Stainless steel wire refers to various specifications and models of wire products made from stainless steel. It can be distinguished from iron wire by using a magnet; the magnet will show the iron wire, while the non-magnetic magnet will show the stainless steel wire.
Different grades of stainless steel wire are distinguished by their nickel content. Therefore, the nickel content determines the price of stainless steel wire.
Detailed Description: C (Carbon), Si (Silicon), Mn (Manganese), P (Phosphorus), S (Sulfur), Ni (Nickel), Cr (Chromium), Mo (Molybdenum), Cu (Copper), Ti (Titanium).
302 has high hardness and low nickel content, leading to market confusion.
304, 304HC, and 304L all share a nickel content of at least 8%; 304HC contains copper, resulting in good ductility. H is short for High, and C is short for Cu.
304L has a carbon content ≤0.03%, also known as low-carbon 304; L is short for Low or Less.
316 and 316L share a relatively high nickel content; 316L has a carbon content less than 0.03%, making it softer and known as low-carbon high-nickel.
321 contains titanium, which improves the wire's alkali resistance and high-temperature resistance.
430, also known as stainless iron, is commonly used in the production of cleaning ball wires.
201 and 202 stainless steels contain manganese and have good wear resistance. They are often made into high-manganese stainless steel. 202 is also known as non-magnetic and nickel-free.
310S and 314 stainless steels have good high-temperature resistance. 310S can withstand temperatures up to 1100 degrees Celsius, and 314 can withstand temperatures up to 1400 degrees Celsius. They are mainly used in metal conveyor belts.
