PC Wire Classifications
Prestressing concrete steel wire can be divided according to wire diameter, the intensity level, the surface coating or cross-section:
1. According to diameter, PC steel wire can be categorized as: 4mm, 4.8mm, 5.0mm, 5.1mm, 6.0mm, 6.35mm, 7.0mm, 7.8mm, 8.0mm, 9.0mm, 10.0mm, 11mm, 12mm and so on.
2. According to tensile strength, pc wire can be classified as: 1470MPa, 1570MPa, 1670MPa, 1770MPa and 1860MPa.
3. According to the surface coating, pc wire can be classified as: uncoated prestressed steel wire, prestressed epoxy coated steel wire and galvanized prestressed steel wire.
4. According to forms of the surface, it can be classified as: Round plain wires, spiral ribbed (spiral ribbed or helix grooved) steel wires, crimped wires, slotted (indented) wires, and so on.
5. According to wire treatment process, pc wire can be categorized as follows: cold-drawn pc wire and low relaxation pc wire.
6. According to wires applied, pc wire can be classified as single individual pc wire and helically stranded wire ( pc strand).
7. According to applications, pc wire / strand can be divided into:
Un-bonded strand: zinc coated, grease filled; uv stabilized polymer sheath, for post tensioning
Bonded strand, retardant, galvanized bright, with PE shielding, for stable cable, suspension wire cable for bridge construction
8. According to structures, stranded wire can be classified into 2 wire strand, 3 wire strand or 7 wire strand mostly.