Black wire rod

Black wire is a type of wire made from hard industrial wires that have been heat-treated in an annealing furnace at very high temperatures (up to 900 degrees Celsius) and essentially “baked.”

Although black wire has been exposed to very high heat, its chemical properties remain unchanged. However, its mechanical and physical properties do change, and it is known by this name because of its black color.

Due to its high strength, flexibility, and softness, black wire is often used in construction because it is easy to shape and work with. Black wires are manufactured in different diameters and sizes and have different applications depending on their thickness.

As mentioned at the beginning, black wire is also known as rebar wire (“armature banding wire”). In construction, black wire is used to hold rods in place within concrete because it is very soft and flexible. It easily wraps around rebar, keeping it secure within the concrete.

But the applications of black wire go beyond construction:

• Agriculture: Black wire is used to connect agricultural tools and equipment.
• Shipbuilding and automotive industries: Black wire is used in the manufacture of screws, electrodes, nails, rivets, meshes, and various types of racks and nets.
• Cage construction: Due to its high strength, black wire is also used to build various cages for animals and birds.
• Formwork, packaging, and woodworking: Other uses of this type of wire include formwork (for concrete), packaging, and woodworking.

Important Note: It’s important to mention that black wires do not have any coating. Therefore, they perform poorly against corrosion and may rust if exposed to open air or moist environments.