EuroWire November 2024

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Rod and bar processing

Unlocking efficiency and quality in PC wire production PC wire production involves a complex series of chemical, thermal and strength and reduces relaxation losses, ensuring a consistent modulus of elasticity.

efficiency, design reliability and reduced energy consumption. The production lines are entirely internally designed, featuring multiple patents (eg cooling system) and utilising proprietary gearbox designs. Following the wire drawing phase, the product undergoes thermomechanical treatment to achieve the required characteristics. MFL Group offers LRPC wire lines designed to meet these requirements. The portfolio includes all necessary equipment, from payoff units, straight- ening and indenting units, heating and pulling units to the final take-up for coils and bars. to thermomechanical treatment, relieves drawing stresses, enhances yield This process, largely due

mechanical processes to ensure the final product meets stringent quality standards. MFL Group provides PC wire manufacturers with a comprehensive turnkey solution. The process begins with wire rod preparation. MFL offers options for traditional batch pickling and phosphating as well as reduced impact mechanical rod preparation and electrolytic phosphating. The aim of mechanical rod preparation combined with electrolytic phosphating is to minimise waste disposal (especially acids) while ensuring consistent rod cleaning. In the drawing phase, MFL provides drawing lines that ensure final product quality through advanced cooling

MFL’s treatment section offers precise temperature and tension control, leveraging the latest technology and extensive field experience. For bar production, the machinery features cutting heads capable of handling maximum line speeds of 150m/min and collecting bars of various lengths. As part of its turnkey solution, MFL offers plant engineering, final layout design, process flow optimisation, and local support through service departments in Italy, the USA and China. thermomechanical

Mario Frigerio SpA www.mflgroup.com

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