Fine Stranded & Twisted Wire

What Is Stranded Wire?

Stranded wire is made by twisting multiple fine wires together, creating a flexible conductor ideal for applications where bending and vibration resistance are required. Fine stranded wire is especially valued for precision electronics, aerospace components, and medical devices due to its small diameter and high flexibility.

Applications by Industry

• Aerospace – In aircraft and spacecraft systems, weight reduction and temperature tolerance are critical. Fine stranded wire offers the flexibility needed for routing through tight spaces while handling vibration without fatigue failure. The use of specialty alloys and coatings allows it to withstand extreme altitude and vacuum conditions, temperature swings, and mechanical stress over long service cycles.
• Medical – Medical equipment demands precision and reliability, especially in surgical tools, imaging systems, and patient monitoring devices. Fine stranded medical-grade copper wire and other alloy variations provide the conductivity and flexibility required for compact, high-performance assemblies. Smooth, consistent wire surfaces also aid in biocompatibility and ease of sterilization.
• Electronics – For consumer, industrial, and military electronics, stranded conductors deliver stable electrical performance in compact designs. They are ideal for signal and power transmission in connectors, circuit boards, and control systems where both flexibility and low electrical resistance are essential.
• Research & Development – Laboratories and prototype facilities benefit from custom short runs of fine stranded wire in a variety of alloys. These smaller production batches allow engineers to test electrical, mechanical, and thermal properties before scaling up to full production.

Compliance & Certifications

All stranded wire products are manufactured in an ISO 9001-certified facility, guaranteeing consistent quality and process control. Compliance with DFARS guarantees approved sourcing of specialty metals, while REACH and RoHS adherence support environmental responsibility and safe material use. Full material traceability is maintained for every production batch, giving customers complete documentation for regulatory and quality assurance needs.

Your Specs. Our Strands. Zero Compromise.

California Fine Wire offers prototype, low-volume, and high-volume production runs. Wire is available in cut lengths or on spools, with diameters ranging from 0.001″ to 0.10″. Contact us today or request a quote by providing strand configuration, material choice, and length requirements.