When you need to order or discuss wire there are certain common and uncommon terms you should know from Diameter to Temper to more, Sunset Wire has you covered.
Understanding the basic terms used in the wire industry helps buyers, engineers, and sourcing professionals communicate more clearly about product requirements.
The words used to describe wire products are more than technical labels—they help define performance, manufacturing requirements, and application fit. When buyers understand common wire terms, they can ask better questions, interpret specifications more accurately, and make more confident purchasing decisions.
Wire is the product itself—a long, continuous metal form that is typically drawn through dies to reduce its diameter.
Wire Diameter is the thickness of the wire, usually measured in inches or millimeters. This is one of the first and most important specifications people ask about.
Wire Guage is another way of describing wire size. Depending on the application, wire may be referenced by a gauge system such as AWG (American Wire Gauge) rather than by decimal diameter.
Wire Tolerance is the allowable variation in the wire’s diameter or other dimensions. Even if a wire is ordered to a specific size, there is usually an acceptable range.
Wire drawn and delivered to meet your timelines
We draw, grind, cut and package AS9100-certified stainless steel and nickel alloy wire for a wide variety of applications. With available inventory and the ability to meet a wide range of specifications, our lead times are typically 1-2 weeks.
Wire drawn and delivered to meet your timelines
We draw, grind, cut and package AS9100-certified stainless steel and nickel alloy wire for a wide variety of applications. With available inventory and the ability to meet a wide range of specifications, our lead times are typically 1-2 weeks.