Fort Wayne Metals Nitinol Wire & HHS Tube Now on Chamfr
Chamfr is proud to welcome Fort Wayne Metals, a global leader in precision wire-based materials and manufacturing, to our marketplace. Known for their expertise in metallurgy and quality standards, Fort Wayne Metals empowers MedTech innovators to bring life-changing devices to market faster. With in-stock availability of HHS® Tube (Hollow Torque Strands) and Nitinol Wire, engineers and R&D teams can now source their trusted materials directly from Chamfr, quickly and reliably.
Fort Wayne Metals: A Trusted Name in MedTech
With a decades-long legacy serving top OEMs and contract manufacturers, Fort Wayne Metals stands out for their commitment to performance and innovation. From cardiovascular catheters to neurostimulation implants, their wire-based solutions are engineered for the most demanding medical applications.
HHS Tube (Hollow Torque Strands)
Engineered for high-performance torque transmission in minimally invasive devices, these HHS® Tubes deliver reliability in tight spaces and complex procedures.
- Materials: 304V Stainless Steel
- Configurations:
- Single and double layer
- 8 to 36 filars (e.g., 1×10, 1×15+15, 1×18, etc.)
- Clockwise (CLK) and Bi-directional torque
- Dimensions:
- Outer Diameter (OD): 0.0256″ – 0.0780″
- Inner Diameter (ID): 0.020″ – 0.050″
- Length: 60 inches
- Tolerances: OD & ID ±0.001–0.002″
- Use Cases: Coils & springs, torque applications, catheter shaft reinforcements
Why it matters:
- Outstanding torque response
- Lightweight, flexible, and kink-resistant
- Precision-welded layers ensure consistent performance
Nitinol Wire – Straight Annealed, Light Oxide
Trusted for its superelasticity and shape memory, Fort Wayne Metals’ Nitinol wire supports your next device.
- Material: Medical-grade Nitinol
- Finish: Light Oxide
- Mechanical States:
- Straight annealed
- Hard drawn (0.0035″ available)
- Dimensions:
- Diameters: 0.00157″ – 0.02800″
- Length: 10 ft (cut) or 100 ft (spool)
- Tolerance: As tight as ±0.0001″
- Packaging: Spools or 3-each 10-ft packs
Why it matters:
- Predictable mechanical behavior
- Clean, oxide finish ideal for device assembly
- Excellent fatigue resistance for long-term implants
Explore Fort Wayne Metals on Chamfr
Whether you’re working on a next-gen neurovascular implant or optimizing a delivery catheter, Fort Wayne Metals’ wire and torque strands provide the material integrity your designs deserve.