Applications of Annealed Wire

Wires come in many different shapes, sizes, and types. Annealed wire is one of the most popular varieties on the market today. With this article, we want to quickly explain what annealed wire is, the types and applications of annealed wire, and how it can be used. Learn more about this product and its uses below, or request a quote from Smart Craftsmen today.

What is the annealed wire?

To make annealed wire, annealed wire manufacturers start with mild steel wire. From there, the annealing process is used to obtain a finished product. Annealing involves heating the wire to a specific temperature and then cooling it at a specified rate to achieve the desired result.

What is that result? The purpose of annealing is to increase the ductility and decrease the hardness of the wire. This allows the wire to be flexible while still remaining durable. By virtue of these properties, annealed wire is self-binding and stays in place when wound around itself.

Types of annealed wire

There are actually a few variations to consider in this type of wire. Popular options include commercial wire, box wire, and tie wire. The commercial wire is a black annealed wire that wraps 100 pounds per coil and holds 20 coils in a full holder. Box wire is 100-pound wire wound into tighter, smaller coils to fit in boxes for cleaner shipping. The tethered wire is a general reference to one of these two variants.

Black Annealed Rebar Tie Wire

Applications of Annealed Wire 

Because of its flexibility and durability, annealed wire is used for strapping and banding in a wide range of industries, including the following.

In the agricultural industry, it is used to bind tree branches and hay.

In the construction industry, it is used to set iron and create fences and fencing elements.

In the manufacturing industry, it is used for general baling, bundling, and strapping applications.

In the mining industry, it is used to bind raw materials together and protect equipment.

In the packaging industry, it is used to secure product packaging and to produce wire mesh for packaging molds.

In the recycling industry, it is used to bundle scrap (such as cardboard, metal, or paper) for easier transport through processing facilities.

In addition to its use in industry, annealed wire is also used in the commercial and consumer sectors to produce products such as arts and crafts.

How is it used?

One common application for annealed wire is as a bundling or lacing wire. What really comes in handy in this use is the malleability of the product, as it is able to adapt to the form it needs to take in order to wrap or tie bundles together without breaking.

This type of line can provide impressive tensile strength while bringing the flexibility needed as a baling line.

Making the right choice

When it comes time to purchase annealed wire, you need to make sure you choose a specific product with the right specifications to meet your requirements. First, you need to choose the right type of wire, whether it's black annealed wire, soft annealed wire, etc. From there, you will also need to select the right gauge and tensile strength.

The specific features you need to look for will depend on the job you need to perform and the machine you will be using. Fortunately, you don't have to make this decision alone, as Smart Craftsmen has the expertise to help you navigate this potentially difficult choice. If you have any questions about which wire is best for you, please feel free to contact us for assistance.

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