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Steel Wire Drawing
NAICS 331222 · United States · 2022 edition
This U.S. industry comprises establishments primarily engaged in drawing wire from purchased steel.
Activities described by this code
Other activities to examine
- Making steel and drawing steel wire: 331110 — Iron and Steel Mills and Ferroalloy Manufacturing;
- Manufacturing wire products, such as nails, spikes, and paper clips, from purchased steel wire: 33261 — Spring and Wire Product Manufacturing
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Steel wire drawing establishments take purchased steel rod (wire rod) and draw it through a series of dies to reduce its diameter and increase its length, producing wire of specified gauge and tensile properties. Operations typically involve lubricant application, annealing heat treatment, spooling, and quality inspection. The finished wire is sold to manufacturers of wire products, construction supply chains, and industrial users.
Questions to investigate
- What types and gauges of wire are produced, and what are the primary end-use markets?
- What is the age and condition of the primary drawing and annealing equipment, and is there a documented maintenance program?
- What fire suppression systems are in place in the production areas?
- How are spent lubricants, coolants, and metal fines disposed of, and is the facility subject to any environmental permits or prior regulatory actions?
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