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What is galvanized steel wire? & Common uses of galvanized steel wire

What is galvanized steel wire? & Common uses of galvanized steel wire

BlogDate: 30-10-2024 by: Nhu Quynh

Galvanized steel wire can be considered as a very important product used in all construction works. What is galvanized steel wire? Why is it commonly used in everyday life?

In the article below, we invite you to join MRS Steel to learn basic information as well as common applications of galvanized steel wire.

What is galvanized steel wire? Let's find out through the article below
What is galvanized steel wire? Let's find out through the article below

What is galvanized steel wire?

What is galvanized steel wire? Galvanized steel wire is a type of steel wire that has a shiny white color, high toughness, and durability and is a product widely used in the fields of electricity, industrial production, and construction. Galvanized steel wire is usually produced from low-carbon steel through a process of heating and drawing into wire. Galvanized steel wire is usually very small in size, thin, and rolled into large coils for easy transport. Galvanized steel wire features a smooth or ribbed surface, with average production diameters from 0.4mm to 14mm. The average weight of a roll of galvanized steel wire usually ranges from 200 to 459 kg/roll.

Galvanized steel wire is widely used in everyday life
Galvanized steel wire is widely used in everyday life

Classification of galvanized steel wire

The above section has given you information about what is galvanized steel wire? Next, we invite you to learn about the popular types of galvanized steel wire.

Currently, galvanized steel wire is classified based on the galvanizing method. Therefore, galvanized steel wire is divided into two main types: hot-dip galvanized steel wire and electrolytic galvanized steel wire. Currently, zinc plating is produced with matte or gloss plating technology according to standards TCVN 2053, JIS G305, ASTM A475 or according to customer requirements. For everyone to better understand these two types of galvanized steel wire, please follow the classification table below.

Classification table of 2 main types of galvanized steel wire

Classification

Electro galvanized

Hot-dipped galvanized

Method

Spray the coating directly onto the surface of the material.

Dip the processed product into the bath of hot zinc solution.

Advantage

The plating layer has high adhesion and does not affect the product shape.

The plating layer has uniform thickness, is shiny, and is not rough.

Disadvantage

The zinc layer only touches the outside surface, but on the inside, the galvanized layer will be difficult to reach.

Plating time is longer than electro galvanized

Price

Cheaper than hot-dip galvanized

Higher price than electro galvanized

Advantages of galvanized steel wire

Galvanized steel wire is increasingly used not only in the construction industry but also in other industries. So why is galvanized steel wire so commonly used? Let's find out below.

  • High applicability: Galvanized steel wire is used in many industries such as construction, handicrafts, industry,...
  • Corrosion resistant: The outer galvanized layer increases the oxidation resistance of the steel wire, making it difficult for the steel wire to corrode and extending the product lifespan.
  • Low cost: The cost of galvanized steel wire is often cheaper than aluminum or copper wire. Therefore, they often bring lasting economic value to users.
  • Long lifespan: Galvanized steel wire has a lifespan of over 50 years in normal weather conditions and 20–25 years in environments with many corrosive substances, such as industrial parks, coastal areas,...

Galvanized steel wire is plated with an outer layer of zinc to help protect the product better
Galvanized steel wire is plated with an outer layer of zinc to help protect the product better

Application of galvanized steel wire

As an essential material in the construction field, along with serving human life, galvanized steel wire is found almost everywhere around us. Here are a few applications of galvanized steel wire:

  • Application in the construction industry: Mainly widely used in the construction industry, such as reinforcing houses, apartments, swimming pools,...
  • In civil use: used to bind goods, make barns for the livestock industry,...
  • In production: used to weave types of mesh such as chain-link fencing, welded steel mesh,...
  • Also used in industrial production, handicrafts, and other fields.

Hot-dip galvanized steel wire is often used to make welded wire mesh
Hot-dip galvanized steel wire is often used to make welded wire mesh

MRS Steel - The best way to procure affordable galvanized steel wire from Vietnam for international markets

MRS Steel is known as an enterprise specializing in providing galvanized steel wires from famous brands in Vietnam. MRS Steel always puts customer satisfaction first, taking it as its operating motto. Accompanying MRS Steel, you will receive:

  • High-quality products with a low price.
  • Experienced and enthusiastic staff.
  • Fully meet the essential needs that customers set out within the allowable range.

MRS Steel has provided you with information about what is galvanized steel wire and its applications in life. If you need to buy galvanized steel wire, please contact us via Whatsapp (+84) 769 112 358 or leave your information here, we will contact you as soon as possible. To stay updated on market news and the global steel situation, readers can explore more in-depth, valuable articles in the Steel News section of MRS Steel!

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