SAE 1008 Steel Wire Rod
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SAE 1008 Steel Wire Rod
SAE 1008 Steel Wire Rod Description
SAE 1008 Wire Rod Specification
Nominal Diameter (mm)
Permissible Deviation (mm)
Nominal Cross Section (mm2)
Nominal Weight (kg/m)
Permissible out – of Roundness (mm)
5.5
-/+ 0.3
0.238
0.186
0.48
6.0
-/+ 0.3
0.283
0.222
6.5
-/+ 0.3
0.332
0.260
7.0
-/+ 0.4
0.385
0.302
0.64
(*) 8.0
-/+ 0.4
0.503
0.395
(**) 10.0
-/+ 0.4
0.785
0.617
(**) 12.0
-/+ 0.4
1.131
0.888
(**) 14.0
-/+ 0.4
1.539
1.208
(**) 16.0
-/+ 0.5
2.011
1.578
0.80
SAE 1008 Wire Rod Chemical Composition
Grade
C % (max)
Mn %
Si % (max)
S % (max)
P % (max)
Cr % (max)
Ni % (max)
Cu % (max)
SAE 1008
0.09
0.30-0.50
0.10
0.030
0.020
0.15
0.15
0.25
Scope of Application
SAE 1008 is a low-carbon steel alloy that is commonly used in various industrial applications. Here are some of its common uses: Manufacturing of wire products: SAE 1008 is commonly used in the manufacturing of wire products such as nails, staples, and fencing, due to its excellent drawability and ductility.