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SAE 1008 Steel Wire Rod

LOW-CARBON HOT-ROLLED COILS · ASTM A510/A510M-25 · SAE J403:2024 CHEMISTRY

C ≤ 0.10% ReferenceTypical Inquiry Ø5.5–16 mmFor Wire DrawingCoil Supply
Mill test documents by orderBulk industrial procurement
SAE 1008 / UNS G10080

Low-carbon wire rod coils for drawing, mesh-wire conversion and fabrication.

Specify SAE 1008 hot-rolled wire rod by chemistry, nominal diameter, coil configuration and downstream drawing or welded-wire application. BAOSTEEL METAL helps wire processors and industrial buyers prepare practical bulk enquiries with clear material and delivery requirements.

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Hot-rolled low carbon SAE 1008 steel wire rod coils in a real industrial yard with plain steel finish, no text
8 Million MTActual annual steel output across product families
1 Million MTCombined regular inventory across product categories
500,000 m²Factory area
1,000+Employees across the company
PRODUCT INTRODUCTION

SAE 1008 Low-Carbon Steel Wire Rod

A practical low-carbon wire rod grade for drawing, mesh-wire feedstock and further wire processing.

What Is SAE 1008 Wire Rod?

SAE 1008 is a low-carbon plain carbon steel grade commonly supplied as hot-rolled round wire rod coils. Its low-carbon chemistry makes it a frequent feedstock for drawing, galvanized-wire production, nails and selected welded-wire mesh routes, where the finished-product specification governs acceptance.

  • Product: hot-rolled round steel wire rod, normally delivered in coils.
  • Grade: SAE 1008 / UNS G10080; agree chemical analysis requirements before production.
  • Manufacturing route: billet rolling, cooling, coil forming and inspection.
  • Typical converters: cold-drawing plants, wire-mesh and fence-wire processors, nail producers and galvanizing lines.
Scope: Hot-rolled wire rod is an input material for drawing or further processing. Finished drawn wire tensile strength, coating and final diameter depend on the converter’s process and separate downstream specification.

Purchasing Essentials

Define the delivery condition before requesting a price.

SAE 1008Low-carbon chemistry
Hot-rolled coilPrimary product form
Ø5.5–16 mmCommon enquiry range, not guaranteed stock
Drawing routeEnd-use governs quality controls
Close-up photograph of uncoated round low carbon steel wire rod wound in a uniform hot rolled coil
Buying wire rod for a drawing plant?

Send the incoming rod diameter, desired drawn-wire diameter, required drawing reduction and expected coil weight.

ORDERING PARAMETERS

SAE 1008 Wire Rod Specifications

Diameter, coil dimensions, surface and certification should be defined alongside the chemistry.

Procurement parameterOrder specification
Product / UNSSAE 1008 low-carbon hot-rolled steel wire rod / UNS G10080
Chemical grade referenceSAE J403:2024 (confirm specified edition and heat analysis limits)
General supply requirementsASTM A510/A510M-25, where specified for wire rod
Alternative technical frameworkISO 16120-2:2017 for qualifying general-purpose wire rod, only when explicitly agreed
Nominal diameter enquiry rangeØ5.5, 6, 6.5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 14 and 16 mm; other sizes by confirmation
Product formHot-rolled round wire rod in secured coils
Coil massMill- and order-dependent; specify required nominal kg per coil and accepted variation
Coil inner / outer diameterAgree actual handling and payoff-machine dimensions with the mill
Surface conditionAs-rolled / mill scale; specific surface inspection and descaling requirements by contract
Diameter & ovality toleranceAccording to agreed ASTM, ISO or approved mill tolerance schedule
Mechanical propertiesSpecified and certified for the selected rod diameter and rolling/cooling condition
Inspection documentsOrder-linked chemical analysis / MTC and agreed quality inspection
Export packingTied coils, identification labels and securing arrangements confirmed before dispatch
Quotation basisGrade + standard edition + diameter + coil mass + metric tons + destination + Incoterms

Send the Complete Wire Rod Enquiry

  • Confirm SAE 1008 and the required ASTM/SAE standard edition.
  • Provide nominal diameter, size tolerance and ovality limit.
  • State drawing, welding, nail-making or other intended downstream process.
  • List required coil unit weight, inner/outer diameter and handling limitations.
  • Identify total tonnage, MTC needs, delivery term and destination port.
Avoid assuming a standard coil weight or stocked size from a website size list. Confirm the mill coil package and actual order availability before shipment.
DIAMETER & THEORETICAL MASS

SAE 1008 Wire Rod Size and Weight Reference

Quick sizing reference for incoming coil purchases and estimated length-based weight.

