The Ever-Expanding Market for Stainless Steel Wire
Given that stainless steel wire boasts such an impressive and extensive list of qualities, it is little surprise to learn that the market for the versatile component is massive and growing all the time. According to a recent report from Allied Market Research, the global steel wire market is forecast to reach a value of over £144 billion by 2032; this astonishing figure represents a CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) of 6.5%.
In the past, the largest contributor of revenue to the steel wire market came from the construction sector and this trend looks set to continue in the coming years. Suspension bridges are increasing in popularity all over the world and steel wire, with its exceptional tensile strength and resistance to corrosion, is the ideal material for forming the suspended cables which carry the intense and prolonged imposition of weight from passing vehicles.
Steel wire is also a vital component in the construction of numerous other structures from skyscrapers and railways to silos and nuclear reactors. The material is widely used to reinforce concrete and can be used to create frameworks that support all kinds of accessories such as acoustic panels, ceiling tiles, partitions and lighting fixtures.
When formed into mesh, stainless steel wire is an ideal material for stabilising embankments and slopes, reinforcing plaster and stucco walls, preventing cracks in concrete and constructing safety barriers. Cables and ropes made from steel wire can be used for a wide variety of suspension, lifting and rigging applications.
The automotive sector is another major user of steel wire and, as this sector is growing, it is expected to further contribute to the rising demand. Stainless steel is rightly described as being 'at the forefront of automotive design' and wire made from the alloy is used in many vehicle systems for brake, clutch and acceleration cables as well as for seating frames and support structures.
BS Stainless is proud to be the UK's leading supplier and processor of stainless steel wire, offering a comprehensive collection of grades, tensile strengths, diameters, shapes, sizes and finishes. Please browse our website to learn more about our stainless steel wire products and the applications they are used for. If you have any questions or need expert advice, please do not hesitate to get in touch with a member of our dedicated technical team.