Wire Plating &
Pickling Plant
Manufacturer in India
Complete wire plating plant and wire pickling plant solutions — zinc, copper, tin, nickel, and brass wire plating lines; acid and alkaline wire pickling and descaling plants — designed, manufactured, and commissioned by Suntech Energreen across India’s major wire and cable industries.
ISO
9001:2015 Certified
ISO 9001:2015 Certified
Quality Assured
Wire Plating Specialists
Zinc / Cu / Sn / Ni / Brass
Wire Pickling Experts
Acid & Alkaline Systems
Turnkey Line Execution
Design to Commissioning
Pan-India AMC Support
24×7 Service Network
India's Premier Wire Plating & Pickling Plant Manufacturer & Supplier
Suntech Energreen Private Limited is a leading wire plating and pickling plant manufacturer in India, specializing in the design, fabrication, and commissioning of continuous wire plating lines and wire pickling plants for the wire drawing, cable, spring, welding electrode, and fastener industries.
Our wire plating plant solutions cover the full spectrum of wire coating processes — electrolytic zinc plating, copper plating, tin plating, nickel plating, and brass plating on steel wire — delivered through high-speed continuous plating lines with integrated pre-treatment, rinse, and drying stages optimized for wire production environments.
As a trusted wire pickling plant manufacturer in India, we design and supply acid pickling lines, alkaline degreasing systems, and combined pickling-plating plant solutions for wire rod and drawn wire preparation — removing scale, oxide, and contaminants to produce clean, coating-ready wire surfaces at production line speeds.
High-Speed Continuous Wire Plating Lines
Continuous wire plating plants engineered for wire speeds of 5–300 m/min — with in-line pay-off reels, pre-treatment, plating cells, rinsing, drying, and take-up reels in a single integrated production line.
Wire Pickling & Descaling Systems
Complete wire pickling plants with hydrochloric acid, sulphuric acid, or alkaline electrolytic descaling systems — including fume extraction, acid recovery, ETP, and rinsing stages for clean, scale-free wire surfaces.
Precision Electrolyte & Rectifier Control
High-frequency SMPS rectifiers with precise current density control — ensuring uniform coating thickness along every metre of wire, from pay-off to take-up, at full production speed.
Nationwide Spares & AMC
Fast-moving rectifier components, anode assemblies, acid-resistant pump and tank spares, preventive maintenance contracts, and 24×7 technical support across India's wire industry clusters.
Wire Pickling Plant — Stage-by-Stage Process Flow
A continuous, multi-stage wire pickling process that removes mill scale, rust, and oxide layers — preparing wire rod and drawn wire surfaces for downstream plating, coating, or drawing operations.
Pay-Off Reel
Coil or rod fed continuously into the pickling line at controlled tension and speed
Alkaline Degrease
Hot alkaline degreasing removes drawing oils, lubricants, and organic surface contaminants
Rinse Stage
Multi-stage cascade rinsing removes degreasing chemical residues before acid pickling
Acid Pickling
HCl or H₂SO₄ pickling removes mill scale, rust, and oxide layers — revealing clean base metal
Rinse & Neutralise
Fresh water and neutralising rinse stages remove acid residues and prevent flash rusting
Dry & Take-Up
Hot air drying removes moisture and the pickled wire is collected on the take-up reel
Wire Pickling Plant — Stage-by-Stage Process Flow
A continuous, multi-stage wire pickling process that removes mill scale, rust, and oxide layers — preparing wire rod and drawn wire surfaces for downstream plating, coating, or drawing operations.
Pay-Off & Pre-Clean
Wire fed from pay-off reel through alkaline electrolytic cleaning to remove residual oils
Acid Activation
Dilute acid activation removes passive oxide film, ensuring maximum plating adhesion and uniformity
Plating Cell(s)
Wire passes through electrolytic plating tanks — zinc, copper, tin, nickel, or brass deposition at controlled current density
Multi-Stage Rinse
Cascade rinsing with DI water stages removes plating solution drag-out, minimising chemical waste
Passivate & Seal
Chromate or chrome-free passivation for zinc-plated wire; wax or oil sealing for copper and steel wire
Dry & Take-Up
In-line drying and finished wire collected on precision take-up reels or spooled for dispatch
Wire Plating & Pickling Plants We Design & Manufacture
From single-process wire pickling lines to complete integrated wire plating and pickling plant solutions — we manufacture the full spectrum for every wire type and production scale.
