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Datasheet: RW 118

RW 118

The hot cutting wire RW 118 has high strength at elevated temperatures and is used for cutting polystyrene (EPS) and or heat-sealing polypropylene bags.

To achieve the best cut, adjust the temperature and cutting speed. The material type and it’s density will influence the cutting speed.

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Alloy specification

RW 118 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
8.18 g/cm³118 microhm • cm300 °C1370 °C12.7 µm/m °C (20 – 100 °C)
0.296 lb/in³710 ohm. Circ. mil/ft572 °F2500 °F7.1 x 10-6 in/in °F (70 – 212 °F)