IS 1998 : 2019

Low and Medium Carbon Steel Wire for Wire Drawing

ASTM A510
CurrentSpecializedSpecificationMaterials Science · Steel and Reinforcement
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Summary

IS 1998 covers steel wire rods for cold drawing — the input material for manufacturing nails, wire mesh, springs, fencing wire, and fasteners. Low carbon grades for nails and mesh; medium carbon for springs and ropes.

Specification for low and medium carbon steel wire rods and wire for cold drawing into smaller diameters.

Key Values
Low carbon range0.04-0.12% C
Medium carbon range0.25-0.65% C
Practical Notes
! Wire drawing reduces diameter by pulling through dies — requires clean, scale-free input material.
! Low carbon grades draw easily to high reductions. Medium carbon needs intermediate annealing.
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