Galvanized wire is often compared to annealed wire. This is because they all serve similar purposes, such as being used as binding wire. In fact, each type of wire has unique characteristics and capabilities. There are many differences between galvanized wire and annealed wire in terms of processing, production process, color appearance, etc.

Galvanized wire, as the name suggests, is metal wire coated with zinc. Due to galvanizing, the wire becomes more durable. This is because the zinc layer has anti-rust and anti-corrosion effects. There are two galvanizing processes: hot-dip galvanizing and electro-galvanizing. The zinc layer of hot-dip galvanizing is thicker, up to 300 microns. Electro-galvanizing, on the other hand, has a thin layer of zinc, typically only 3-15 microns. This means that wires that have been hot-dip galvanized have better corrosion protection properties than wires that have been electro-galvanized.

Galvanized steel wire applications

Due to its excellent performance, galvanized wire is widely used in various fields such as construction, handicrafts, highway guardrails, product packaging, and daily civilian use. In addition, it can also be made into wire mesh. Take the garden fences, animal fences, and lawn fences that are common in our daily lives as examples. Many of them are made of galvanized wire.

advantage

Anti-corrosion and anti-rust; sturdy and durable; high flexibility; long service life.

Introduction to annealed wire

Annealed wire is a soft iron wire product made from low carbon steel through cold drawing, heating, constant temperature, heat preservation and other processes. Its tensile strength is 300~500MPa. In addition, due to its unique manufacturing process, annealed wire has flexibility that other metal wires do not have. It is very flexible and can be used for various purposes.

Annealing line application

Due to its flexibility and plasticity, black annealed wire is widely used in construction, handicrafts, braided wire ropes, filters and other fields. Among them, the 1.6mm steel wire is machined on a spool, mainly a special steel wire for lawn mowers. Annealed steel wire is commonly used for baling hay.

Corrosion resistance comparison

Although annealed wire also has the ability to prevent rust after being oiled, galvanized wire is still better than annealed wire in terms of corrosion resistance and rust prevention. Black annealed wire can easily rust when used or stored outdoors, causing the wire to fail. Galvanized wire, on the other hand, adapts well to outdoor environments. It performs well even in harsh conditions.

Flexibility comparison

In terms of flexibility, galvanized wire is not as tough as black annealed wire. During the production process, the quality of the finished wire is ensured so that the wire reaches a certain strength and appropriate flexibility. This also means it will be more flexible to use.

Galvanized wire or annealed wire, which one is more suitable for you? You need to determine your purpose. If your project requires strong and durable wire with high requirements for corrosion and rust protection, then galvanized wire is the best choice. It can meet your needs. If you need a softer wire then you can go for annealed wire. There is no better one, you need to choose the one that suits you best. If you are confused and don't know how to choose, you can contact our company. We will develop a solution for you based on your actual needs.