What is a wire straightener?

A wire straightener is a device used to remove cast, helix, and curvature from wire, tubing, strip material, and other linear materials. Industrial wire straighteners help manufacturers produce straighter parts with improved accuracy and consistency.

How does a wire straightener work?

Wire straighteners use a series of precision bearings or rolls to gradually remove the memory from wire. By applying controlled pressure from multiple directions, the straightening wire process produces material that is more accurate and repeatable.

What materials can industrial wire straighteners handle?

Industrial wire straighteners can process round wire, flat strip, tubing, and shaped materials such as square, hexagonal, D-shaped, and triangular wire. Novo Precision wire straighteners are capable of handling wire diameters from .006" up to .375".

Why is wire straightening important?

Straightening wire improves dimensional accuracy, reduces scrap, and enhances the performance of downstream operations such as cutting, forming, stamping, and assembly. Proper wire straightening also increases product quality and consistency.

What industries use wire straighteners?

Wire straighteners are commonly used in the medical, aerospace, automotive, electronics, consumer products, and precision manufacturing industries. Any application requiring accurate wire lengths and consistent quality can benefit from industrial wire straightening equipment.

What is the difference between a standard wire straightener and a precision wire straightener?

Precision wire straighteners typically feature seven or more bearings per plane and independent adjustment of each bearing. Standard wire straighteners often have fewer rolls and limited adjustability, resulting in less control and lower straightness accuracy.

Can wire straighteners remove cast and helix from wire?

Yes. Precision wire straighteners are specifically designed to remove cast and helix from round wire. Multiple-plane configurations provide additional control when straightening difficult materials and high-tensile wire.

What wire sizes can Novo Precision wire straighteners process?

Novo Precision industrial wire straighteners can process wire diameters ranging from .006 inches to .375 inches. Multiple model sizes are available to accommodate various wire diameters and production requirements.

What are the advantages of a four-plane wire straightener?

Four-plane wire straighteners provide greater control and improved straightness by correcting wire in multiple directions. They are especially effective for removing helix and processing higher-strength materials.

Can wire straighteners be used for tubing and strip material?

Yes. In addition to straightening wire, Novo Precision straighteners can be used for tubing, flat strip, and many shaped materials. Custom bearing grooves are available for specialized applications.

What is a quick-release wire straightener?

A quick-release wire straightener allows operators to rethread material quickly without resetting the bearing positions. This feature reduces setup time and increases productivity during material changes.

How do industrial wire straighteners reduce scrap?

Properly straightened wire feeds more consistently into cutting and forming equipment, resulting in better dimensional accuracy and fewer rejected parts. Reduced scrap translates directly into lower manufacturing costs.

What features should I look for in a wire straightener?

When selecting a wire straightener, look for: Multiple bearing rolls per plane. Independent roll adjustments. Low-friction bearing grooves. Multiple plane configurations. Easy setup and repeatability. Quick-change capabilities. Durable construction for industrial environments.

Can wire straightener settings be documented for repeat jobs?

Yes. Novo Precision wire straighteners allow bearing positions and setup information to be recorded, making it easier to repeat previous jobs and maintain process consistency while supporting ISO quality requirements.

Why choose Novo Precision industrial wire straighteners?

Novo Precision has been manufacturing wire straighteners since 1981. Their precision straighteners feature multiple plane configurations, low-friction 120-degree V-groove bearings, independent bearing adjustments, and quick-release options designed to provide exceptional straightness and repeatable results for demanding applications.

Precision Wire Straighteners

Overview

Novo Precision has been making straighteners since 1981. Novo roll straighteners can be used to straighten wire, straighten tube, strip straightening and the straightening of most linear materials. This equipment can handle wire diameters from a minimum of .006" to a maximum of .375". Our precision straighteners come in 1, 2 or 4 plane with each plane containing 7 or more roll bearings to give utmost straightness and functionality. Novo straighteners use 120 degree V groove bearings as there is less friction than the 90 degree ones on a standard roll straightener.

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Precision Wire Straighteners

Novo Precision Wire Straighteners

Novo offers roll-style straighteners for the really tough straightening requirements. Our roll straighteners can remove cast or helix from round wire as well as flat strip or shaped material, including hex, D-shaped, square, triangular, etc. In many cases even strip “camber” can be controlled. Novo’s precision straighteners can handle wire diameters from a minimum of .006” (0.15 mm) to a maximum of .375” (9.4 mm).

Quick Release Wire Straighteners

Novo offers Quick Release options in our larger models of straighteners. The Quick Release option allows for faster rethreading and changeover, requiring no resetting of the rolls/straightener bearings. Like our standard wire and tube straighteners, the Quick Release models come in multiple plane configurations with each plane having 11 custom grooved bearings.

