Wire Rod SAE1008

Description

1. Product Overview

Wire Rod SAE1008 is a low-carbon, high-ductility steel wire rod designed for cold drawing, cold heading, and general engineering applications. It is primarily used as the feedstock for manufacturing wire products such as nails, mesh, fasteners, and binding wire. Its strategic value lies in delivering exceptional formability and surface consistency, reducing downstream processing failures and optimizing total cost of ownership for high-volume industrial manufacturers.

2. Key Specifications & Technical Characteristics

• Chemical Composition (max values):

  • Carbon (C): ≤ 0.10%

  • Manganese (Mn): 0.30–0.60%

  • Phosphorus (P): ≤ 0.035%

  • Sulfur (S): ≤ 0.035%

  • Silicon (Si): ≤ 0.10%

• Grade / Standard: SAE1008 / ASTM A510M / JIS G3505

• Physical Characteristics:

  • Diameter range: 5.5 mm – 14 mm

  • Form: Coiled rod, hot-rolled, pickled or unpickled surface options

  • Tensile strength: 320–380 MPa

  • Elongation (in 10″): ≥ 25%

• Packaging Options:

  • Tightly bound coils (approx. 1–2 metric tons per coil)

  • Moisture-protected pallets or containerized loads

  • Custom labeling and bundle weight on request

• Shelf Life: Indefinite under dry, covered storage; anti-rust coating available for extended marine transit

3. Core Industrial Applications

• Primary industries: Construction, automotive components, fasteners, agricultural fencing, wire mesh manufacturing

• Specific use cases:

  • Drawing into galvanized or annealed binding wire

  • Cold heading to produce nails, rivets, and small screws

  • Weaving into welded wire mesh for concrete reinforcement

• Performance advantages over alternatives:

  • Lower carbon content reduces cracking during severe cold drawing vs. SAE1010 or SAE1018

  • Consistent decarburization layer maximizes die life and reduces scrap rates

  • Superior surface finish minimizes downstream cleaning and coating costs

4. Competitive Advantages

• Quality consistency: Statistical process control (SPC) at each rolling stage; certified chemical analysis per heat number

• Supply reliability: Stocked inventory at three regional hubs (Asia, MEA, LatAm); 98% on-time dispatch record

• Logistics capability: Direct container loading or break-bulk; pre-export inspections available

• Price competitiveness: Tier-1 mill direct pricing with volume-based tiered discounts

• Sustainability: Low-carbon production route (EAF + continuous casting); full traceability and ESG documentation available

• Technical support: Mill certificates, technical datasheets, welding/drawing parameter recommendations, and failure analysis support

5. Commercial & Supply Information

• Minimum Order Quantity (MOQ): BULK 20MT per product specification

• Loading capacity (MT per container):

  • 20-ft standard container: ~22 metric tons (depending on coil diameter and packaging)

  • 40-ft HC container: ~25 metric tons

• Lead time: 2–4 weeks from order confirmation (ex-works or CIF/CIP terms available)

• Shipping documents: Commercial invoice, packing list, bill of lading, mill test certificate, origin certificate, and fumigation-free wooden packaging declaration