GARBAFLEX 85

Flat wire

This propriety steel grade has high carbon content. It is especially intended for applications where high tensile strength is demanded.

Chemical composition

C (%) Si (%) Mn (%) P max. (%) S max. (%)
0.80 - 0.95 0.10 - 0.30 0.30 - 0.60 0.025 0.020

Mechanical properties

For flat rolled wire

Width (mm) Tolerance (mm)
4.00 ±0.040
4.01 - 6.00 ±0.070
Thickness (mm) Tolerance (mm) Tensile Strength (N/mm²)
1.00 ±0.020 1965 -
1.01 - 1.50 ±0.030 1900 -

Yield point

Yield strength: 80-90% of the tensile strength.

Elongation

Min%: 4

Camber

Max. 4 mm measured on 1 m length.

Surface conditions

Surface

Bright or oxide.
Surface defects max 1% of thickness.

Physical properties

Density: 7.95 kg/dm3.

E and G modulus of elasticity

206 kN/mm²

E and G modulus of shear

79.5 kN/mm²

Additional

Additional information

Edges
Natural edges (edge treatment on request).

Decarburization
No total decarburisation. Partial decarburisation (no continuous zones)
max 1.2% of a corresponding round wire dimension.

Diagram.: Thickness vs. Width