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Surface treatment / cleaning

Economical and sustainable cleaning of fasteners

Screws, nuts, washers, springs, clamps – fasteners are essential for safe and reliable assembly. In the course of increasing demands on technical cleanliness in industrial production, fasteners also have to meet increasingly higher particulate and filmic cleanliness specifications. By Jörg Dambock

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Review of the industry - week 10/2025

At this point, we present the five most read articles of the past week. The ranking is based on your click behavior on the website. By Daniel Keienburg

Wire drawing / lubrication

Why zinc’s unique properties require a distinct approach in terms of lubrication

Zinc’s physical and chemical properties differ significantly from other non-ferrous metals such as copper and aluminum. By Jörg Dambock

First heat scheduled for the fourth quarter of 2026

New 190t electric arc furnace

SSAB, one of the world’s most carbon-efficient steel companies, has chosen SMS Group for the construction of a new 190t EAF, which is set to be one of the largest installations in the world with an upper shell diameter of 9.3m. By Jörg Dambock

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Straightener “BBS 7-60 PO -04” for the flat straightening for the production of busbars. © Witels-Albert

08/04/2024 – Wire processing / straightening

Wire processing / straightening

Components for good

Electromobility is seen as a key technology for changing the current transport situation in the long term. The current focus is on the straightening process ... By Jörg Dambock

The “FUL 36+” supports the operator with individual, assisted or automated functions that are included in operator level 2. © Wafios

08/04/2024 – Wafios presents machines with new assistants that facilitate the set-up of parts

Wafios presents machines with new assistants that facilitate the set-up of parts

New machinery concepts and sustainable solutions for machine retrofits

At “wire/Tube 2024” show, Wafios exhibits machines that feature semiassisted or fully assisted operator support, especially for setting up new parts. As ... By Jörg Dambock

This year, Windak is focusing on technological advancements and sustainability in cable packaging. © Windak

08/04/2024 – Cable manufacturing / handling

Cable manufacturing / handling

Revolutionary spooling solutions

Windak will showcase its state-of-the-art “FS200-SA” spooling machine and introduce a groundbreaking new product.This year, Windak focuses on technological ... By Jörg Dambock

08/04/2024 – Wire manufacturing

Wire manufacturing

Cutting-edge Swedish wire machinery

At the forefront of Lämneå Bruk's showcase is the “No Twist Coiler”, a remarkable machine under continuous development since 1992. By Jörg Dambock

For the flexible production sector, Fuhr's portfolio includes 5-stand rolling mills in different sizes. © Fuhr

07/04/2024 – Wire processing / rolling mill

Wire processing / rolling mill

Ideally positioned for the energy transition

World is changing! The ever-growing demand for energy and the ongoing efforts to master the energy transition pose major challenges for all of us. The ... By Jörg Dambock

Theleico produce grinding wheels with an outer diameter from 200mm to 1,346mm. © Theleico

07/04/2024 – Spring manufacturing

Spring manufacturing

Theleico – the brand for spring end grinding wheels

As one of the leading manufacturers of grinding tools for the spring industry, Theleico produce grinding wheels with an outer diameter from 200mm to 1,346mm. By Jörg Dambock

07/04/2024 – Extrusion technologies

Extrusion technologies

Continuous extrusion machines and cold pressure welders

“Conform” and “Conklad” are well-established continuous extrusion technologies in the non-ferrous, cable and tube industries. By Jörg Dambock

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Digital Issue 04/2024

As part of the ‘Metalflow Alliance’ of Messe Düsseldorf, the 9th ‘wire India’ is to be held in Mumbai, India from 27 to 29 November. Some 400 exhibitors from 21 countries exhibited at the last ‘wire, Tube and Metec India 2022’, occupying about 20,000m² of exhibition space.
WIRE issue 4/2024 shows some exhibition highlights in advance. Roughly 17,350 visitors attended the trade show during the three exhibition days. As in 2022, the 2024 trade fair will again take place at the Bombay Exhibition Centre (NESCO). The Metal trade fair quartet, comprising ‘wire India’, ‘Tube India’, ‘Metec India’ and ‘India Essen Welding+Cutting’, features 600 exhibitors from 21 countries across more than 38,000m2 of exhibition space.
We wish you an enjoyable read! Your WIRE team