5mm Plain PC Wire

Key Advantages of 5mm Plain PC Wire

The 5mm Plain PC Wire is engineered to improve structural strength, durability, and construction efficiency in prestressed concrete applications.

Primary Advantages

High Tensile Strength and Low Relaxation

Our plain PC wire delivers high tensile strength with minimal relaxation, ensuring stable prestressing force and long-term structural reliability.

Increased Structural Strength

By introducing pre-compression into concrete, prestressed steel wire significantly improves load-bearing capacity, allowing longer spans, thinner sections, and taller structures without compromising safety.

Improved Design Flexibility

Prestressed PC wire reduces the need for conventional reinforcement, giving engineers greater freedom to design slimmer, lighter, and more efficient concrete structures.

Enhanced Durability and Crack Control

The compressive forces generated by PC wire reduce cracking and deformation, extending the service life of concrete structures and lowering maintenance costs.

Better Deflection Control

Pre-compression limits deflection and sagging under external loads, making plain PC wire ideal for structures with strict deflection requirements.

Faster Construction and Cost Efficiency

Prestressing techniques shorten construction time by reducing formwork and curing requirements, while optimized material usage helps lower overall project costs.

Why Our Plain PC Wire Stands Out

Our 5mm Plain PC Wire is produced with advanced surface treatment and strict quality control to ensure consistent performance and durability.

• Pickling and phosphating treatment for improved corrosion resistance

• Excellent flexibility, capable of bending over 10 times at 180° without damage

• Stable mechanical properties suitable for high-stress applications

Applications / Use

Where Is 5mm Plain PC Wire Used?

Plain PC Wire is widely used in prestressed concrete structures across infrastructure and civil engineering projects.

Typical Applications Include:

• Utility poles and hollow core slabs

• Railway sleepers and express railway plates

• Prestressed concrete water pipes

• Bridges, high-rise buildings, parking structures, and foundations

Purpose and Function

Prestressed concrete wire strengthens concrete by counteracting tensile forces that concrete alone cannot resist. The tensioned wire introduces compressive stress, improving durability, load capacity, and overall structural performance.

Construction Process (Overview)

• The wire is tensioned to a predetermined force using specialized equipment

• The tensioned wire is anchored within the concrete structure

• Compressive forces balance tensile stresses, ensuring long-term stability

Packaging & Delivery

We support customized packaging for 5mm Plain PC Wire to meet different transportation and project handling requirements. Coils are securely packaged to ensure safe delivery and easy use on site.

Global Supply – Africa (PC Wire)

Tianjin WASUNGEN Metal Products Co., Ltd. supplies PC Wire, including 5mm Plain PC Wire, to multiple countries across Africa for prestressed concrete and infrastructure 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.

Frequently Asked Questions – 5mm Plain PC Wire

What is Plain PC Wire used for?

Plain PC Wire is used in prestressed concrete structures such as bridges, buildings, railway sleepers, water pipes, and utility poles to improve strength, durability, and load-bearing capacity.

What are the main advantages of prestressed steel wire?

Key advantages include high tensile strength, low relaxation, crack control, reduced deflection, faster construction, and improved structural efficiency.

What diameters and strengths are available for PC wire?

Plain PC Wire is available in multiple diameters, including 5mm, with tensile strength ranging from 1570 MPa to 1860 MPa, depending on project requirements.

How is prestressed steel wire different from ordinary reinforcement?

Unlike conventional reinforcement, prestressed steel wire is tensioned before or after concrete placement, introducing compressive forces that reduce cracking and improve structural performance.

Why choose our Plain PC Wire?

Our PC wire features advanced surface treatment, excellent flexibility, strict quality control, and reliable performance, making it a dependable choice for long-term prestressed concrete applications.