Choosing a lead wire spool is not a difficult process, but there are some important considerations to keep in mind. Often manufacturing, production and fabrication companies in any industry using lead wire will also need other types of lead materials, which makes buying directly from the manufacturer a more cost-effective option than buying from several retailers or distributors and paying multiple shipping costs.
Specialized Products
There are different types of lead wire spool available. One option is known as bullet wire, and it is a lead alloy products. Bullet wire will vary in diameter, with common sizes from 0.093 inches to 0.750 inches in diameter. Some companies can also create custom sizes, which may be an important consideration.
Other types of lead wire spool are also available from top manufacturers. This is typically a larger diameter type of wire that are cut to specific lengths, which will usually be ten feet. These lengths are then wound on spools that can weigh 25 or 50 pounds.
In-House Inventory
Regardless of the type of lead wire required, it will be important to ensure that the company you are purchasing from has the in-house and in-stock inventory to make deliveries as needed.
Often, distributors don’t carry a large volume of in-stock lead wire. This is fine if you just need a small order, but when large orders are required, this ends up result in delays as the distributors first have to order from the manufacturer and then provide the product to the end user.
Bypassing the middleman is always the best option. This not only allows a streamlined process, but it can also help to save money on orders and always to ensure that there is the inventory required on-hand. Working with a specialized lead supplier rather than a general metal service center is also a plus, providing expertise and experience that is a value-added consideration.
