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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.
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- Heat Treatment: Annealed (Softened)
- Heat Treatable: No
- Tensile Strength: 75,000 psi
- Specifications Met: ASTM A580, MS20995

- Heat Treatment: Annealed (Softened)
- Heat Treatable: No
- Tensile Strength: 75,000 psi
- Specifications Met: ASTM A580, MS20995
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Dia. | Dia. Tolerance | Fabrication | Max. Temperature, °F | Pkg. Qty. | Pkg. | |
Matte | ||||||
0.102" | -0.001" to 0.001" | 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.
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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.
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- Tensile Strength: 70,000 psi
- Heat Treatment: Annealed (Softened)
- Heat Treatable: No
- Tensile Strength: 70,000 psi
- Specifications Met: ASTM A580
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Dia. | Dia. Tolerance | Max. Temperature, °F | Each | |
Matte | ||||
0.102" | -0.001" to 0.001" | 400° | 000000000 | 000000 |
- Tensile Strength: 70,000 psi
- Heat Treatment: Annealed (Softened)
- Heat Treatable: No
- Tensile Strength: 70,000 psi
- Specifications Met: ASTM A580
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Dia. | Dia. Tolerance | Max. Temperature, °F | Pkg. Qty. | Pkg. | |
Matte | |||||
0.102" | -0.001" to 0.001" | 400° | 5 | 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.
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1 lbs. Coil | |||||
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Dia. | Dia. Tolerance | Max. Temperature, °F | Lg., ft. | Each | |
Matte | |||||
0.102" | -0.001" to 0.001" | 570° | 36 | 00000000 | 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.
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