Why are the wire rods on the JSW One MSME platform ideal for electrical use?
Product03 Apr 2024
Wire rods are produced through a series of processes - melting, casting, hot rolling, and drawing- to make wires. In the initial stages, the metal is melted and cast into cylindrical or cuboidal shapes called billets. These billets are then hot-rolled into long, thin rods with uniform diameters. Subsequently, the wire rod undergoes cold drawing (metal is pulled or drawn through a die at room temperature (or slightly below) to reduce its diameter or change its shape while maintaining its original properties) to further reduce its diameter and improve its mechanical properties. These wire coils meet IS 7887:1992 standards for low-carbon steel wire rods, ensuring reliability and performance consistency.
Low-carbon steel, with a carbon content typically not exceeding 0.22 per cent, is widely known as mild steel. This steel boasts exceptional ductility, making it easily formable without risk of breakage. The low-carbon steel wire rods are SAE 1006, 1008, 1010, and 1018. While not as strong as higher-carbon steel, low-carbon steel exhibits adequate strength and corrosion resistance. Its strength can be enhanced through processes such as cold-working.
Available on our platform, JSW Steel Wire Rod Coils of category SAE 1006, 1008, 1010, and 1018 are manufactured through hot rolling on continuous rolling mills. They serve as electrodes in various welding processes, where their conductivity and durability are vital.
Applications
- Electrical wiring: low carbon steel wire rods produce electrical wires and cables. These wires serve as conductors for transmitting electricity in residential, commercial, and industrial buildings. The malleability of low-carbon steel allows for easy shaping and installation of wiring systems.
- Power transmission: steel wire rods manufacture overhead power transmission lines and cables. These transmission lines carry high-voltage electricity over long distances, and the strength of low-carbon steel ensures the stability and reliability of the transmission infrastructure.
- Electric motors and generators: wire rod coils are utilised to construct electric motors and generators. These components require sturdy and reliable materials to withstand the mechanical stresses and magnetic fields generated during operation.
- Electrical enclosures: wire rod coils are employed to fabricate electrical enclosures and cabinets to house various electrical components such as circuit breakers, switches, and relays. The durability and strength of low-carbon steel ensure the protection of sensitive electrical equipment from environmental factors and mechanical damage.
- Grounding systems: steel wire rods are utilised in grounding systems to provide a low-resistance path for electrical currents to dissipate safely into the ground. These grounding rods help protect buildings and equipment from damage due to lightning strikes and electrical faults.
- Conduit systems: in electrical conduit systems, wire rod coils manufacture conduits and tubing to protect and route electrical wires and cables. The corrosion-resistant properties of steel ensure the longevity and reliability of conduit systems in various indoor and outdoor environments.
JSW Steel Wire Rod Coils of IS 7887:1992 SAE 1006, 1008, 1010, and 1018 are versatile and cost-effective, making them essential in many industries and applications due to the increasing demand for high-quality wire rods.