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High-Quality SAE1008 Low Carbon Steel Wire | Drawn Iron Wire from China Factory

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SAE1008 low carbon steel wire serves as a versatile raw material for global metal manufacturing. It delivers uniform texture, superb flexibility and strong corrosion base performance, perfect for producing coated steel wire, metal mesh and construction binding accessories.

Steel Grade: SAE1008

Usage: Mesh and Fence

Diameter: 1.4mm 1.45mm

Inspection: SGS, TUV, BV, Factory Inspection

Certificate: ISO9001

Delivery Time: 3-15 days (according to the actual tonnage)

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Item	Specification
Product Name	SAE 1008 Low Carbon Steel Wire
Standard	SAE J403, ASTM A510
Material Grade	SAE 1008
Diameter Range	0.2mm – 6.0mm (Customizable)
Chemical Composition	C ≤ 0.10%, Mn: 0.30%–0.50%, S ≤ 0.04%, P ≤ 0.04%
Tensile Strength	300 – 450 MPa
Elongation	≥ 30%
Surface Treatment	Black, Pickled, Polished, Hot-dip Galvanized, Electro Galvanized
Key Features	Excellent ductility, good weldability, uniform surface, stable toughness, easy bending and deep processing
Application	Binding wire, welded wire mesh, fencing mesh, hardware accessories, galvanized wire production, construction engineering
Packing	Coil packing, plastic film & woven bag, wooden reel or customized
Certification	ISO, SGS, CE
Supply Capacity	Factory direct bulk supply, customized specifications supported

Chemical Composition (%)

Element	Content (%)
Carbon (C)	0.10 Max
Manganese (Mn)	0.30 – 0.50
Phosphorus (P)	0.030 Max
Sulfur (S)	0.035 Max

Mechanical Properties (Typical)

Property	Value (Metric)	Value (Imperial)
Tensile Strength	340 – 480 MPa	49,000 – 70,000 psi
Yield Strength	240 – 320 MPa	35,000 – 46,000 psi
Elongation (in 50mm)	≥ 25%	≥ 25%
Hardness (Rockwell B)	55 – 65 HRB	55 – 65 HRB

Comparison: SAE 1006 vs. SAE 1008

While they are often interchangeable, the subtle differences in chemistry affect the final application:

Strength: SAE 1008 is approximately 10-15% stronger than 1006 due to slightly higher carbon and manganese levels.

Ductility: SAE 1006 is superior for ultra-fine wire drawing (e.g., hair-thin wires), whereas SAE 1008 is the standard for structural wire mesh.

Cost: SAE 1008 is typically the most "standard" and readily available low-carbon grade in global inventory.

ROYAL STEEL GROUP carbon steel wire, with the highest quality and strong supply ability, is widely used in steel structure, construction and various industrial wire products.

Main Application

General When non high heat treatment is required for bolts, screws and rivets.

Building:Wire mesh sheets, garden fence panels, gabion cages.

Consumer:Shopping trolleys, display racks and kitchen baskets.

Infrastructure: Telecommunications and utility cabling support wires.

Packaging and Transportation

Packaging

Coil: Wound coils, wrapped in VCI anti-rust paper/film and plastic woven cloth, secured with steel straps. Weight: 50–800 kg.

Spool / Spool-less: For fine and high-carbon wire. Plastic or wooden spools, or self-supporting carrier coils; often palletized.

Palletized: Small coils/spools stacked on pallets, stretch-wrapped, with weatherproof hood.

Big Drum / Basket: Heavy single coils, 500–2000 kg, for high-volume processing.

Rust Protection: Bare wire: oiled + VCI. Galvanized/coated wire: waterproof plastic cloth.

Labeling: Steel grade, diameter, coil No., net/gross weight, standard, heat No., date, supplier logo.

Transportation

Aspect	Key Point
Loading	Coils upright (eye to sky), padded forklifts
Container	20GP / 40HQ, secured with wedges, dunnage air bags, lashing belts
Moisture Control	Desiccants added for sea freight; dry, clean containers
Loading Ports	Tianjin, Shanghai, Qingdao
Delivery Time	3–15 days based on tonnage
Inspection	SGS, TUV, BV; Mill Test Certificate (MTC) provided
Shipping Marks	Main mark, destination, package No., gross/net weight, dimensions

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Standards Compliance: All products meet mainstream international quality standards.

Quality Certification: Each shipment comes with an original Material Certificate (MTC), ensuring transparent and traceable chemical composition and mechanical properties.

Customization Services: We support special specifications customization based on customer drawings and various surface anti-corrosion treatments.

Logistics & Delivery

Delivery Time: In-stock products are shipped within 7 days at the fastest; customized projects are typically delivered within 25 to 45 days.

Cargo Protection: Professional export-grade waterproof packaging and rust-proof treatment ensure safe and undamaged transoceanic transport.

Port of Shipment: Primarily shipped through Tianjin Port, with Qingdao or Shanghai ports selected based on route optimization to save on freight costs.

Trade & Cooperation

Payment Methods: Accepts wire transfer (T/T) and letter of credit (L/C) at sight; flexible payment terms can be negotiated with long-term partners.

Third-Party Testing: Fully supports and cooperates with international authoritative organizations such as SGS, BV, and Intertek for on-site inspection and testing.

Sample Support: We can provide standard part samples free of charge so that customers can conduct quality assessments before placing bulk orders.