Alloy 304 is the standard 18/8 (18% chrome, 8% nickel) austenitic stainless steel wire and is the most commonly used grade of stainless steels used in the wire industry. It is a non-magnetic alloy in the annealed condition but becomes magnetic as it is cold worked. Alloy 304 can be easily welded and is the choice for many deep drawn, spun or formed parts due to its high ductility.

Standard Wire Finishes

Extra Clean: Extra clean is also referred to as “bright annealed” or “bright annealed and cold rolled”

Grease (round wire only): Drawn in a heavy grease produces an “Ultra bright” finish for

decorative applications

Soap (round wire only): Soap is used as a lubricant in the drawing process and is not

removed. It acts as a lubricant during customer part forming operation. A soap finish is

available in tempered products

Plated: Many plating options are available

•Special finishes are available: Contact Ulbrich Wire Sales with special finish and plating requests

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