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Direct Drawn Wire

Direct Drawn Wire


Direct Drawn Steel Wire - Drawn from Hot Roll Coated Rod. Available in Industrial Quality, Cold Finishing Quality, High Carbon Quality, and Cold Heading qualities.

Beta Steel LLC manufactures made-to-order direct drawn steel wire from hot-rolled coated rod, delivering consistent dimensional accuracy, surface quality, and performance for manufacturers across Michigan and the Great Lakes region.

Our direct drawn wire solutions are designed to support automotive, fastener, construction, spring, and general industrial applications, with scalable production and just-in-time delivery.

What Is Direct Drawn Wire?

Direct drawn steel wire is produced by drawing hot-rolled rod through precision dies to achieve tighter diameter tolerances, improved surface finish, and controlled mechanical properties. This process ensures reliable downstream performance in fabrication, forming, and assembly operations.

Beta Steel's direct drawn wire is available in multiple quality levels to meet diverse manufacturing requirements.

Technical Specifications & Available Grades

Available Direct Drawn Wire Types:

We offer direct drawn wire in the following material qualities:

  • Industrial Quality (IQ) -- Hot Rolled
  • Cold Heading Quality (CHQ) -- Hot Rolled
  • Cold Finishing Quality (CFQ) -- Hot Rolled
  • High Carbon Quality (HCQ) -- Hot Rolled
  • Industrial Quality (IQ) -- Processed Rod
  • Cold Heading Quality (CHQ) -- Processed Rod

Diameter Range:

  • .064" to 1.50"

Steel Grades:

  • 1005--1080
  • 1100 Series
  • 1200 Series
  • 1500 Series

COATINGS:

  • Pickle & Lime, Phos & Lube, Phos & Lime, Phos & Polymer

PACKAGING:

  • Coil weights up to 5,500 lbs.
  • Packaged to specification on or off tubular coil carriers.

Direct Drawn Steel Wire Made to Order

Special Packaging Options for Direct Drawn Steel Wire

  • Small Wire Carriers Under 4,000# Capacity; Standard 4,000# Capacity; Large Over
  • Continuous Coils on Carriers Under 1,500#
  • Coil Banded to Carrier (Over 1,000#)
  • Carrier Banded to Skid
  • Wooden Skids for Easier Material Handling
  • Plastic Shrouds, Plastic Bagging for Environment Protection of Product
  • Paper "O" Rings for Carriers to Protect Material for Stacking or Material Handling

Special Processing Options for Direct Drawn Steel Wire

  • Special Diameter & Length Tolerances
  • Special Cast & Helix Tolerances
  • Special Coil Weights
  • Multi-Level Product Oil / Inhibitor Coating
  • Mechanical Testing / Requested Quality Assurance Testing

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Why Beta Steel's Direct Drawn Wire

  • Michigan-based production supporting Great Lakes JIT delivery
  • Consistent dimensional control and surface quality
  • Custom specifications for industrial applications
  • Proven expertise in steel rod and wire manufacturing
  • Reliable supply for high-volume and repeat production programs
  • Tight diameter control for consistent production
  • Low and high carbon steel options
  • ASTM-compliant materials
  • Scalable volumes with just-in-time delivery
  • Michigan-based logistics supporting regional manufacturers

Common FAQs for Direct Drawn Wire

What is direct drawn wire used for?

Direct drawn wire is commonly used in fasteners, springs, wire forms, automotive components, and industrial manufacturing where precision and consistency matter.

What is the difference between direct drawn and cold drawn wire?

Direct drawn wire focuses on dimensional accuracy and surface finish, while cold drawing may include additional processing for mechanical property enhancement.

Do you supply direct drawn wire in Michigan?

Yes. Beta Steel manufactures and supplies direct drawn wire throughout Michigan and the Great Lakes region with JIT delivery.

Can Beta Steel provide custom wire diameters?

Yes. We offer custom sizing, grades, and packaging based on customer requirements.

What quality standards do you follow?

Our direct drawn wire meets applicable ASTM standards and includes full traceability and quality control.
We Can Always Count on Beta Steel!
Beta Steel has been a staple in our company for over 30 years. We value good communication and they certainly do not disappoint. The sales staff is refreshingly knowledgeable as well as courteous. Pricing is consistently competitive and their product is above average. Whether it’s 1 coil or a full truckload our needs are always met in a timely manner…which is very important in our line of business. We can always count on Beta to be our #1 source and look forward to doing business well into the future.
Five stars!
Kristen Davis, Hitech Fastener
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