High Carbon Steel Wire Mesh – Alloy Overview
High carbon steel wire mesh is the second most common steel alloy used in manufacturing industrial wire cloth screens due to its resistance to abrasion, shock and heavy loads. Primarily comprised of iron, high carbon grades 1055, 1060, and 1070 are the most frequently used, and contain small percentages of carbon (0.5-0.75%), manganese (0.6-0.9% – which increases its strength), phosphorous (0.0-0.04%), and sulfur (0.0-0.05%). Low corrosion resistance may limit usage in certain applications, however a wide variety of special protective coatings may be applied to improve resistance. Galvanizing (before or after) is the most economical way to protect against corrosion. Alternatively, a protective tin coating is often used on mud grade screens (tinned mill). In addition, steel wire cloth can be protected with epoxy coatings, PVC/vinyl coatings, and our electrostatic application of powder coating. Some characteristics of high carbon steel wire cloth which dictate its wide use are:
- High carbon steel alloy.
- Relatively low cost and high strength material.
- Allows for longer screen life vs. low carbon steel wire cloth (experiences embrittlement later in life).
- Magnetic in all conditions.
- Not corrosion resistant; rusts in most atmospheric environments.
- Protective coatings can be applied to improve resistance.
- Can be cut, formed, and welded.
Industries & Applications
High carbon steel wire mesh is primarily used in wire cloth screens where resistance to abrasion, shock and heavy loads is essential. These screens are ideal for sizing, sorting and separating stone, gavel, coal and other abrasive materials. Our high carbon steel screens are currently in use on vibrating machines throughout the United States and other countries around the globe.
Common Aliases
High carbon steel is also commonly referred to as:
- UNS G10550, UNS G10600, UNS G10700
- C1055 Steel, C1060 Steel, C1070 Steel
High Carbon Steel Wire Mesh – Typical Chemistry
| High Carbon Steel Wire Mesh - Typical Chemistry | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alloy | Standard(s) | Limits (%) | Carbon (C) | Manganese (Mn) | Phosphorus (P) | Sulfur (S) |
| G10550 1055 Steel | ASTM A510 | Min | 0.5 | 0.6 | 0 | 0 |
| Max | 0.6 | 0.9 | 0.04 | 0.05 | ||
| G10600 1060 Steel | ASTM A510 | Min | 0.55 | 0.6 | 0 | 0 |
| Max | 0.65 | 0.9 | 0.04 | 0.05 | ||
| G10700 1070 Steel | ASTM A510 | Min | 0.65 | 0.6 | 0 | 0 |
| Max | 0.75 | 0.9 | 0.04 | 0.05 | ||
Typical Standards
High Carbon Steel Wire Cloth – Harmonized Tariff Codes: Chapter 73
Woven Steel Wire Mesh:
- 7314190100
Welded Steel Wire Mesh:
- 3.937″+ Center-to-Center AND .1181″+ Wire Diameter: 7314200000
- <3.937″ Center-to-Center OR <.1181″ Wire Diameter: 7314390000
Stock Inventory & Manufacture-to-Order Capability
Phoenix Wire Cloth carries stock inventories of both woven and welded high carbon steel wire mesh, and can manufacture-to-order any combination of mesh opening size + wire diameter(s) needed to meet your specific project requirements. In addition, we can slit, cut, punch, form, heat treat, powder coat, etc. high carbon steel wire mesh to deliver the exact material you require.
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