The fastest-wearing components on any wire drawing machine — wet or dry, single-wire or multi-wire — are the drawing dies, wire guides, contact bands, capstans and drawing pulleys. Drawing dies in tungsten carbide (TC), polycrystalline diamond (PCD) or natural diamond are the primary consumable and determine wire diameter, surface finish and drawing force. Wire guides and approach cones absorb lateral friction at entry and exit points, while contact bands and capstan linings degrade under continuous traction load. Wire drawing lubricants — soap powders, emulsions and synthetic drawing oils — also require regular replenishment and directly affect die life, drawing speed and wire surface quality. We supply all of these components for copper, aluminium, steel and specialty alloy drawing lines.

The right die material depends on your wire material, target diameter and production volume. Tungsten carbide (TC) dies are the standard choice for ferrous wire, rod breakdown and medium-size non-ferrous wire — they offer good durability at lower cost and are the most widely used die type across steel, stainless steel and aluminium rod drawing. Polycrystalline diamond (PCD) dies are recommended for high-speed copper and aluminium fine wire drawing where die life and dimensional consistency are critical — they typically outlast TC dies by a factor of 10 to 50 depending on the application. Natural diamond dies are used for ultra-fine wire drawing below 0.1 mm where surface finish and diameter tolerance are paramount. We supply all three types across the full size range and can help select the right material for your wire, speed and reduction schedule.

On tubular, rigid-frame and planetary stranding machines, the highest-wear components are the flyer bows and bow guides, which manage individual wire tension through every lay cycle and are subject to continuous mechanical stress at high rotational speeds. GESADUR underrollers and closing die guides wear progressively and, when neglected, cause wire surface damage and conductor defects that only appear at final testing. Stranding machine bearings — particularly those supporting the rotating frame and flyer arms — require regular inspection and replacement to maintain concentricity and lay consistency. Drive belts and tension pulleys are also frequent replacement items. We supply all of these wear components for clients operating stranding equipment from Pourtier, Cortinovis, Lesmo, Samp, Niehoff and other stranding machine manufacturers.

GESADUR underrollers are wear-resistant support rollers used in stranding and closing machines to guide individual wires through the stranding zone with minimal surface friction and contact damage. They are manufactured from a specialized high-performance polymer compound that combines low friction with high abrasion resistance, making them gentler on wire surface than metallic guides while lasting longer than standard plastic rollers. Replacement is needed when visible groove wear appears on the roller surface, when wire surface marks or scratches increase, or when lay length consistency begins to drift — all signs that the guiding geometry is no longer correct. We supply GESADUR underrollers in standard and custom dimensions for the main stranding machine platforms.

Yes. We supply spare and wear parts for clients operating extrusion lines from Maillefer, Troester, Rosendahl, Nextrom, Davis-Standard and Buss, among other cable extrusion machine manufacturers. Our offering covers the full range of process tooling and replacement components for these lines: extrusion tips, dies and die holders, crosshead assemblies, extruder screws and barrels, spark tester electrodes and replacement parts, haul-off belts and related wear items. Parts are identified by part number, machine model, technical drawing or dimensional data from a worn sample — including for older installations where original OEM supply has been discontinued.

PVC insulation is processed at lower temperatures and lower pressures, and typically uses pressure-type crossheads with standard steel or hardened tips and dies — tooling that is relatively forgiving in terms of dimensional tolerance and material wear. XLPE (cross-linked polyethylene) requires higher processing temperatures, tighter melt control and tube-type or combination crossheads with precision-ground tips and dies in materials compatible with peroxide or silane crosslinking chemistry, as contamination at the crosshead directly affects the dielectric properties of the finished cable. LSZH, PE and rubber compounds each have their own tooling geometry and material requirements. We supply tips, dies, die holders and complete crosshead assemblies specified for each compound type and help clients select the correct tooling configuration for their line and cable construction.

Yes — this is one of the most common requests we handle, especially during unplanned downtime when a part fails without a reference number available. Send us clear photos of the worn component, any visible brand markings, approximate dimensions and the machine context (manufacturer, model and the function of the part), and our technical team will identify it and propose the correct replacement. For components where visual identification is insufficient, we can work from physical samples, hand measurements or dimensional sketches. This applies equally to drawing dies, stranding bows, extrusion tooling, bearings, sensors and any other wire and cable machine component. Typical response time is 24 to 48 business hours.

Yes. A significant part of what we do is sourcing components for legacy, discontinued and hard-to-find wire drawing, stranding and extrusion equipment — machines that are no longer supported by the original manufacturer but are still running in production. We cross-reference part numbers against current production equivalents, source from the broader market and, where no direct replacement exists, coordinate custom manufacturing from a technical drawing, CAD file or physical sample. This covers mechanical components such as gears, shafts, bushings and rollers, as well as process tooling like dies, bows and crossheads. We regularly support clients operating older lines from Koch, Niehoff, Frigeco, Pourtier, Lesmo, Troester and other manufacturers whose original spare parts supply has been reduced or discontinued.

We distribute a complete range of wire drawing lubricants for both ferrous and non-ferrous wire drawing. For copper wire drawing, we supply dry soap powders, synthetic emulsions and drawing oils formulated for fine and ultra-fine wire production, where lubricant film consistency directly affects surface quality, die temperature and breakage rate. For aluminium wire drawing, we supply oil-based and synthetic lubricants compatible with the oxide layer behavior of aluminium and its alloys, including compounds for both annealed and hard-drawn aluminium. For steel and stainless steel wire, we supply soap powders and reactive lubricants for dry drawing, and water-soluble emulsions for wet drawing. Lubricant selection is matched to wire material, target diameter, die type, drawing speed and line configuration to maximize die life and minimize surface defects.

Delivery time depends on the component type, quantity and destination. For standard wear parts — drawing dies, bearings, belts, seals and lubricants — we typically ship within a few business days from confirmation. For less common or custom-specified components, lead time is confirmed at the time of quotation. We ship to over 80 countries across Latin America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, Asia and Oceania, with export-grade packaging and full customs documentation included. For urgent maintenance situations and unplanned downtime, contact us directly via WhatsApp or email and we will prioritize sourcing and dispatch. Quotations are provided in USD or EUR with typical response within 24 to 48 business hours.