Describing the main features and grades of Flat wires
Describing
the main features and grades of Flat wire
Flat wire is usually a round wire which is further flattened, rolled, or die drawn
to form a flat cross section and meet the requirements by going through a
sequence of operations. Among the available flat wires manufacturers, Matta Drawing
is the specialist among for customer requirements solutions. The innovative
strength and flexibility offered by us are highly trusted and appreciated by
our customers. The flat wire types offered by us are used in various
applications where the topmost levels of precision are needed such as medical,
automobile, textile, cable, and spring industries.
The
main features of flat wire includes burr free edges, continuous coiling with
lesser welds, close dimensional tolerances, and availability in custom edge
types. Flat wire can be categorized in mainly 4 types: MS flat wire, SS flat
wire, and spring steel flat wire. The main features and various grades of the
above mentioned types are described below.
Features
of Flat wires
MS
Flat Wire
·
MS flat wire has high
ductility and weldability properties.
·
They have high impact
and tensile strength.
·
Due to high ferric
content, MS flat wire undergoes the properties of a magnetic metal.
·
It is not suitable for
heat treatment to improve the properties.
·
Have excellent cold
forming properties and high malleability.
SS
Flat Wire
·
SS flat wire has resistance
to high temperatures.
·
They have high yield
and tensile strength.
·
SS flat wire also has
resistance to cryogenic conditions therefore can hold onto and function in low
temperatures.
·
Most stainless steel
grades offer high ductility that allows the use of deep drawing processes.
·
Higher work hardening
rate.
·
Resistance to high
oxidation conditions.
·
SS flat wires being
biologically inert, are used in the manufacturing of medical equipments like
surgical tools, plates, etc.
·
Stainless steel is
resistance to bases, acids, and organic materials.
Spring
steel flat wire
·
Spring steel flat wire have
high yield strength, therefore they are known to be pliable and resilient.
·
Flat wire made of
spring steel has the unique ability to get deformed, treated, and shaped post
heating.
·
Spring steel flat wire
is also known as general use steel flat wire due to its unique properties.
Various
Grades of flat wires
MS
Flat Wire
EN
1.0301: EN 1.0301 is a type of mild steel grade
that has 0.1% carbon, 0.4% manganese, and 0.4% silicon. This grade is commonly
used for forged, cold pressed, extruded, and cold headed parts and forms and
has excellent weldability.
EN
1.1121: EN 1.1121 is a type of mild steel grade
that has carbon content ranging from 0.08% to 0.13% and manganese ranging from
0.3% to 0.6%. This grade is mainly used in the production of cold headed bolts
and fasteners.
EN
1.0402: EN 1.0402 is a type of mild steel grade
that has carbon content ranging from 0.018% to 0.23% and manganese ranging from
0.3% to 0.6%. Due to its excellent weldability, this grade is mainly used for
carburized parts. This has excellent balance between toughness, ductility, and
strength.
SS
Flat Wire
200
Series: 200 series is mainly used for austenitic
grades containing manganese. This series consists of chromium manganese steels
with a lower nickel content of below 5 percent. The major uses of 200 series include the
manufacturing of cutlery, washing machines, automotive industry equipments,
food and drinks equipments, and in-doors equipments.
300
Series: 300 series is mainly used for naming austenitic
grades containing molybdenum, nickel, and carbon as the alloying materials.
This series consists of molybdenum that increases resistance to corrosion in
acidic environments. On the other hand, the availability of nickel content
improves ductility. They are majorly used in the manufacturing of automotive
industry equipments, medical instruments, jewellery, food and drinks
equipments, etc.
400
Series: 400 series is mainly used for naming
austenitic grades containing martensitic and ferritic alloys. These grades are
available for heat treating and provide an excellent combination of high wear
resistance and strength. The resistance to corrosion is lower than 300 series
but is highly applicable in the manufacturing of gas turbine parts,
agricultural equipments, and motor shafts.
Spring
steel flat wire
AISI
1050: This type of spring steel flat wire has
the lowest carbon content that makes it easily formable. In order to increase
its hardness, these flat wires are passed through heat treatment.
AISI
1074 and 1075: These flat wires have medium carbon
content and can be spheroidized to increase its formability and then heat
treated.
AISI
1095: AISI 1095 has the highest carbon
content among all spring steel types. It can be easily heat treated. It also has the highest fatigue and
elasticity values.
Conclusion
Flat
wire is one of the major steel rods used in multiple industries all over the
world. Flat wires manufacturers such as Matta Drawing
produces and offers the best quality flat wires of different grades. Steel is
no doubt a wonder material having a great positive impact on multiple
industries. But choosing the grade of steel wisely is important for ensuring a
cost-effective investment.
Publish Date : 11-11-2021