Quick Answer
Stainless steel wire is used in springs, screens, mesh, brushes, fasteners, formed parts, welding consumables, cables and filtration components. The correct wire is selected by the actual function—not by application name alone. Grade, diameter, temper, tensile range, surface, tolerance, coil form and inspection requirements must match the manufacturing process and service environment.
Stainless steel wire is used in springs, screens, mesh, brushes, fasteners, formed parts, welding consumables, cables and filtration components. The correct wire is selected by the actual function—not by application name alone. Grade, diameter, temper, tensile range, surface, tolerance, coil form and inspection requirements must match the manufacturing process and service environment.
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Application Groups
| Application | Key Purchasing Questions |
|---|---|
| Springs and clips | Tensile range, fatigue duty, forming radius, relaxation and heat exposure |
| Mesh, screens and filters | Wire diameter, opening, weaving/forming process, corrosion medium and cleanliness |
| Brushes and pins | Straightness, cut length, surface, hardness and tip condition |
| Fasteners and formed parts | Cold-heading ability, temper, surface defects and dimensional consistency |
| Welding wire | Filler classification, cast/helix, feedability, cleanliness and packaging |
Selection Sequence
- Define the environment, load and expected service life.
- Select the applicable grade and product standard.
- Specify diameter/profile and tolerance.
- Specify annealed, drawn, spring-temper or other required condition.
- Define coil, spool or straight-length delivery and packaging.
- State inspection, traceability and certificate requirements.
Procurement warning: A broad application list does not prove that one wire condition is suitable for every use. Confirm the product standard and acceptance criteria for the final component.
Continue with our guide to small-diameter wire in pins, brushes and screens, or send your wire RFQ.
Post time: Mar-12-2018