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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
| Dia. | Dia. Tolerance | Lg., ft. | Fabrication | Max. Temperature, °F | Weight, lb. | Container Type | Each | |
Matte | ||||||||
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| 0.032" | -0.0005" to 0.0005" | 91 | Cold Drawn | 550° | 1/4 | Spool | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 0.032" | -0.0005" to 0.0005" | 360 | Cold Drawn | 550° | 1 | Can | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 0.032" | -0.0005" to 0.0005" | 1,820 | Cold Drawn | 550° | 5 | Spool | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 0.032" | -0.0005" to 0.0005" | 3,640 | Cold Drawn | 550° | 10 | Coil | 0000000 | 00000 |
- Heat Treatment: Annealed (Softened)
- Heat Treatable: No
- Tensile Strength: 75,000 psi
- Specifications Met: ASTM A580
1 ft. Lg. | ||||||
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| Dia. | Dia. Tolerance | Fabrication | Max. Temperature, °F | Pkg. Qty. | Pkg. | |
Matte | ||||||
| 0.032" | -0.0005" to 0.0005" | Cold Drawn | 550° | 50 | 0000000 | 000000 |
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.
- Heat Treatment: Hardened
- Tensile Strength: 205,000 psi
- Specifications Met: ASTM A313, ASTM A555
- 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 | |
| 0.032" | -0.001" to 0.001" | Gray | 500° | 0000000 | 000000 |
Bend-and-Stay Economical 430 Stainless Steel Wire
- Temper Rating: Annealed (Softened)
- Heat Treatable: No
- Tensile Strength: 70,000 psi
- Specifications Met: ASTM A580
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.
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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.
- Heat Treatment: Annealed (Softened)
- Heat Treatable: No
- Tensile Strength: 75,000 psi
- Specifications Met: ASTM A580
- Heat Treatment: Annealed (Softened)
- Heat Treatable: No
- Tensile Strength: 75,000 psi
- Specifications Met: ASTM A580
30 ft. Lg. | ||||
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| Dia. | Dia. Tolerance | Max. Temperature, °F | Each | |
Matte | ||||
| 0.032" | -0.001" to 0.001" | 400° | 000000000 | 000000 |
- Heat Treatment: Annealed (Softened)
- Heat Treatable: No
- Tensile Strength: 75,000 psi
- Specifications Met: ASTM A580
1 ft. Lg. | |||||
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| Dia. | Dia. Tolerance | Max. Temperature, °F | Pkg. Qty. | Pkg. | |
Matte | |||||
| 0.032" | -0.001" to 0.001" | 400° | 25 | 000000000 | 000000 |
Spring-Back Corrosion-Resistant 316 Stainless Steel Wire
- Heat Treatable: No
- Tensile Strength: 222,000 psi
- Specifications Met: ASTM A313
This wire will spring back after bending. It's often used to make springs and wire rope. The addition of molybdenum gives 316 stainless steel excellent corrosion resistance. Use it in a variety of marine and chemical-processing applications.
Bend-and-Stay Wear-Resistant 410 Stainless Steel Wire
- Heat Treatment: Annealed (Softened)
- Heat Treatable: Yes
- Max. Hardness After Heat Treatment: Not Rated
- Tensile Strength: 70,000 psi
- Specifications Met: ASTM A580
Bend this wire and it will stay in place. It's commonly used as tying and locking wire. 410 stainless steel withstands wear caused by abrasion.
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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.
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.
High-Temperature Nickel-Clad Copper
- Temper Rating: Softened (Annealed)
- Tensile Strength: 80,000 psi
- Specifications Met: ASTM B355
This copper wire is clad in nickel to provide excellent corrosion resistance at temperatures up to 1200° F while maintaining high electrical conductivity. It has a soft temper and will stay in place when bent.
Ultra-Formable 260 Brass Wire
- Temper Rating: Softened (Annealed)
- Heat Treatable: No
- Tensile Strength: 50,000 psi
- Specifications Met: ASTM B134
The most formable brass we offer, 260 offers better weldability than 300 series brass but it’s not as machinable. 260 brass is sometimes called cartridge brass. This wire has a soft temper and stays in place when bent.
Ultra-Strength Easy-to-Form 510 Bronze Wire
- Temper Rating: Spring
- Tensile Strength: 130,000 psi
- Specifications Met: ASTM B159
Because 510 bronze is very strong and formable, it is the best choice for applications involving repetitive motion, such as springs, bellows, and switches.