Nominal diameter (mm)Area (mm²)Theoretical mass (kg/m)Mass for 1,000 m (kg)Availability
Ø5.523.760.187186.5Confirm with producing mill
Ø628.270.222222.0Confirm with producing mill
Ø6.533.180.260260.5Confirm with producing mill
Ø738.480.302302.1Confirm with producing mill
Ø850.270.395394.6Confirm with producing mill
Ø963.620.499499.4Confirm with producing mill
Ø1078.540.617616.5Confirm with producing mill
Ø12113.100.888887.8Confirm with producing mill
Ø14153.941.2081208.4Confirm with producing mill
Ø16201.061.5781578.3Confirm with producing mill

Calculation basis: nominal circular cross-section and 7,850 kg/m³ steel density. Figures are theoretical, not a tolerance commitment or actual coil mass. Steel wire rod is usually purchased by coil tonnage, with weighed shipment mass confirmed separately.

Which Diameter Should You Order?

Common incoming wire rod diameters include 5.5, 6.5 and 8 mm. The drawing process determines the appropriate starting diameter, number of drawing passes and final surface treatment.

  • Diameter and ovality affect draw-die setup and dimensional consistency.
  • Coil dimensions affect decoiling equipment and handling.
  • Surface quality and mill scale must suit intended descaling, drawing and, when applicable, later welding or galvanizing.

Specify tolerances by an agreed standard table or approved mill drawing; a nominal size alone is insufficient for strict drawing equipment limits.

Need a quote in multiple wire rod diameters?

Provide the grade, diameter schedule and required tonnage for each size.

CHEMICAL COMPOSITION

SAE 1008 Chemistry and Heat Analysis

Carbon ≤0.10% is the principal grade marker; the purchase order should define the full chemistry target.

SAE 1008 Chemical Composition

The values below are reference purchasing targets informed by public SAE-grade catalogues. The contractual SAE J403 edition, mill’s heat-analysis limits and permitted product-analysis variation control acceptance.

ElementReference value (mass %)Procurement meaning
Carbon (C)≤ 0.10%Low-carbon grade identification
Manganese (Mn)Approx. 0.30–0.50%Illustrative contemporary purchasing reference for wire rod
Phosphorus (P)≤ 0.030%Illustrative mill reference; agree applicable specification
Sulfur (S)≤ 0.035%Illustrative mill reference; tighter grades can be arranged by enquiry
Technical qualification: SAE J403:2024 identifies the SAE carbon steel composition family. Public mill tables are not identical in every residual-element limit; agree the required cast/product analysis values and certificate format with the supplier.

Why Chemistry Matters Before Drawing

  • Low-carbon chemistry can support drawing and subsequent wire conversion, subject to actual rolling and cooling condition.
  • Manganese, sulfur and phosphorus limits affect the selected grade and downstream process suitability.
  • For welded mesh wire, galvanized wire or demanding fine drawing, specify the downstream application; the general SAE 1008 designation alone is not a qualified end-product specification.
  • Request heat/coil traceability and a heat analysis report when chemistry is a receiving-inspection criterion.
PROPERTY & SURFACE REQUIREMENTS

SAE 1008 Drawing and Surface Quality Requirements

Specification must match both the incoming hot-rolled material and the intended drawing route.

Mechanical Properties Depend on the Coil

SAE 1008 establishes chemical grade identity; tensile strength, yield strength and elongation for hot-rolled wire rod depend on diameter, cooling practice and the applicable product specification. There is no single tensile-strength value that can safely be promised for every SAE 1008 coil.

Inspection itemHow to specify
Tensile strengthAgree a range and test method for the actual diameter and delivery condition.
Yield / elongationReport where needed by the drawing process or purchase specification.
Surface imperfectionsSet inspection level and permitted defect depth if severe reduction is planned.
Decarburization / microstructureInclude only where the downstream operation requires specific limits.
Dimension consistencyAgree diameter deviation, ovality and sampling frequency.

Mill Scale and Surface Acceptance

As-rolled wire rod commonly carries mill scale. Subsequent drawing can use chemical pickling, mechanical descaling and lubrication, according to the buyer’s process.

