lg., ft.	Heat Treatment	Max. Temperature, °F	Tensile Strength, psi	Weight, lb.	Container Type		Each
0.016"	-0.001" to 0.001"	1,085	Annealed (Softened)	200°	11,000	1/4	Spool	0000000	000000
0.016"	-0.001" to 0.001"	4,355	Annealed (Softened)	200°	11,000	1	Spool	0000000	00000
0.016"	-0.001" to 0.001"	21,790	Annealed (Softened)	200°	11,000	5	Spool	0000000	000000

						1 ft. Lg.
Dia.	Dia. Tolerance	Heat Treatment	Max. Temperature, °F	Tensile Strength, psi	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.
0.016"	-0.001" to 0.001"	Annealed (Softened)	200°	11,000	25	0000000	00000

Hardened Undersized High-Speed M2 Tool Steel Rods

Yield Strength: Not Rated
Hardness: Rockwell C60 (Very Hard)

These rods, also known as drill blanks, have an undersized diameter for machining your own jobbers'-length drill bits. They're hardened for increased abrasion and impact resistance. M2 tool steel offers a nice balance of wear resistance and machinability. It has a high molybdenum content, which allows it to maintain sharp cutting edges even at elevated temperatures.

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Dia.	Dia. Tolerance	Drill Bit Size	Lg.	Mechanical Finish	Straightness Tolerance		Each
0.016"	-0.0002" to 0"	78	7/8"	Precision Ground	0.012" per ft.	00000000	00000

Hardened Oversized High-Speed M2 Tool Steel Rods

Yield Strength: Not Rated
Hardness: Rockwell C60 (Very Hard)

Also known as reamer blanks, these rods have an oversized diameter that allows for finishing to your exact requirements. They're hardened for increased abrasion and impact resistance. M2 tool steel offers a nice balance of wear resistance and machinability. It has a high molybdenum content, which allows it to maintain sharp cutting edges even at elevated temperatures.

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Dia.	Dia. Tolerance	Reamer Size	Lg.	Lg. Tolerance	Mechanical Finish	Straightness Tolerance		Each
0.016"	0" to 0.0002"	78	7/8"	-1/32" to 1/32"	Precision Ground	0.012" per ft.	00000000	00000

Corrosion-Resistant Tungsten Wire

Spool

Temper: Spring (Hardened)
Tensile Strength: Not Rated
Specifications Met: ASTM F288

This wire will spring back after bending. It's often used in heating and electrical applications. The addition of copper and nickel makes this tungsten more corrosion resistant than tungsten carbide.

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				1/16 lb.			1/8 lb.
Dia.	Dia. Tolerance	Max. Temperature, °F	Container Type	Lg., ft.		Each	Lg., ft.		Each
Matte
0.016"	-0.00024" to 0.00024"	5000°	Spool	37	0000000	000000	74	0000000	0000000

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

1 x 7

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. Lubricated rope reduces wear.

18-8 Stainless Steel
Dia.	Capacity, lbs.	Recommended Pulley/Drum Dia.	Lubrication	Lengths, ft.		Per Ft.
1 × 7—Strand Core
0.016"	8	Not Rated	Lubricated	50, 100, 200, 300, 500	00000000	00000