Material Selection for Cables

All of the drawn wire materials we work with can be used in strands and cables. Our engineering staff can assist you in determining the appropriate alloy for your strand or cable application depending on your requirements as to biocompatibility, strength, fatigue life, flexibility, torqueability, radiopacity and other criteria. Here is are some examples of medical grade materials commonly used for strand and cable systems:

• 35N LT^®
• 316LVM (316LS)
• DBS^®
• MP35N^®
• MP35N-DFT^®
• Ti 6Al-4V ELI
• HAYNES^® 25 (L-605)
• Nitinol (Binary & Ternary)
• CP Ti Gr. 2
• 304V
• 22Cr-13Ni-5Mn
• CCM
• 302/304
• DFT^® Composites
• Plated Metals
• FWM1058
• Ti 6Al-7Nb
• Metallic Composites

DFT^® (Drawn Filled Tube) Strands & Cables

Multi-filament DFT material allows us to combine dissimilar materials to provide a variety of unique properties. One of the more common uses of DFT strands and cables is found in the medical device industry, where designers have integrated the strength and biocompatibility of implant grade alloys with desired properties of other materials. The composite typically uses the outer sheath to impart strength and biocompatibility, while the core material is designed to provide conductivity, radiopacity, resiliency or MRI enhancement.