What does stainless steel mean? And why is it ideal for custom steel wire?
RVS officially stands for stainless steel (often colloquially called "stainless steel"). It's a high-quality steel that offers excellent resistance to corrosion and weathering. This makes stainless steel durable, maintains its appearance, and makes it ideal for both indoor and outdoor applications. At IJzerwarenwebshop.nl, you'll find a wide range of stainless steel products, including stainless steel wire that you can order to size.
What exactly is stainless steel?
- Stainless steel contains chromium (and often nickel), which forms a protective, “self-healing” oxide layer.
- It is highly resistant to rust formation, but there is no such thing as “never rusting”: application and environment (salt, chlorine, dirt) play a role.
- Not sure which grade is right for your application (e.g., 304 vs. 316 stainless steel)? Feel free to contact us; we're happy to advise you.
Stainless steel wire to size – lengths and thicknesses
With us, you determine the length and thickness of your stainless steel wire yourself. This way, you'll never overorder and work efficiently and neatly.
- Available lengths: from 5 to 25 meters per piece
- Available thicknesses: 1 to 8 mm
- Custom cut: multiple individual lengths in one order is possible
- Sleek, durable finish with suitable mounting material
Useful to know:
- Thinner (e.g. 1–2 mm): subtle, suitable for light suspensions and guides
- Medium (3–4 mm): all-round for garden, interior and light tensioning
- Thicker (5–8 mm): heavy-duty applications and higher loads
Typical applications
- Construction and finishing: guidance, hanging of panels, temporary fixings
- Garden and architecture: trellis/guiding for climbing plants, discreet fencing
- Interior and retail: hanging lighting, signs and decorations
- Maritime and outdoor: light lashings and general applications
Assembly and accessories (add internal links)
Complete your project with matching stainless steel accessories:
- Cable tensioners (turnbuckles) – for neatly tensioning steel wire
Cable tensioners - Cable clamps (wire rope clips) – for strong end connections
Cable clamps - Thimbles – protect the loop from cutting
Socks - Press sleeves – for neat, pressed connections
Press sleeves - Eyebolts and screw eyes – anchoring to wall or post
Eye bolts & screw eyes - Pliers & crimping tools – safe cutting and crimping
Pliers & tools
Related categories:
- Stainless steel wire (overview) – all diameters and versions
Stainless steel wire – overview - Steel wire cut to size / per meter – choose your exact length
Steel wire to size
Order
You can easily order your custom stainless steel wire online in the desired length (5–25 m) and thickness (1–8 mm). We deliver quickly and are happy to answer your questions.
Order stainless steel wire to size
Frequently Asked Questions
- Does RVS mean "stainless" or "rustproof"?
Officially stainless steel; in practice, it's also called rustproof. The material is highly corrosion-resistant. - Does stainless steel really never rust?
Under normal conditions, stainless steel is very durable. In aggressive environments (salt/chlorine), extra attention is required to ensure proper quality and maintenance. Feel free to ask us for advice. - Can I get multiple lengths in one order?
Yes, please specify the desired loose lengths in the comments field or contact us.
