{"product_id":"delco-stainless-steel-ligature-wire","title":"Delco Stainless Steel Ligature Wire","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"340\" data-end=\"408\"\u003eSurgical-grade wire for orthodontic ligation and controlled traction\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"410\" data-end=\"778\"\u003eDelco Stainless Steel Ligature Wire is manufactured from \u003cstrong data-start=\"467\" data-end=\"506\"\u003e316L surgical-grade stainless steel\u003c\/strong\u003e 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"780\" data-end=\"926\"\u003eEach spool contains approximately \u003cstrong data-start=\"814\" data-end=\"822\"\u003e4 oz\u003c\/strong\u003e of ligature wire, suitable for routine clinical use in orthodontic and surgical-orthodontic procedures.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"930\" data-end=\"933\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"935\" data-end=\"954\"\u003eAvailable Gauges\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"956\" data-end=\"1086\"\u003eDelco ligature wire is available in multiple gauges to support everything from heavy stabilization to fine, controlled activation:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1088\" data-end=\"1375\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1088\" data-end=\"1119\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1090\" data-end=\"1119\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1090\" data-end=\"1099\"\u003e20 ga\u003c\/strong\u003e — 0.032″ diameter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1120\" data-end=\"1151\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1122\" data-end=\"1151\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1122\" data-end=\"1131\"\u003e22 ga\u003c\/strong\u003e — 0.025″ diameter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1152\" data-end=\"1183\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1154\" data-end=\"1183\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1154\" data-end=\"1163\"\u003e23 ga\u003c\/strong\u003e — 0.022″ diameter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1184\" data-end=\"1215\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1186\" data-end=\"1215\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1186\" data-end=\"1195\"\u003e24 ga\u003c\/strong\u003e — 0.020″ diameter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1216\" data-end=\"1247\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1218\" data-end=\"1247\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1218\" data-end=\"1227\"\u003e25 ga\u003c\/strong\u003e — 0.018″ diameter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1248\" data-end=\"1279\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1250\" data-end=\"1279\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1250\" data-end=\"1259\"\u003e26 ga\u003c\/strong\u003e — 0.016″ diameter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1280\" data-end=\"1311\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1282\" data-end=\"1311\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1282\" data-end=\"1291\"\u003e27 ga\u003c\/strong\u003e — 0.014″ diameter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1312\" data-end=\"1343\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1314\" data-end=\"1343\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1314\" data-end=\"1323\"\u003e28 ga\u003c\/strong\u003e — 0.012″ diameter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1344\" data-end=\"1375\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1346\" data-end=\"1375\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1346\" data-end=\"1355\"\u003e30 ga\u003c\/strong\u003e — 0.010″ diameter\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1377\" data-end=\"1514\"\u003eGauge selection allows clinicians to balance strength, flexibility, and precision based on the specific ligation or traction requirement.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1516\" data-end=\"1519\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1521\" data-end=\"1536\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1538\" data-end=\"1889\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1538\" data-end=\"1597\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1540\" data-end=\"1597\"\u003eManufactured from \u003cstrong data-start=\"1558\" data-end=\"1597\"\u003e316L surgical-grade stainless steel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1598\" data-end=\"1656\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1600\" data-end=\"1656\"\u003eSmooth, consistent wire surface for predictable handling\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1657\" data-end=\"1715\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1659\" data-end=\"1715\"\u003eWide gauge selection for varied orthodontic applications\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1716\" data-end=\"1743\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1718\" data-end=\"1743\"\u003eSupplied on wooden spools\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1744\" data-end=\"1780\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1746\" data-end=\"1780\"\u003eApproximate spool weight: \u003cstrong data-start=\"1772\" data-end=\"1780\"\u003e4 oz\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1781\" data-end=\"1848\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1783\" data-end=\"1848\"\u003eSuitable for ligation, appliance tie-ins, and controlled traction\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1849\" data-end=\"1889\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1851\" data-end=\"1889\"\u003eDesigned for intraoral orthodontic use\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1891\" data-end=\"1894\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1896\" data-end=\"1921\"\u003eSterilization Guidance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1923\" data-end=\"2059\"\u003eDelco stainless steel ligature wire may be sterilized following standard protocols used for stainless steel instruments in the practice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2061\" data-end=\"2078\"\u003eFor best results:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2079\" data-end=\"2397\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2079\" data-end=\"2172\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2081\" data-end=\"2172\"\u003eIt is recommended that the wire be \u003cstrong data-start=\"2116\" data-end=\"2172\"\u003eremoved from the wooden spool prior to sterilization\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2173\" data-end=\"2255\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2175\" data-end=\"2255\"\u003eIf the entire spool is sterilized, it should be considered \u003cstrong data-start=\"2234\" data-end=\"2255\"\u003esingle-cycle only\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2256\" data-end=\"2397\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2258\" data-end=\"2397\"\u003eSterilization temperature and method should follow the same parameters used for other stainless steel orthodontic instruments in the clinic\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2399\" data-end=\"2496\"\u003eThese guidelines help maintain wire integrity while minimizing degradation of the spool material.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"2498\" data-end=\"2501\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"2503\" data-end=\"2518\"\u003eClinical Use\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2520\" data-end=\"2570\"\u003eStainless steel ligature wire is commonly used to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"2571\" data-end=\"2819\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2571\" data-end=\"2616\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2573\" data-end=\"2616\"\u003eSecure orthodontic attachments to archwires\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2617\" data-end=\"2679\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2619\" data-end=\"2679\"\u003eTie gold chains to appliances during impacted tooth traction\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2680\" data-end=\"2743\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2682\" data-end=\"2743\"\u003eApply controlled, incremental force through manual activation\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"2744\" data-end=\"2819\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2746\" data-end=\"2819\"\u003eStabilize orthodontic components during healing or early treatment phases\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2821\" data-end=\"2931\"\u003eIts lack of force decay and high tensile strength make it a preferred option when precise control is required.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Delco","offers":[{"title":"20 ga 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