TYPES OF CORED WIRES

1. Calcium Aluminates Cored Wire (CaAl)
   • Composition:CaO + Al
   • Purpose:Deoxidation, desulfurization, and inclusion modification
   • Applications:Steel making, especially for clean steels and high-quality slabs

2. Calcium Ferrite Cored Wire (CaFe)

• Composition:CaO + Fe
• Purpose:Deoxidation, inclusion modification, and improved steel cleanliness
• Applications:Used in carbon steel, alloy steel, and stainless steel production

3. Carbon Cored Wire

• Composition:High-purity carbon
• Purpose:Adjusts carbon levels in molten steel
• Applications:Steel making, cast iron production, and carburization processes

4. Sulphur Cored Wire

• Composition:Sulphur-based alloy
• Purpose:Improves machinability of steel
• Applications:Free-cutting steel, carbon steel, alloy steel

5. Other Cored Wires

• Ferroalloy-based: Si, Mn, Cr, Ni, Mo, V
• Specialized alloys: Ti, Nb, Al, B
• Customized composition as per steel grade requirements

PHYSICAL SPECIFICATIONS

• Form:Hollow tubular wire filled with powder or granules
• Wire Diameter:15–35 mm (customizable)
• Packing:Coils or straight lengths, drum-packed
• Storage:Dry and moisture-free environment

APPLICATIONS IN STEEL MAKING

• Deoxidation and desulfurization
• Alloying and micro-alloying in steel
• Improving machinability and mechanical properties
• Production of clean steels, high-strength steels, and stainless steels
• Industrial applications requiring precise chemical control