5.5-20mm Stainless Steel Wire Rod Semi Finished Steel Product For Further Processing
20mm stainless steel wire rod
,stainless steel wire rod semi finished
,20mm 316 stainless steel wire
5.5-20mm Stainless Steel Wire Rod, semi-finished steel product, raw material for further processing
What is Stainless Steel Wire Rod?
Stainless steel wire rod is a long, semi-finished steel product produced by hot rolling stainless steel billets. It is typically supplied in coil form with a diameter ranging from 5.5 mm to 20 mm. Wire rod is not typically used as a final product; rather, it serves as the raw material for further processing into stainless steel wire, wire mesh, fasteners, springs, and other precision components.
Why Choose Stainless Steel Wire Rod?
Stainless steel wire rod offers excellent corrosion resistance, consistent chemical composition, and good workability for downstream processing. It provides a reliable starting material for cold drawing, allowing manufacturers to achieve precise dimensions and improved mechanical properties. Available in a wide range of stainless steel grades (304, 316L, 430, etc.), wire rod can be tailored to meet specific application requirements such as high strength, formability, or resistance to harsh environments.
Process Overview
Stainless steel wire rod is produced through a hot rolling process. First, stainless steel billets are heated to high temperatures in a reheating furnace. The heated billet then passes through a series of roughing and finishing rolling mills, which progressively reduce its diameter to the desired size (e.g., 5.5 mm to 20 mm). After rolling, the rod is rapidly cooled (water quench) to control its microstructure and scale formation, then formed into coils. The coil surface is typically pickled or mechanically descaled to remove oxide scale before shipment, preparing it for subsequent cold drawing or other fabrication processes.
Hot Rolled: Pickled, Polished
Cold Drawn: Bright, Polished
Hot Rolled, Cold Drawn
Diameter:
- Hot rolled wire rod: 5.5 -20mm
- Cold drawn wire rod: 1 -12mm
Weight: 100kg per roll
For tolerance, Please contact us for inquiries.
| Industry | Applications |
|---|---|
| Wire Drawing | Feedstock for producing stainless steel wire (fine, medium, and coarse) |
| Fastener Manufacturing | Bolts, screws, nuts, rivets, washers |
| Spring Industry | Compression springs, tension springs, torsion springs |
| Welding Consumables | Core wire for welding electrodes and filler rods |
| Wire Mesh & Fencing | Woven wire mesh, welded mesh, industrial screens, fencing |
| Hardware & Tool Making | Nails, staples, hooks, hanging rods, hardware components |
| Medical | Raw material for medical guidewires and precision instruments |
| Construction | Rebar tie wire, concrete reinforcement accessories |
Stainless steel can be magnetic depending on its internal structure. Austenitic grades like 304 and 316 are normally non-magnetic, but ferritic (430) and martensitic (410) grades are magnetic due to their different crystal structure. Even 304 or 316 may become slightly magnetic after cold working such as bending or stamping, which transforms some austenite into martensite. Therefore, magnetism does not indicate quality — it simply reflects the steel's microstructure and processing history.
For standard materials and sizes held in stock, delivery is guaranteed within 3 days of payment receipt. For products requiring custom dimensions or surface finishes, the lead time is 7 to 15 working days after payment confirmation. Specific delivery schedules should be confirmed with customer service at the time of order placement.
A substantial inventory is maintained to ensure prompt delivery. Stock availability varies by material grade and dimensions. To avoid potential delays, please confirm current stock levels with your sales representative prior to placing an order.
Applicable product standards must be specified at the time of order. For projects with specific technical requirements, please provide detailed parameters, tolerance ranges, and other relevant specifications. A dedicated quality inspection department oversees all stages of production to ensure full compliance. Upon completion, accurate measurements, inspection images, video documentation, and material test reports are provided for customer confirmation.
Complimentary samples are available in any size; however, international shipping fees apply. These charges are deductible from future order payments following formal cooperation. Customized samples are also available for a fee. For further details, please consult your sales representative.
Custom markings on outer packaging are available upon request at no additional cost. Once the marking design is approved, it will be affixed using waterproof tape. If no specific marking is requested, packaging will be shipped without markings by default.
Material grade, dimensions, and other identifying information may be spray-marked directly onto the steel plate surface upon request. For applicable charges, please consult your sales representative.
Standard wooden pallet packaging is provided at no extra cost, with a loading capacity of 1 to 3 tons per pallet. Alternative packaging options, such as iron pallets, are available upon request. Please contact your sales representative for details — bulk orders qualify for preferential pricing.
We maintain partnerships with multiple freight forwarders to offer competitive land, air, and sea freight options. If you have a preferred freight forwarder, we can arrange delivery to your agent's warehouse or to the designated port of shipment.
Factory inspections and product inspections are fully supported. Customers are welcome to visit our facility for in-person inspections. Alternatively, third-party inspection agencies, including SGS, may be arranged to conduct on‑site inspections.
