What equipment is needed for wire production?

Oct 16, 2026 Leave a message

David Park
David Park
A control systems engineer with expertise in automation solutions, David works on developing innovative control technologies that enhance the efficiency and precision of our gear reducers.

 

Wire production equipment mainly includes drawing machines, stranders, extruders, and cabling machines. The exact setup depends on wire type and process requirements. Hansheng Automation provides build-to-print custom machining for these machines. We make precision parts such as capstan wheels, stranding cages, drive shafts, flanges, and mounting bases from customer drawings, in single pieces or small batches.

 

1. Conductor processing equipment

Drawing machine: draws copper or aluminum rod down to the required wire diameter. Key parameters include drawing speed up to 30 m/s and area reduction of 15% to 25%.

Annealing equipment: removes work hardening. Copper wire annealing temperature is usually controlled at 400 to 600 °C.

 

2. Insulation and sheath production equipment

Extruder: screw diameter 45 to 150 mm, length-to-diameter ratio 25:1 to 30:1, temperature control accuracy ±1 °C.

Cross-linking production line: includes a nitrogen-protected cross-linking tube, length 60 to 120 m.

 

3. Cable forming equipment

Strander: can strand up to 127 single wires, with a lay-to-diameter ratio of 8 to 16.

Cabling machine: disk cabling machine maximum speed 30 rpm; cage cabling machine can handle cross-section 800 mm².

 

4. Testing equipment

High-voltage tester: AC 3.5 kV/5 min or DC 8.4 kV.

Spark tester: test voltage range 1 to 15 kV.

 

Beyond wire production equipment, our precision custom machining capability is not limited to one industry. Hansheng Automation can machine non-standard metal parts for medical devices, printing machinery, and food machinery from customer drawings. We can also machine yacht components and RC car components, as well as specialized parts for tobacco packaging and filling machinery. We focus on build-to-print custom machining and produce single pieces or small batches according to customer drawings. We do not sell complete machines.

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