Stainless Steel Wire Applications

SSINA: Stainless Steel Applications: Wire: "A round or shaped cold reduced product in coils only.
There are several grades of steel that Wire is available in. Use the guide below to find out which is right for you.
Grade Description Applications
304 General Purpose Fasteners, nails and brads, Lock washers, Wire belts, Rivets, Braided hoses
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308Higher Cr & Ni used primarily for weldingWelding filler wire

309Cr & Ni increased for high temperatureFurnace Parts

316Mo added to increase corrosion resistanceChemical processing equipment, Shafts, Sea water components, Reinforcing bar tie wire
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317More Mo & Cr added for better corrosion performanceChemical processing equipment, Pulp & paper manufacturing equipment, Wire cloth

321Ti added to prevent carbicle precipitationHose braid

409Lower Cr Primarily used for automotive exhaustWelding wire for exhaust systems

410General PurposeFasteners, nails and brads, Shafts


420Increased C to improve mechanical propertiesSurgical staples, Dental instruments, Surgical instruments, Fish hooks

430P & S added for improved machiningFormed wire parts, Steel wool, Pot scrubbers

439A higher chromium version of 409Exhaust system brackets, Wheel cover spokes, Welding wire

446Cr increased to improve scaling resistanceGlass sealing pins

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