We have some tools to help you make the right choices when purchasing resistance wire and ribbon. Check out the following tools and resources.
Glossary
A comprehensive list of industry terms and definitions concerning resistance wires, ribbons, heating elements and ceramic assemblies.
Gauge Calculator
American Wire Gauge (AWG) to inches and millimeters conversion.
Alloy Cross Reference Chart
Cross reference chart depicting common trade names for heating element, resistance, thermocouple, expansion, spark plug, mechanical and nickel alloys.
Alloy Match Locator
Utility designed to allow a researcher to find equivalent alloys and gauges to a known sample.
Alloy Specifications
Specifications for resistance alloys.
Ohm's Law Conversion Tool
Calculate voltage (volts), power (watts), resistance (ohms) or current (amps) when any two are known.
Surcharge Letters
Surcharges applied to nickel, iron, chromium and aluminum alloys based on commodity costs. Surcharges are applied per pound and change monthly.