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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

Efficient, flexible printing

Brady reimagines 76mm core label printing

Identification specialist Brady Corporation’s new “Brady Printer i7500” for 76mm core label rolls automatically adjusts all of its settings when new consumables are loaded. Ready to print in just 40 seconds, the printer also removes all calibration waste by printing the ... 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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27/03/2024 – Strongly growing drawing die quantities in multiple wire drawing processes

Strongly growing drawing die quantities in multiple wire drawing processes

Economical maintenance solutions

All things in life are subject to wear – drawing dies are no exception. Sooner or later, and depending on the quantities of wire produced and the care ... By Jörg Dambock

The new “E2HN30” head can manufacture single, double or triple-layer cable, depending on its configuration. © Erocarb

27/03/2024 – Extrusion

Extrusion

From extra small to very large

Since its foundation over four decades ago, Erocarb SA has established itself as a leading manufacturer of custom extrusion heads. With a rich heritage ... By Jörg Dambock

Delta Tecnic promotes the production of micro masterbatches to improve dilution process in PVC and cable industry. © Delta Tecnic

27/03/2024 – Cable manufacturing

Cable manufacturing

Masterbatch solutions

Delta Tecnic, a producer of masterbatch for the cable industry, announces its participation in the prestigious international trade fair “wire 2024”. By Jörg Dambock

27/03/2024 – Lubricants

Lubricants

Lubricants and auxiliary chemicals for wire drawing

In recent years TKT group has consolidated and expanded its position on the market, and carried out important research and development programs, by investments ... By Jörg Dambock

Traxit will present latest innovations in the field of sustainable wire lubrication. © (Traxit) shutterstock / 3rdtimeluckystudio

27/03/2024 – Traxit Wire Lubrication, a brand of Klüber Lubrication

Traxit Wire Lubrication, a brand of Klüber Lubrication

Focusing on sustainability as a central theme

Traxit Wire Lubrication would like to intensify the dialogue with customers at the trade fair and present its own solutions for a sustainable management. By Jörg Dambock

The uniform alignment of the wall thickness in the centre of the circumference of a profile is decisive for the performance of a conductor. © Zumbach

26/03/2024 – Quality and process control

Quality and process control

In-line control for busbar and flat conductor

Producing insulated flat copper and aluminum wires, cables or bars is highly complex and requires a sophisticated knowledge within the extrusion business. By Jörg Dambock

The market for drawn wire for spring applications is demanding and constantly evolving. © Swiss Steel Group

26/03/2024 – High quality and efficiency thanks to 100% integration of the value chain

High quality and efficiency thanks to 100% integration of the value chain

Wire for spring applications

The market for drawn wire for spring applications is demanding and constantly evolving. The Swiss Steel Group and its subsidiary Ugitech (F) play an important ... 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.
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