Continuous Wire Zinc Plating Plant
High-speed electrolytic zinc wire plating line for galvanised wire, armouring wire, binding wire, and pre-galvanised wire products. Uniform zinc coating from 7 to 275 g/m² as per IS 4826 / ISO 2061 specifications. Acid and alkaline zinc electrolyte options.
Wire Copper Plating Plant
Continuous copper electroplating line for copper-clad steel wire (CCS), welding wire, and conductor wire. Acid copper or pyrophosphate copper electrolyte systems — delivering uniform, bright copper deposits at wire speeds up to 200 m/min.
Wire Tin Plating Plant
Electrolytic tin wire plating line for tinned copper wire, earthing wire, and electronic wire applications. Acid tin (sulphate) or alkaline stannate tin electrolyte — providing bright, solderability-grade tin coatings from 1 to 15 µm.
Brass Plating Plant for Wire
Continuous brass electroplating line for steel tyre cord wire, bead wire, hose wire, and conveyor cord. Cyanide or non-cyanide brass plating — maintaining precise Cu:Zn ratio for optimal rubber adhesion in tyre cord and high-tensile wire products.
Wire Pickling & Descaling Plant
Continuous wire pickling plant for HCl and H₂SO₄ acid descaling of hot-rolled wire rod, drawn wire, and welding wire. Includes alkaline degreasing, multi-stage rinsing, fume extraction, acid recovery, and ETP for PCB-compliant waste management.
Combined Wire Pickling & Plating Line
Integrated continuous wire pickling and plating plant — single line from raw wire rod to finished plated wire, eliminating intermediate coiling and handling. Ideal for greenfield wire processing facilities targeting maximum throughput and minimum floor area.
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Wire Plating Plant vs Wire Pickling Plant — At a Glance
Understanding the purpose of each process helps you select the right plant configuration for your production requirements.
Wire Pickling Plant
- Removes mill scale, rust, and oxide from wire rod and drawn wire surfaces
- Prepares wire for downstream drawing, plating, coating, or galvanising operations
- Uses HCl, H₂SO₄ (acid pickling) or alkaline electrolytic descaling processes
- Critical for wire rod processing before cold drawing and bright wire production
- Integrated fume extraction and ETP for acid fume and effluent management
- Suitable for hot-rolled wire rod, HR coils, welding wire, and drawn wire preparation
Wire Plating Plant
- Deposits a uniform metal coating on clean wire surfaces by electrolytic process
- Coating metals: zinc, copper, tin, nickel, brass, and alloy deposits
- Provides corrosion resistance, solderability, conductivity, or rubber adhesion
- Continuous in-line process from pay-off to take-up at production wire speeds
- Precision SMPS rectifier control ensures consistent coating weight across full coil length
- Suitable for armouring wire, tyre cord, CCS wire, tinned wire, and galvanised products
Why Choose Us as Your Wire Plating & Pickling Plant Manufacturer?
20+ years of wire surface treatment engineering, complete plant range capability, and a nationwide installation and support network — making us India’s most trusted wire plating and pickling plant supplier.
20+ Years of Wire Plating & Pickling Plant Manufacturing
Proven experience across zinc, copper, tin, nickel, and brass wire plating, and HCl / H₂SO₄ wire pickling — building lines that perform reliably at high wire speeds, shift after shift.
Complete Integrated Wire Processing Line Capability
We design and supply complete integrated wire pickling and plating lines — from raw wire rod input to finished coated wire on take-up reel — in a single turnkey project scope.
Precision SMPS Rectifier Technology for Uniform Coating
High-frequency SMPS rectifiers with ripple below 2% ensure uniform current density distribution along every metre of wire — eliminating coating thickness variation across full coil length.
Custom-Engineered for Your Wire Size & Line Speed
Every wire plating plant and pickling plant is engineered to your wire diameter range, production speed target, coating specification, and floor layout. No standard catalogue lines.
Pan-India Installation & Commissioning
On-site installation, line commissioning, coating parameter trials, coating weight verification, and operator training anywhere in India — including all major wire industry clusters.
ETP & PCB Compliance Built Into Every Plant
All wire pickling plants include acid fume extraction, acid recovery systems, and effluent treatment plants — ensuring full compliance with PCB norms from the first day of operation.
