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304 Stainless Steel Wire 

Strong, versatile, cost-effective

Stainless Steel Products manufactures Stainless Steel 304 alloy in round wire, flat wire, cut to length for the performance you need for the most demanding uses.

Attributes

Stainless Steel 304 alloy is the most widely used steel alloy, and offers a long list of benefits when made into wire:

  • Corrosion resistant
  • Strong
  • Weldable
  • Good machinability
  • Cost-effective

Having the right blend

Stainless Steel 304 alloy is a blend of carbon, chromium, iron, manganese, nickel, phosphorus, silicon and sulfur materials. Stainless Steel 304 alloy is composed of:

Carbon0.08, max.
Silicone1.00, max.
Manganese2.00, max.
Phosphorus0.045, max.
Sulfur0.030, max.
Nickel8.00-10.50
Chromium18.00-20.00
IronBalance

*This is for information purposes only. Actual numbers may vary.

Mechanical

Density, g/cm3 (lb/in3)7.93 (0.286)
Melting point, °C (°F)1400-1450 (2550-2650)
Specific heat capacity, J/kg·K (Btu/lb ·°F) at 20 °C (68 °F)500 (0.12)
Electrical resistivity, μΩ·m at 20°C (μΩ·in at 68 °F)0.720
Magnetic permeability1.02 (Approximate)
Elastic modulus (Modulus of Elasticity),  Gpa (ksi)193 (28)
Thermal conductivity, W/m·K (Btu/ft · h ·°F)16.2 (9.4) at 100 °C (212 °F)
21.5 (12.4) at 500 °C (932 °F)
Coefficient of thermal expansion (CTE), 10-6/K (μin./in. ·°F)17.2 (9.6) at 0-100 °C (32-212 °F)
17.8 (9.9) at 0-315 °C (32-600 °F)
18.4 (10.2) at 0-538 °C (32-1000 °F)

*This is for information purposes only. Actual numbers may vary.

Supplying the wire, you need

Wire made from Stainless Steel 304 alloy has many uses in many industries. Today, Stainless Steel 304 alloy wire is widely used in the wire forming, automotive, consumer appliance, kitchen equipment, food processing, sanitary and healthcare industries. Wire manufactured from Stainless Steel 304 can be used for:

  • Cold working
  • Wire
  • Cutlery and flatware
  • Tools
  • Food processing
  • Nuts
  • Springs
  • Architectual trim
  • Filtration
  • Automotive
  • Healthcare equipment

Delivering the best Stainless Steel 304 alloy wire

Since 1995, Stainless Steel Products has developed and delivered high-performing, long-lasting Stainless Steel 304 alloy wire.

Stainless Steel Products has the experience, expertise and equipment to provide the Stainless Steel 304 alloy round wire, flat wire, cut to length you require.

Experience

  • Operating since 1995
  • Supply and serve industries and manufacturers across the globe

Expertise

  • Dedicated engineering assistance from a worldwide network of technical professionals
  • Keen attention to detail in all manufacturing phases
  • Superior customer service
  • Expedient, timely delivery

Equipment

  • Headquartered in the United States of America
  • Utilize rolling mills, drawing, spooling and coiling equipment.
  • In-house round and flat wire cleaning available
  • Expansive inventory of materials in stock for quick shipment

Materials

Ferrous or non-ferrous, we work with most alloys available on the market today. Below is a list by major alloy family class:

Other Alloys

Industries We Serve

SSP works with all major industries on various product applications.  Take advantage of our breadth of knowledge on a wide variety of specifications and requirements!

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