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The Benefits of Flat Wire

Flat wire, is a unique type of wire with a rectangular cross-section. This distinctive shape offers several advantages over traditional round wire, making it a versatile choice for various industries and applications. Flat wire is typically made from materials such as copper, aluminum, or stainless steel. Its flat, wide profile allows it to fit into…

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Understanding Tariff Surcharges on Magnet and Specialty Wire

The enameled wire market is highly dependent on the cross-border trade of raw materials and finished goods. MWS has been closely monitoring the global tariff situation, as it could affect our magnet wire and specialty wire costs. This may lead to price increases for the items we deliver to you. Our priorities remain maintaining supply…

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MWS Featured in Manufacturing in Focus Magazine

MWS Wire is thrilled and honored to be prominently showcased in the August 2023 issue of Manufacturing in Focus. This exclusive feature provides insight into our cutting-edge innovations, unwavering commitment to quality, and our relentless pursuit of excellence in manufacturing. We invite everyone to delve into the article and discover how MWS Wire is shaping…

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Why the “skin effect” makes Litz Wire the best choice for so many high-frequency applications.

Litz wire is a multistrand construction used in high-frequency electronics to reduce the skin effect and proximity effect losses in frequencies up to about 1 MHz. Litz consists of many thin wire strands, individually insulated and twisted or woven together which has the effect of equally distributing the current among the wire strands, reducing the…

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Trends in Coil Winding call for custom wire specifications and the highest quality spooling

Coils provide the magnetic field of motors, transformers, and generators, and are used in the manufacturing of loudspeakers and microphones. Today, manufacturers are demanding more from their providers to attain technological advantages in the areas of efficiency, size, cost and performance. MWS is responding to those requirements with unique wire solutions produced in our plant…

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MWS Medical Plated Wire

Why Plated Wire is so Popular

At MWS, we use electroplating to create specialty wire to provide a solderable, conductive or corrosion-resistant surface. The effect of electroplating depends on the material used. In addition to conductor protection, these plated constructions can improve a wire’s solderability, conductivity, and overall strength. We provide a complete line of electroplated wire in round and ribbon…

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