Product Specification

Stainless Steel Soft Annealed Wire 0.15–12mm for Netting

Product Introduction

Stainless steel soft annealed wire is a heat-treated stainless steel wire designed for applications that require good workability during bending, weaving, tying or forming.

TOPONE Wire supplies soft annealed stainless steel wire in diameters from 0.15–12mm, with different stainless steel grades, surface conditions and packaging options available for industrial applications.

The wire is processed through cold drawing and soft annealing. The annealing treatment adjusts the mechanical condition of the wire, making it suitable for forming and fabrication processes where a softer and more workable wire condition is required.

For netting and weaving applications, wire diameter, stainless steel grade, surface condition and mechanical properties should be selected according to the required mesh structure, forming process and working environment.

Product Parameters

Soft Annealed Stainless Steel Wire for Netting

Stainless steel wire used for netting and weaving needs to match the forming characteristics of the production process.

The 0.15–12mm diameter range covers different wire requirements, from relatively fine wire used in smaller mesh structures to larger diameters used in heavier wire-forming applications.

For woven or formed wire products, the selected diameter directly affects the finished structure. Stainless steel grade and surface condition should also be considered together with the weaving equipment and final working environment.

Key Product Features

Soft Annealed Condition

The soft annealed condition provides a more workable mechanical condition for applications involving bending, tying, weaving and forming.

The appropriate annealing condition should be selected according to the actual forming process rather than using the term "soft" as a substitute for a specific mechanical requirement.

Multiple Stainless Steel Grades

Different stainless steel grades can be selected according to corrosion exposure, forming requirements and application conditions.

Common options include 201, 302, 304, 316 and 316L, while other grades can be discussed for specific requirements.

0.15–12mm Diameter Range

The available diameter range is 0.15–12mm. Diameter selection should consider the required mesh opening, finished product structure, bending radius and processing equipment.

Bright or Matt Surface

Bright and matt surface conditions can be supplied according to the intended processing method and appearance requirements.

Surface selection is particularly relevant for woven wire products where the wire will remain visible in the finished product.

Coil and Spool Packaging

The wire can be supplied in coil or spool form according to production equipment and handling requirements.

Packaging specifications can be discussed according to wire diameter, coil weight and customer requirements.

Applications

Wire Netting

Soft annealed stainless steel wire can be processed into selected wire netting products where flexible wire is required for forming or weaving.

Wire Weaving

The annealed condition can facilitate bending and interlacing operations in wire weaving processes. The suitable diameter depends on mesh design and production equipment.

Medical Equipment Components

Stainless steel wire can be used in selected medical equipment or instrument-related components where the material grade, surface condition and manufacturing requirements are properly specified.

For medical applications, the required material specification and applicable industry standards should be confirmed before production.

Industrial Forming

The wire is suitable for industrial fabrication processes involving bending, shaping, tying or other wire-forming operations.

Building and Hardware Applications

Selected stainless steel annealed wire grades and diameters can be used in hardware fabrication and construction-related wire products where stainless steel material and a workable wire condition are required.

How to Select the Right Soft Stainless Steel Wire

1. Select the Stainless Steel Grade

Consider corrosion exposure, forming requirements and final application conditions when choosing the material grade.

For example, 304 and 316/316L are commonly considered for applications where corrosion resistance is an important material-selection factor.

2. Confirm the Wire Diameter

Select the required diameter within the 0.15–12mm range based on the mesh design, finished component dimensions and forming equipment.

3. Define the Surface Requirement

Bright or matt surface should be selected according to the finished appearance, processing method and application requirements.

4. Confirm the Mechanical Condition

Soft annealed wire is intended for applications where workability and forming characteristics are important. If a specific tensile strength or elongation requirement applies, it should be confirmed before production.

Quality and Technical Information

For B2B applications, material selection should be supported by measurable specifications rather than general descriptions.

Depending on the order requirements, technical information may include:

• Stainless steel grade

• Wire diameter and tolerance

• Tensile strength

• Elongation

• Surface condition

• Applicable material standard

• Packaging specification

• Material or inspection documentation

Providing these specifications helps buyers and engineers evaluate whether the wire is suitable for their production process.

Custom Stainless Steel Soft Wire

TOPONE Wire supports customized stainless steel soft wire specifications according to application and processing requirements.

When requesting technical confirmation, buyers can provide:

Grade + Diameter + Quantity + Surface + Application + Packaging Requirement

This information allows the wire specification and production condition to be evaluated according to the intended netting, weaving or forming process.