Does annealed wire rust?

Black annealed wire has a better shelf life than other types of baling wire. Annealing does resist corrosion and oxidation, but can still be prone to rust if exposed to the elements for prolonged periods of time. Our annealed baler wire is intended for indoor use in recycling facilities, warehouses, and other industrial operations. For outdoor operations, we recommend our galvanized steel wire.

How strong is annealed wire?

Our black annealed wire has a tensile strength in the range of 65,000–78,000 pounds per square inch (psi). This equates to 448–538 megapascals (MPa) using the conversion factor 1 psi = 0.00689476 MPa.

Which baler wire is best for cardboard baling?

Generally, you’ll want to use either an 11, 12, or 13-gauge wire for baling cardboard. The 11-gauge wire is the thickest and, therefore, more suited to packing denser bales. It is important to consider your baler, however, as this will likely determine the type of wire that you’ll need. This can differ between make and model, and there will likely be a user manual that will have the right info. If not, you could always call the manufacturer and ask them directly. You wouldn’t want to risk damaging your baler by using the wrong materials with it. For example, a smaller vertical baler that generates smaller bales may need a smaller gauge, like a 14. In contrast, a horizontal baler that operates at a larger scale may require an 11, even though you’re baling the same material. Cardboard baling wire is usually very tough, no matter the gauge, so the main point to concern yourself with is whether or not your chosen type of wire is compatible with the machine you’re using. It’s worth noting that this can vary extensively, so make sure you find the right wire for your specific baler machine and the type of material you intend to bale.

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12 Gauge Black Annealed Stem Wire

Name: 12 Gauge Black Annealed Stem Wire
Brand: Baling Wire Direct
SKU: BASW121900
Price: 1999.61 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5 (5 reviews)

$1,999.61$2,199.57

Wire gauge	12 Gauge
Load strength	565 – 676 lbs.
Tensile strength	65,000 – 78,000 psi (448.21–537.79 MPa)
Diameter (inch/mm)	SWG (0.104" / 2.642 mm) \| Actual Size (0.105" / 2.667 mm)

STEMS (AVERAGE 1,900 POUNDS)

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Wire specifications

Made in America and manufactured to high-quality standards, our black annealed wire is optimized for use in single-ram horizontal balers, making it a perfect choice for recycling applications. The annealing process improves ductility and flex, and an additional wax coating provides further protection while ensuring a smooth, mess-free feed.

Wire gauge	12 Gauge
Load strength	565 - 676 lbs.
Tensile strength	65,000 - 78,000 psi (448.21–537.79 MPa)
Diameter (inches/mm)	Standard Wire Gauge or SWG (0.104" / 2.642 mm) \| Actual Size (0.105" / 2.667 mm)
Elongation	25% min
Carbon grade	1018
Stem weight	1,900 lbs. (Approx.)
Feet per stem	64,011 feet (Approx.)
Quality control	Extensive testing
Finish	Thermal annealed with wax coating and oil

Baling wire applications

Our 12 gauge automatic wire is the ideal choice for the waste industry and beyond. Common applications include:

Cardboard

Plastic

Recycling

Quality is our guarantee

We take the utmost pride in producing our wire products. Our quality guarantee is built into our manufacturing process.

It all starts with US-manufactured steel that we buy from family-owned mills. To ensure our steel hits the mark each time, we require metallurgical traceability documents to be provided with every purchase.

From there our 125-person production staff and five onsite engineers get to work making our annealed wire. The steel is subjected to a mechanical reverse-bending descaling technique that reduces die wear while removing scale and rust to create a scale-free, smooth wire.

Our mechanical approach also eliminates the need to use dangerous chemicals, which keeps staff safe and the environment clean.

Next, the wire is drawn through a heavy-duty, bull-block continuous wire machine, and the low-carbon steel is air-cooled to ensure consistent tensile strength. Once the wire has cooled, it’s sent on to be annealed.

The annealing process

The annealing process creates a uniform atomic structure, increases ductility, and reduces brittleness. The process involves heating the wire above its recrystallization temperature, maintaining that temperature, and then cooling it.

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 smooth wire that never leaves a mess and always feeds properly into single-ram auto-tie balers.

The final product is easy to use and durable. The increased workability of annealed wire is what makes it such a popular product for industrial use.

Most common black annealed wire uses

The increased ductility and flexibility of black annealed wire make it a great choice for a wide variety of applications, including:

Waste and recycling: in both the recycling and waste industries, black annealed wire is used for binding bales of garbage or recyclables such as cardboard.
Packaging: black annealed wire is used for strapping boxes and tying together various packaged goods.
Construction: In the construction industry, black annealed wire is used for tasks such as reinforcing steel bars and binding building materials together.