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5mm Indented PC Wire
The 5mm Indented PC Wire is a high-performance prestressed concrete steel wire manufactured from high-carbon steel with precise diameter and tensile strength control. The wire features uniform surface indentations that create strong mechanical interlock with concrete, ensuring superior bonding and reliable load transfer.
Designed for prestressed and reinforced concrete structures, this indented PC wire improves structural durability, load-bearing capacity, and long-term performance, making it suitable for demanding civil and infrastructure projects.
Key Advantages of 5mm Indented PC Wire
The Indented Wire for Prestressed Concrete is engineered to deliver strong bonding, stable mechanical properties, and consistent performance in reinforced concrete applications.
Primary Advantages
Superior mechanical interlock with concrete due to uniform surface indentations
Excellent bond strength between steel wire and concrete, improving stress transfer
High tensile strength and durability, suitable for heavy-load structures
Precise dimensional accuracy with clean and consistent surface finish
Improved resistance to stress relaxation, supporting long-term prestressing force
Available with different strength levels and corrosion resistance, adaptable to various environments
This makes indented PC wire an ideal solution for high-performance prestressed concrete reinforcement.
Applications / Use
Where Is 5mm Indented PC Wire Used?
The 5mm Indented PC Wire is widely used in prestressed concrete structures where strong bonding and long service life are required.
Typical Applications Include:
Precast concrete elements such as slabs, beams, poles, and columns
Bridges, buildings, and load-bearing concrete structures
Civil engineering projects requiring durable and high-strength prestressed reinforcement
Infrastructure works involving transportation, utilities, and public facilities
Its strong bonding performance ensures structural stability and improved durability under long-term loading.
Global Supply & Export Markets – Africa (PC Wire)
Tianjin WASUNGEN Metal Products Co., Ltd. supplies PC Wire, including 5mm Indented PC Wire, to a wide range of African countries, supporting construction, infrastructure, and civil engineering projects.
Africa – PC Wire Supply Countries:
Algeria, Angola, Benin, Botswana, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cabo Verde (Cape Verde), Cameroon, Central African Republic, Chad, Comoros, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Republic of the Congo, Djibouti, Egypt, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Eswatini (Swaziland), Ethiopia, Gabon, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Kenya, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Madagascar, Malawi, Mali, Mauritania, Mauritius, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Nigeria, Rwanda, São Tomé and Príncipe, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Somalia, South Africa, South Sudan, Sudan, Tanzania, Togo, Tunisia, Uganda, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Western Sahara.
With reliable export logistics and packaging, we ensure safe delivery, stable quality, and consistent technical performance across diverse climatic conditions.
| INDENTED WIRE | ||||
| Nominal Dia.(mm) | Indent depth (mm) | Indent length (mm) | Pitch (mm) | Standards |
| ≤5.00 | 0.12±0.05 | 3.5±0.05 | 5.5±0.05 | GB/T5223, ASTMA421, BS5896，EN10138-2 |
| ≥5.00 | 0.15±0.05 | 5.0±0.05 | 8.0±0.05 | |
Standards of Steel Wire for Prestressed Concrete：
The current standards are GB/T5223-2014 " Prestressed concrete steel wire", according to ASTM A421 / A421M, ASTM A881/A881 M-2005, BS5896-2012, PrEN10138-2:2009, GOST 7348-81, TU U27.3-136-004-2003, DSTU ISO 6934-2, GOST 7348-81, DSTU ISO 6934 - 2, ABNT NBR 7482:2008, etc.
Applications for the Reinforcement of Concrete Constructions:
The application of steel wire for prestressed concrete consists of single-storey and multi-storey houses, highway and railway bridges, sleepers, electric poles, pressure water pipes, storage tanks, and water towers. Expand to modern high-rise buildings, underground buildings, high-rise structures, hydraulic buildings, marine structures, airport buildings(runways and terminal buildings), pressure vessels of nuclear power plants, etc Various industries, such as super-tall, super-span, super-volume,super-large area, and over-weight load, in various shapes and different functions of structural engineering.
Frequently Asked Questions – 5mm Indented PC Wire
What is indented wire for prestressed concrete?
Indented PC wire is a high-carbon steel wire with surface indentations designed to improve bonding with concrete and enhance structural strength.
What are the main benefits of indented prestressed concrete wire?
It provides strong mechanical interlock, excellent bond strength, precise dimensions, high tensile performance, and long-term durability.
Where is 5mm indented PC wire commonly used?
It is used in precast concrete elements, bridges, buildings, and other load-bearing concrete structures requiring high-performance prestressing.
What wire diameters and strengths are available?
Indented PC wire is available in diameters from 3.0 mm to 10.0 mm, with tensile strength ranging from 1470 MPa to 1860 MPa.
What raw materials are used in production?
High-quality carbon steel wire rods such as SWRH77B or SWRH82B are used, ensuring excellent strength, consistency, and bonding performance.
