Industrial Metal Wire for Wire Mesh Weaving and B2B Manufacturing
Industrial metal wire serves as a core raw material for wire mesh production, construction binding, agricultural fencing, and hardware fabrication. Produced from low-carbon or stainless steel rods, the raw wire passes through mechanical descaling, continuous wire drawing, and controlled annealing to achieve exact mechanical properties. Surface finishes, including hot-dip galvanizing, electro-galvanizing, or polymer coating, provide corrosion protection. Coils and spools are configured for high-speed automated machine feeding without tangling or wire breakage.
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Black Annealed WireHigh Softness & Flexibility: Easier to handle, bend, and tie compared to hard-drawn wire. It maintains its knot strength without snapping.. Good Plasticity: Does not spring back easily; retains the -
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Galvanized WireExcellent Corrosion Resistance: The zinc coating acts as a sacrificial barrier, protecting the underlying steel from rust and oxidation, even in humid or rainy environments.. Durable & Long-Lasting: -
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Stainless Steel WireHigh corrosion and oxidation resistance. Excellent tensile strength and durability. Good ductility and formability. Hygienic and easy to clean -
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Copper WireExcellent electrical and thermal conductivity. High ductility and formability. Good corrosion resistance; tinned version offers superior protection. Easy to solder -
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Barbed WireHigh tensile strength, durable. Corrosion-resistant (HDG/PVC options). Sharp barbs for effective deterrence. Flexible for uneven terrain. Cost-effective fencing solution -
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Razor WireHigh deterrence – sharp blades prevent intrusion. High tensile strength – resistant to cutting. Corrosion resistant – suitable for outdoor use. Cost-effective – low cost vs. high security
Metal Wire Types
Electro-Galvanized Iron Wire
Drawn from low-carbon steel and coated with a uniform zinc layer via electrolysis. Suitable for indoor applications and light binding tasks.
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Hot-Dip Galvanized Iron Wire
Immersed in molten zinc after drawing to form a thick metallurgical zinc layer (200 to 350 g/m2) for severe outdoor and agricultural environments.
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Black Annealed Wire
Thermal-softened in a controlled atmosphere furnace to relieve internal stress. Offers high flexibility and elongation for construction rebar tying and baling.
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Stainless Steel Wire
Manufactured from AISI 304 or 316 grades. Provides inherent resistance to chemical, acid, and marine environments without surface plating.
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PVC / PE Coated Wire
A galvanized core wire covered with an extruded vinyl or polyethylene layer. Delivers color customization and salt-spray resistance for coastal applications.
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Materials and Manufacturing Options
Raw Material Grades
Q195, Q235, SAE 1008, SAE 1010 low-carbon steel wire rods; stainless steel grades AISI 304, 304L, 316, and 316L.
Diameter Range & Tolerance
Wire diameters range from 0.50 mm to 5.00 mm. Manufacturing tolerance is strictly controlled between +/- 0.02 mm and +/- 0.04 mm.
Drawing & Annealing Process
Multi-die slip-type wire drawing machines reduce diameter progressively. Bell-type or continuous annealing furnaces stabilize tensile strength and grain structure.
Coil Configuration
Supplied in Z2/Z3 mill coils, Z-spools, layer-wound spoolless coils, and cut-to-length straight wires.
Metal Wire Specifications
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Wire Product Type |
Diameter Range (mm) |
Tensile Strength (MPa) |
Zinc Coating (g/m2) |
Elongation Rate |
Typical Packaging |
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Hot-Dip Galvanized |
1.60 - 4.00 |
350 - 550 |
200 - 350 |
Minimum 15% |
100kg - 800kg Coils |
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Electro-Galvanized |
0.80 - 3.00 |
350 - 500 |
15 - 30 |
Minimum 12% |
25kg - 500kg Coils |
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Black Annealed |
0.70 - 1.60 |
300 - 400 |
None (Oiled) |
Minimum 20% |
Small Coils / Spools |
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Stainless Steel |
0.50 - 3.50 |
500 - 850 |
None (Solid Alloy) |
Minimum 25% |
Plastic Spools / Coils |
Applications
Wire Mesh Manufacturing
Raw stock for weaving chain link fences, welded mesh panels, hexagonal wire netting, and crimped screens.
Construction & Infrastructure
Rebar tying, formwork binding, concrete reinforcement mesh production, and precast element fixing.
Agriculture & Horticulture
Greenhouse support wires, vineyard trellis systems, and animal enclosure fabrication.
Industrial Hardware
Material for manufacturing nails, barbed wire, coat hangers, metal brushes, cable armoring, and spring components.
Surface Coating Control:
Hot-Dip Galvanizing Line: Automated wiping dies and immersion dwell-time controls maintain uniform zinc adhesion according to ISO 1461.
Annealing Temperature Control: Multi-zone thermocouple monitoring keeps precise furnace temperatures to avoid over-softening or carbon embrittlement.
Quality Inspection Protocols:
Tensile Strength Testing: Universal testing machines pull wire samples to verify yield strength and breaking loads.
Torsion & Wrapping Test: Samples undergo repeated 360-degree twists around their own diameter to confirm surface ductility and detect micro-cracks in the zinc layer.
Micrometer Dimension Check: Laser micrometers monitor wire diameter continuity continuously during high-speed drawing.
Custom Metal Wire Solutions
Tensile Strength Customization
Drawing reduction ratios can be adjusted to produce soft, medium, or hard tensile wire that matches specific downstream machine feeding speeds.
Spooling & Packaging Customization
Coil weights from 25kg to 1000kg, specific inner diameters, and layer-winding configurations prevent tangling on automatic decoilers.
Alloy & Coating Adjustments
Special chemical compositions and heavy-coating options are available for acidic, alkaline, or extreme coastal environments.
How to Choose the Right Metal Wire
Match Mechanical Properties
Select soft annealed wire for manual tying tasks. Choose medium-to-high tensile wire for automated mesh weaving and structural forming.
Evaluate Environmental Exposure
Specify hot-dip galvanized or stainless steel wire for exterior, high-moisture, or highly corrosive industrial sites.
Verify Machine Compatibility
Cross-check the inner diameter, outer diameter, and maximum weight limits of the coils with your factory's decoiler and feeding equipment.
Confirm Standards Compliance
Verify that the elongation percentage, diameter tolerance, and zinc coating weight meet your specific production or engineering requirements.
Coil Protection: Coils are wrapped internally with moisture-resistant stretch film, reinforced externally with hessian cloth or woven polypropylene bags, and secured with steel strapping.
Palletization: Heavy wire coils sit on fumigated wooden pallets or steel pallets, protected by edge guards for multi-tier container stacking.
Container Loading: Loading plans distribute weight evenly inside 20ft containers to maintain structural stability during ocean freight.
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