The Uses of Safety Wire, Stainless Steel ...

Safety wire is a type of positive locking wire that prevents fasteners from falling out due to vibrations and other issues. It is available in a variety of gauges and materials depending on the application of the safety wire. Safety wire is commonly made of stainless steel, copper for break-away type applications, and other alloys for high temperature applications.

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Safety wire comes in various diameters for different applications. In aircraft and racing, stainless steel wire, often with a 0.032 in (0.81 mm) diameter, is a popular choice. Its use is not limited to these fields, however, and it can be adapted to various other settings that require secure fastening.

Using safety wire ensures that fasteners remain securely in place and also serves as an indicator that they have been tightened correctly. The wire is typically threaded through a hole drilled in the fastener or part, twisted, and then anchored to another fastener or part. When applying safety wire, ensure it is long enough to reach from the fixed location to a hole in the removable fastener, such as a pin or clevis fastener.

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For most applications, the two ends of a wire loop are joined by twisting them together with a tool until secure, then the wire is released from the twisting tool. The removable fastener could be a nut, wing nut, turnbuckle, bolt, or a pin similar to a bolt. After completing the safety wire connection, any excess wire length is cut off with a pair of wire cutters, such as pliers, which can also be used as a twisting tool. Note that safety wire is not reusable; when a fastener needs to be opened, the wire is cut apart for removal.

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