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Specialist in mechanical descaling of wire rod
WiTechs B.V. specializes in mechanical descaling solutions for the wire processing industry.
Based in Hengelo, the Netherlands, WiTechs develops and supplies machinery and solutions for the efficient mechanical removal of mill scale from hot-rolled wire rod. Its technology provides an effective alternative to conventional chemical pickling and prepares the wire surface for reliable and efficient downstream processing.
Mechanical descaling – Clean wire without acid
During the hot-rolling process, a hard oxide layer – known as mill scale – forms on the surface of the wire rod. Effective removal of this layer is essential before further processing, such as wire drawing.
WiTechs mechanical descaling systems are designed to break and remove the mill scale mechanically, eliminating or significantly reducing the need for conventional acid pickling.
The result is a clean and consistently prepared wire surface, ready for the next stage of production against low costs.
Efficient. Reliable. Sustainable.
Witechs's mechanical descaling solutions are developed for integration into modern wire processing lines, with a strong focus on process reliability and costs, production efficiency and consistent wire quality.
Its systems can be integrated into both new and existing production lines and adapted to specific wire diameters, production speeds, and downstream processes.
By replacing chemical pickling with mechanical descaling, manufacturers can significantly reduce or eliminate costs by the use of acids and related chemicals. This can reduce chemical handling and waste streams while contributing to a cleaner and safer production environment.
At the same time, mechanical descaling makes it possible to integrate the scale removal process directly into the production line, creating an efficient in-line process from wire rod to further processing.
Engineering for the wire industry
WiTechs combines specialized knowledge of wire processing with practical engineering and machine-building expertise.
The company looks beyond the descaling unit itself. Wire guidance, line configuration, production speed, and the subsequent process all influence the final result. That is why solutions are developed around the complete production process.
Whether the requirement is a stand-alone mechanical descaling solution or integration into a complete wire processing line, Witechs's goal remains the same:
Reliable mill scale removal, consistent wire preparation and an efficient production process.
