Applications

Food Packaging Wire

Phifer chub and clip wire was designed for use in chub packaging and pre-formed clip machinery. Special production techniques and wire surface treatments are utilized to meet all food packaging equipment standards. Aluminum wire for tea bag stapling is drawn in various diameters, packages and alloys to meet stringent requirements for tea packaging machinery and compliance with food packaging quality control guidelines.

Vacuum Metallizing & Thermal Spray Wire

Vacuum Metallizing – Phifer supplies high purity aluminum wire for use in vacuum metallizing equipment. Alloys ranging from 99.00 to 99.99% purity and numerous spool options are available – click here for spool details. Wire is cleaned of all residual lubricants and precision wound for efficient, trouble-free processing.

Thermal Spray Wire – Phifer aluminum thermal spray wire is manufactured for smooth operation in arc or flame spray equipment. Thermal sprayed aluminum provides superior corrosion protection for a variety of industries and applications including oil and gas refining, power generation, and structural steel. Our product can be supplied on spools, coils or drum packs.

Fastener / Cold Heading Wire

Aluminum wire for fasteners is designed by our metallurgical engineering department to meet the custom requirements of your cold heading wire. Most non- heat treatable and some heat treatable alloy – temper products are available for a wide variety of applications. Phifer also offers cold heading wire with special finishes that yield trouble free processing for demanding fastener applications.

Fine Wire

Phifer has the capability to manufacture aluminum fine wire in a diameter range from .005” (0.127 mm) to .031” (.80 mm). In house metallurgical engineering and production staff stand ready to assist with any new product development opportunity for aluminum wire or other metals.

Aluminum Round Wire

With the most diverse capability in the industry, Phifer is uniquely qualified to supply most round wire product inquiries. Typical applications include wire forms, redrawing, electric and fence tie wire, hinge pins, staples, clips, weaving, lightning protection, tie wire, braiding/stranding, de-oxidation, and more. Phifer will review your requirements and specifications to develop a custom aluminum wire product to meet your specific needs.

Braid Wire

Phifer is the largest U.S. producer of aluminum wire for braided cable shielding and flexible hose reinforcement. Click here for materials and packages offered.