Stranding die options
Several stranding die materials may be available depending on your bunching, stranding or compacting needs. The table below provides an overview of materials available. Relative durability and price will help determining which one will be ideal for your particular application. Please discuss your bunching, stranding, and compacting needs with an Esteves expert to make sure you use the best and most cost-effective stranding die.
| DC | Split TC | TC | PCD | SSCD | ND |
  |  |  |  |  |  |
| Size range availability (1) | |||||
| Min. .032” [0.813 mm] | Min. .020” [0.5 mm] | Min. .005” [0.127 mm] | Min. .00157” [0.040 mm] | Min. .00027” [0.007 mm] | Min. .00027” [0.007 mm] |
| Max. 4.000” [101.6 mm] | Max. n/a | Max. n/a | Max. 1.378” [35.0 mm] | Max. .0840” [2.150 mm] | Max. .0787” [2.0 mm] |
| Approx. relative durability (2) | |||||
| Non-ferrous 50 – ?x | Non-ferrous 1x | Non-ferrous 1x | Non-ferrous 50 – 500x | Non-ferrous 17 – 33x | Non-ferrous 17 – 33x |
| Ferrous 8 – ?x | Ferrous 1x | Ferrous 1x | Ferrous 8 – 70x | Ferrous 4 – 9x | Ferrous 4 – 9x |
| Approx. relative price (3) | |||||
| .0181” [0.460 mm] – | .0181” [0.460 mm] 19x | .0181” [0.460 mm] 1x | .0181” [0.460 mm] 3 – 8x | .0181” [0.460 mm] 3x | .0181” [0.460 mm] 5x |
| .0394” [1.001 mm] 13x | .0394” [1.001 mm] 19x | .0394” [1.001 mm] 1x | .0394” [1.001 mm] 7 – 8x | .0394” [1.001 mm] 15x | .0394” [1.001 mm] 15x |
| .3937” [10 mm] 13x | .3937” [10 mm] 4x | .3937” [10 mm] 1x | .3937” [10 mm] 20 – 26x | .3937” [10 mm] – | .3937” [10 mm] – |
- The size range is for indication only. The maximum and minimum size depends on the required drawing die profile. Esteves Group’s Drawing Die Wizard software can be used to check if a certain blank can be used, or ask Esteves Group for guidance.
- Relative durability is a comparison to tungsten carbide dies. The durability is for indication only and can differ depending on the drawn wire type, wire condition, lubricant used, and wire drawing conditions.
- Relative price is a comparison to tungsten carbide dies. The relative price is for indication only and can differ depending on the tolerance, die geometry, casing size and any other requirements.