  • Check visible laps, seams, cracks and damaging surface defects before heavy reduction.
  • Define coil-loop handling and tangling restrictions for uninterrupted feeding.
  • Use receiving tests or trial drawings if the product is intended for demanding fine-wire applications.
COIL FORM & DOWNSTREAM MATERIAL

SAE 1008 Wire Rod Supply Forms

A coil-based material supply page with clear distinctions from cold-drawn finished wire.

Plain hot rolled steel wire rod coil tied with steel straps in a working wire rod mill

Hot-Rolled Coils

The primary SAE 1008 feedstock form. Confirm nominal rod diameter, coil unit mass, loop geometry, surface condition and secure tying.

Plain round steel wire rod coil being guided into a wire drawing line for mesh-wire production in a real factory

Wire-Drawing Feedstock

Incoming rod selected for controlled reduction to intermediate or finished wire diameters. Drawing and any coating are downstream processes.

Factory-produced drawn low carbon steel wire spools beside unfinished welded steel wire mesh panels in an industrial warehouse

Downstream Wire Products

Drawn mesh wire, fence-wire feedstock, nail wire and suitable binding-wire routes are possible downstream applications, depending on processing and final standards.

Images illustrate supply and downstream application stages. Drawing machines, finished wire and nails are shown as processing context, not automatically included products in an SAE 1008 hot-rolled wire rod quotation.
GRADE SELECTION

SAE 1008 vs SAE 1006 and High-Carbon Wire Rod

Use low-carbon and high-carbon families for different wire-conversion goals.

GradeBroad chemical classTypical selection focusProduct page
SAE 1006Very-low-carbon reference, typically C ≤ 0.08%Low-carbon drawing and nail-wire feedstockView SAE 1006 →
SAE 1008Low-carbon grade, typically C ≤ 0.10%Drawing, mesh wire and common galvanized-wire feedstockView SAE 1008 →
SAE 1080High-carbon SAE gradeHigh-strength drawn wire routes, subject to heat treatmentView SAE 1080 →
82BHigh-carbon wire-rod gradeSpecialized high-strength or prestressing wire routesView 82B →
Grade substitution: SAE grade numbers identify chemical compositions; they do not ensure identical drawing reduction, tensile strength or downstream weldability. Specify the approved composition, rod condition and finished-wire application before changing grades.
CONVERSION WORKFLOW

The Wire Rod Drawing and Conversion Route

A purchasing overview of typical downstream steps; individual processing services must be separately confirmed.

Industrial production line drawing low carbon steel wire rod through a series of steel drawing dies in a real workshop
DOWNSTREAM ROUTE

From Hot-Rolled Rod to Finished Wire

SAE 1008 wire rod is prepared as a controlled incoming coil. Final drawn-wire dimensions, tensile properties, optional coating and welding performance are established by the converter’s process and specification.

  • Coil receiving: check diameter, identity, condition and tie arrangement.
  • Surface preparation: descale or pickle when required by the process.
  • Drawing: reduce diameter through specified dies and lubrication.
  • Finishing: anneal, coat, galvanize, cut or form as appropriate for the final product.
INDUSTRIAL USES

SAE 1008 Wire Rod Applications

Incoming feedstock for wire drawing, wire-mesh conversion and further industrial wire processing.

Close up of real steel wire mesh panels, drawing wire spools and wire nails made from low carbon wire rod feedstock
01 / WIRE CONVERSION

General-Purpose Drawn Wire

A low-carbon material for controlled drawing to further wire diameters and specified mechanical properties.

02 / NAIL PRODUCTION

Nails and Nail-Wire Feedstock

Can support specified nail-wire and suitable simple fastener production routes.

03 / WIRE FORMING

Binding and Tie Wire

Input for downstream drawing, annealing and coil/spool preparation.

04 / REINFORCEMENT

Welded Wire Mesh Feedstock

Feedstock for wire converted into mesh; weld performance and finished reinforcement compliance require separate verification.

05 / COATED WIRE

Galvanized-Wire Feedstock

Can be selected for drawing and subsequent hot-dip galvanizing where the agreed steel and coating process are suitable.

06 / FABRICATION

Formed Steel Wire Parts

Subject to the approved finished-product material and process qualification.

The listed applications describe downstream conversion; hot-rolled SAE 1008 wire rod does not automatically satisfy finished mesh, galvanized-wire or fastener product standards.

