Galvanized steel wire Messenger wire 3/8inch (7/3.05mm) high
strength grade ASTM A475 features
Galvanized steel is steel with a zinc coating. This zinc coating
acts as a protective barrier and prevents corrosion & rust.
Stranding process requirements
1. The steel wires in the steel strand (including the center steel
wire) should be of the same diameter, the same strength, and the
same zinc layer level.
2. The diameter and lay length of the steel strand should be
uniform and not loose after cutting.
3. The steel wires in the steel strand should be tightly twisted
and should not be staggered, broken or bent.
4. The steel strand should be straight, soft, with small residual
stress and should not be deformed after expansion.
5. No joints are allowed in 1x3 structural steel strands and
overhead ground wires. The steel wire joints in other types of
steel strands should be welded butt joints. The distance between
any two joints should not be less than 50m and the joints should be
treated with anti-corrosion treatment.
Surface Quality
1. The surface of the steel wires in the steel strand should not
have defects such as overlapping marks, scratches, breaks,
flattening and hard bends.
2. The surface of the steel strand must be free of oil, dirt, water
and other impurities.
3. The galvanized layer on the surface of the split steel wires in
the steel strand should be uniform and continuous, without cracks
or peeling. However, a small amount of flash points, white thin
layer and color difference are allowed on the surface of the zinc
layer.
Galvanized steel wire Messenger wire 3/8inch (7/3.05mm) high
strength grade ASTM A475 technical data
Strand Diameter (Inches) | Coated Wire Diameter (Inches) | | | | | Siemens- | | Extra-High | |
Wires Per Strand | Strand Weight lbs./1,000 ft. | Utilities | Common | Martin | High Strength Grade | Strength | Class A |
| | Grade | Grade | Grade | | Grade | |
(3/8) | 0.12 | 7 | 273 | 11,500 | 4,250 | 6,950 | 10,800 | 15,400 | 0.85 |
Galvanized steel wire Messenger wire 3/8inch (7/3.05mm) high
strength grade ASTM A475 images and packing style