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Wire Rods Overview
Wire Rods (IS 7887) are semi-finished hot rolled steel products that serve as the raw material for a wide range of downstream steel products including binding wire, nails, welded mesh, fencing wire, fasteners, springs, electrodes, and engineering wire. Their consistent chemical composition, dimensional accuracy, and excellent drawability make them an essential material for wire drawing units and manufacturing industries.
PSR Steels supplies high-quality Wire Rods sourced from reputed Indian steel manufacturers to support wire drawing companies, fastener manufacturers, fabrication industries, construction suppliers, and engineering businesses. Backed by over 85 years of steel trading expertise, we provide dependable supply, competitive pricing, and timely deliveries.
Wire Rods Specifications (IS 7887)
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Forms | Coil, Sheet & Plate |
| Finish | Hot-Rolled Mill Finish |
| Grades | IS 2062 Where Applicable |
| Supply | Retail, Bulk & Projects |
Applications of Wire Rods
| Application | Application |
|---|---|
| Machine Frames & Equipment | Storage Tanks & Silos |
| Truck Bodies & Trailers | Industrial Sheds & Base Plates |
| Bridge & Infrastructure Fabrication | Agricultural & Material-Handling Equipment |
Technical Snapshot Wire Rods
| Thickness | Theoretical kg/m² |
|---|---|
| 1.60 mm | 12.56 |
| 1.80 mm | 14.13 |
| 2.00 mm | 15.70 |
| 2.50 mm | 19.63 |
| 3.15 mm | 24.73 |
| 4.00 mm | 31.40 |
| 6.00 mm | 47.10 |
| 8.00 mm | 62.80 |
| 10.00 mm | 78.50 |
| 12.00 mm | 94.20 |
| 16.00 mm | 125.60 |
| 20.00 mm | 157.00 |
| 25.00 mm | 196.25 |
Grade / Selection Guide Wire Rods
| Grade | Typical Characteristic | Typical Use |
|---|---|---|
| E250 | Good Weldability / Formability | General Structural Fabrication |
| E275 | Higher Strength | Industrial Structures |
| E350 | Higher Yield Strength | Bridges / Heavy Engineering |
Product Form
Hot Rolled Wire Rod Coils from 5.5mm to 16mm — Full standard diameter range.
Standard
IS 7887 Compliant — Standard mild steel wire rod specification.
Finish
Wire Drawing & Manufacturing suited to binding wire, nails, and mesh production
Supply
PSR Steels can supply retail, bulk & project orders. Slitting & Cut-to-Length — Custom sizing available.
Why?
Why Choose PSR Steels for Wire Rods
Wire drawing units and fastener manufacturers across Chennai depend on consistent wire rod supply as a production input. PSR Steels supplies IS 7887 Wire Rods to Chennai-based manufacturers with a focus on dependable, competitively priced supply.
Chennai and Tamil Nadu
Wire Rods Supplier in Chennai and Tamil Nadu
Across Tamil Nadu’s manufacturing base — including fabrication and engineering clusters around Coimbatore and Tiruppur — wire rods support binding wire, nail, mesh, and fencing wire production. PSR Steels serves these downstream manufacturers throughout the state with timely deliveries suited to production schedules.
Wire Rods Supplier in Chennai
Wire Rods are the starting point for numerous downstream steel products. Their quality directly influences wire drawing performance, surface finish, dimensional accuracy, and the mechanical properties of the finished product. Selecting the correct diameter and grade helps manufacturers minimise processing losses, improve productivity, and achieve consistent product quality.
- Excellent drawability and processability.
- Consistent dimensional accuracy.
- Suitable for multiple downstream industries.
- Reliable quality from reputed steel manufacturers.
Indusries We Serve
Residential & Commercial Construction
From independent homes and apartment complexes to shopping malls and office buildings
Infrastructure & Government Projects
Roads, bridges, flyovers, metro rail systems, airports, public utilities, and government infrastructure
Industrial & Manufacturing Facilities
Factories, warehouses, power plants, logistics parks, manufacturing units, and industrial expansions
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are Wire Rods used for?
Wire Rods are semi-finished hot rolled steel products used as raw material for downstream products including binding wire, nails, welded mesh, fencing wire, fasteners, springs, electrodes, and engineering wire, mainly by wire drawing and manufacturing units.
What standard does PSR Steels supply Wire Rods to?
PSR Steels supplies Wire Rods manufactured to IS 7887 specifications, ensuring consistent chemical composition and dimensional accuracy suited to wire drawing and downstream manufacturing processes.
Why is consistent quality important in Wire Rods?
Consistent chemical composition and dimensional accuracy directly affect drawability during wire drawing. Inconsistent wire rod quality can lead to production issues for downstream manufacturers, making supplier reliability an important factor in sourcing decisions.
Which industries buy Wire Rods from PSR Steels?
Wire drawing companies, fastener manufacturers, fabrication industries, construction suppliers, and engineering businesses are the primary customers for PSR Steels’ Wire Rods, using them as input material for a range of downstream products.
Does PSR Steels supply Wire Rods in bulk for manufacturing units?
Yes. PSR Steels supplies Wire Rods in quantities suited to ongoing production requirements for wire drawing units and manufacturers, with competitive pricing and timely deliveries.
Does PSR Steels supply Wire Rods across Chennai and Tamil Nadu?
Yes. PSR Steels supplies IS 7887 Wire Rods to wire drawing companies, fastener manufacturers, and fabrication industries across Chennai and Tamil Nadu.

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