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Datasheet: RW 122

RW 122

High Strength Hot Cutting Wires.

The hot cutting wire RW 122 has high strength at elevated temperatures and is used for cutting polystyrene (EPS) and woven polypropylene bags.

To achieve the best cut, adjust the temperature and cutting speed.

Available in all profile options

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Alloy Details

RW 122 density, electrical resistivity at 20°C, operating temperature, melting point and coefficient of expansion is indicated in the table below:

DensityElectrical Resistivity at 20°CMaximum Operating TemperatureMelting PointCoefficient of Expansion
8.28 g/cm³122 microhm • cm300 °C1430 °C12.6 µm/m °C (20 – 100 °C)
0.299 lb/in²734 ohm. Circ. mil/ft572 °F2600 °F7 x 10-6 in/in °F (70 – 212 °F)