12 mm diameter · Grades, specifications, buying and price guidance
Wire Rod 12 mm
Request smooth hot-rolled wire rod 12 mm in coils with the intended process, full grade and receiving constraints defined. Separate this enquiry from ribbed reinforcement in coils where relevant. EMRA Steel reviews the proposed coil handling, quantity, inspection scope and destination before confirming shipment and quotation details.
Wire Rod 12 mm: Specifications and Export Enquiries
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Request smooth hot-rolled wire rod 12 mm in coils with the intended process, full grade and receiving constraints defined. Separate this enquiry from ribbed reinforcement in coils where relevant. EMRA Steel reviews the proposed coil handling, quantity, inspection scope and destination before confirming shipment and quotation details.Read more
Wire Rod 12 mm Specifications
Specify smooth wire rod 12 mm, the agreed diameter tolerance and ovality, and the coil mass and dimensions accepted at the receiving plant. Include lifting, unloading and storage requirements. Loading capacity and transport configuration depend on the offered coils, equipment and route and are confirmed with the shipment proposal.
Wire Rod 12 mm Grades
Select the grade for the finished-wire product and production route. SAE 1006, SAE 1008, SAE 1012, 3SP and RST34 are enquiry references requiring the full specification and offered-material review. Mesh grade, high carbon and cold-heading quality are not interchangeable grade designations. Chemistry, surface requirements and any mechanical acceptance must be agreed for the actual order.
Wire rod 12 mm SAE 1006
For SAE 1006, include the applicable chemical-composition requirements, target finished-wire diameter and drawing route. State any restrictions on residual elements, scale or surface defects. Confirm the heat analysis and required test evidence against your specification rather than assuming a generic chemistry range.
Wire rod 12 mm SAE 1008
For SAE 1008, define the intended product, drawing or forming stages and required surface condition. Add coil handling limits, quantity and inspection documents. A shared 12 mm diameter does not make an SAE 1008 offer technically equivalent to another grade or establish suitability for cold heading.
Wire rod 12 mm SAE 1012
An SAE 1012 enquiry should identify the governing composition requirements and intended manufacturing process. Specify any heat treatment and the properties required at the relevant processing stage. Confirm the offered material and acceptance evidence before approving a substitution.
Wire rod 12 mm 3SP
For 3SP, provide the complete standard designation, edition and required analysis from your purchasing specification. Review the offered certificate and drawing suitability for the intended application; an equivalent SAE designation is not assumed.
Wire rod 12 mm RST34
For RST34, include the full standard and edition, required composition, application and inspection scope. Ask for the offered material certificate to be checked against these requirements before order confirmation rather than treating the grade name alone as evidence of drawing performance.
Wire Rod 12 mm Chemical Composition
Compare published chemical reference limits for SAE 1006, SAE 1008, SAE 1012, 3SP and RST34, expressed as percentages by mass. Reference A is a published SAE wire-rod grade guide; reference B consists of separate producer specifications for ST-3sp and Rst34. Each row retains its own reference basis. These are not actual heat results, confirmed EMRA stock specifications or universal limits for every product carrying the same grade name.
Reference chemical composition, % by mass
Grade
C
Mn
Si
P max.
S max.
SAE 1006
0.08 max.
0.25–0.40
By agreement
0.040
0.050
SAE 1008
0.10 max.
0.30–0.50
By agreement
0.040
0.050
SAE 1012
0.10–0.15
0.30–0.60
By agreement
0.040
0.050
3SP (ST-3sp reference)
0.14–0.22
0.45–0.65
0.30 max.
0.020
0.020
RST34
0.11 max.
0.30–0.50
0.13 max.
0.020
0.020
For reference A, silicon is agreed with the buyer. The ST-3sp and Rst34 values in reference B belong to those individual producer specifications and must not be relabelled as universal GOST or DIN limits. Do not infer a DIN 17100 designation for RST34 or an EN equivalent for 3SP from this table. Confirm the full grade, applicable standard and edition, processing requirements and offered chemical limits before purchase. The mill test certificate records the actual heat analysis. A similar chemistry or shared diameter does not establish grade equivalence.
Standards and Inspection Documents
ASTM A510/A510M and ISO 16120-2 address wire rod requirements in their respective scopes. Select the applicable specification and edition for the order rather than combining unrelated limits. State any requirement for an EN 10204 type 3.1 inspection certificate, heat identification, chemical analysis and agreed test results at the enquiry stage; the document scope is confirmed with the offer.
Applications and Surface Quality
A 12 mm smooth wire rod enquiry may relate to subsequent drawing or forming under a defined purchase specification. State the final product, processing stages and required acceptance evidence. Smooth wire rod is distinct from ribbed reinforcing coil; the diameter alone does not establish reinforcement, forging or structural-product certification.
Export Packing and Delivery for 12 mm Coils
Define coil securing, labels, weather protection and any surface-treatment requirements for the proposed road or sea shipment. Include the maximum handling weight and receiving equipment. Request a quotation to the named city or port with the delivery rule stated explicitly: DAP names a destination place, CFR or CIF name a destination port, and FOB names a shipment port. Packing, loading arrangements and inspection are confirmed for the proposed shipment.
Wire Rod 12 mm Price Factors
The quotation depends on the grade, chemical and surface requirements, dimensional acceptance, coil configuration, inspection scope, quantity and shipment basis. Freight, timing and requested documentation can change the offer. Compare like-for-like specifications and named delivery points; the website does not publish a fixed unit price or imply stock availability.
Buying Wire Rod 12 mm
Send the 12 mm smooth product identity, full grade and standard, manufacturing route, quantity and unit, receiving equipment limits, packing and inspection requirements, and destination. Example enquiry: smooth wire rod 12 mm to an agreed grade specification, with coil weight and unloading limits stated, for delivery to a named city or port under confirmed terms.
Wire Rod 12 mm Buyer Questions
What is the minimum order quantity for 12 mm wire rod?
Ask for the available shipment quantity for the specified grade, packing and route. Minimum order quantity and loading capacity are confirmed with the quotation. A 25-tonne enquiry does not by itself establish an MOQ or mean that one container can carry that quantity on every route.
Can I request an EN 10204 type 3.1 certificate?
Include the certificate requirement in your enquiry and purchase specification. Confirm the proposed inspection document, heat or batch traceability and test scope with the offered material before ordering. This page does not guarantee the same certificate for every possible supply option.
Is SAE 1006 or SAE 1008 suitable for high-tensile wire?
Suitability depends on the specified finished-wire properties, steel chemistry and processing route. Do not assume that low-carbon SAE 1006 or SAE 1008 can replace a grade intended for spring or rope wire. Provide the target application and acceptance specification so a suitable material option can be reviewed.