HIGH-SPEED WIRE RODS (5.5 MM – 22 MM)

Rolled At Line Speeds
Up To 29 m/s.

Horizon Steel operates Pakistan's premier High-Speed Wire Rod Mill powered by European No-Twist 6-Stand Block technology. Producing alloy and non-alloy low carbon, medium carbon, welding electrode, and cold-heading quality steel rods.

6 WIRE ROD GRADE FAMILIES

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AISI / SAE 1006 – 1025

LOW CARBON AISI/SAE

High Ductility & Superior Drawability

Low carbon steel wire rods ideal for cold heading, fastener production, barbed wire, nails, refrigerator shelves, coated fence wires, steel wool, and galvanized drawn wire.

Size Range5.5 – 22.0 mm

Tensile≤ 430–600 MPa

Elongation20% – 28% Min

Grain SizeASTM 9 – 12

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AISI / SAE 1030 – 1045

MEDIUM CARBON AISI/SAE

High Tensile Strength & Fatigue Resistance

Precision-rolled medium carbon wire rods engineered for high-tensile nails, bolts, mattress springs, sling wire ropes, and electrical cable reinforcements demanding extreme resilience.

Size Range5.5 – 22.0 mm

Tensile580 – 850 MPa

Elongation12% – 16% Min

DescalingAcid / Mech

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JIS G 3505 (SWRM 6 – 22)

JIS LOW CARBON GRADES

Japanese Industrial Precision Standard

Manufactured to Japanese standard JIS G 3505 for uniform wire drawing, mesh manufacturing, agricultural binding wire, and precision light hardware applications.

GradesSWRM 6 – 22

Tensile≤ 450–530 MPa

Elongation28% – 30% Min

Tolerance± 0.25 mm

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SWRY11 / SAE 1006 EWNR

WELDING ELECTRODE GRADES

Ultra-Clean Metallurgical Purity

Specially refined wire rod with strictly controlled residual elements (P ≤ 0.025%, S ≤ 0.025%) tailored for MIG/TIG welding wires, electrode cores, and flux-cored wire manufacturing.

P & S Max0.025% Max

Tensile≤ 420 MPa

Elongation28% – 30% Min

PurityUltra Clean

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JIS G 3506 (SWRH 27 – 42B)

JIS MEDIUM CARBON GRADES

Extreme Tensile & Spring Performance

High-carbon steel wire rods produced to JIS G 3506 standards with fine pearlitic grain structure, optimal for mattress springs, wire ropes, and high-fatigue components.

GradesSWRH 27 – 42B

Tensile750 – 890 MPa

Elongation15% Min

FatigueHigh Life

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JIS G 3507-1 (SWRCH 6A – 12A)

ALUMINIUM KILLED (CHQ)

Optimal Formability for Cold Forging

Aluminium-killed steel (Al > 0.02%) featuring supreme surface quality and low work-hardening rates, engineered specifically for high-speed cold forging of bolts, screws, and automotive rivets.

Al Content> 0.02% Al

Tensile≤ 450–530 MPa

Elongation24% – 28% Min

FormingCold Upset

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DOWNSTREAM APPLICATIONS

Engineered For What
Comes Next.

From precise fastening and wire drawing to resilient springs and welded structures, Horizon wire rods become the essential components behind everyday industry.

Fasteners & Bolts

Cold-headed bolts, screws, rivets and engineered hardware.

Springs

Fatigue-resistant springs for industrial, furniture and automotive use.

Barbed Wire

Durable drawn wire for secure agricultural and perimeter applications.

Fencing

Reliable galvanized and coated wire for boundary protection systems.

Cable Reinforcement

High-strength wire for reinforced cables, ropes and structural systems.

Electrical Components

Consistent wire performance for electrical and power-sector components.

Automotive

Precision wire solutions for automotive springs, fasteners and formed parts.

MILL CAPABILITIES & TOLERANCES

Precision At
Production Speed.

European No-Twist rolling technology delivers consistent dimensions, controlled metallurgy and dependable coil quality at every production run.

