11 Gauge Black Annealed Baling Wire by the Box

Our American-made 11-gauge black annealed baling wire works in single-ram auto-tie horizontal baling machines. We manufacture our wire to the highest quality standards and anneal it for enhanced ductility. A wax coating protects the wire and ensures a smooth feed

Wire gauge	11 Gauge
Load strength	735 - 883 lbs.
Tensile strength	65,000 - 78,000 psi (448.21–537.79 MPa)
Diameter (inches/mm)	Standard Wire Gauge or SWG (.116" / 2.946 mm) | Actual Size (.120" / 3.048 mm)
Elongation	25% min
Carbon grade	1018
Box size	50 lbs. or 100 lbs.
Feet per box	50 lbs. (1,291 Approx.) | 100 lbs. (2,582 Approx.)
Quality control	Extensive testing
Finish	Thermal annealed with wax coating and oil

Baling wire use cases

Our top-of-the-line 11 gauge black annealed auto tie baling wire is ideal for many industries, including the following:

Cardboard baling wire

Plastic baling wire

Recycling baling wire

Baling wire made in America

When we make our annealed steel wire, we leave nothing to chance. Every stage of the manufacturing life cycle is done according to rigorous protocols.

It all starts with a select family of melting plants where we purchase 100% American-made steel billets. Each is delivered with metallurgical traceability specs certifying chemical composition to meet the end product’s load and tensile strength. 

From there our 125-person production staff and five onsite engineers get to work.

First, the newly-formed carbon steel wire is descaled through mechanical reverse-bending. This eliminates mill scale and surface rust and also reduces die wear. Even better, mechanical descaling means we eliminate harsh, environmentally unsafe chemicals from the production process.

Next, the wire is drawn through a heavy-duty, bull-block continuous wire machine, and low-carbon (1018) grades are air-cooled to ensure consistent tensile strength. Then, it’s on to the annealing process.

The annealing process

Annealing involves heating the steel above its recrystallization temperature, maintaining that temperature, and then cooling it.

The annealing process creates a uniform atomic structure, increases ductility, and reduces brittleness. The result: wire that is easy to use and durable.

After the wire is annealed, we apply a coat of wax to the finished product. This surface treatment provides a final layer of protection and also produces gorgeous wire that never leaves a mess and always feeds smoothly in automatic baling machines.

Our commitment to quality

We go above and beyond to ensure our baling wire meets the highest standards of quality and performance.

Baling Wire Direct controls every aspect of baling wire production and distribution, which allows us to give the best product, with the best customer experience, at the best prices.

But our commitment to quality doesn't end there. We carefully spool the wire through a coiling machine and cut it into 50 or 100 lb boxes. These boxes are then palletized, banded, and shrink-wrapped, ensuring they arrive at your doorstep in pristine condition.

To make your experience even more seamless, our Autoship™ system keeps you informed every step of the way. You'll receive tracking information via your preferred contact method (email, text message). The entire process takes just 1-3 business days. 

With our set-and-forget reordering and invoicing, you'll get exactly what you need, when you need it, without sacrificing USA quality or customer service.