where can i buy nitinol wire made in a loop?

Question

Nitinol (memory) wire usually comes in lenghts. I need one made into a circular loop in order to make a heat engine

Answer 1

I don't know if this really helps as it is a bit expensive, but this the only source I found: http://www.imagesco.com/nitinol/heat-engine.html

You might try making a loop yourself, while nitinol is difficult to solder, it can be done if an suitable (aggressive) flux is used.

Answer 2

Nitinol Wire Suppliers

Answer 3

you got yourself some spade end hooks, pop into a tackle shop and buy a hook tyer the one I have used for the last 20 years is called matchman , and is made of black plastic and comes with very clear and easy to follow instructions.

Answer 4

http://www.brookfieldwire.com/ This company can help you with all your wire needs.Hope this helps.