Steel Wire Rope Solution

Wire drawing dies are used to reduce the diameter of steel rods or wires with high precision and surface quality, enabling the production of strong, flexible, and high-performance steel wire ropes.

Steel Wire Rope

The drawing die ensures that each wire reaches the specified fineness (e.g. 1.0mm, 2.0mm, etc.), facilitating subsequent multi-strand stranding into wire ropes and ensuring overall uniformity and load capacity.
Raw coarse steel bars are usually subjected to multiple stages of wire drawing dies to reduce the size of the wire to obtain a wire suitable for rope braiding.
The wire drawing dies can be used to draw wire of different materials (e.g. high carbon steel, stainless steel, galvanized steel) to meet the requirements of different application scenarios.

Application Fields & Dies Recommendations

Steel wire rope is a type of metal rope with high strength, good wear resistance, and strong flexibility, widely used in multiple industries.

As a professional die manufacturer, we provide tailored tooling solutions for various steel wire rope applications. Our dies help improve drawing performance, extend tool life, and ensure high-quality output.

Application	Wire Drawing Die Material	Stranding Dies Material	Key Features
Lifting Equipment	PCD / Tungsten Carbide/Nano	Tungsten Carbide (TC)/Nano	High wear resistance, strong and compact
Bridge & Tensioning	Tungsten Carbide / PCD/Nano	PCD / Nano	Precision tolerance, concentricity
Power Transmission	PCD / ND (Natural Diamond)	PCD	Smooth surface, excellent conductivity
Elevator Systems	PCD / Nano Coated	PCD / TC/Nano	Quiet, stable running, long life
Cable Cars	ND / Nano Coated	ND / PCD	Ultra-high precision & durability
Forestry & Agriculture	Tungsten Carbide (TC)/Nano	TC/Nano	Impact resistance, cost-effective

Comparison of Wire Drawing Dies for Steel Wire Rope Industry

Feature / Type	Nano Wire Drawing Die	PCD Wire Drawing Die	Tungsten Carbide Wire Drawing Die
Material Structure	Carbide core + nano-scale CVD diamond-like carbon coating	Synthetic diamond particles sintered under high pressure	Tungsten carbide with cobalt binder
Wear Resistance	Very high (5–10× that of carbide dies)	Extremely high (best for mass production)	Moderate (lower than Nano and PCD)
Surface Finish Quality	Excellent – ultra-smooth surface, minimizes wire damage	Very good – consistent surface quality	Good – but prone to more friction and scratches
Dimensional Stability	Excellent – maintains tight tolerance over long runs	Excellent – very stable over large volumes	Moderate – more frequent size adjustments needed
Wire Fatigue Resistance Enhancement	Outstanding – best surface to reduce micro-cracks	Very good	Moderate
Suitable Wire Size Range	Fine to medium wires (0.5–2.5 mm)	Fine to medium wires (0.5–2.5 mm)	Broader range but less stable for ultra-fine wires
Cost	High upfront, low long-term due to longevity	High upfront, low long-term	Low to medium
Maintenance / Re-polishing	Limited – thin coating, replacement needed after wear	Difficult – polishing possible but limited cycles	Easy to refurbish and polish multiple times
Typical Use Cases	Premium steel wire ropes (aviation, elevators, offshore)	Mass production of general-purpose wire ropes	Cost-sensitive, general-purpose wire ropes

Nano Wire Drawing Die: Best for ultra-smooth surface finish, improving fatigue life, perfect for premium-grade steel wire ropes requiring maximum safety and performance.
PCD Wire Drawing Die: Best for extremely large-volume production, offering long lifespan and consistent dimensional control.
Tungsten Carbide Wire Drawing Die: Most economical, suitable for general steel wire rope production, but with lower durability and finish compared to Nano and PCD dies.