SPRING WIRE COATINGS FOR CORROSION RESISTANCE AND ENHANCED FINISH
Central Wire produces a full line of economical and cost saving coatings for stainless steel and corrosion resistance nickel alloy spring wires. Central Wire’s soap and nickel flash coatings enable a higher level of productivity. Wire produced with a specialty coating exhibits excellent coilability at high speeds and often requires no additional lubricant during manufacture. Coatings on spring wires reduce the stress on coiling equipment, extending equipment life and minimizing down time. Whether you need a nickel flash coating, or a copper with soap coating, CWI has you covered.
Central Wire’s specialty coatings also enhance the look and performance of stainless steel and corrosion resistant nickel alloy springs. They have proven to enhance corrosion resistance and maintain a bright, finished look over extended periods. All coatings are tested under rigorous quality assurance programs, ensuring consistency in the most severe processing conditions and performance in the most stressful applications.
TECHCOTE
TechcoteTM is Central Wire’s proprietary, non-metallic, soap lubricant coating that enhances consistency and easy removal. TechcoteTM is available on wires this a diameter range of 0.022″ to .0625″.
TECHBRITE
A TechbriteTM finish imparts a mirror like finish on bare bright drawn wire. It’s This specialty coating is recommended for applications that require a bright, lustrous appearance. A TechbriteTM finish is available on spring wires with diameters of 0.020″ to 0.125″.
NICKEL FLASH COATINGS
COPPER WITH SOAP
Availability of Coating Types by Size and Alloy
| Available Size Range (inches) | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Alloy | TechcoteTM | TechBriteTM | Nickel Flash* |
| 302/304 | 0.023 - 0.625 | 0.003 - 0.125 | 0.023 - 0.625 |
| 316/316L | 0.023 - 0.625 | 0.003 - 0.125 | 0.023 - 0.625 |
| 17-7 PH | 0.023 - 0.625 | 0.003 - 0.125 | 0.023 - 0.625 |
| Inconel 600 | 0.003 - 0.625 | 0.003 - 0.125 | 0.003 - 0.625 |
| Inconel 625 | 0.003 - 0.625 | 0.003 - 0.125 | 0.003 - 0.625 |
| Inconel 718 | 0.003 - 0.625 | 0.003 - 0.125 | 0.003 - 0.625 |
| X750 | 0.003 - 0.625 | 0.003 - 0.125 | 0.003 - 0.625 |
| Monel 400 | 0.003 - 0.625 | 0.003 - 0.125 | 0.003 - 0.625 |
| K-500 | 0.003 - 0.625 | 0.003 - 0.125 | 0.003 - 0.625 |
| Hastelloy C276 | 0.003 - 0.625 | 0.003 - 0.125 | 0.003 - 0.625 |
| MP35N | 0.003 - 0.625 | 0.003 - 0.125 | 0.003 - 0.625 |
| Nitronic 50 | 0.003 - 0.625 | 0.003 - 0.125 | 0.003 - 0.625 |