High-Performance Anti-Corrosion Galvanized PC Strand for Demanding Engineering Projects
Welcome to HEBEI YOUNIK, a trusted global supplier of high-quality Galvanized PC Strand (Prestressed Concrete Steel Strand). Designed with a protective zinc coating, our galvanized steel strands offer exceptional corrosion resistance, making them the preferred choice for bridges, cable-stayed structures, marine engineering, and high-moisture environments.
Manufactured strictly in compliance with international standards such as ASTM A416, BS 5896, and EN 10138, our products deliver maximum tensile strength, reliable durability, and long-term structural safety.
Galvanized Prestressing Steel Strand (Galvanized PC Strand)
Key Product Advantages
Superior Corrosion Resistance: The heavy-duty zinc (galvanized) coating acts as a robust barrier against rust, moisture, and chemical attacks, significantly extending the service life of infrastructure.
High Tensile Strength & Low Relaxation: Engineered to maintain high breaking loads with minimal stress relaxation over time, ensuring stable, long-term structural prestressing.
Excellent Bonding Performance: Designed to offer optimal mechanical bonding with concrete or grout while maintaining outer corrosion defense.
Strict Quality Control: Every batch undergoes rigorous testing for tensile strength, elongation, coating weight, and wire torsion to meet global engineering standards.
Customizable Specifications: Available in various diameters, zinc coating weights, and strand configurations (typically 7-wire) tailored to your specific project needs.
Standard Specifications & Technical Data
Our galvanized PC strands are produced in accordance with mainstream international standards. Below are the standard specifications for our most popular 7-Wire Galvanized PC Strands:
|
Nominal Diameter (mm) |
Nominal Diameter (inch) |
Nominal Area (mm2) |
Standard Weight (kg/km) |
Min. Breaking Load (kN) |
Tensile Strength (MPa) |
Standard Reference |
|
9.53 |
3/8" |
54.8 |
432 |
102.3 |
1860 / Grade 270 |
ASTM A416 / BS 5896 |
|
11.11 |
7/16" |
98.7 |
778 |
183.7 |
1860 / Grade 270 |
ASTM A416 / BS 5896 |
|
12.70 |
1/2" |
98.7 |
778 |
183.7 |
1860 / Grade 270 |
ASTM A416 / BS 5896 |
|
15.24 |
0.6" |
140.0 |
1102 |
260.7 |
1860 / Grade 270 |
ASTM A416 / BS 5896 |
|
17.80 |
0.7" |
199.9 |
1575 |
372.4 |
1860 / Grade 270 |
ASTM A416 / BS 5896 |
Note: Custom zinc coating weights (e.g., Class A, Class B, or heavy galvanization) and specific coil weights can be customized upon request.
Typical Applications
Galvanized PC Strand is widely used in complex and harsh engineering environments where traditional ungalvanized strands are vulnerable to rust:
Bridges & Viaducts: External tendon systems, continuous beam bridges, and segmental bridges.
Cable-Stayed & Suspension Bridges: Main stay cables and hanger ropes requiring extreme fatigue and corrosion resistance.
Marine & Coastal Engineering: Off-shore platforms, piers, wharves, and harbor structures exposed to salt spray.
Nuclear Power Plants & Special Structures: High-safety containment buildings and large-span industrial roofs.