MATERIALS · Wire Types

10 Primary Metal Wire Materials

YIN GUAN uses a variety of metal wires, offering the most suitable material based on product application and customer requirements — covering ferrous, copper-based, and alloy categories. Please confirm substance restrictions and supporting documents for the specified product.

Iron Wire

鐵線
FerrousLow CostHigh Strength

Characteristics

Low-carbon steel wire with high strength and good ductility. After plating it resists rust effectively — the most common base material for hair brush pins.

Applications

  • Hair brush pins
  • Pet brush pins
  • Scalp massage combs
  • General parts

Selection checkpoints

Confirm material grade and temper, dimensions, electrical resistance or conductivity, forming requirements, finish and service environment. Acceptance criteria should be agreed for the actual product.

SUS304 Stainless Steel

304# 不鏽鋼線
FerrousRust-ProofHeat Resistant

Characteristics

304 is a chromium-nickel austenitic stainless steel. Corrosion resistance depends on the environment. It is generally non-magnetic or weakly magnetic when fully annealed, but cold working can introduce magnetism. Confirm grade and condition with material documentation and samples.

Applications

  • Premium brush pins
  • Food equipment pins
  • Outdoor terminals
  • Medical precision parts

Selection checkpoints

Confirm material grade and temper, dimensions, electrical resistance or conductivity, forming requirements, finish and service environment. Acceptance criteria should be agreed for the actual product.

Tinned Copper Wire

鍍錫銅線
CopperRoHS Lead-FreeSolderable

Characteristics

Pure copper wire with a tin-plated surface, combining copper's high conductivity with tin's excellent solderability. The most common conductor material in electronics; the plating prevents oxidation.

Applications

  • Jumper resistors
  • LED guide pins
  • Transformer PINs
  • PCB connectors

Selection checkpoints

Confirm material grade and temper, dimensions, electrical resistance or conductivity, forming requirements, finish and service environment. Acceptance criteria should be agreed for the actual product.

Copper-Clad Steel

銅包鋼線
CopperBest ValueMain Jumper

Characteristics

A composite wire with a copper outer layer and steel core. Conductivity, resistance and strength depend on copper proportion, core, dimensions and processing. Confirm electrical and mechanical requirements before substituting it for solid copper.

Applications

  • PCB jumper resistors
  • Board wiring
  • Connector pins
  • Mass-produced parts

Selection checkpoints

Confirm material grade and temper, dimensions, electrical resistance or conductivity, forming requirements, finish and service environment. Acceptance criteria should be agreed for the actual product.

Tin-Plated Copper-Clad Steel

電鍍錫銅包鋼線
CopperSolderableRoHS

Characteristics

Copper-clad steel base with a tin-plated surface, combining CCS strength and value with tin's excellent solderability and oxidation resistance — ideal for directly soldered PCB jumpers and insert parts.

Applications

  • PCB jumper resistors
  • Wave-solder inserts
  • Connector pins
  • Electronic terminals

Selection checkpoints

Confirm material grade and temper, dimensions, electrical resistance or conductivity, forming requirements, finish and service environment. Acceptance criteria should be agreed for the actual product.

Tin over Nickel-Plated Copper-Clad Steel

電鍍鎳底鍍錫銅包鋼線
CopperSolderableWear & Corrosion Res.

Characteristics

Copper-clad steel base plated first with nickel, then with tin. The nickel base provides hardness and corrosion resistance, while the tin surface delivers solderability and oxidation resistance — a dual plating balancing durability and solderability.

Applications

  • PCB jumper resistors
  • Wear-resistant pins
  • Connector contacts
  • High-reliability terminals

Selection checkpoints

Confirm material grade and temper, dimensions, electrical resistance or conductivity, forming requirements, finish and service environment. Acceptance criteria should be agreed for the actual product.

Manganin Wire

錳銅線
AlloyLow ResistanceStable Temp Coef.

Characteristics

Copper-manganese-nickel alloy with an extremely low temperature coefficient of resistance — its resistance barely changes with temperature. The standard material for precision resistors, low-value jumper resistors, and meter shunts.

Applications

  • Low-value jumpers
  • Precision resistors
  • Meter shunts
  • Standard resistance

Selection checkpoints

Confirm material grade and temper, dimensions, electrical resistance or conductivity, forming requirements, finish and service environment. Acceptance criteria should be agreed for the actual product.

Brass Wire

黃銅線
CopperMachinableWear Resistant

Characteristics

Copper-zinc alloy (Cu/Zn) with excellent machinability, capable of complex shapes. Moderate strength and conductivity with an attractive golden appearance — widely used in precision components.

Applications

  • Precision pins
  • Transformer PINs
  • Decorative parts
  • Audio terminals

Selection checkpoints

Confirm material grade and temper, dimensions, electrical resistance or conductivity, forming requirements, finish and service environment. Acceptance criteria should be agreed for the actual product.

Pure Copper Wire

紅銅線
Copper99.9% PurityTop Conductivity

Characteristics

Copper generally provides high conductivity for applications where bulk resistance matters. Composition, temper, conductivity and strength must be confirmed for the grade and batch. %IACS expresses relative conductivity, not copper purity.

Applications

  • RF terminals
  • High-conductivity PINs
  • Precision components
  • Pro audio terminals

Selection checkpoints

Confirm material grade and temper, dimensions, electrical resistance or conductivity, forming requirements, finish and service environment. Acceptance criteria should be agreed for the actual product.

Silver-Copper Alloy

銀銅合金線
AlloyPremium ConductivitySpecial Use

Characteristics

Silver-copper alloy properties depend on composition, temper and processing. Its name alone does not establish conductivity above pure copper. Confirm the alloy grade, material documentation and functional requirements.

Applications

  • Pro audio terminals
  • High-freq RF parts
  • Precision contacts
  • Special custom projects

Selection checkpoints

Confirm material grade and temper, dimensions, electrical resistance or conductivity, forming requirements, finish and service environment. Acceptance criteria should be agreed for the actual product.

SHAPE · Wire Cross-Section

Two Cross-Section Shapes

Based on product design and hole requirements, we offer round and square cross-sections, with customizable diameter and edge length.

Round

圓形

The most common cross-section, suitable for most guide pins, jumpers, and brush pins — smooth insertion and wide application.

Diameter Range⌀ 0.4 — 2.0 mm

Square

方形

Square cross-sections are commonly used for square pin headers and terminals — stable positioning, no rotation, good contact area.

Common Specs0.64 × 0.64 mm · 1.0 × 1.0 mm

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