9 gauge wire

Our 9 gauge wire products

We sell 9 gauge baling wire in the form of double loop bale ties (bright and galvanized).

9 gauge galvanized double loop bale ties

9 gauge galvanized double loop bale ties are used with manual horizontal or vertical balers and feature two loops for easy tying. They offer exceptional tensile and load strength for securing dense, heavy-duty bales. Galvanization adds a rust-resistant layer for outdoor use.

We sell 9 gauge galvanized double-loop bale ties in bundles of 50 and 62 at lengths of 120, 132, 144, 150, 156, and 168 inches.

9 gauge bright double loop bale ties

9 gauge bright double loop bale ties are also fed into manual vertical or horizontal balers and feature two loops for easy tying. Bright bale ties are unfinished, which gives them a smooth, shiny appearance, making them great for retail environments.

We sell 9 gauge bright double loop bale ties in bundles of 50 and 62 at lengths of 120, 132, 144, 150, 156, and 168 inches.

Our manufacturing process

You need high-quality baling wire to do the job right. Here’s how we consistently make the best baling wire in the world:

1. We begin by purchasing 90% American steel rods from select family-owned mills, bought with metallurgical documents for comprehensive material traceability.
2. The raw materials are shipped to our state-of-the-art factory where our team of over 90 trained technicians and 5 engineering experts get to work.
3. The rods undergo an innovative mechanical reverse-bending mechanical descaling process. This technique reduces die wear and removes mill scale and surface rust, leaving behind a smooth surface (Mechanical descaling eliminates the need for hazardous chemicals and protects the environment).
4. The wire rods are drawn through a continuous bull-block wire-drawing machine. The rods are progressively narrowed through increasing die gauges until the desired diameter is achieved. The inverse relationship between wire diameter and gauge means a smaller wire gauge correlates to a thicker wire.
5. After the steel wire has been drawn to size, we gently air-cool it to produce consistent tensile strength.
6. We send wire that requires annealing or galvanization for further processing.

We exercise strict quality control to produce wire that exceeds industry standards. Any wire that doesn’t pass testing is removed from supply, so our customers only receive exceptional baler wire.

Our galvanization process

Galvanization protects wire from rust and corrosion. It involves coating the wire in a durable zinc shield to serve as a sacrificial anode. Here’s our hot-dip galvanization process:

1. Surface preparation: We clean the wire to prepare it for zinc adhesion, removing all surface impurities.
2. Pickling: We immerse the wire in an acid solution to remove the remaining oxides and scale, creating a clean substrate for the zinc.
3. Fluxing: We immerse the wire in a flux solution, which prevents oxidation and promotes a uniform zinc coating.
4. Galvanizing bath: We dip the wire in a molten zinc bath (around 450°C or 850°F).
5. Alloy formation: While immersed in the molten zinc, a metallurgical reaction occurs between the iron in the wire and the zinc, resulting in the formation of a series of zinc-iron alloy layers.
6. Withdrawal: We slowly remove the wire at a rate that allows excess zinc to drip off and creates a uniform layer of zinc.
7. Quenching: We rapidly cool the zinc-coated wire in a quenching solution, solidifying the zinc and completing the galvanization process.

We offer two galvanization classes on our galvanized wire products. While Class 1 is cheaper, its basic zinc coating wears out a lot faster. Class 3 galvanization features a robust coating that withstands (up to 50+ years) extreme environmental conditions; premium galvanization saves you money in the long run.

What is 9 gauge wire used for?

Recycling and waste management operations use 9 gauge wire to bundle and bale materials. Baler wire allows facilities to compact and securely bind materials into manageable bales for efficient handling, transportation, and storage.

How strong is 9 gauge wire?

9 gauge wire is strong enough for most applications. It’s the lowest gauge (thickest) wire we offer. It provides sufficient load strength, tensile strength, and durability to tackle the toughest jobs.

How thick is 9 gauge wire?

Our 9 gauge products are 0.148 inches (3.76 mm) in diameter.

A wire’s gauge is inversely correlated to its thickness; smaller gauges correlate to thicker wire and vice versa.

North America primarily uses the American Wire Gauge (AWG) system, while in the United Kingdom and some other countries, the British Standard Wire Gauge (SWG) system is most commonly used. To learn more about wire gauge, read our baling wire gauge guide.

Further reading

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• 9 gauge vs. 14 gauge baling wire

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