Universal Shaped Wire

Since 1988, Universal Shaped Wire has been a leading manufacturer of non-ferrous copper-based alloys.

Universal was founded by Edwin Sutcliffe and his father, Ernest Sutcliffe, Superintendent of the former United Wire and Supply, with the goal of providing customers with a reasonably-priced product made in the USA, with impeccable customer service. This includes personalized technical assistance to ensure that you're ordering the best product for your manufacturing needs. Universal services over 400 customers worldwide.

Universal supplies the following CDA alloys at any size between .008' to .128'*:

• 101: OXYGEN FREE ELECTRONIC COPPER
• 102: OXYGEN FREE COPPER
• 110: ELECTROLYTIC TOUGH PITCH COPPER
• 220: COMMERCIAL BRONZE
• 226: JEWELRY BRONZE
• 230: RED BRASS
• 260: CARTRIDGE BRASS
• 270: YELLOW BRASS
• 360: FREE CUTTING BRASS
• 510: PHOSPHOR BRONZE (A)
• 752: NICKEL SILVER, 18%

Other sizes and alloys are also available upon request.

Our alloys are fully certified and available at any custom temper. We maintain the highest quality control, and if it's not right, we'll make it right.