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Best Steel Wire to Use for Your Construction Project

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On average, steel wires can hold about 2,000 pounds and up to 10,000. This makes it a valuable tool for construction sites around the country.
Choosing the best steep wire for your construction project is therefore a crucial decision. But how do you know you’ve got the right kind? How do you choose?
That’s what we’ll be answering today. In this article, we’re outlining the different types of steel wire and what you should ask yourself before making a purchase.
Types of Steel Wire
When looking at the best steel wire for construction, you need to consider all the different types. Each wire’s strength depends on the type of steel being used.
Let’s break down a few of the most popular types here:
High-Carbon
High-carbon or spring temper steel is often used for industrial springs and other instances that require high stress and deflection. This makes high-carbon steel great for hooks, retainers, clips, and other industrial equipment.
Hard-drawn spring steel is the most cost-effective type of high-carbon steel. It has high strength with moderate toughness. Oil-tempered spring steel is another great choice for high-impact applications.
Low-Carbon
Low-carbon steel is made of non-alloyed metal with low carbon content. This makes it great for wires that need to bend easily. They’re highly weldable and are often galvanized for even more durable finishes.
Stainless Steel
Stainless steel wires are resistant to corrosion. This makes them popular in medical and industrial applications.
How to Choose the Type of Steel Wire
If you’re deciding on which of these types of steel wire to choose from, you need to ask yourself a series of questions. We’re going to lay a few out here to help you make a more accurate steel wire decision.
How Stiff Do You Need Your Wire to Be?
When choosing between different types of steel wire, you might consider their stiffness, or how much it bends.
Remember that wire made up of a few large strands are more resistant to abrasion but less resistant to fatigue. Wires that use many smaller strands suffer more from abrasion but don’t fatigue as easily.
What Are Your Working Conditions?
When purchasing steel wires, consider your company’s working conditions. Does it get exposed to a lot of water? What are other elements that might affect your wires?
You might want to purchase a wire that’s resistant to corrosion. Galvanized wires can also handle elemental damage.
Stainless Steel or Galvanized Steel?
If you’re choosing steel wires based on your work environments, stainless and galvanized steel often come up as popular choices.
Stainless steel cables are great against saltwater exposure and moisture. Meanwhile, galvanized steel wire holds up great against corrosion. Buy the right cables based on those considerations.
How Heavy Are Your Loads?
Breaking strength refers to the smallest weight that’ll break a steel wire apart. Take stock of the aggregate weight that your company routinely handles and incorporate that into your steel wire purchases.
It’s best not to take any chances with overloading your cables. Find steel wires that are within your typical working load limit.
Choosing the Right Steel Wire for Your Company
Buying the best steel wire cables for your company puts you and your workers in a safer, more reliable work environment. Use this article to find the best steel wire for construction today.
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