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Simple guides to help you choose, use and store the right wire, based on over 20 years of experience.
G.I. vs brass stitching wire
Brass costs more per kilogram, but per carton the difference is small. A full cost comparison of the two most used stitching wires.
Read articleHow to choose stitching wire gauge
How your board and your machine decide which gauge to use, with a simple selection table.
Coming soonWhy stitching wire breaks during operation
The most common causes of wire breaking on the machine, and how to fix them.
Coming soonCoating weight explained: G.I., R.P. and Power G.I.
What coating weight means, how long each coating protects against rust, and how to check it.
Coming soonStitching wire for export packaging
How moisture in shipping containers causes rust, and which wire to choose for sea freight.
Coming soonFlat vs round wire for book stitching
Why flat wire holds better and is less likely to cut through thin covers.
Coming soonHow to store stitching wire
Simple steps to keep stored wire free from rust.
Coming soonQuality standards for stitching wire
What a mill test certificate should include, and the eight tests to ask for.
Coming soonCopper coated vs pure copper
One is a coating and one is solid metal. How to tell them apart and how each one ages.
Coming soonChecking a spool for winding problems
How to spot feed problems on the reel before you change the wire.
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