Nickel Chrome Alloy Wire(Alloy 675)

Coiled Nichrome Wire (Open Coil Resistance Wire Elements – Infrared and Air Process/Duct Heaters)
5, 10 or 30 pound spools of Nichrome or Kanthal

Nichrome wire is commonly used as a resistance heater for cutting foam (Styrofoam, polyurethane, etc. ) fabrics, and a variety of other materials.
Nichrome-60 wire (NiCr60 Type Alloy 675 Nickel Chrome Alloy)
Nickel: 57-58%, Chromium: 16%, Silicon: 1.5%, Iron: Balance

We produce 50, 16-22, 24, 25, 28, 29 and 31 gauge Nichrome-60 wire sold by the foot (packaged in a plastic bag) – A commonly used wire is 21 gauge. It might require some experimentation to determine the best gauge to use for your material, and what the correct tension and temperature is.

Properties of NiCr 60 Type 675 Alloy:

Density (weight per cubic inch: ) 0.2979 lbs.
Specific gravity @ 68° F (20° C): 8.247
Magnetic Attraction: PARA
Thermal conductivity watts/cm/° C @ 100° C (212° F): 0.132
Approximate melting point: 2462° F (1350° C)
Maximum operating temp: 1652° F (900° C)
Resistivity factors:
Temperature 68° F (20° C), Factor 1.000
Temperature 212° F (100° C), Factor 1.019
Temperature 392° F (200° C), Factor 1.043
Temperature 572° F (300° C), Factor 1.065
Temperature 752° F (400° C), Factor 1.085
Temperature 932° F (500° C), Factor 1.093
Temperature 1112° F (600° C), Factor 1.110
Temperature 1292° F (700° C), Factor 1.114
Temperature 1472° F (800° C), Factor 1.123
Temperature 1652° F (900° C), Factor 1.132