113,000 MT/yrAnnual Rolling Capacity

5.5 – 22 mmCoil Diameter Range

Up to 29 m/secHigh-Speed Block Velocity

± 0.25 – 0.30 mmDiameter Tolerance

2,000 kgBundle Weight Capacity

ASTM 9 – 12Fine Ferrite Grain Size

Grade Designation	Carbon (C %)	Silicon (Si %)	Manganese (Mn %)	Phosphorus (P % max)	Sulfur (S % max)
AISI / SAE 1006	0.08 max	0.02 – 0.15	0.25 – 0.40	0.030%	0.030%
AISI / SAE 1008	0.06 – 0.08	0.02 – 0.20	0.25 – 0.40	0.030%	0.030%
AISI / SAE 1010	0.08 – 0.13	0.05 – 0.20	0.30 – 0.60	0.030%	0.030%
AISI / SAE 1012	0.10 – 0.15	0.10 – 0.20	0.30 – 0.60	0.030%	0.030%
AISI / SAE 1015	0.13 – 0.18	0.10 – 0.20	0.30 – 0.60	0.030%	0.030%
AISI / SAE 1018	0.15 – 0.20	0.10 – 0.30	0.60 – 0.90	0.030%	0.030%
AISI / SAE 1020	0.18 – 0.23	0.10 – 0.30	0.30 – 0.60	0.030%	0.030%
AISI / SAE 1022	0.18 – 0.23	0.10 – 0.30	0.70 – 1.00	0.030%	0.030%
AISI / SAE 1025	0.23 – 0.28	0.10 – 0.30	0.70 – 1.00	0.030%	0.030%

Grade Designation	Max Tensile Strength (N/mm²)	Min Elongation (%)	Descaling Compatibility
AISI / SAE 1006	430 N/mm² max	28% min	Acid Pickling & Mechanical Descaling
AISI / SAE 1008	450 N/mm² max	28% min	Acid Pickling & Mechanical Descaling
AISI / SAE 1010	460 N/mm² max	26% min	Acid Pickling & Mechanical Descaling
AISI / SAE 1012	490 N/mm² max	24% min	Acid Pickling & Mechanical Descaling
AISI / SAE 1015	540 N/mm² max	22% min	Acid Pickling & Mechanical Descaling
AISI / SAE 1018	550 N/mm² max	22% min	Acid Pickling & Mechanical Descaling
AISI / SAE 1020	570 N/mm² max	20% min	Acid Pickling & Mechanical Descaling
AISI / SAE 1022	580 N/mm² max	20% min	Acid Pickling & Mechanical Descaling
AISI / SAE 1025	600 N/mm² max	20% min	Acid Pickling & Mechanical Descaling

Grade Designation	Carbon (C %)	Silicon (Si %)	Manganese (Mn %)	Phosphorus (P % max)	Sulfur (S % max)
AISI / SAE 1030	0.28 – 0.34	0.10 – 0.30	0.60 – 0.90	0.030%	0.030%
AISI / SAE 1035	0.35 – 0.42	0.10 – 0.20	0.60 – 0.90	0.030%	0.030%
AISI / SAE 1040	0.40 – 0.43	0.15 – 0.30	0.70 – 0.80	0.025%	0.025%
AISI / SAE 1045	0.45 – 0.50	0.15 – 0.30	0.60 – 0.90	0.030%	0.025%

Grade Designation	Tensile Strength (N/mm²)	Min Elongation (%)	Surface Defect Limit
AISI / SAE 1030	580 – 630 N/mm²	16% min	≤ 1.0% of diameter
AISI / SAE 1035	600 – 730 N/mm²	14% min	≤ 1.0% of diameter
AISI / SAE 1040	720 – 820 N/mm²	12% min	≤ 1.0% of diameter
AISI / SAE 1045	750 – 850 N/mm²	12% min	≤ 1.0% of diameter

Grade Designation	Carbon (C %)	Manganese (Mn %)	Phosphorus (P % max)	Sulfur (S % max)
SWRM 6	0.06 – 0.08	0.25 – 0.40	0.040%	0.040%
SWRM 8	0.06 – 0.10	0.25 – 0.40	0.040%	0.040%
SWRM 10	0.08 – 0.13	0.25 – 0.60	0.040%	0.040%
SWRM 12	0.10 – 0.15	0.30 – 0.60	0.040%	0.040%
SWRM 15	0.13 – 0.18	0.30 – 0.60	0.040%	0.040%
SWRM 18	0.15 – 0.20	0.30 – 0.60	0.040%	0.040%
SWRM 20	0.18 – 0.23	0.30 – 0.60	0.040%	0.040%
SWRM 22	0.20 – 0.25	0.30 – 0.60	0.040%	0.040%

