Stainless steel AISI 304 annealed and half hard
Quality: Austenitic wire, non magnetic in annealed condition, good mechanical properties and corrosion resistance.
Finishing: bright
Diameters: from Ø 0.10 mm to Ø 5.00 mm annealed (N/mm² 600/800)
from Ø 1.00 mm to Ø 10.00mm soft annealed N/mm² 750/1200
Chemical composition according to 1.4301:
| % C | % Mn max | % Si max | % P max | % S max | % Cr | % Ni |
| 0.06 | 2.00 | 1.00 | 0.045 | 0.030 | 18.00 – 20.00 | 8 – 10.50 |
Packaging: coil, spools and bars.
Heat Treatment: The heat treatment (annealing) that gives 304 optimum properties includes heating in the range of 1850 – 2000ºF (1010 – 1100ºC), followed by rapid cooling with water quenching.
Hardenability 304 is not hardenable by heat treatment. Strength and hardness will increase upon cold drawing and forming.
APPLICATIONS
- Stainless steel ¼ hard wires are used for producing various types of products like Kitchen ware baskets, Balls, Nails, Staples, Spokes, Screens, Filters, Wall ties, Conveyor belts, Wire fencing, Fasteners
REFERENCE STANDARDS
- X5CrNi 18-10 Nr 1.4301
- AISI 304
- DIN 17224/82