Before buying galvanized wire, many customers will ask us this question, how long can your galvanized wire last? In fact, the service life of galvanized wire is affected by many factors, such as production process, raw material quality, zinc content and usage environment.

Four factors affecting the life of galvanized wire

1. Production process

Galvanized steel wire has two production processes: hot-dip galvanizing and electro-galvanizing. The zinc layer of hot-dip galvanized wire is usually thicker than that of electro-galvanized wire. Wanzhi Steel can produce hot-dip galvanized wire with a zinc layer of 40-350g/m2, while the zinc layer of electro-galvanized wire is only 8-25g/m2. The thickness of the zinc layer often determines the corrosion resistance of the steel wire. This also means that hot-dip galvanized wire lasts longer than electro-galvanized wire.

2. Raw material quality

The quality of the raw materials used by manufacturers in the production of galvanized wire can directly affect its service life. Use high quality Q195 low carbon steel wire as raw material. The hot-dip galvanized wire we produce has bright color, soft silk texture and excellent corrosion resistance. According to feedback from old customers, the quality of the galvanized steel wire we produce is superior to many of our peers.

3. Zinc content

Based on our decades of experience, galvanized wire with a zinc content of 30 g/m2 can remain rust-free for 5 years under normal use conditions. In addition, galvanized wire with a zinc content of 100 g/m² can remain rust-free for 7 years. Galvanized wire with a zinc content of 235 g/m2 will remain rust-free for 10 years. Therefore, if you want your galvanized wire to last longer, you can choose wire with a higher zinc content.

4. Usage environment

The use environment includes air, soil, temperature and other aspects. The following conditions will shorten the service life of galvanized iron wire.

1. When galvanized steel wire is used in high or low humidity and exposed to salt, acid or industrial pollutants;

2. If the galvanized wire is buried in the soil, it will receive more moisture, which will also affect its lifespan. (The magnitude of the effect depends largely on the type of soil and overall conditions);

3. When combined with corrosion factors such as humidity and industrial pollution, the corrosion rate is accelerated and the service life is shortened.

In addition, the environment in which galvanized steel wire is stored will also affect its lifespan. If galvanized steel wire is purchased in large quantities, it is best to store it in a dry, well-ventilated warehouse. Also, remember not to use galvanized wire to store corrosive items.