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Drawn Wire

  • Drawn Wire

Wire rod, manufactured in our wire rod mill using billets from our steelworks, will have a new look once processed in one of our wire mill. Through a cold drawing process, we reduce the wire size. It is then ready to receive a value-added element such as galvanizing, winding and annealing. The drawn wire can then be used for telecommunications, residential construction and automotive markets.

  • Galvanized products are used for unique functions such as center span cable, designed and manufactured to protect submerged optical fiber in oceans around the world.
  • Annealing is a heat treatment process for “cold-heading” quality products which are then converted into an assembly element: nuts, bolts, screws and connecting rods frequently used in the automotive industry. For example, our drawn wire can be turned into dashboard mounting screws, motor mounting bolts, or oil pan drain plugs.

Being probably the most competitive segment of the steel industry, drawn wire requires special expertise. Our team is determined to face the many challenges of the market. We are constantly adapting to the required changes in categories, sizes and packaging, and are recognized for our outstanding quality and excellent service.

  • Cold Heading Quality Wire/ Processed Rod

CHQ wire or processed rod is the finished product used primarily by manufacturers of fasteners such as bolts, screws, nuts, rivets and specialty forms mainly in the automotive and construction sectors. The product is delivered in various categories which include spheroidize annealed at finish size (SAFS), spheroidize annealed in process (SAIP), spheroidize annealed rod (SAR) as well as others. The product can be coated with several different recipes including phosphate/ lube or phosphate/ polymer.

A number of grades, supplied to ASTM F 2282, can be requested by manufacturers to meet the final fastener hardness or ductility. These include plain carbon (1005-1045), high manganese (1335/1541), boron (10B21/30/35) and alloy grades (4037, 4135).

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Product
Diameter
Coil Weight
Finishes
Spheroidize Annealed at Finish Size (SAFS)
0.120" - 0.940"
(3.05 mm - 23.9 mm)
up to 3,000 lb
(1,360 kg)
Phos/lime,
phos/lube,
phos/polymer,
lime
Spheroidize Annealed in Process (SAIP)
0.080" - 0.940"
(2.03 mm - 23.9mm)
up to 3,000 lb
(1,360 kg)
Extruded finish
(phos, lime, phos/poly)
Spheroidize Annealed Rod (SAR)
0.218" - 1.250"
(5.54 mm - 31.75 mm)
up to 4,200 lb
(1,905 kg)
Phos/lime,
phos/lube,
phos/polymer,
lime
Clean and coat
0.218" - 1.250"
(5.54 mm - 31.75 mm)
up to 4,200 lb
(1,905 kg)
Phos/lime,
phos/lube,
phos/polymer,
lime
Direct Draw
0.218" - 1.250"
(5.54 mm - 31.75 mm)
up to 4,200 lb
(1,905 kg)
Phos/lime,
phos/lube,
phos/polymer,
lime

Please inquire for items not listed.

  • Galvanized Wire

Galvanized wire is used when corrosion protection is required by the customer. The steel wire is passed through a molten zinc bath and wiped to produce regular coating (pad wiped) or a heavy hot dip galvanized coating according to Class A/Class 3 requirements of various ASTM standards. ArcelorMittal Long Products Canada produces galvanized low carbon and high carbon wire and 7-wire strand.

Galvanized low carbon wires are often used for industrial applications including formed parts, welded fabric, etc. Galvanized high carbon wires are used when more demanding mechanical properties are required. It is used in a variety of different industries including pulp and paper and recycling, as well as many applications such as communication cables, electrical conductors, and structural cables. Galvanized 7-wire strand can be found in guy and overhead ground cables and electrical conductors.

