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At Klotz, production of the cables exclusively designed by our Research and Development Department utilizes efficiency-oriented methods and an array of high-performance production equipment, ensuring that all products meet Klotz' strict standards of quality and performance from the onset of production. The transformation from raw materials to finished cables may not be a mysterious process, but it is always a fascinating one. Let us take you through the various production stages, and perhaps reveal some surprises along the way - for instance, the time and effort we spend on quality assurance, a key factor in creating our cables' outstanding reputation.

(1) rolled wire coil		(2) tubular steel spools		(3) copper drawing machine

Wire production starts with continuous cast and rolled wire coils ( Fig. 1 ), 8 mm in diameter and made of high-purity (over 99.95% pure) electrolyte copper. First the copper is drawn to 1.8 mm diameter in a thick wire drawing bench and - as shown in Fig. 2 - temporarily stored in vast steel drums. Then the wire passes through a second copper drawing plant (Fig. 3) and is drawn further to the desired final diameter of 0.10 mm - 0.30 mm. Recrystallization and bright annealing processes are applied to achieve the necessary mechanical and electrical properties for further processing. continue →