Nichrome 80 Clapton Wire (Our Base) | DIY vaping coils, small-scale heating | - Material: Nichrome 80 (80% Ni, 20% Cr) (resists oxidation up to 1000°C) - Gauge: 24+24/38ga (▲▲ vs single-core wires) | - High surface area for even heat distribution - Flexible for custom coil shaping | - Requires skill to wrap - Prone to damage at extreme temps (▲▲▲ vs Kanthal) |
Kanthal A1 Heating Wire (Industry) | Industrial kilns, high-temperature tools | - Material: FeCrAl (15% Cr, 5% Al) (max temp 1250°C) - Resistance: 1.1 ohms/ft (▲▲▲ vs Nichrome) | - Handles extreme temps - Widely compatible with power supplies | - Oxidizes in humid environments (▲▲ vs Stainless Steel) - Stiff and hard to bend |
Stainless Steel 316 (Alternative) | Marine equipment, corrosive environments | - Material: 316 SS (16% Cr, 12% Ni) (passes ASTM F1580) - Resistance: 0.8 ohms/ft (▲▲ vs Kanthal) | - Corrosion-resistant in saltwater - Affordable and durable | - Max temp 800°C (▲▲▲ lower than Nichrome) - Thicker gauges needed for power |
Our Advanced Nichrome Clapton | High-end vaping mods, commercial coils | - Enhanced Material: Nichrome 80+ (2% Mo) (▲▲▲ vs Base) - Coating: Ceramic insulation (▲▲▲ prevents oxidation) | - Max temp 1100°C (▲▲▲ vs Base) - Extended lifespan in humid conditions | - Higher cost - Coating slightly limits flexibility (▲▲ vs Base) |
Coated Resistance Wire (Industry) | Appliances (toasters, hair dryers) | - Material: Ni-Cr with silicone coating (0.5mm thick) - Temp Rating: 250°C (▲▲▲ for safety) | - Safe for direct skin contact - Resists physical damage | - Bulkier (▲▲ limits bendability) - Higher resistance (1.5 ohms/ft) reduces efficiency |
Copper-Clad Nichrome (Competitor) | High-wattage vaping setups | - Construction: Copper core + Nichrome outer (▲▲▲ faster heat-up) - Resistance: 0.6 ohms/ft (▲▲▲ vs Base) | - Rapid heat-up due to copper conductivity - Popular in high-end mods | - Copper core corrodes over time (▲▲▲ maintenance needed) - Requires precise power control |