News & trends in the wire sector

NEWS | 23.03.2025

Slipless drawing &
Alloy 1.4108

New non-slipping drawing machines for the highest wire quality

Jacques Allemann is the Swiss market leader in the field of high precision drawn wires, profiles, rods and axles. We have been successfully supplying customers in the watchmaking, microtechnology and medical industries for years.

In order to further optimize the quality of our wires, we employ new non-slipping drawing machines since November 2024. These enable the drawing of wires with diameters from 0.150 mm to 1,800 mm from various materials as standard.

No axial displacement, also known as helix, or torsion should occur during the drawing process. This is ensured by non-slipping drawing, in which the wire does not slide on the drawing capstan but is constantly drawn with the same force. In addition, it always has the same speed as the rotational speed of the drawing capstan.
Another resulting advantage is the high surface quality of the wires.

This means that the wire can be optimally processed further, for example into high-precision springs or products in medical technology with high surface requirements. This slip-free drawn wire is also ideal for processing in further cold forming steps such as flat wires and profiles of the highest quality.

If you have any questions about these or other diameters or special materials, our team will be happy to assist you at any time.

1.4108 - A versatile stainless steel for demanding applications

Wire and rods made of alloy 1.4108 with diameters from 0.2 mm to 4.0 mm are now available from Jacques Allemann.

1.4108 is a stainless steel valued in many industries for its excellent combination of strength, corrosion resistance and workability.

1.4108 is a martensitic stainless steel, also known as X30CrMoN. The steel has high hardness and good corrosion resistance. 1.4108 is DESU (pressure ESU) remelted and has an increased nitrogen content. Despite its low carbon content, it can be hardened up to 60 HRC.

The material is rather easy to process. For example, it can be welded, turned and milled easily. Compared to other stainless steels, 1.4108 offers good performance at a moderate cost.

Thanks to its versatility, the alloy 1.4108 is used in numerous industries and applications:

Tools and mechanical engineering:
Due to its high strength and hardness, 1.4108 is widely used in the production of tools, cutting tools, valves and machine parts that are subject to high mechanical stress.
Automotive industry:
Here the material is often used for parts that work in corrosive environments and at the same time require high strength and wear resistance, such as in engines or gearboxes.
Medical technology:
In medical technology, 1.4108 is used, for example, in surgical instruments and implants due to its biocompatibility and strength.
Air conditioning and refrigeration technology:
The material is also suitable for use in refrigeration and air conditioning technology as it is resistant to rust formation in humid and changing temperatures.

If you would like further information or inquiries, our team will be happy to assist you at any time.