TO 33 Wire
Jernkontoret's technical area 33, Wire, is where collaboration takes place between companies, research institutes and higher education institutions interested in wire production.
Production of hot rolled wire rod involves feeding out the wire in coils that are left to cool.
The process of wire drawing into finished wire products normally begins with descaling of the oxide layer on wire rods delivered from the wire rod mill. The process continues with cold drawing of wires to the final, predetermined dimension. This takes place via repeated area reductions and continuously by way of passes with wire drawing dies, which are arranged in a drawing block or capstan. In the drawing of thinner wire, the wire rods are annealed and pickled before renewed cold drawing takes place.
Wire products include wire racing bearings, spring wire, welding wire, staple wire, high resistance electrical wire, wire for drills, surgical suture wire, etc.
Committee meetings are arranged 2-3 times per year, often on the premises of member companies.
Committee Chairperson
Peter Gillström, Suzuki Garphyttan AB
Research Manager
Rachel Pettersson, Jernkontoret
Member companies
ESAB, Göteborg
Fagersta Stainless AB, Fagersta
Hjulsbro Steel AB, Linköping
Kanthal AB, Hallstahammar
Pacwire AB, Söråker
Suzuki Garphyttan AB, Garphyttan
Zapp Precision Metals (Sweden), Sandviken
Co-opted members
Dalarna University, Borlänge
Örebro University, Örebro
Purpose and general orientation
- To seek financing for, to plan and initiate own projects, as well as externally co-funded projects or major research programmes, via co-ordinated contacts between companies, researchers and donors
- To run this process-focused research, with an input of joint research efforts from companies, institutes and higher education institutions
- To foster contacts within the industry, facilitate the sharing of experiences, to make the best use of specialist knowledge and monitor the latest technology and processes
- To strengthen the Nordic steel industry’s competitive position within this area through applying the research results obtained
How does one become a member of the technical area?
The technical committee determines the acceptance of new members. Please contact the Research Manager of the technical area if you are interested in participating, or if you have questions about activities, membership fees etc.
