Certified-quality wire behind every screw and precision part

Trafilerie di Malavedo is an Italian company with deep roots in wire processing, particularly low carbon steel wire. Its value lies in offering precision, a wide range of finishing options, and a broad selection of wires for industrial applications, especially for screws, small metal parts, and cold forming. These aspects may appear “basic” to some, but they are worth reiterating from time to time, even when there is “no real new development”, to highlight quality, history, and experience, and to show that even “standard” solutions can make a difference.

Single or double-pass drawing: how is wire made?

Trafilerie di Malavedo’s production process is based on cold drawing of low carbon steel wire rod. Drawing is a plastic deformation process in which the material is pulled through one or more dies with progressively smaller diameters, without removing any material. This reduces the cross section of the wire and improves its mechanical and dimensional properties. The material is “drawn” from the downstream side toward the upstream direction through the dies.

Unlike other technologies such as wire stretching—sometimes used as an auxiliary or final treatment in other manufacturing processes—drawing ensures precise control over diameter, surface finish, and metallurgical structure, making it the preferred process for high-precision applications.

Depending on the specific requirements, drawing may be carried out in one or two passes. Before processing, the wire rod may undergo treatments such as chemical pickling, bonderizing, annealing, or polymer coating.

Available surface finishes include:

• bright finish, for standard applications
• soap-coated, for improved lubrication during stamping
• copper-coated or galvanized, for corrosion protection
• bonderized, for optimal adhesion of solid lubricants
• polymer-coated, for specific functional needs

This range of options enables Trafilerie di Malavedo to produce customized wire for industries such as fasteners, bolts, and complex small metal parts, where wire performance is critical to the quality of the final product.

Drawn wire for fasteners and cold forming

Trafilerie di Malavedo supplies low carbon steel wire for the production of fasteners and components made through cold forming. Depending on the specific requirements, the wire drawing process can involve one or two passes, achieving diameters ranging from 0.50 mm to approximately 13 mm, while maintaining tight tolerances and consistent dimensions along the entire wire length.

The material can be supplied in various surface and structural conditions, including:

• bright or soaped as-drawn wire, for good flow in deformation processes
• drawn from annealed wire, when enhanced mechanical properties are needed
• pickled, annealed, bonderized, or polymer-coated rod, depending on adhesion, corrosion protection, or formability requirements

All wire produced for these applications strictly complies with relevant standards, particularly UNI EN 10263, which defines the characteristics of wire for cold heading and cold forming.

Wire for small metal parts and general-purpose steel wire

The wire produced by Trafilerie di Malavedo is also widely used in the manufacturing of small metal parts and high-volume industrial items. In these applications, the focus is on diameter consistency, stable mechanical properties, and surface finish quality—essential for ensuring repeatability in production cycles.

Here as well, available diameters range from 0.50 mm to 13 mm, and surface finishes cover a broad spectrum: as-drawn, soap-coated, copper-coated, galvanized, bonderized, etc.

Typical applications include:

• metal chains and metal grating
• nails and U-bolts
• components for promotional displays
• household and furniture items
• various parts for light and mechanical industries

With long-standing experience in the field, Trafilerie di Malavedo is able to provide custom solutions, suitable even for high-volume production runs.

While not centered around spectacular technological breakthroughs, Trafilerie di Malavedo demonstrates how quality, variety, and solid manufacturing capabilities make even “basic” solutions truly competitive. Whether you need wire for cold forming, general-purpose steel wire, rod with special surface finishes, or specific small parts, this is a company you can rely on.

For more details, a quote, or to discuss a custom project, get in touch with Trafilerie di Malavedo using the contact information provided.