WHY BAOSTEEL METAL

Source Wire Rod with Clear Procurement Control

Practical grade selection, order documents and shipment planning for industrial customers.

01 / PRODUCTION

Manufacturing Scale

8 million MT of actual annual company-wide steel output across multiple categories, supporting broad sourcing coordination.

02 / SUPPLY

Consolidated Inventory

1 million MT combined regular stock across steel families; SAE 1008 coil availability is confirmed size by size.

03 / QUALITY

Contract-Based Inspection

Clarify chemical limits, diameters, surface criteria and required reports before order confirmation.

04 / EXPORT

Industrial Coil Logistics

Coordinate coil identification, bundling, handling restrictions and destination shipping documentation.

WEIGHT & TONNAGE TOOLS

SAE 1008 Wire Rod Weight Calculator

Two useful estimates: length-based theoretical mass and coil-count procurement tonnage.

01 / Length-Based Theoretical Weight

Estimate steel mass from a nominal round rod diameter and total theoretical running length.

Theoretical weight for the specified length— MT
— kg/mUnit weight
— kgTotal kilograms

Formula: kg/m ≈ 0.00616538 × d², where d is in mm and density is 7,850 kg/m³. This is a theoretical round-section estimate.

02 / Coil Count and Shipment Tonnage

Calculate a purchase quantity using a buyer-specified nominal coil mass and number of coils. This is independent from diameter calculation.

Estimated order quantity— MT
— kgNominal total kilograms
— coilsNumber of coils

Coil mass is user-supplied for illustration. Actual supplied mass, weight tolerances and shipping documents must be checked against the contract and weighbridge records.

Need a quote for an entire production run?

Share diameter-by-diameter tonnage, target coil weight, delivery port and any trial-drawing requirements.

MILL MANUFACTURING

How Low-Carbon Wire Rod Coils Are Produced

From identified heats to finished hot-rolled coils and dispatch records.

Real steel wire rod rolling mill with hot rolled long thin rod travelling through production equipment
PRODUCTION FLOW

Wire Rod Rolling and Coil Formation

The usual route begins with steel billets, followed by rolling to the specified circular diameter, controlled cooling and coil forming. Final lot testing verifies order requirements.

  • Billet/heat identification with the grade’s chemical composition.
  • Rolling temperature and finishing practices appropriate to the requested product.
  • Controlled cooling and coil formation to support the downstream drawing route.
  • Dimensional inspection, coil tying and traceable documentation.
Production route and cooling practice vary by supplying mill. Special rod-condition requirements should be part of the agreed order specification.
SUPPLY & INVENTORY

SAE 1008 Wire Rod Procurement and Stock Enquiries

A consistent quote depends on diameter-specific supply rather than category-wide stock figures.

Confirm Actual Coil Stock Before Ordering

Company-wide regular inventory covers multiple steel categories. It does not establish immediate SAE 1008 stock in every rod diameter or drawing quality. A precise request helps the sales team match stock or production supply.

  • Nominal wire rod diameter and tolerance.
  • Required total metric tonnage and preferred coil unit mass.
  • Surface/drawing quality, any special residual-element limits and inspection.
  • Load plan, unloading capability, shipment destination and Incoterms.
Organized stacks of strapped hot rolled round steel wire rod coils in an industrial warehouse with clear access lanes

Availability, lot size and production lead times are established for the specific grade, diameter and shipment date.

INSPECTION & TRACEABILITY

Quality Checks for SAE 1008 Wire Rod

Chemistry, dimensional compliance, material condition and test records help protect downstream drawing operations.

Receiving Inspection and MTC Checklist

  • Grade, heat identification and coil numbers aligned with the packing list.
  • Heat analysis with C, Mn, P and S plus requested residual elements.
  • Diameter variation, out-of-roundness, surface defects and coil handling quality.
  • Mechanical results and test frequency where the purchase specification requires them.
  • Requested inspection document format and any third-party witnessing, agreed in advance.
A standard material certificate or third-party endorsement must be confirmed for the actual producing mill, lot and requested scope. No special approval is assumed.

Traceability From Heat to Coil

Link sample testing and coil tags back to the relevant steel heat and order documents. Confirm whether the plant needs individual-coil inspection or a heat/lot acceptance method.

Industrial inspector checking the surface diameter and identity of low carbon wire rod coil and recording results without visible brand logo
Need special surface or heat-analysis inspection?

List the inspection items and report format required for your drawing process.