Single Side Adjusted Wire Straighteners

These newly designed wire straighteners can be adjusted using set screws on just one side of the wire straightener plane. This allows for much simpler straightness adjustment and easier access in tight spaces. These straighteners can currently made in our #00, #0, #1 and #2 models in single, two and four plane set ups.

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Special Features

All Novo roll-style straighteners incorporate the following features:

Seven or more roll bearings per plane. Standard grade straighteners have as few as three.

#1 PWS 2 Plane
Independent adjustments for each roll bearing. Standard grade roll straighteners typically have only some that are adjustable.
Low friction 120-degree "V" groove control channel. Standard grade straighteners typically use a harsher 90-degree that can mark round wire.
Caliper measurement setup and confirmation. Lesser-grade straighteners use the unreliable “touchy-feely” method which is slow and does not address ISO procedure and documentation requirements.
Bearing position locking torque wrench. Always a “free” tool included with each Novo precision straightener purchased. Eliminates stripping of the positioning and bearing screws through over-torqueing.
Smaller bearing roll diameters and closest center-to-center positioning. Results in an easier breaking of the wire memory and reacts to fine adjustments more aggressively.
Scientific straightening approach with Novo “Quick Set Reference Chart.” Allows for a very quick “zeroing” of the strip straightener and faster setup.
Novo Recording Chart. Used to record each wire application setup for future use. It eliminates the need to go through the setup effort on duplicate applications.

#3 PWS 2 Plane

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What is a wire straightener?

A wire straightener is a device used to remove cast, helix, and curvature from wire, tubing, strip material, and other linear materials. Industrial wire straighteners help manufacturers produce straighter parts with improved accuracy and consistency.
How does a wire straightener work?

Wire straighteners use a series of precision bearings or rolls to gradually remove the memory from wire. By applying controlled pressure from multiple directions, the straightening wire process produces material that is more accurate and repeatable.
What materials can industrial wire straighteners handle?

Industrial wire straighteners can process round wire, flat strip, tubing, and shaped materials such as square, hexagonal, D-shaped, and triangular wire. Novo Precision wire straighteners are capable of handling wire diameters from .006" up to .375".
Why is wire straightening important?

Straightening wire improves dimensional accuracy, reduces scrap, and enhances the performance of downstream operations such as cutting, forming, stamping, and assembly. Proper wire straightening also increases product quality and consistency.
What industries use wire straighteners?

Wire straighteners are commonly used in the medical, aerospace, automotive, electronics, consumer products, and precision manufacturing industries. Any application requiring accurate wire lengths and consistent quality can benefit from industrial wire straightening equipment.
What is the difference between a standard wire straightener and a precision wire straightener?

Precision wire straighteners typically feature seven or more bearings per plane and independent adjustment of each bearing. Standard wire straighteners often have fewer rolls and limited adjustability, resulting in less control and lower straightness accuracy.
Can wire straighteners remove cast and helix from wire?

Yes. Precision wire straighteners are specifically designed to remove cast and helix from round wire. Multiple-plane configurations provide additional control when straightening difficult materials and high-tensile wire.
What wire sizes can Novo Precision wire straighteners process?

Novo Precision industrial wire straighteners can process wire diameters ranging from .006 inches to .375 inches. Multiple model sizes are available to accommodate various wire diameters and production requirements.
What are the advantages of a four-plane wire straightener?

Four-plane wire straighteners provide greater control and improved straightness by correcting wire in multiple directions. They are especially effective for removing helix and processing higher-strength materials.
Can wire straighteners be used for tubing and strip material?

Yes. In addition to straightening wire, Novo Precision straighteners can be used for tubing, flat strip, and many shaped materials. Custom bearing grooves are available for specialized applications.
What is a quick-release wire straightener?

A quick-release wire straightener allows operators to rethread material quickly without resetting the bearing positions. This feature reduces setup time and increases productivity during material changes.
How do industrial wire straighteners reduce scrap?

Properly straightened wire feeds more consistently into cutting and forming equipment, resulting in better dimensional accuracy and fewer rejected parts. Reduced scrap translates directly into lower manufacturing costs.
What features should I look for in a wire straightener?
When selecting a wire straightener, look for:
- Multiple bearing rolls per plane.
- Independent roll adjustments.
- Low-friction bearing grooves.
- Multiple plane configurations.
- Easy setup and repeatability.
- Quick-change capabilities.
- Durable construction for industrial environments.
Can wire straightener settings be documented for repeat jobs?

Yes. Novo Precision wire straighteners allow bearing positions and setup information to be recorded, making it easier to repeat previous jobs and maintain process consistency while supporting ISO quality requirements.
Why choose Novo Precision industrial wire straighteners?

Novo Precision has been manufacturing wire straighteners since 1981. Their precision straighteners feature multiple plane configurations, low-friction 120-degree V-groove bearings, independent bearing adjustments, and quick-release options designed to provide exceptional straightness and repeatable results for demanding applications.

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