Cold Heading Quality (CHQ) Wire / EN 10263 / DIN 1654 Steel Wire

Cold Heading Wire: Technical Specifications

Cold heading wire according to EN 10263, with DIN 1654 used as an earlier designation, is a high-quality steel wire designed for manufacturing fasteners and other cold-formed components. The EN 10263 series covers steel rod, bars, and wire for cold heading and cold extrusion. Depending on the steel grade, the material offers high ductility, good cold formability, and stable mechanical properties required for demanding forming operations. Cold heading wire is available in various diameters and steel grades for different production requirements.

Where Cold Heading Wire Is Used

Cold heading wire according to EN 10263 is used in applications where steel needs to withstand significant deformation during cold forming. Typical applications include:

1. Fastener Production: The wire is used to manufacture bolts, nuts, screws, rivets, pins, and other cold-formed fasteners.
2. Automotive Industry: Cold heading wire is used for automotive fasteners and various formed components, including parts for steering, chassis, and engine assemblies.
3. Construction: The material is used to manufacture construction fasteners such as anchors, bolts, and other formed components.
4. Mechanical Engineering: Cold heading wire is suitable for producing formed metal components manufactured by cold heading and cold extrusion.
5. Metalware Production: The wire is used for various metal products and components made by cold forming.

Key Properties of Cold Heading Wire

1. High Ductility: The wire allows substantial plastic deformation during cold heading and cold extrusion.
2. Good Cold Formability: The material is suitable for producing complex shapes and fasteners through cold forming processes.
3. Standards Compliance: The wire is produced according to applicable EN 10263 requirements. DIN 1654 is an earlier designation for cold heading and cold extrusion steels.
4. Wide Assortment: Different steel grades and diameters are available to suit specific production requirements.
5. Stable Mechanical Properties: Consistent material properties help maintain reliable processing during cold heading and extrusion.

EN 10263 and DIN 1654 Cold Heading Wire

If you want to buy cold heading wire according to EN 10263, our online store offers products for a range of cold forming applications. Steel grades and dimensions can be selected according to the required manufacturing process and final product. Cold heading wire is commonly used for fasteners, automotive components, construction products, and other cold-formed parts.

Cold heading wire

Based on EN 10263, with DIN 1654 as an earlier designation

in nominal diameters 1.6 – 36.0 mm