Grade Designation	Max Tensile Strength (N/mm²)	Min Elongation (%)	Standard Specification
SWRM 6	450 N/mm² max	30% min	JIS G 3505
SWRM 8	480 N/mm² max	28% min	JIS G 3505
SWRM 10	500 N/mm² max	28% min	JIS G 3505
SWRM 12	530 N/mm² max	28% min	JIS G 3505
SWRM 15	450 N/mm² max	30% min	JIS G 3505
SWRM 18	480 N/mm² max	28% min	JIS G 3505
SWRM 20	500 N/mm² max	28% min	JIS G 3505
SWRM 22	530 N/mm² max	28% min	JIS G 3505

Grade Designation	Carbon (C %)	Silicon (Si %)	Manganese (Mn %)	Phosphorus (P % max)	Sulfur (S % max)
SWRY11	0.05 – 0.09	0.035 max	0.35 – 0.65	0.025%	0.025%
SAE 1006 EWNR	0.06 – 0.08	0.15 max	0.25 – 0.35	0.025%	0.025%
EWNR High-Purity	0.05 – 0.09	0.035 max	0.35 – 0.65	0.025%	0.025%

Grade Designation	Max Tensile Strength (N/mm²)	Min Elongation (%)	Inclusion Cleanliness
SWRY11	420 N/mm² max	30% min	Max Level 2.0 (ASTM E45)
SAE 1006 EWNR	420 N/mm² max	28% min	Max Level 2.0 (ASTM E45)
EWNR High-Purity	420 N/mm² max	30% min	Max Level 2.0 (ASTM E45)

Grade Designation	Carbon (C %)	Silicon (Si %)	Manganese (Mn %)	Phosphorus (P % max)	Sulfur (S % max)
SWRH 27	0.24 – 0.31	0.15 – 0.35	0.30 – 0.60	0.030%	0.030%
SWRH 32	0.29 – 0.36	0.15 – 0.35	0.30 – 0.60	0.030%	0.030%
SWRH 37	0.34 – 0.41	0.15 – 0.35	0.30 – 0.60	0.030%	0.030%
SWRH 42A	0.39 – 0.46	0.15 – 0.35	0.30 – 0.60	0.030%	0.030%
SWRH 42B	0.39 – 0.51	0.15 – 0.35	0.60 – 0.90	0.030%	0.030%

Grade Designation	Tensile Strength (N/mm²)	Min Elongation (%)	Standard Specification
SWRH 27	560 – 680 N/mm²	20% min	JIS G 3506
SWRH 32	620 – 740 N/mm²	18% min	JIS G 3506
SWRH 37	680 – 800 N/mm²	16% min	JIS G 3506
SWRH 42A	750 – 870 N/mm²	15% min	JIS G 3506
SWRH 42B	770 – 890 N/mm²	15% min	JIS G 3506

Grade Designation	Carbon (C %)	Silicon (Si % max)	Manganese (Mn %)	Phosphorus (P % max)	Sulfur (S % max)	Aluminium (Al %)
SWRCH 6A	0.06 – 0.08	0.10 max	0.25 – 0.40	0.025%	0.025%	> 0.02%
SWRCH 8A	0.07 – 0.10	0.10 max	0.25 – 0.40	0.025%	0.025%	> 0.02%
SWRCH 10A	0.08 – 0.13	0.10 max	0.25 – 0.60	0.025%	0.025%	> 0.02%
SWRCH 12A	0.10 – 0.15	0.10 max	0.25 – 0.60	0.025%	0.025%	> 0.02%

Rolled At Line SpeedsUp To 29 m/s.

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LOW CARBON AISI/SAE

MEDIUM CARBON AISI/SAE

JIS LOW CARBON GRADES

WELDING ELECTRODE GRADES

JIS MEDIUM CARBON GRADES

ALUMINIUM KILLED (CHQ)

Engineered For WhatComes Next.

Fasteners & Bolts

Springs

Barbed Wire

Fencing

Cable Reinforcement

Electrical Components

Automotive

Precision AtProduction Speed.

LOW CARBON AISI/SAE WIRE RODS

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MEDIUM CARBON AISI/SAE WIRE RODS

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JIS LOW CARBON STEEL WIRE RODS

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WELDING ELECTRODE GRADE WIRE RODS

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JIS MEDIUM CARBON STEEL WIRE RODS

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ALUMINIUM KILLED (CHQ) WIRE RODS

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Downstream Applications

Rolled At Line Speeds
Up To 29 m/s.

Engineered For What
Comes Next.

Precision At
Production Speed.