Steel Wire — Steel Products by Mailong Metal
Steel Wire
Your Professional Steel Wire Supplier
Our goal is to become your true partner in the field of steel wire China. MAILONG METAL PRODUCTS CO., LTD., established in 2008, is a leading manufacturer and supplier of a full range of steel products. We have a skilled engineering team dedicated to refining every stage, from product development and process improvement to production oversight, ensuring every product delivered meets rigorous quality and performance standards.
The price is competitive and the product is quality-assured, which is a good choice for your long-term cooperation.
Specification Of Steel Wire
| Diameter Range | 0.02 mm – 14 mm (customizable) |
| Tensile Strength | 500 – 1000 MPa |
| Surface Finish | Bright, Matte, Polished, Annealed |
| Standards | ASTM, DIN, JIS, GB |
Types of Steel Wire
Stainless steel wire: Stainless steel properties makes it a robust material that does not corrode quickly. Hence, stainless steel wire ropes are ideal for the use where it may come in contact with water and humidity. It is best suited for industries such as marine, architecture, etc.
Galvanised steel wire ropes: Galvanised wire ropes are coated with molten zinc. As a result, galvanised steel wire ropes display the features such as high strength, corrosion resistance, etc. Therefore, these wire ropes are ideal for general engineering purposes.
Carbon steel wire ropes: There are low and high carbon content steel wire ropes. While carbon adds strength to it compromises flexibility. Hence, low carbon steel wire ropes are used where more flexibility is required. On the other hand, high carbon steel wire ropes are used where the focus is more on strength and not on flexibility.
Coated steel wire ropes: Coated wire ropes are generally coated or jacketed with materials such as polypropylene, PVC, nylon, etc. Such coating offers protection to the steel wire against wear and tear and also corrosion.
Chemical Composition Of Steel Wire
| Element | Symbol | Content (%) | Function / Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carbon | C | ≤ 0.08 | Controls hardness and ductility; higher carbon increases hardness |
| Silicon | Si | ≤ 1.00 | Enhances strength and oxidation resistance |
| Manganese | Mn | ≤ 2.00 | Improves strength and hot working properties |
| Phosphorus | P | ≤ 0.045 | Excess can cause brittleness |
| Sulfur | S | ≤ 0.030 | Enhances machinability; too much reduces ductility |
| Nickel | Ni | 8.00 – 10.50 | Increases corrosion resistance, toughness, and oxidation resistance |
| Chromium | Cr | 18.00 – 20.00 | Provides stainless characteristics and corrosion resistance |
| Nitrogen | N | ≤ 0.10 (trace) | Contributes to strength |
| Iron | Fe | Balance | Base metal |
High Strength After Aging Treatment
Strength levels far exceed those of standard stainless steels, making them ideal for high-load components.
Excellent Corrosion Resistance
Comparable to 304 and 316 stainless steel in most industrial and marine environments.
Good Toughness & Fatigue Resistance
Maintains mechanical integrity under cyclic loads and harsh service conditions.
Precision, Stability & Low Deformation
PH steels retain dimensional accuracy after heat treatment, suitable for precision-engineered parts.
Wide Range of Mechanical Properties
Mechanical strength can be adjusted by varying aging temperature (H900, H1025, H1150, etc.).
Good Machinability
Better machinability than austenitic stainless steel after aging hardening.
- Most widely used PH grade
- High strength + good corrosion resistance
- Suitable for aerospace, chemical equipment, valves, and shafts
- Better toughness than 17-4PH
- Clean microstructure, excellent strength
- Common in aircraft components, nuclear power, and high-pressure systems
- Exceptional toughness
- Excellent stress-corrosion cracking resistance
- Used in military aerospace, structural parts
- High strength + high-temperature stability
- Ideal for springs, diaphragms, and precision mechanical parts
- Aerospace & Defense
- Petrochemical & Energy
- Marine & Offshore
- Precision Engineering
- Nuclear & Power Generation
- Full stock of steel wire (stainless/galvanized/carbon) in all diameters
- Custom coating and surface finish options available
- Competitive pricing on bulk wire orders
- Quality certifications and material test reports included
- Fast delivery with flexible packaging and reel options
- Technical support for wire selection and applications
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Whether You're Building A Heat Exchanger, Chemical Reactor, Or Marine Component, Mailong Offers Top-Tier Alloy Solutions With Fast Delivery, Expert Technical Support, And Flexible Customization.
