Annealed Stainless Steel Profile Wire 0.15–12mm for Easy Forming

Product Introduction

TOPONE annealed stainless steel profile wire is produced for manufacturers that require soft-temper stainless steel wire with a specified cross-sectional profile for bending, forming and secondary processing.

The wire is available in diameters from 0.15–12mm and can be supplied in profiles such as flat, square, rectangular, triangular and half-round, as well as customized cross-sections based on drawings or samples.

Available stainless steel grades include 304, 304L, 316 and 316L, with additional grades available according to application requirements.

The annealed condition is selected when the production process requires a relatively soft wire condition for subsequent bending, forming or fabrication. The actual mechanical properties should be confirmed according to the selected grade, profile dimensions and applicable standard.

Product Specifications

The current page lists the diameter range as 0.15–12mm and the available profiles as flat, square, rectangle, triangle, half-round and custom profile.

What Is Annealed Stainless Steel Profile Wire?

Annealed stainless steel profile wire combines two specifications:

Annealed condition + shaped cross-section.

The annealing process is used to modify the material condition after wire processing, while the profile-forming process changes the cross-sectional geometry from conventional round wire to a specified shape.

This makes profile wire different from standard round stainless steel wire.

For manufacturers, the important parameters include:

• Stainless steel grade

• Profile geometry

• Width and thickness

• Diameter or equivalent section size

• Surface condition

• Annealed condition

• Tensile strength

• Length or coil configuration

• Applicable standard

Available Profile Shapes

Flat Stainless Steel Wire

Flat wire is suitable for applications where a wider contact surface or specific rectangular geometry is required.

Typical applications include formed hardware, clips, brackets and selected industrial components.

Square Stainless Steel Wire

Square profile wire provides four defined sides and can be used where the component design requires a non-round cross-section.

Rectangular Stainless Steel Wire

Rectangular wire can be specified by width and thickness according to the customer's drawing or component dimensions.

Triangle Stainless Steel Wire

Triangular profile wire is available for applications requiring a defined triangular cross-section.

Half-Round Stainless Steel Wire

Half-round wire can be used where a curved surface on one side and a flat surface on the other are required.

Custom Stainless Steel Profile Wire

For non-standard applications, the cross-section can be developed according to a technical drawing, dimensional specification or physical sample.

The profile should be confirmed using measurable dimensions rather than only a general shape description.

Why Use Annealed Profile Wire?

Soft Condition for Forming

The annealed condition is selected when the wire needs to undergo subsequent bending, shaping or fabrication.

Instead of specifying “easy forming” as a universal performance claim, the appropriate annealed condition should be evaluated according to the required tensile strength, elongation, profile dimensions and forming process.

Custom Cross-Section

Unlike standard round wire, profile wire can be manufactured with a defined cross-sectional geometry.

This allows the wire shape to be matched with the component design and assembly requirements.

0.15–12mm Size Range

The available size range is 0.15–12mm, covering fine profile wire through larger industrial wire sizes.

For shaped wire, however, the final specification should not rely only on a diameter value. Width, thickness, corner radius and cross-sectional tolerance may be more important for non-round profiles.

Surface Options

The current product specification includes bright and soap-coated surfaces.

Surface selection should consider the forming process, lubrication requirements and final appearance.

Applications

Wire Forming

Annealed profile wire can be used for:

• Clips

• Brackets

• Hooks

• Holders

• Formed hardware

• Custom wire components

Kitchen Hardware

Selected stainless steel grades and profiles can be used for:

• Dish racks

• Kitchen baskets

• Storage racks

• Holders

• Kitchen hardware

Industrial Components

Profile wire can be specified for industrial components where the cross-sectional shape is part of the component design.

The material grade should be selected according to the operating environment and required corrosion resistance.

Automotive Components

Selected profile wire grades and dimensions can be evaluated for automotive wire-forming applications where the required material and dimensional specifications are met.

Decorative and Fabricated Metal Products

Profile wire can also be used for selected decorative components and fabricated metal products where a specific cross-sectional shape is required.

Material Selection: 304 vs 316L

Material selection should be based on the working environment rather than assuming one grade is suitable for every application.

The final grade should be confirmed according to the actual medium, temperature, exposure conditions and applicable material specification.

How to Specify Custom Profile Wire

For custom-shaped stainless steel wire, a simple diameter specification may not be sufficient.

Customers should provide:

1. Material Grade

For example: 304, 304L, 316 or 316L.

2. Cross-Section

Specify flat, square, rectangular, triangular, half-round or provide a drawing.

3. Dimensions

For shaped wire, provide:

• Width

• Thickness

• Corner radius

• Cross-sectional tolerance

4. Mechanical Condition

Specify annealed or the required mechanical property range.

5. Surface

Bright or soap-coated according to processing requirements.

6. Length / Packaging

Specify cut length, coil, spool or reel requirements.

Manufacturing Process

A typical production route may include:

Raw Material Inspection → Wire Drawing → Profile Forming → Annealing → Surface Finishing → Dimensional Inspection → Mechanical Testing → Packaging

The exact process sequence depends on the selected grade, profile, dimensions and required final condition.

Quality Control

For profile wire, quality inspection should focus on measurable product characteristics rather than only visual appearance.

Relevant inspection items may include:

• Chemical composition

• Profile dimensions

• Dimensional tolerance

• Surface condition

• Tensile strength

• Elongation

• Packaging condition

The current product page lists chemical composition, surface quality, profile dimension, tensile strength and elongation among its inspection items.

Packaging Options

Annealed stainless steel profile wire can be supplied in:

• Coil

• Spool

• Roll

• Wooden reel

• Wooden pallet

The packaging method can be selected according to wire dimensions, weight, transportation requirements and the customer's subsequent processing equipment.

FAQ

What is annealed stainless steel profile wire?

It is stainless steel wire with a shaped cross-section that has been annealed to obtain the required soft material condition for subsequent processing.

What profile shapes are available?

Common options include flat, square, rectangular, triangular and half-round, with custom profiles available according to drawings or samples.

What diameter range is available?

The current specification is 0.15–12mm.

For non-round profile wire, customers should also provide width, thickness and other cross-sectional dimensions.

Which stainless steel grades are available?

304, 304L, 316 and 316L are suitable core grades for this product page. Other grades can be evaluated according to the application.

Why is annealing used?

Annealing changes the material condition and can provide a softer state for subsequent bending, forming and fabrication. The required mechanical properties should be confirmed according to the application.

Can you manufacture a custom profile?

Yes. Custom profile wire can be specified according to a technical drawing, dimensional specification or sample.

Can annealed profile wire be used for springs?

Annealed wire is generally selected for applications requiring a softer material condition and subsequent forming. It should not automatically be described as spring wire. For dedicated spring manufacturing, the appropriate stainless steel spring-wire grade and mechanical condition should be selected separately.