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Wire Gauge Systems: BWG, SWG and Millimetres in One Order

Wire Gauge Systems: BWG, SWG and Millimetres in One Order

BWG, SWG and millimetre specifications do not line up with each other. A number quoted without naming the system can be accepted by both sides and still produce a wire the buyer cannot use.

State the system and the diameter together, and ask the quotation to repeat both. If the wire feeds a machine set for a fixed diameter, give the millimetre figure as the controlling one.

Then agree the roll weight and the packing, because wire is often sold by weight but consumed by length. A heavier roll of the same gauge contains less length, which changes how far the order actually goes.

Send us the gauge, the system and the roll weight you need and we confirm the diameter and the packing before the order is placed.