Galvanized Wire is made to BS EN 10244. The metallic zinc coatings applied by the galvanizing process are an effective way of combating corrosion in steel. Galvanized wire for general manufacturing purposes is available in a standard galvanized coating or a heavy galvanized coating.
Standard galvanized coatings are smoother, however less corrosion resistant than heavy galvanized coatings and are often used in normal wire working applications. Some typical end users include cages, bucket handles, coat hangers and baskets.
Heavy galvanized coatings are used in conditions where atmospheric corrosion is severe. End users include crop support wires where chemicals are used, pool fencing or chain mesh in coastal areas.
Additional Info
Diameter Range: Std. Gal. 0.15-8.00 mm
Diameter Range: Heavy Gal 0.90-8.00 mm
Surface Finish: Standard & Heavy Galvanized
Galvanised Wire Working Specifications
Given that galvanized wire is classified according to the amount of zinc coating, the following table outlines the difference between standard, heavy galvanized and extra-high galvanized wire.
Nominal Diameter | Minimum Coating Mass (g/m2) | ||
Standard Galv. | Heavy Galv. | Extra-highGalv. | |
over 0.15mm up to and incl. 0.50mm | 15 | 30 | |
over 0.5mm up to and incl. 0.75mm | 30 | 130 | |
over 0.75mm up to and incl. 0.85mm | 25 | 130 | |
over 0.85mm up to and incl. 0.95mm | 25 | 140 | |
over 0.95mm up to and incl. 1.06mm | 25 | 150 | |
over 1.06mm up to and incl. 1.18mm | 25 | 160 | |
over 1.18mm up to and incl. 1.32mm | 30 | 170 | |
over 1.32mm up to and incl. 1.55mm | 30 | 185 | |
over 1.55mm up to and incl. 1.80mm | 35 | 200 | 480 |
over 1.80mm up to and incl. 2.24mm | 35 | 215 | 485 |
over 2.24mm up to and incl. 2.72mm | 40 | 230 | 490 |
over 2.72mm up to and incl. 3.15mm | 45 | 240 | 500 |
over 3.15mm up to and incl. 3.55mm | 50 | 250 | 520 |
over 3.55mm up to and incl. 4.25mm | 60 | 260 | 530 |
over 4.25mm up to and incl. 5.00mm | 70 | 275 | 550 |
over 5.00mm up to and incl. 8.00mm | 80 | 290 | 590 |
Diameter Properties
Standard Galvanized Wire is manufactured to comply with the following diameter tolerances:
Nominal Wire Diameter | Tolerance (mm) |
over 0.80mm up to and incl. 1.60mm over 1.60mm up to and incl. 2.50mm over 2.50mm up to and incl. 4.00mm over 4.00mm up to and incl. 6.00mm over 6.00mm up to and incl. 10.00mm | +/-0.03 +/-0.03 +/-0.03 +/-0.04 +/-0.04 |
Heavy Galvanized Wire is manufactured to comply with the following diameter tolerances:
Nominal Wire Diameter | Tolerance (mm) |
over 0.80mm up to and incl. 1.60mm over 1.60mm up to and incl. 2.50mm over 2.50mm up to and incl. 4.00mm over 4.00mm up to and incl. 5.00mm over 5.00mm up to and incl. 6.00mm over 6.00mm up to and incl. 10.68mm | +/-0.04 +/-0.04 +/-0.04 +/-0.05 +/-0.05 +/-0.05 |
Tensile Strength (Mpa)
The tensile strength is defined as the maximum load achieved in the tensile test, divided by the cross-sectional area of the wire test piece. Galvanized Wire is produced using soft, medium and hard grade wires. The following table specifies the tensile range according to the grade:
Grade | Tensile Strength (Mpa) |
Galvanised - Soft Quality Galvanised - Medium Quality Galvanised - Hard Quality | 380/550 500/625 625/850 |
Please note that the sizes mentioned above are indicative only and do not specify the size range available from my products range.
Steel Chemistry
A combination of steel grades is used and heat treatment processes to manufacture soft, medium and hard tensile grades. The table below is indicative only of steel chemistries used.
Tensile Grade | % Carbon | % Phosphorus | % Manganese | % Silicon | % Sulphur |
Soft Medium Hard | 0.05 max 0.15-0.19 0.04-0.07 | 0.03 max 0.03 max 0.03 max | 0.05 max 0.70-0.90 0.40-0.60 | 0.12-0.18 0.14-0.24 0.12-0.22 | 0.03 max 0.03 max 0.03 max |
Quality Control:
We use total quality control system. Every pieces of the raw material; semi-finished products and finished products are tested and recorded in file. The tracking record is used from final products to the very first beginning raw material steel factories.
Third Part like SGS is available for test control before shipment
Packing:
1) All the products are packed with seaworthy packing.
2) Customer’s special requirement for packing can be satisfied.
3) Air freight; sea freight and truck freight are all available.
FAQ
Q: Manufacturer or Trader?
A: We are manufacturer in wire industry for more than 20 years.
Q: Producing Capacity?
A: The producing capacity totally is 9, 000 tons per month. The producing capacity of this product is 1,500 tons per month.
Q: Main Market?
A: Our main market is foreign customers. 80% of the products are for exporting. The main countries are Japan, South Korea, South Asian area, Europe, America, Canada, and South America etc.
Q: What information should I provide when inquiring?
A: The diameter before pvc coating; after pvc coating, the requirement of the core wire like zinc coating, tensile strength, packing, colour
Q: What is the MOQ?
A: For quality checking, we accept small quantity order like one coil. For normal cooperation, we prefer FCL container quantity to ensure the safety of goods in transportation.
Q: What is the payment term?
A: T/T; L/C; D/P etc
Q: Free sample available?
A: Yes. Free sample within 2kg is available
Q: Third Party Inspection available?
A: Yes, available. The charges are on the buyer.