Galvanized Steel Wire for Cable Armouring (0.8 mm to 8.0 mm)
- Diameter range: 0.8 mm to 8.0 mm
- Zinc coating: Heavy galvanized coating (Class A or as specified)
- Tensile strength: Customizable based on application needs
- Packaging options: Available in coils or straightened lengths (stems)
- Ideal for use in overhead, underground, and subsea cables, ensuring superior mechanical protection and long-term durability in critical cable infrastructure.
Made to order to your diameter, coating, tensile grade and standard — request a quote for price, minimum order quantity and lead time.
Specifications
| Model NO. | ZB-GW-CableArmouring |
| Technique | Hot-Dip Galvanizing with Ceramic Pot & Nitrogen Wiping |
| Application | Power Cable Armouring, Submarine Cable, Communication Cable Reinforcement |
| Alloy or Not | Non-alloy (Low Carbon Steel) |
| Standard | GB/T 3082, ASTM A641, EN 10244-2, ISO 7989-2 |
| Surface Treatment | Heavy Zinc Coated, Uniform Galvanization |
| Dimensions Tolerance | ±0.02 mm |
| Delivery Time | 15–30 Working Days |
| Length | As Required / Customized |
| Material | Low Carbon Steel: Q195, Q235, SAE 1006, SAE 1008 |
| Available | OEM / ODM |
| Transport Package | Coil, Spool, Wooden Pallet, Plastic Film Wrapped |
| Specification | 0.8–8.0 mm (Standard Armouring Size Range) |
| Trademark | Zhongbo Steel |
| Origin | Zhengzhou, Henan, China |
| HS Code | 7217200000 |
| Production Capacity | 110,000 Tons/Year |
Wire Diameter Tolerance
| Wire Diameter (mm) | Tolerance (mm) |
|---|---|
| 0.8–1.6 | ±0.03 |
| 1.6–2.5 | ±0.03 |
| 2.5–4.0 | ±0.03 |
| 4.0–5.0 | ±0.04 |
| 5.0–8.0 | ±0.04 |
Minimum Zinc Coating by Diameter
| Wire Diameter (mm) | Min Zinc (g/m²) |
|---|---|
| 0.90 | 150 |
| 1.25 | 200 |
| 1.60 | 230 |
| 2.00 | 240 |
| 2.50 | 260 |
| 3.15 | 275 |
| 4.00 | 290 |
| 5.00 | 320 |
| 6.00 | 350 |
| 8.00 | 430 |
Steel Chemical Composition
| Element | % |
|---|---|
| Carbon | 0.05 max |
| Phosphorus | 0.03 max |
| Manganese | 0.50 max |
| Silicon | 0.12/0.18 |
| Sulphur | 0.30 max |
Tensile Strength
Tensile strength can be customized based on application requirements, typically ranging from 350 MPa to 600 MPa for standard low carbon steel grades.
Features
Key features of our Hot-Dip Galvanized Steel Wire for Cable Armouring Applications:
- High zinc coating for superior corrosion resistance.
- Uniform coating with ceramic pot and nitrogen wiping.
- Premium low-carbon steel and 99.995% pure zinc.
- Soft and flexible for easy stranding and protection.
- Customizable diameter and tensile strength.
- Stable annealing and tension control for uniformity.
- No welds or splicing, smooth unwinding.
Packaging & Shipping
Ports of Shipment: Tianjin Port, Qingdao Port, Shanghai Port
Lead Time: 15–20 working days
Unit Details:
Dimensions per Unit: 20 × 15 × 25 cm
Weight per Unit: 14 kg/spool
Units per Export Carton: Approx. 24 tons per container (standards vary by country)
Export Carton Dimensions (L×W×H): 108 × 108 × 80 cm
Export Carton Weight: Approx. 1 ton (UK)
Packing Options:
✔️ Standard seaworthy packing: plastic film wrapping + woven bag/Hessian cloth, palletized if required
✔️ Customized labels and packing on request
✔️ Supports air freight, sea freight (FCL/LCL), and truck delivery
Zhongbo Steel ensures safe and reliable packaging to protect your products during transport and storage.
Use cases
- Welded and woven mesh, chain-link, gabion baskets and field fencing
- Vineyard, trellis, cattle and poultry wire for agriculture
- Automotive components, binding, braiding and general industrial use
- Optical-fibre support and messenger wire
Who it is for
Mesh and fencing producers, agricultural and industrial manufacturers, and distributors sourcing galvanized, Galfan or coated steel wire to a specific diameter, coating and temper.
Standards, certificates & inspection
Manufactured and tested to ASTM A641, EN 10244-2, BS EN 10218 or your customer standard. Every batch is produced under an ISO 9001 quality management system and can ship with a mill test certificate covering diameter, tensile strength and zinc-coating weight. Third-party or pre-shipment inspection (SGS, BV or customer-appointed) is available on request.
See test reports & inspection and quality control & testing for the full documentation.
Frequently asked questions
Which standard applies to cable-armouring wire?
Round galvanized armour wire is commonly supplied to BS EN 10257 with the applicable coating and product requirements; the exact standard, class and coating designation are confirmed against your cable design before quotation.
What diameter and coating can you supply?
This wire covers roughly 0.8–8.0 mm with zinc coating by class. We confirm the achievable diameter, coating mass and tensile against your specification and test plan before quoting.
Is armour wire the same as guy or stay wire?
No — armour wire is laid over the cable core for mechanical protection. For overhead support see our galvanized steel strand and high-tensile rope wire.
Request a quote
Send your diameter, coating, standard and quantity, and we’ll reply with a quotation.
Get a QuoteTechnical documents
Download the product catalogue, or contact us for certificates and test reports.
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