Nichrome Wire
All of the resistance wire products are Nickel-based, with the exception of the ICA Alloys – which are alloys of Iron Chromium and Aluminium, but which exhibit very similar electrical resistance properties as the nickel-chrome alloys.
The alloying of various elements with nickel produces electrical and physical properties that are diverse. Some have been developed for their electrical resistance properties, and some for their strength and corrosion resistance at high temperatures.
Why use Nichrome Wire?
Nichrome Wire – an alloy mixture comprised of nickel and chromium – displays heat and corrosion-resistant characteristics, making it extremely versatile and useful in a range of applications.
The alloy, which has highly resistive properties even at low electrical current, also has high mechanical strength and high creep strength.
what is nichrome wire used for?
Nichrome Wire’s properties make it ideal for use in toasters, hairdryers, storage heaters and even industrial furnaces.
The alloy can also be used to create a hot wire cutter which can be used in domestic or industrial applications to make precision cuts on certain foams and plastics.
Nichrome Wire is used as part of remote igniter systems in fireworks, as well, as in laboratories to help detect the presence of trace metals in flames.
The versatile alloy is also used in motorcycle mufflers, in aerospace products as well as the heating coils in electronic cigarettes.
Why use Knight Precision Wire?
At Knight Precision Wire, we’re able to meet every customer’s specific product requirements. We stock an exceptionally wide range of speciality wire but have also extended our capabilities for creating bespoke solutions through our in-house range of production equipment.
Knight Precision Wire are specialist manufacturers of Wire and Cable and can provide free quotations on your requirements. Please get in touch to arrange this.
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