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For industries demanding peak performance and reliability, stainless steel wire stands tall as an indispensable material. Viraj Profiles manufactures stainless steel long products, including stainless steel wires, that specialize in multiple industries. The properties of stainless steel long products manufactured by Viraj Profiles work as a problem-solver for even the most challenging applications. At the Stainless Steel Wire Rod Mill, Viraj Profiles has an installed capacity of 82,000 MTPA, with a range of 0.08 mm (ultra-fine) to 16 mm (robust wires).

One of the finest qualities of stainless steel is its corrosion-resistant properties, which it gains from its chromium content (around 10.5%). The chromium forms a layer of oxide that works as a shield for stainless steel and protects it from moisture, chemicals, heat, and hostile environments. But stainless steel wire offers more than just corrosion resistance.

Certain grades of stainless steel exhibit tensile strengths that match or surpass traditional carbon steel wire while maintaining a considerably lower weight. This potent combination of high strength and light weight translates into optimal performance for dynamic, high-stress operations. The flexibility offered by stainless steel wire expands its industrial applications.

Vital Applications of Stainless Steel Wire across Core Industries

Stainless steel wire has become indispensable to modern industry’s most crucial sectors:

Construction: Scaffolding made and suspended by stainless steel wire, cable-stayed bridges, building anchors, lifting equipment, and slope stabilization systems all depend on this material’s corrosion resistance and strength.

Mining: From hoisting massive machinery to fortifying safety systems, stainless steel wire ropes survive well in the harsh, abrasive conditions of underground and surface mines, where ordinary wire would quickly degrade.

Marine: Saltwater is extremely corrosive, but stainless steel wire can withstand these extreme conditions when used for cargo lifting, towing, mooring lines, and offshore oil rig operations.

Oil & Gas: Anti-corrosive properties and immense tensile strength make stainless steel wire ideal for downhole tools, flexible pipes, winch lines, and other critical components involved in drilling and extraction.

Aviation: One of the most critical applications of stainless steel wire is in the aviation industry. Stainless steel’s superior strength-to-weight ratio is preferred for cables used in parachutes, aircraft assemblies, and other applications.

Automotive: Today, the automobile industry uses stainless steel wire in brake lines, suspension systems, and some critical safety components where stainless steel wires of high durability, flexibility, and corrosion resistance are in peak demand.

Medical: In the medical field, stainless steel wire’s biocompatibility and stability make it ideal for sutures, stents, implants, and other medical devices.

Paper Mills: In paper mills, stainless steel wire mesh finds use in screens and filters due to its durability and resistance to moisture and chemicals.

Household Applications: From dishwasher baskets to clotheslines, stainless steel wire offers a combination of strength, corrosion resistance, and aesthetics for various household applications.

Testing Facilities at the Viraj Profiles’ Wire Rod Mill

The wire rod plant at Viraj Profiles has state-of-the-art lab and testing facilities. Some of the key testing facilities available at the plant are:

• Computerized Tensile Testing Machine
• Bend Testing
• Wrap Testing
• Torsion Testing Machine
• Hardness Testing Machine
• IGC Testing Facilities
• Cold Upset Test Facility
• PMI Tester
• Chemical Composition Analyzers
• Radioactive contamination testing

About Viraj Profiles

Viraj Profiles Pvt. Ltd. is a global leader in manufacturing and exporting long stainless steel products. With over 50,000 SKUs, Viraj Profiles offers stainless steel bright bars, rods, wires, fasteners, and more in various shapes, sizes, and grades. The integrated facilities at Viraj Profiles fulfill specific customer needs across six continents.