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About Stainless Steel

Compare over 25 types of stainless steel to find the right material for you—all with material certificates for traceability.

About Carbon Steel, Alloy Steel, Spring Steel, and Cast Iron

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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.

For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.

				1/4 lbs. Coil
Dia.	Dia. Tolerance	Heat Treatment	Temperature Range	Lg., ft.		Each
0.008"	-0.0005" to 0.0005"	Hardened	Not Rated	1,450	00000000	000000

					1 ft. Lg.
Dia.	Dia. Tolerance	Heat Treatment	Temperature Range	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.
0.008"	-0.0005" to 0.0005"	Hardened	Not Rated	100	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.

For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.

Certificates with a traceable lot number are available for these products. Download certificates from ORDER HISTORY after your order ships.

Coils

Coil

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

1/4 lbs. Coil
Dia.	Dia. Tolerance	Fabrication	Max. Temperature, °F	Lg., ft.		Each
Mirror-Like
0.008"	-0.0003" to 0.0003"	Cold Drawn	570°	1,445	00000000	000000
1 lbs. Coil
Mirror-Like
0.008"	-0.0003" to 0.0003"	Cold Drawn	570°	5,795	00000000	00000

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
0.008"	-0.0005" to 0.0005"	Gray	500°	0000000	000000

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.

For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.

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, MS20995

					Container
Dia.	Dia. Tolerance	Lg., ft.	Fabrication	Max. Temperature, °F	Net Weight, lbs.	Type		Each
Matte
0.008"	-0.0005" to 0.0005"	1,450	Cold Drawn	550°	1/4	Spool	0000000	000000
0.008"	-0.0005" to 0.0005"	5,815	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, MS20995

					1 ft. Lg.
Dia.	Dia. Tolerance	Fabrication	Max. Temperature, °F	Pkg. Qty.		Pkg.
Matte
0.008"	-0.0005" to 0.0005"	Cold Drawn	550°	50	0000000	000000

Mirror-Like Multipurpose 110 Copper Wire

Spool

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.

For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.

			1/4 lbs. Spool
Dia.	Dia. Tolerance	Mechanical Finish	Lg., ft.		Each
0.008"	-0.0001" to 0.0001"	Polished	1,965	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.

For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.

Certificates with a traceable lot number are available for these products. Download certificates from ORDER HISTORY after your order ships.

Coils

Coil

					30 ft. Lg.		100 ft. Lg.
Dia.	Dia. Tolerance	Container Type	Finish	Specifications Met		Each		Each
0.008"	-0.0004" to 0.0004"	Coil	Black Oxide	ASTM F2063	0000000	000000	0000000	0000000

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.

For technical drawings and 3-D models, click on a part number.

Certificates with a traceable lot number are available for these products. Download certificates from ORDER HISTORY after your order ships.

1/8 lb. Spool
Dia.	Dia. Tolerance	Fabrication	Max. Temperature, °F	Electrical Resistivity	Lg., ft.		Each
Mirror-Like
0.008"	-0.0004" to 0.0004"	Cold Worked	2100°	10.547 ohms/ft	695	0000000	000000
1/4 lb. Spool
Mirror-Like
0.008"	-0.0004" to 0.0004"	Cold Worked	2100°	10.547 ohms/ft	1,390	0000000	00000
1 lb. Spool
Mirror-Like
0.008"	-0.0004" to 0.0004"	Cold Worked	2100°	10.547 ohms/ft	5,565	0000000	000000