From Wire Rod to Floral Wire
Steel wire is drawn to diameter, softened when required, and finished for its intended use. The sequence and treatment depend on the material and the order specification.
Drawing to size
Wire drawing pulls metal through a die to reduce its cross-section. A series of passes can bring wire rod down to the required diameter. Surface preparation and lubrication help control friction and protect the wire and tooling.
Softening the wire
Cold drawing can increase hardness and reduce ductility. Annealing is a controlled heat treatment used where softer wire is required. The required softness depends on the size and use; colour alone does not identify mechanical properties.
Finishing and forming
Products may be supplied with an annealed surface, a zinc coating or a coloured lacquer finish. Stem wire is straightened and cut. Spool and paddle wire are wound onto their respective supports. The manufacturing route depends on the specified finish and format.
See wire finishes and Floral Wire products.
HSYWIRE production and checks
Our wire drawing operation is in Anping, Hebei, with 80 wire drawing machines. Lacquer coating is in Zibo, Shandong, with four lacquered-wire lines. Wire forms are made in Handan, Hebei.
We measure wire diameter for every batch. Tensile testing is carried out when required or by sampling. The test requirements for an order should be agreed before production.
For a quotation, send the diameter, finish, format and intended use. Our factory describes the facilities.