Stainless Steel Soft Wire

Description

Product Description Of Stainless Steel Soft Wire

Stainless steel soft wire, also known as annealed stainless steel wire, is produced through cold drawing followed by annealing to reduce internal stress and improve malleability. It maintains the corrosion resistance and surface finish of stainless steel while offering excellent flexibility for forming, bending, and welding.

Gengfei supplies soft stainless steel wire in various grades such as 304, 316, 430, and 201, with customized diameters and packaging to suit diverse industrial needs.

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Specifications of Stainless Steel Soft Wire

Parameter	Details
Diameter	0.15 mm – 6 mm
Finish	Bright, Matte, Pickled
Surface	Smooth, Lubricated or Dry
Temper	Soft (Annealed)
Standard	ASTM A580, JIS G4309, DIN EN 10088
Form	Coil, spool, cut-lengths

Typical Mechanical Properties (304 Soft Wire)

Property	Value
Tensile Strength	~500–750 MPa
Yield Strength	~200 MPa
Elongation	≥ 30%
Modulus of Elasticity	~193 GPa
Hardness	~80 HRB

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Advantages of Stainless Steel Soft Wire

• Excellent ductility and softness

• Superior corrosion and oxidation resistance

• Smooth surface and easy to weld or form

• Suitable for manual or automated processing

• Available in spool, coil, or straight form

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Applications of Stainless Steel Soft Wire

✅ Weaving wire mesh (filters, sieves, screen cloth)
✅ Binding and tying wire for construction or packaging
✅ Wire for hangers and crafts in decoration and retail
✅ Soft welding wire for stainless repair or fabrication
✅ Food processing equipment and racks
✅ Automotive fasteners and protective parts
✅ Medical and pharmaceutical tools

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Common Grades and Characteristics

Grade	Type	Key Properties
304	Austenitic	General-purpose, good corrosion resistance
316	Austenitic	Marine-grade, better corrosion resistance
430	Ferritic	Magnetic, lower cost, moderate corrosion resistance
201	Austenitic	Economical, good for decorative uses

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FAQs – Stainless Steel Soft Wire

Q1: What is the difference between soft and hard stainless steel wire?
A: Soft wire is annealed and flexible, ideal for forming and tying. Hard wire is drawn to high tensile strength for structural or spring use.

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Q2: Can soft stainless steel wire be welded?
A: Yes. Grades like 304 and 316 soft wire are suitable for TIG and MIG welding.

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Q3: Is stainless soft wire magnetic?
A: Austenitic grades like 304 and 316 are non-magnetic. Ferritic grade 430 is magnetic.

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Q4: What packaging options are available?
A: Coil (5–50 kg), spool (plastic or metal), or cut-to-length rods.

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Q5: Can I get custom diameters and surface finishes?
A: Absolutely. Gengfei Steel can customize based on your needs.

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