WINTWIRE
Nickel Chrome
Nickel silver wire is an alloy containing nickel, copper and zinc which creates a bright silver colour. The material is used in a wide variety of industries including model making, model rail, spectacle frames, electronic components and conductors to name but a few.
| Name | Ni | Cr | Fe | Melting Point (°C) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| NiChrome 80-20 | 80.0 | 20.0 | -- | 1400 |
| NiChrome 60-16 | 60.0 | 15.0 | 25.0 | 1390 |
| NiChrome 37-18 | 37.0 | 18.0 | 45.0 | 1390 |
| Sizes | Round Wire | 0.10 – 12.00 mm dia. |
|---|---|---|
| Shaped Wire | Upto 45 mm2 area | |
| Flat Wire | Thinnest 0.15 mm | |
| Widest 12.00 mm |
| Available in four conditions | ||
|---|---|---|
| Condition 1: | Annealed | The material has been supplied in the fully softened |
| Condition 2: | Light Drawn | The material has been lightly drawn "skin passed" after annealing |
| Condition 3: | Hard Drawn | The material has been drawn hard with either a bright surface or a soap coated surface |
| Condition 4: | Specified Tensile | The material has been drawn to your desired tensile range |
Also known as
- Resistance Wires
- NiChrome
- NiCr
Available in
- Round Wire
- Shaped Wire
Applications
- Hot Cutting Wire
- Resistance Wire
- Heating Element
- Thermal Spraying
- Tying Wire
Packaging
- In Coil
- In Lengths
- On Formers
- On Spools