OPTIONAL ORDER REQUIREMENTS

Wire Rod Processing and Supply Options

Scope optional services separately from the baseline hot-rolled wire rod material.

Cut-Length Preparation

Where feasible, agree straightening and cutting as an additional processing scope rather than assuming they are part of coil supply.

Surface Preparation Coordination

Specify descaling or pickling-related requirements to match the buyer’s wire drawing route.

Inspection & Sorting

Confirm any diameter selection, coil marking or additional testing with the producing mill before ordering.

All optional services require feasibility confirmation for the requested coil diameter, product condition and order volume.
PACKING & EXPORT

SAE 1008 Wire Rod Coil Packaging

Traceable coil tags and secure lifting arrangements support practical overseas deliveries.

Heavy steel wire rod coils tied securely with straps and prepared for crane loading onto an export truck
EXPORT PACKING

Coil Identification, Ties and Shipment

Wire rod shipments require secure coil ties and handling compatible with the planned transport route. Packing details should be agreed before order confirmation.

  • Confirm the maximum permissible coil and bundle weights.
  • Identify grade, nominal diameter, heat/coil number and tonnage on tags and records.
  • Coordinate shipping constraints, lifting gear and unloading access.
  • Specify any moisture or rust-control precautions requested for the route.
  • Finalize packing lists and inspection documents against the purchase order.
FREQUENTLY ASKED

SAE 1008 Wire Rod FAQ

PROCUREMENT FAQ

SAE 1008 Wire Rod Questions

Short technical answers for wire drawing plants, traders and industrial purchasing teams.

What is SAE 1008 steel wire rod?

SAE 1008 (UNS G10080) is a low-carbon steel grade usually supplied as hot-rolled round wire rod coils for downstream wire drawing, formed wire and selected welded-wire products.

What is the carbon content of SAE 1008 wire rod?

A commonly cited SAE 1008 heat-analysis maximum is 0.10% carbon. The full chemistry, permitted product-analysis variations and the contractual SAE J403 edition must be confirmed.

What is the difference between SAE 1008 and SAE 1006 wire rod?

SAE 1008 commonly has a C maximum of 0.10% and wire-rod Mn around 0.30–0.50%, versus SAE 1006 C maximum of 0.08% and a somewhat lower manganese range. Drawing properties still depend on the mill condition.

Which standard applies to SAE 1008 wire rod?

SAE J403:2024 identifies the chemical grade; ASTM A510/A510M-25 defines general wire rod requirements when specified in the purchase order. Project-specific wire and mesh standards apply downstream.

What sizes are typically requested for SAE 1008 rod?

Typical enquiries include Ø5.5, 6, 6.5, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 14 and 16 mm. Actual rolling sizes, coil pack and diameter tolerances are subject to mill confirmation.

Can SAE 1008 wire rod be used for welded wire mesh?

It can be used as incoming wire-drawing feedstock for certain mesh-wire routes. Weldability, cold drawing and finished welded mesh must be qualified to their separate product and project standards.

Can SAE 1008 coils be used before galvanizing?

Some downstream wire producers draw SAE 1008 and then galvanize the wire. Surface preparation, process temperatures, coating quality and finished-wire requirements must be confirmed separately.

How much does 6.5 mm SAE 1008 rod weigh?

The theoretical mass is approximately 0.260 kg/m at the reference density of 7,850 kg/m³; this does not define a coil delivery weight.

Is hot-rolled SAE 1008 rod the same as finished cold-drawn wire?

No. Hot-rolled rod is the incoming coil; finished wire has additional processing, final diameter, strength and possibly coating or weld-performance requirements.

Is the mass of each SAE 1008 coil fixed?

No. Per-coil nominal mass, loop dimensions and acceptable variation depend on the actual mill, diameter and order agreement.

What quality documents should be requested?

Request heat/coil identification, grade chemistry, diameter and surface inspection, and tensile testing where contracted. Third-party checks should be agreed before production.

What information is needed for a bulk SAE 1008 quotation?

State SAE 1008 and reference edition, nominal rod diameter and tolerance, downstream wire use, preferred unit coil mass, total tonnage, inspection documents, Incoterms and destination port.

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Request an SAE 1008 Wire Rod Quote

Share SAE 1008, nominal diameter, grade/standard edition, expected tonnage, coil mass requirements, downstream drawing needs, inspection documents and destination. Our team can review the appropriate supply and shipment arrangement.

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