308 stainless steel bright wire

Technical Specifications

• Standard: ASTM A580
• Grade: 308
• Diameter Range: 1.60 mm to 16.00mm
• Surface Options: Bright, Soap drawn, skin pass or annealed conditions

Key Features and Benefits

The 308 stainless steel bright wire offers exceptional performance characteristics including:

• Superior corrosion resistance
• Excellent heat resistance
• Enhanced low temperature strength
• Good hot workability (stamping/bending)
• No heat treatment hardening issues
• Uniform elasticity and high plasticity
• Precise wire diameter consistency
• Excellent straightening properties

Heat Treatment Process

The stainless steel bright wire production often involves annealing, a crucial metallurgical process that:

• Enhances material ductility
• Relieves internal stresses
• Refines and homogenizes structure
• Improves cold working properties
• Offers softer material characteristics

While annealing is valuable, normalization may be preferred when possible due to:

• Simpler operation procedures
• Shorter production cycles
• Lower energy consumption

Industrial Applications

308 stainless steel bright wire finds wide application in:

• Braiding and Weaving
• Jewelry Manufacturing
• Scrubber Production
• Wire Rope Manufacturing
• Medical Equipment
• Fencing Solutions
• Cosmetic Industry (Mascara Brushes)
• Industrial Brushes and Staples

Each application leverages the wire's superior mechanical properties and surface finish for optimal performance.