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Notes for long product buyers
Short, practical notes on ordering rebar, round bar, steel wire and wire rope: grades, gauge systems, length tolerance, packing and documentation.
Rebar Grade Selection: HRB400, HRB500 and ASTM A615
The grade fixes the guaranteed yield strength, and the standard fixes how it is proven. Both belong in the purchase order, not just the word rebar.
Wire Gauge Systems: BWG, SWG and Millimetres in One Order
The same number means different diameters in different gauge systems. Most wire disputes start here rather than at the price.
Packing and Handling: Getting Bar and Wire Off the Ship Straight
Long products are cheap per ton and expensive to handle badly. How they are bundled decides what arrives usable.