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Types of square wire alloys and its benefits

Types of square wire alloys and its benefits

Square wire is mostly available in carbon steel, stainless steel, beryllium copper, phos bronze, and other specialty metals. The square wire offered by Matta Drawing Works is rolled to form the shape from round wire, or they are die-drawn to size. A variety of corners options are available in square wire that includes controlled radius. Matta Drawing Works has the ability to providing square wire that are prone to high tolerances, no or few welds, precision cut lengths, burr free, and continuous coil. These properties provide the manufacturer with less secondary operations and longer runs.

Types of square wire alloys

Copper Alloys

·         Copper: Square wire made of copper has some great corrosion-resistant characteristics, however, its generally low elasticity and high flexibility, limit its application and an alloy made of copper is subsequently used for wire fabric. Pure and commercial copper is therefore utilized for its electrical properties.

·         Brass: Square wire made of brass fabric is the favored brass alloy combination for applications where non-rusting material is required however, common bronze is a higher copper compound utilized in situations where more resistance to corrosion is needed over that of Brass.

·         Phos Bronze: Square wire made of phos bronzes are high compounds of copper that contain around 1/4% Phosphorous, 4% to 9% tin with the balance of copper. These alloy types have demonstrated their true importance in a wide scope of screening, passing on, and separating issues.

Nickel Alloys

·         Nickel: Square wire made of Nickel 200 is utilized for specific food items and to oppose a few synthetics like caustics, some natural acids, and numerous other corrosive items.

·         Monel (1) Alloy 400: Square wire made of Monel (1) alloy 400 is a high nickel-copper alloy. It is one of the most utilized compounds for resistance to corrosion. It has mild steel strength and won't corrode in a large number of compositions met with applications of industries. Both Monel and Nickel are utilized for Food Products where more importance is given to sanitary services.

Stainless Steel Alloys

·         Type 304: Square wire made of Type 304 is the fundamental stainless alloy consisting of 18% Chrome and 8% Nickel and is most widely used to weave wire material. It has amazing corrosion obstruction suitable for most applications. Where no particular sort is determined, it is expected that Type 300 is satisfactory.

·         Type 304 L: Square wire made of Type 304 L is equivalent to type 304 with extra-low carbon content to allow welding.

·         Type 316: Square wire made of Type 316 is the fundamental analysis of 18-8 balanced out by the addition of Molybdenum for expanded protection from synthetic chemical consumption and corrosion. Stainless Steel of Type 316 is utilized in solutions of bleach where the hydrochloric acid doesn't surpass 2%.

·         Type 347: Square wire made of Type 347 is the fundamental analysis of 18-8, changed by the addition of Columbium for adjustment of steel inside the basic range of 800 to 1500°F. It is utilized where the material is to be welded.

·         Type 430: Square wire made of Type 430 is a straight Chromium composite alloy without Nickel having a constant level of protection from synthetic and environmental consumption and oxidation up to 1600°F.

Aluminum Alloys

·         1100 Aluminum (PURE): Square wire made of 1100 Aluminum in woven structure is utilized generally where it's lightweight and erosion obstruction is a higher priority than strength.

·         ALCLAD 5056: Square wire made of ALCLAD 5056 wire has a center of 5056 Aluminum encased or clad with unaltered Aluminum. This blend gives both strength and erosion obstruction.

·         5056 Aluminum: Square wire made of 5056 Aluminum alloy contains magnesium, manganese, and chromium. It is intended for more prominent strength and is the best Aluminum compound for weaving wire material.

Major features and benefits of square wire

Square wire is known for the amount of features it possesses. Some of the well-known benefits of square wire include,

·         Burr free edges

·         ISO certified, ASTM, SAE, UNS, AMS, EN, etc.

·         Statistical control and reporting in process

·         Die drawn or precision rolled to form tight tolerances

·         Controlled radius edges

·         Unless traditional strip roll, square wire possesses continuous coils with less welds

·         Precise cut lengths available

·         Consistent Properties Throughout the Cross-Section and Close Dimensional Tolerances

Applications and uses of square wire

Square wire is widely used for the manufacturing of various products in multiple industries. Some of the well-known applications and uses of square wire are mentioned below,

·         Wire mesh

·         Eye glass frames

·         Header bar

·         Springs

·         Medical Catheter and Guide wire

·         Orthodontic Arch wire

Conclusion

Square wire can be made out of multiple alloys that convey distinct properties and are used in different applications. Engineers and constructors can choose from the wide range of available alloy options of square wire to find the perfect square wire alloy required to carry out the specific task.  

Publish Date : 20-12-2021