Delco Stainless Steel Ligature Wire

Surgical-grade wire for orthodontic ligation and controlled traction

Delco Stainless Steel Ligature Wire is manufactured from 316L surgical-grade stainless steel and designed for reliable orthodontic ligation, secure appliance tie-ins, and controlled traction applications. Supplied on wooden spools, this wire offers consistent tensile strength, predictable handling, and excellent intraoral stability across a wide range of gauges.

Each spool contains approximately 4 oz of ligature wire, suitable for routine clinical use in orthodontic and surgical-orthodontic procedures.

Available Gauges

Delco ligature wire is available in multiple gauges to support everything from heavy stabilization to fine, controlled activation:

• 20 ga — 0.032″ diameter

• 22 ga — 0.025″ diameter

• 23 ga — 0.022″ diameter

• 24 ga — 0.020″ diameter

• 25 ga — 0.018″ diameter

• 26 ga — 0.016″ diameter

• 27 ga — 0.014″ diameter

• 28 ga — 0.012″ diameter

• 30 ga — 0.010″ diameter

Gauge selection allows clinicians to balance strength, flexibility, and precision based on the specific ligation or traction requirement.

Key Features

• Manufactured from 316L surgical-grade stainless steel

• Smooth, consistent wire surface for predictable handling

• Wide gauge selection for varied orthodontic applications

• Supplied on wooden spools

• Approximate spool weight: 4 oz

• Suitable for ligation, appliance tie-ins, and controlled traction

• Designed for intraoral orthodontic use

Sterilization Guidance

Delco stainless steel ligature wire may be sterilized following standard protocols used for stainless steel instruments in the practice.

For best results:

• It is recommended that the wire be removed from the wooden spool prior to sterilization

• If the entire spool is sterilized, it should be considered single-cycle only

• Sterilization temperature and method should follow the same parameters used for other stainless steel orthodontic instruments in the clinic

These guidelines help maintain wire integrity while minimizing degradation of the spool material.

Clinical Use

Stainless steel ligature wire is commonly used to:

• Secure orthodontic attachments to archwires

• Tie gold chains to appliances during impacted tooth traction

• Apply controlled, incremental force through manual activation

• Stabilize orthodontic components during healing or early treatment phases

Its lack of force decay and high tensile strength make it a preferred option when precise control is required.