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| Dia. | Dia. Tolerance | Lg., ft. | Container Type | Container Size, lbs. | Mechanical Finish | Each | |
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| 0.032" | -0.001" to 0.001" | 81 | Coil | 1/4 | Polished | 0000000 | 000000 |
Easy-to-Form 1100 Aluminum Wire
- 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.
| Dia. | Dia. Tolerance | Lg., ft. | Heat Treatment | Max. Temperature, °F | Tensile Strength, psi | Weight, lb. | Container Type | Each | |
| 0.032" | -0.001" to 0.001" | 265 | Annealed (Softened) | 200° | 11,000 | 1/4 | Spool | 0000000 | 000000 |
| 0.032" | -0.001" to 0.001" | 1,075 | Annealed (Softened) | 200° | 11,000 | 1 | Spool | 0000000 | 00000 |
| 0.032" | -0.001" to 0.001" | 5,380 | Annealed (Softened) | 200° | 11,000 | 5 | Spool | 0000000 | 00000 |
1 ft. Lg. | |||||||
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| Dia. | Dia. Tolerance | Heat Treatment | Max. Temperature, °F | Tensile Strength, psi | Pkg. Qty. | Pkg. | |
| 0.032" | -0.001" to 0.001" | Annealed (Softened) | 200° | 11,000 | 10 | 0000000 | 00000 |
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.
Multipurpose 400 Nickel Wire
- 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.
High-Temperature 600 Nickel
- Temper Rating: Softened (Annealed)
- Tensile Strength: 80,000 psi
- Specifications Met: ASTM B166
Bend this wire and it will stay in place. Able to withstand temperatures up to 1000° F, 600 nickel is often used as safety lock wire in high-temperature applications. It is comparable to Inconel.
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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.
| Dia. | Dia. Tolerance | Drill Bit Size | Lg. | Mechanical Finish | Straightness Tolerance | Each | |
| 0.032" | -0.0002" to 0" | 67 | 1 3/8" | Precision Ground | 0.001" | 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 | |
| 0.032" | 0" to 0.0002" | 67 | 1 3/8" | -1/32" to 1/32" | Precision Ground | 0.001" | 00000000 | 00000 |
Corrosion-Resistant Tungsten Wire
- 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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Coated Small-Diameter Braided Wire—Not for Lifting
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. Preformed wire rope maintains its shape when cut and resists unraveling.
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.
| Dia. | Dia. with Coating | Capacity, lbs. | Recommended Pulley/Drum Dia. | Coating Material | Coating Color | Lubrication | Preformed | Temperature Range, °F | Lengths, ft. | Per Ft. | |
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| 0.032" | 0.037" | 20 | Not Rated | Nylon Plastic | Clear | Lubricated | Yes | -40° to 180° | 0000000 | 00000 | |
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| 0.032" | 0.037" | 20 | 1 3/8" | Nylon Plastic | Clear | Lubricated | Yes | -40° to 180° | 0000000 | 000 | |
Extra-Flexible Coated Small-Diameter
Braided Wire—Not for Lifting
More wires per strand than other wire rope provides the flexibility required for repeat bending over drums and pulleys. 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.
Extra-Flexible Chemical-Resistant Coated
Small-Diameter Braided Wire—Not for Lifting
More wires per strand than other wire rope gives this wire rope the flexibility required for repeat bending over drums and pulleys. 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. Rope is lubricated to reduce wear.
Note: When attaching fittings to coated wire rope, the coating must be removed from the installation area.
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. Preformed wire rope maintains its shape when cut and resists unraveling.
Note: When attaching fittings to coated wire rope, the coating must be removed from the installation area.
Extra-Flexible Low-Stretch Coated
Small-Diameter Braided Wire—Not for Lifting
More wires per strand than other wire rope provides the flexibility required for repeat bending over drums and pulleys. For use in precision mechanical applications, this rope is stretched during fabrication to minimize elongation under load. 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.
Low-Stretch Coated Small-Diameter
Braided Wire—Not for Lifting
For use in precision mechanical applications, this rope is stretched during fabrication to minimize elongation under load. The nylon coating protects the 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.
Note: When attaching fittings to coated wire rope, the coating must be removed from the installation area.
Fast-Flowing Rosin Flux-Core Solder for
Electronics and Electrical Applications
The five flux cores allow fast soldering that uses less solder and transmits less heat to the joint. Rosin flux is quick acting with strong cleaning action, but leaves residue that requires flux remover. This solder is electrically conductive.
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| 60% | 40% | 375° | 0.032" | 1 | 000000 | 000000 |
Lead-Free Solder for Electronics
and Electrical Applications
This solder is electrically conductive. Without a flux core, it allows you to choose the flux that works best for your application.