Triangle Shaped Wire
Triangle shaped wire’s unique shape distributes force and tension uniformly across all three sides and internal angles. This makes it more resistant to bending and deformation than other wire shapes.
This uniquely shaped wire also contributes to aerodynamic efficiency. The angular edges help reduce drag, allowing for smoother air flow.
The benefits of triangle shaped wire don’t stop there. Because it offers more contact surface area than round wire, it provides greater electrical conductivity and better thermal dissipation. This makes it useful for applications where efficient energy transfer and heat management are critical in the performance of electrical transformers, control systems, engines, power systems, and heating elements.
Additionally, triangle shaped wire geometry is ideal for being wound into coils. Its angular design contributes to increased resilience and longevity, which helps coils endure repetitive stress without compromising performance.
Our Triangle Shaped Wire is available in all alloys and offered in these sizes:
- from .020” to .170”
Note: Produced to customer specifications. Can be shaped as equilateral or isosceles triangles.
Industries Served
Due to its resistance to deformation, the aerospace industry uses triangle shaped wire in the structural framework of aircraft and spacecraft. This sector also leverages triangle shaped wire’s aerodynamic efficiency for applications on the external surfaces of an aircraft, where minimizing drag is essential for achieving optimal performance and fuel efficiency.
The automotive industry uses triangle shaped wire to fabricate springs, coils, and other load-bearing components.
The medical industry also capitalizes on the unique characteristics of triangle shaped wire, where it’s used to manufacture surgical tools and medical devices. It can be precisely engineered to create superior cutting and scraping tools, like surgical scalpels and dental instruments.