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Category
Standard
Diameter
Packaging
Coil weight
Finishes
Low Carbon 1008–1018
ASTM A641
ASTM A116
ASTM A411
ASTM A1060
Customer Specification*
0.089" - 0.312"
(2.26 mm - 7.93 mm)
Carriers
up to 2,000 lb
(907 kg)
Pad Wipe
High Carbon
1045–1087
Tying Wire
Customer Specification*
0.080" - 0.120"
(2.03 mm - 3.05 mm)
Carriers
up to 1,900 lb
(862 kg)
Pad Wipe
Bailing Wire
Customer Specification*
0.105" - 0.120"
(2.67 mm - 3.05 mm)
Carriers
up to 1,750 lb
(794 kg)
Pad Wipe
7-Wire Strand
Guy and Overhead Ground Wire
CSA G12-92
ASTM A363
ASTM A475
0.250" - 0.500"
(6.35 mm - 12.6 mm)
Carriers/Reels
up to 6,000 lb
(2,722 kg)
Heavy Hot Dip Galvanized
ACSR Core Strand
CSA C61089
ASTM B500
7 x 0.0843" - 7 x 0.1673"
7 x 2.14 mm - 7 x 4.25 mm
Reels
up to 6,000 lb
(2,722 kg)
Heavy Hot Dip Galvanized

*Customer Specification to meet final mechanical properties. Custom grades also available, please inquire.

  • Bright Wire

Bright wire is used when applications require a clean bright finish or a bright basic finish. The steel wire has lubrication applied to help in subsequent processing and to protect the steel from corrosion. ArcelorMittal Long Products Canada produces low carbon (C1008-C1018), high carbon (C1045-C1087) or to customer specific requirements for bright wire.

Typical applications for low carbon bright wire include welded fabric, baskets and displays. High carbon bright wire is more demanding and include various automotive applications such as springs, clips and other formed parts. Other end uses include screens, hose reinforcing wire and mattress coils. We can produce these products either as direct-drawn or patented in process.

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Category
Product
Standard
Diameter
Packaging
Coil weight
Finishes
Low Carbon
1008-1018
Clean Bright
ASTM A510
ASTM A853
ASTM A1064
Customer Specification*
0.092" - 0.500"
(2.34 mm - 12.7 mm)
Carriers
up to 2,000 lb - 3,000 lb
(907 kg - 1,360 kg)
Grease drawn
Bright Basic
ASTM A510
Customer Specification*
Lime
Borax
Phosphate
High Carbon
1045–1087
Music Wire
ASTM A228
0.050" - 0.250"
(1.27 mm - 6.35 mm)
Carriers
up to 1,500 lb
(680 kg)
Phos/Lime
Phos/Borax
Mechanical Spring Wire
ASTM A227
0.050" - 0.250"
(1.27 mm - 6.35 mm)
Carriers
up to 1,500 lb
(680 kg)
Borax
Phos/Lime
Phos/Borax
Screen Wire
Customer Specification*
0.080" - 0.312"
(2.03 mm - 7.92 mm)
Carriers/Reels
up to 1,500 lb
(680 kg)
Phos/Lime
Hose Wire
Customer Specification*
0.048" - 0.135"
(1.22 mm - 3.43 mm)
Reels
up to 500 lb
(227 kg)
Phos/Lime
0.135" - 0.3543"
(3.43 mm - 9.00 mm)
Carriers
up to 1,500 lb
(680 kg)
Phos/Lime
Rope Wire
CSA G4
ASTM A1007
Customer Specification*
0.047" - 0.191"
(1.19 mm - 4.85 mm)
Reels
up to 1,500 lb
(680 kg)
Phos/Lime
Phos/Borax
0.160" - 0.245"
(4.06 mm - 6.22 mm)
Carriers
up to 2,000 lb
(907 kg)
Phos/Lime
Phos/Borax

*Customer Specification to meet final mechanical properties. Custom grades also available, please inquire.

Key Properties

  • Chemistry control
  • Dimensional control
  • Surface quality
  • Cold ductility
  • Microstructure homogeneity
  • Decarb/recarb control
  • Chemistry control
  • High ductility
  • Mechanical properties
  • Stress
  • Zinc adherence
  • Chemistry control
  • Surface finish
  • Mechanical properties
  • Lubrication
  • Dimensional control

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