The WS-800 wire straightener and cutter for small diameter
The WS-800 has been carefully designed to meet the specific challenges of cutting and straightening solid wire of smaller diameters. It ensures efficiency and accuracy while minimizing human error.
Who will benefit from the WS-800?
Cutting and straightening wires with diameters of less than 1.0 mm is a challenge. The wires are easily tangled and bent as they are fed into a cutter and inconsistencies in straightening and cutting often arise due to their size and fragility. The WS-800 overcomes these challenges by:
- using a powered de-spooler to feed the cable into the cutter, thus preventing entanglement and maintaining wire integrity.
- including an electronic tension device to maintain a consistent resistance on the wire throughout the process, greatly reducing straightening and cutting errors.
- rotary straightening which, unlike rollers, eliminates any spring in the wire and makes perfect straightness possible, even for the thinnest wires.
- ensuring the wire travels safely through the machine without damage by using a polished ceramic brushing
- operating in a seamless and controlled fashion so as to be an innovative showcase for wire straightening and cutting with efficiency and precision.

Specifications
- dimensions: 800 mm (L) x 320 mm (W) x 225 mm (H)
- weight: 30kg
- for wires with diameters between 0.2 mm to 0.7mm
- handles lengths of 0. 3mm up to 150 mm
- cutting tool of hardened steel
- polished ceramic brushing for guiding the wires
- spool holder included, takes spools of up to 200 mm in diameter
- has a wire collector for the end product
- CE certification
Some customizations of the WS-800 are possible to meet specific product parameters. Please contact us to explore these options.
Examples of applications that can benefit from the WS-800
Production of electronics and electrical components
Resistors, capacitors and connectors are made with small diagram wires that need to be accurately straightened to ensure proper functionality and correct assembly. The WS-800 provides the precision required to ensure that high-quality electronic components are produced. The risk of product malfunctions due to misaligned wires is thus significantly reduced.
Precision instrumentation
The high-precision straightening of the WS-800 has a role to play for certain laboratory Instruments that include small diameter wires in their design. The wires found in such sensors, probes and measurement devices must be perfectly straight so as to ensure accuracy and reliability in their various functions.
Handling noble metals
Processing very thin platinum wires for various end products is a specialist process for which the WS-800 is perfectly suited. It’s fully-automated process provides consistency, minimizes human error and can be tailored for specific customer applications.
Kamet and Antech Solutions: The Machines Factory
More detailed information can be found on the The Machines Factory website and our experts are also on hand to advise on the use of the WS-800 wire straightner for your specific parameters or requirements.
The WS-800 is the product of The Machines Factory, a joint collaboration between two Dutch companies: Kamet and Antech Solutions B.V.. Antech specializes in the research, development and prototyping of machines. For more information, please visit our website at themachinesfactory.com.