Shaped wire

Finding the right shape

We make a number of standard shapes, but we're always willing to push the boundaries. Explore our shape wire offerings to find just the right fit for your applications.

	D-wire 0.0381 mm x 0.1016 mm to 1.016 mm x 2.032 mm [0.003 in x 0.005 in to 0.040 in x 0.080 in] Half round, over half round, under half round Learn more about dimensions here
	Crescent wire 0.147 mm x 0.254 mm to 1.016 mm x 1.524 mm [0.0058 in x 0.010 in to 0.040 in x 0.060 in] Learn more about dimensions here
	Pie wire 0.142 mm to 0.177 mm to 0.762 mm x 1.143 mm [0.0056 in x 0.007 in to 0.030 in x 0.045 in] Wire angle: 45° to 120° Learn more about dimensions here
	Elliptical wire 0.0254 mm x 0.0635 mm to 0.508 x 2.032 mm [0.001 in x 0.0025 in to 0.003 x 0.005 in] Learn more about dimensions here
	Triangle wire 0.1143 mm x 0.216 mm to 1.016 mm x 1.143 mm [0.0045 in x 0.0085 in to 0.040 in x 0.045 in] Learn more about dimensions here
	Grooved wire 0.254 mm to 0.762 mm [0.010 in to 0.030 in] Groove size can range from 4-20% of cross-sectional area Manufactured with Nitinol, 304V stainless steel, 316LVM stainless steel, and 35N LT™ alloy Learn more about dimensions here
	Turkshead wire 0.15 mm x 0.015 mm to 0.9 mm x 0.9 mm [0.006 in x 0.006 in to 0.035 in x 0.035 in] Max width/thickness ratio of 2:1 Min width/thickness ratio of 1:1 Learn more about dimensions here

Typical end uses

With so many different constructions, shaped wire finds use in a variety of end applications. We often see our customers use shaped wire in catheter wires where the unique shapes allow them to fit multiple wires for a single entry point within the same overall diameter.

• Catheter wires
• Coiling applications
• Deployment mechanisms
• Needles
• Shaped guidewires
• Staples
• Tooling

Designing with shaped wire

Shaped wire can be manufactured to fit a variety of applications, making it a versatile design component. Given the unusual properties of shaped wire, our engineering teams use specific terminology and measurements to tailor products to your specifications. The illustrations above can help guide your conversation with your Sales Representative about what shaped wire can do for your application.

Product forms and capabilities

We can supply shaped wire in cut lengths. We can also perform a number of other assembly operations to help you reduce process steps or eliminate in-house assembly needs.

• Coating to provide electrical insulation or chemical separation
• Mechanical assembly of crimps, fittings, and specialized parts
• Shape setting custom Nitinol wire constructions that can deform and return to a set shape