Wire rods are long, semi-finished steel products that are produced by hot rolling of billets and have various end uses and applications in the engineering, construction, power and automobile industry.
| Carbon Steel | Mild Steel | Medium Carbon Steel | High Carbon Steel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carbon Content | 0.05% to 0.30% | 0.30% to 0.60% 0.60% to 1.50% | 0.60% to 1.50% |
| Characteristics | |||
| 1. Ductility | Good ductility | Less Ductility | Poor Ductility |
| 2. Malleability | Easily joined and Welded | Harder | Very Harder |
| 3. Hardenability | Low Alloy Constructional Steel | 20Mn2, 27C15, 16MnCr5, 20MnCr5, EN-15 | Link Chain, ‘U’ Bolts, Chain Pin, Pedal Shafts |
| 4. Resistance to Corrosion | Poor Corrosion Resistant | Good Corrosion Resistant | Very Good Corrosion Resistant |
| 5. Strength | Tough | Stronger | Very Strongers |