MS20995CY20 Breakaway Wire 0.020 Cadmium-Copper
MS20995CY20 Breakaway wire is a safety critical material used to ensure protection and securing of many emergency mechanisms in Aerospace and Defense applications.

Product Specs
Specification
NASM 20995; MS20995; MS20995CY20
Diameter
0.02 in
Finish
Cadmium
Material
Copper
Package Type
Spool
Domestic/Import
Domestic
Key Features
- MS20995CY20 (0.020” Cadmium Coated Copper Breakaway Wire) is Domestically manufactured and DFARS compliant. American Wire Works MS20995CY20 is fully compliant to NASM20995 and has been supplied into Aerospace and Defense applications for decades.
- Breakaway Wire typically sold in 1lb spool. 5lb spools and other packaging options are available.
Applications
Breakaway Wire known as shear or witness wire. It is a type of safety wire used in applications to prevent accidental release; however, the product is soft enough to allow for breakage in case of need/emergency. Common applications of breakaway wire include securing emergency mechanisms such as switch handles, guards covering handles used on exits, fire extinguishers, emergency gear releases, or other emergency equipment.
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