Materials

Aluminum 5056 – H18 Wire is an ideal material for our weaving process. Its ease of formability, high resistance to corrosion, excellent strength-to-weight ratio and its natural aesthetic qualities make aluminum wire the obvious choice for most applications. Our Aluminum Wire is very ductile-aiding to the weaving process, making it relatively cheap to manufacture. Being non-ferrous, the material does not discolor or deteriorate in most climates. Weighing almost 1/3-1/2 that of steel, Aluminum weaves can cover more area while adding minimal mass to its supports, again decreasing the overall cost. In its bare state, Aluminum Wire is light silver in appearance but can be coated any custom color. Additionally, our Aluminum wire can be polished to be more lustrous, called Brightened Aluminum. Aluminum is available in a wide variety of wire gauges.

Nickel Plated Steel Wire is our standard mild steel wire coated with a thin layer of electrolytic nickel. The coating not only offers a brilliant chrome finish but also helps in resisting corrosion. Typically, Nickel Plated Wire is used on interior applications where a high-gloss mirrored finish is desired. It is available in a wide variety of wire gauges. 

Copper-Clad Steel Wire is our mild steel wire with pure copper metallurgically bonded to the low carbon steel wire’s surface. The Copper-Clad Wire exhibits a brilliant red polished finish when extruded in the continuous solid-cladding process. However, if left bare and untreated the wire’s appearance will slowly change to brownish hues and ultimately a grey/green patina. Additionally, left in its natural form Copper-Clad Steel Fabricoil® is naturally antimicrobial resulting in increased public health safety but also increased durability and beautiful aesthetics. By applying a thin layer of clear automotive lacquer, the bright salmon color can be maintained if desired. Our Copper-Clad wire conforms to ASTM standards and has both interior and exterior applications. Copper-Clad Steel is available in a wide variety of wire gauges.

Duplex 2205 Wire is a two-phase, ferritic, austenitic 22% chromium, 3% molybdenum, 5 to 6% nickel alloyed stainless steel. It is the most widely used duplex stainless steel grade and is characterized by high yield strength, double that of the standard austenitic stainless steel grades. It also demonstrates good fatigue strength, as well as outstanding resistance to stress corrosion cracking, crevice, pitting, erosion, and general corrosion in severe environments. It is a slightly magnetic, highly corrosive-resistant material with an extremely lustrous metallic finish. Its consistent wire surface quality, high strength and great corrosion resistance make it attractive for many applications. Duplex 2205 conforms to ASTM standards and is available in a wide variety of wire gauges.

Galvanized Steel Wire is mild steel wire with a protective barrier of zinc that is applied during the wire drawing process. Zinc is most commonly used because it offers excellent cathodic protection. The zinc coating adds a protective corrosion resistant layer to the steel conforming to ASTM standards. Galvanized wire retains all of the mild steel’s mechanical properties with a high resistance to atmospheric oxidization. The wire is ash grey colored and can form a white powder when wet. Galvanized wire works best for industrial applications, where relatively high strength and corrosion resistance is required. Galvanized Steel is available in a wide variety of wire gauges.

Silver Tin Plated Steel Wire is our standard mild steel wire with a shiny, brilliant silver tin plated surface. The tin coating is Grade A and conforms to ASTM standards. Its relatively low cost and attractive finish make it a great choice for interior draperies and the like. Silver Tin Plated Steel is available in a wide variety of wire gauges.

Solid Brass Wire is a beautiful natural golden color. Its alloy composition is 70% Copper, 30% Zinc and denoted as Half Hard. As bare wire, Brass has a relatively high resistance to corrosion but can oxidize over time. A clear-coat finish can be added to preserve its natural color if desired. The wire’s anti-magnetic and anti-spark properties coupled with moderate tensile strength make it a unique material for special applications. Solid Brass Wire conforms to ASTM standards and is available in a select set of wire gauges.

Stainless Steel Type 304 Wire is the most widely used variety stainless steel. It is a slightly magnetic, highly corrosive-resistant material. Its consistent wire surface quality, relatively high strength and great corrosion resistance make it attractive for many applications. In its bare state, Type 304 has a lustrous metallic finish. Stainless Steel Type 304 conforms to ASTM standards and is available in a wide variety of wire gauges.

Stainless Steel Type 316 exhibits very high levels of corrosion resistance when compared to most other stainless-steel types. It has a slightly higher strength than Type 304 and can handle higher temperatures. In most cases, Type 316 is used for all exterior applications where relatively high strengths and high resistance to oxidation or eroding is required. In its bare state, Type 316 has a lustrous metallic finish. Stainless Steel Type 316 conforms to ASTM standards and is available in a wide variety of wire gauges.

Brite Basic Steel Wire is a low-carbon, mild steel wire with a semi-bright finish. Its relatively high strength, durability and low cost make it a great choice for a wide variety of applications. Our Brite Basic Wire conforms to ASTM standards and can be coated almost any custom color. Brite Basic Steel is available in a wide variety of wire gauges.