
Nail wire is a type of steel wire specifically designed for manufacturing nails. It is usually made from low-carbon steel (e.g., mild steel), which offers a balance of ductility and strength, making it suitable for processes like drawing, cutting, and heading to form nails. The wire's carbon content is typically low (around 0.10%–0.25%) to ensure malleability during fabrication while maintaining sufficient hardness for practical use.
Manufacturing Process
Wire Drawing
Raw steel is first drawn through dies to reduce its diameter to the desired thickness, ranging from thin gauges for small finishing nails to thicker gauges for heavy-duty construction nails.
Nail Forming
The drawn wire is fed into a nail-making machine, which cuts it into segments and shapes one end into a pointed tip while flattening or forming a head at the other end. Some specialized nails may undergo additional processes like galvanization (coating with zinc) to prevent corrosion.
Quality Control
The finished nails are inspected for uniformity in length, head shape, and tip sharpness to meet industry standards.
Products Key attributes
Industry-specific attributes
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Steel Grade |
Q195/Q235/SAE1006/SAE1008 |
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Type |
galvanized/carbon |
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Tolerance |
±1% |
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Grade |
Q195/Q235/SAE1006/SAE1008 |
Other attributes
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Standard |
ASTM GB EN JIS |
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Alloy Or Not |
Non-Alloy |
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Delivery Time |
within 7 days |
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Application |
Construction |
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Special Use |
Free Cutting Steel |
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Processing Service |
Bending, Welding, Punching, Decoiling, Cutting |
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Product name |
Galvanized Steel Wire Rod |
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Material |
Q195/Q235/SAE1006-1008/Customized |
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Surface treatment |
Smooth Treatment |
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Surface |
Uncoated (Black), Galvanized, Phosphate Coated, etc. |
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Diameter |
5.5mm 6mm 8mm 10mm |
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Payment Term |
30%TT Advance + 70% Balance |
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PRICE TERM |
CIF CFR FOB EX-WORK |
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Sample |
Available |
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Usage |
Building |
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Color |
Silver Bright |
Features
Excellent Dimensional Stability
Galvanized Wire is manufactured using precision wire drawing equipment, with a wire diameter tolerance of ±0.02 mm. They are compatible with automated molding equipment and standard molds, helping maintain stable production rhythm and process accuracy. This reduces the risk of equipment jamming and misoperation, and improves production yield.
Excellent Tensile Strength
After standard annealing, our products achieve a tensile strength of 350–550 N/mm², balancing both flexibility and load-bearing capacity.

Product points
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Product name |
Nail Wire |
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Diameter (Gauge) |
Thicker gauges (e.g., 10 gauge) are used for heavy-duty nails, while thinner gauges (e.g., 18 gauge) are for delicate tasks. |
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Coating |
Uncoated (bright), galvanized, or coated with polymers for enhanced rust resistance. |
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Tensile Strength |
Varies based on the intended application, with construction-grade nail wire typically having higher strength. |
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