Polyester-Insulated AISI 316 Stainless Steel Wire

Polyester-Insulated AISI 316 Stainless Steel Wire combines the corrosion resistance and mechanical strength of AISI 316 stainless steel with the dielectric and thermal stability of a polyester coating. This pairing offers excellent performance in chemically aggressive, high-humidity, and elevated-temperature environments. Industries such as marine engineering, chemical processing, and medical device manufacturing employ it in sensor leads, control wiring, and specialized resistance elements. Specific applications include instrumentation cabling in corrosive process lines, bio-compatible equipment wiring, and insulated connections in offshore platforms. In research, it is utilized for corrosion-electrical interface studies, insulation aging tests, and hybrid conductor development. The insulated wire’s balance of durability, conductivity, and protective coating integrity makes it indispensable for both industrial and experimental use in harsh conditions.

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Tolerances

Insulated Wire

Conductor Diameter		±10%
Insulation Thickness		Nominal
Length		+5% / -1%

Material Properties for Alloys

Mechanical Properties

Element	Value
Hardness - Brinell	160-190
Elongation at break( % )	<60
Modulus of elasticity( GPa )	190-210
Izod impact strength( J m⁻¹ )	20-136
Tensile strength( MPa )	460-860

Electrical Properties

Element	Value
Electrical resistivity( µOhmcm )	70-78
Temperature coefficient( K⁻¹ )	-

Thermal Properties

Element	Value
Melting point( C )	1370-1400
Specific heat( J K⁻¹ kg⁻¹ )	502@23°C
Thermal conductivity( W m⁻¹ K⁻¹ )	16.3@23°C
Coefficient of thermal expansion( x10⁻⁶ K⁻¹ )	16-18@20-100°C