MS Wire is commonly known as Mild Steel wire. MS wire has little carbon content around 0.06% to 0.22%. MS Wire is highly ductile and flexible therefore used in construction, fencing, and agriculture equipment. It is widely used in manufacturing nuts, bolts, rivets, springs, screws, fasteners and many more. MS Wire frequently sees high demand in the market because of its uses and affordability.
Features of MS Wire:
Low Carbon Content:
MS Wire has very low carbon content therefore it can be curved, flattened, and moulded easily. It is very easy to transform it into any shape or size.
Ductility:
MS Wire is highly ductile. It can be molded into different shapes without losing its structural integrity.
Weldability:
MS Wire can easily be welded. It can be attached to another object easily with the help of simple welding processes. Therefore it is a well-liked option in construction and fabrication.
Affordability:
MS Wire is less expensive as compared to other steel wires. Therefore it becomes an economical option for a wide range of applications.
Uses of MS Wire:
Construction:
MS wire is widely used in the construction industry. It is used to reinforce concrete structures, such as bridges, buildings, and dams, etc. MS wire can be used as binding wire and it makes structures durable and strong.
Automotive:
MS wire is used in manufacturing automotive parts such as rivets, screws, brake cables, etc.
Agriculture:
MS wire is used in agriculture equipment. It is widely used in fencing for bailing, support for vegetables and fruits, and animal enclosures.
Manufacturing Process:
Raw Material:
The raw material used for manufacturing MS wire is the MS Wire rod. MS Wire rod is made from Mild Steel billets. These billets are small rectangular steel structures. These are also known as the backbone of MS wire. The process of converting rigid steel into malleable state is known as Hot Rolling. These billets are rolled into long thin shapes. Rough unfinished wires are formed known as wire rods.
Descaling:
Mild Steel rods have a layer of carbon over them because of air exposure. So, before using them for further steps this carbon layer has to be removed. This process is known as Descaling.
Pickling:
The wire rods undergo a pickling process. Pickling is also known as cleaning. In this process, the wire rod passes through borax, phosphate, or lime water. This process removes the remaining carbon present on the wire rods.
Cold Drawing:
Wire rods are pulled through a series of dies and drums. In these rotating drums, the wire rods reduced in diameter and increased in length. The number of drums used according to the gauge required. The wire formed here is called HB wire.
Annealing:
HB wire undergoes heat treatment in the pit furnace for around 840 degrees Celsius for 5-6 hours. When they cool down they are called Annealed Wires.
Chemical Treatment:
Annealed wires are dipped in sulphuric acid solution, washed in fresh water, and then again dipped in Lime water. After drying it undergoes the rust protective oil treatment. Hence HHB wire is formed.
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