High Carbon Steel Wire

Typically composed of 0.45% to 0.86% carbon, High Carbon Wire is often referred to as carbon tool wire. Hard to cut, weld, or bend, High Carbon Wire becomes slightly stiff and brittle after heat treatment.

Wires made from high carbon steel are widely used in a variety of different applications.

In order to enhance wire performance, carbon can be used as a principal alloy to increase hardness and strength. The effects of elevated carbon proportions include reduced ductility, impact toughness, and weldability.

If these minimized properties can be allowed, high carbon wires can produce remarkable hardness and strength. The production of Saluja Alloys high carbon wire is monitored and managed meticulously at all stages to ensure it meets or exceeds ASTM and International standards.

Types

ACSR wire, pulp tying, music spring wire, MB spring, wire rope, wire for stranding applications, armor wire, and upholstery spring wire.

Grades

C-1045 through C-1086

Finishes

Clean bright, galvanized (0.10 to 1.20 oz/sq. ft.), Galfan

Physical and Mechanical Properties

According to ASTM and international standards in all grades and types and/or specific customer requirements

Specifications

ASTM A679, A228, A227, A648
JIS G3521, G3522
BS 5216, 3592
EN 10270-1, 10264-2
DIN 17223

Diameters

0.040″ (1.01 mm) up to 0.725″ (18,42 mm)

Diameter Tolerance

From 0.040″ (1.01 mm) to 0.063″ (1.60 mm) = +/- 0.0005″ (+/- 0.012 mm)
From 0.064″ (1.62 mm) to .200” (5.08 mm) = +/- 0.0010” (+/- 0.025mm)
From .201″ (5.10 mm) to .625” (15.87 mm) = +/- 0.0020″ (+/- 0.051 mm)
[more restrictive tolerances available upon request]

Packaging

Spoolless core from 500 lb. (226 kg) to 4,000 lb. (1,360 kg), continuous length wire on carriers, compacted coils, shrink-wrapped or plastic shrouded
[drawing block sizes from 24’’to 54″ (1.2 m)

Applications

Springs
Telecommunications wires
Wire ropes