Wire Forms Hand tools available for low cost Research and Development and small runs CNC Machinery available for longer runs Exacting quality standards such as for Cathedra Formation blanks Thousands of configurations available Huge inventory of raw material on hand for faster turn around Wire Forms Overview Wire forms are springs in every sense of the word, but they are distinguished from other types of springs in that they typically do not have a helix or coil configuration to them. They are typically wound into some sort of "U" or "V" configuration, and their purpose is to flex in and then snap back out. A cotter pin is a typical example of a wire form. Wire Form Specifications Wire Diameter: .005" to 2.00" Configurations: Up to 62 bends per piece Developed Length: Limitless Material: Over 35 alloys, such as: Music Wire, Oil Tempered Wire, Stainless Steel, Chrome Silicon, Chrome Vanadium, Elgiloy(R), Hastelloy(R), Inconel(R), Monel,(R) Red Metals. >> Click here for the full material list. Wire Form Applications Wire forms are most commonly used as fastening mechanisms, or clips, in machinery. These clips hold parts securely in place but are easily removed when maintenance or adjustment is required. Typical Uses Valve & Pipe Fittings Surgical & Medical Instruments Railroad Equipment Manufacturers Electronic Connector Manufacturers Electronic Components NEC Lamp Manufacturers Electric Industrial Valves Gaskets, Packets & Sealings Wiring Devices-Cur. Carrying Compressor Manufacturers, Air & Gas Measurement & Control Development Environmental Control Manufacturers Manufacturing Industries NEC Steel Springs except Wire Machinery Non-Electrical NEC Welding Apparatus Mills, Drawing & Insulating Industrial Machine Equipment Dealers Industrial Supply Whls. Switchgear & Switchboard Apparatus Steel Spring Manufacturers Measurement & Control Development Manufacturers Printing Trades machinery Oil Field Machine Manufacturers Custom Wire Form Design Hardware Products will be glad to assist you in the design of your wire forms. We do not pretend to know your application and all final decisions are yours, but we will be happy to listen to what you say, enter your parameters into our official Spring Manufacturer's Institute spring design program and then send you a print out for your approval. >> Click here to learn more about Custom Wire Form Design   View  Stock Hairpin Cotter Pins Request A Quote!