Conductor preparation
Rod breakdown, intermediate, fine and multi-wire drawing equipment. Compare the feed diameter, finished wire range and annealing arrangement before selecting a machine.
Rod breakdown, intermediate, fine and multi-wire drawing, with annealing options.
Match the working range, material handling and controls to this operation.
Confirm before selectionFeedstock material, input diameter and required output range.
Confirm before selectionInput and output wire sizes, reel handling and annealing needs.
Confirm before selectionMaterial, finished wire size, handling and downstream requirements.
Confirm before selectionWire count, product mix, annealing method and take-up configuration.
Open the operation you need, then review its configuration inputs.
Drawing changes the wire size. It does not combine wires into a conductor or apply insulation. If suitable finished wire is purchased, first confirm whether this stage is needed.
Check the differences that matter to your product. Final selection follows a technical review.
Compare these two catalogue configurations.
| Specification | ZL250/21 | ZLT250/21 |
|---|---|---|
| Input Ø (mm) | 2.6–3.0 | 2.6–3.0 |
| Output Ø (mm) | 0.4–1.2 | 0.4–1.2 |
| Drawing dies | 21 | 21 |
| Online annealer | Without | With |
Both catalogue configurations list Ø400 / 500 / 630 mm take-up spools. Confirm material compatibility, wire condition and the required take-up arrangement.
Catalogue figures are reference values. Material, product dimensions and the agreed configuration determine operating output and the final technical specification.
Review the choices behind the equipment package.
A fine-wire machine cannot replace rod breakdown. Specify both the incoming stock and the smallest finished diameter so the drawing stages can be coordinated.
Online annealing is a material-dependent process. The catalogue identifies copper and copper-clad copper for online annealing on the ZLT250/21; other materials need a separate review.
Multi-wire drawing suits a coordinated wire range and downstream reel plan. Compare the product mix, take-up arrangement and changeovers as well as the number of drawing heads.
Input, equipment and output must work as one connected process.
Confirm material, incoming diameter, supply form and the quality information available for the rod or wire.
Agree finished wire diameter, condition and reel format with the bunching or stranding stage.
Review lubrication, cooling, utilities, reel movement and maintenance access in the proposed layout.
See the role of this equipment in each cable project, then open the complete route.
Prepare conductor wire for the specified LAN cable core.
Confirm firstConfirm solid or stranded conductor construction and whether prepared wire will be purchased.
Prepare individual wires before the solar conductor is bunched.
Confirm firstDefine wire size, material condition and supply reels; identify any separate material treatment.
Reduce suitable rod or wire for the required building-wire or power-cable conductor.
Confirm firstMaterial, cross-section and strand arrangement determine the drawing stages required.
Prepare wire for the fine conductors in the data-cable drawing.
Confirm firstReview finished wire size, handling and the next conductor-forming operation.
Prepare the centre conductor where the project includes wire drawing.
Confirm firstConfirm conductor material, diameter and condition; purchased centre conductor may remove this stage.
Agree the main machine and supporting items together before comparing proposals.
Can the machine make your wire, in the condition the next process needs?
| Decision | What to check | What to request |
|---|---|---|
| Working range | Confirm incoming and finished diameters together with conductor material. A smallest-wire figure alone does not define the complete reduction route. | A product-range schedule identifying the drawing and annealing arrangement for each wire. |
| Wire condition | Agree how diameter, surface condition and any required annealing result will be assessed on representative incoming material. | A trial specification and the agreed inspection method, rather than a generic running video. |
| Reel handling | Check incoming packages, finished reel dimensions and downstream pay-off compatibility. | Reel drawings, handling limits and the included take-up arrangement. |
| Consumables & utilities | Define dies, lubricant/cooling arrangements, annealing utilities and maintenance responsibilities. | A list of included tooling, buyer-supplied utilities and initial consumables. |
What changes the quotationDrawing range, wire count, annealing arrangement, dies, reel handling and lubrication/cooling equipment change the package. Mark tooling, supporting units, site works and services as included, optional or buyer-supplied before comparing prices.
Agree the representative product, incoming material, setup, run conditions, measurements and records before the trial. Confirm the acceptance criteria together; a catalogue maximum is not a guaranteed result for every product.
Conductor material, incoming diameter and feedstock form.
Required diameter range, wire condition and intended use.
Single-wire or multi-wire needs and annealing requirements.
Utilities, take-up package, material flow and available space.
The required wire condition and process determine whether annealing is needed and how it is arranged. The catalog includes drawing machines with online annealing configurations.
Material compatibility must be checked for the selected model and process. Provide the actual material and input/output range when requesting a proposal.
Finished wire size, reel format and handling should be coordinated with bunching, stranding or the next process. These interfaces are part of the line-planning discussion.
The drawing range, number of wires, annealing arrangement, take-up system and supporting utilities affect the scope. Compare quotations using the same input material, output range and supply list.
Agree the trial material, input and output diameters, finished wire condition, reel format and intended downstream use before testing. Acceptance requirements should be written into the technical proposal.
Share the cable you want to make and the scope of your project.