Appearance
Wire Rod: Smooth like noodles, usually less than 10mm in diameter, transported in coils, occasionally with a slight oxide scale on the surface.
Rebar: A tough guy with barbs all over, with regularly raised horizontal and vertical ribs on the surface, mostly over 12mm in diameter, stored in straight strips.

Performance
Flexibility: Wire rod can be easily bent 360 degrees, suitable for deep processing; rebar is more likely to break than bend, maintaining a straight shape.
Strength: Rebar has higher grip strength due to its surface texture, as stable as a rock in concrete; wire rod prioritizes ductility.
Processing Method: Wire rod is often drawn into thinner wires, while rebar is mostly cut directly for use.

Answers

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  We need a small batch of SPCC cold-rolled steel coils for testing. Does your company have any MOQ requirements? If the initial order quantity is small, can you arrange production and shipment? Additionally, could you provide samples for our preliminary testing? 11/11/2025 02:37:43
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