How We Deliver Your Wire Plating & Pickling Plant
A structured 5-step process from your first enquiry to a fully commissioned, production-ready wire plating or pickling line.
Requirement Study
Wire spec, coating target, line speed & civil assessment
Design & Proposal
Line layout, cell design, BOQ & techno-commercial offer
Manufacturing
Tank fabrication, rectifier, reels & controls assembly
FAT & Dispatch
Factory acceptance test & quality documentation
Install & Commission
Site erection, coating trials, weight check & training
Wire Plating & Pickling Plant — Standard Specifications
| Parameter | Specification / Range | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Plant Type | Wire Pickling / Wire Plating / Combined Pickling & Plating | Custom configurations available |
| Wire Diameter Range | 0.08 mm – 12 mm | Multi-strand and rope wire on request |
| Wire Speed | 5 – 300 m/min (Continuous) | Wire-size and coating-weight dependent |
| Plating Metals | Zinc, Copper, Tin, Nickel, Brass (Cu-Zn alloy) | Single or multi-layer available |
| Pickling Chemicals | HCl (18–22%), H₂SO₄ (10–20%), Alkaline Electrolytic | Process-dependent selection |
| Coating Weight (Zinc) | 7 – 275 g/m² as per IS 4826 / ISO 2061 | Light / Medium / Heavy / Extra Heavy |
| Tin Coating Thickness | 1 – 15 μm electrolytic tin | Acid or alkaline stannate process |
| Number of Plating Cells | 2 – 12 cells per line | Matched to coating weight & speed |
| Rectifier Type | SMPS — Ripple less than 2% | 0–24V / 500A – 30,000A per cell |
| Anode Material | Zinc, Copper, Tin, or Platinised Titanium (insoluble) | Process-specific selection |
| Tank Material | PP / FRP / Hard Rubber / SS316 lined | Chemical-compatible selection |
| Rinsing System | Multi-stage cascade DI / soft water rinsing | Conductivity monitored |
| Fume Extraction | Hoods, ducts, wet scrubber, acid mist filter & stack | PCB compliant design |
| Control System | Manual / Semi-Auto / Full PLC-SCADA | Speed, current, bath chemistry integration |
| Standards | IS 4826 / ISO 2061 / IS 2141 / ASTM B33 / IEC 60228 | Export-grade specifications available |
Wire Plating & Pickling Plants Across Key Industries
Our wire plating and pickling plant solutions serve India’s most demanding wire processing, cable, and steel wire product industries.
Wire Drawing & Cable
Tyre Cord & Bead Wire
Fastener Wire & Springs
Electrical Conductors
Armouring & ACSR Wire
Welding Wire & Electrodes
Agriculture Fencing Wire
Mesh, Nails & Binding Wire
Complete Guide to Wire Plating & Pickling Plants in India
What is a Wire Plating Plant?
A wire plating plant is a continuous electroplating system designed to deposit a uniform, controlled-thickness metal coating on wire as it passes through an electrolytic bath at production speed. Unlike batch plating systems, wire plating plants are inline — wire is paid off from coils or rods, passes continuously through pre-treatment, plating cells, rinsing, drying, and passivation stages, and is then wound onto take-up reels — with the full process completing at wire speeds of 5 to 300 metres per minute depending on wire diameter and required coating weight.
As a leading wire plating plant manufacturer in India, Suntech Energreen designs and builds continuous wire plating lines for zinc, copper, tin, nickel, and brass plating — serving the wire drawing, cable manufacturing, tyre cord, welding wire, and electrical conductor industries across India.
What is a Wire Pickling Plant & Why is it Critical for Wire Production?
A wire pickling plant is a continuous surface preparation system that removes mill scale, rust, oxide, and surface contaminants from hot-rolled wire rod and drawn wire using acid or alkaline chemical treatments. Pickling is an essential upstream process in wire production — without it, downstream operations including wire drawing, bright annealing, plating, and coating cannot achieve consistent quality because residual scale and oxide layers interfere with die wear, coating adhesion, and surface finish.
As an experienced wire pickling plant manufacturer in India, Suntech Energreen supplies hydrochloric acid (HCl) and sulphuric acid (H₂SO₄) wire pickling lines, alkaline electrolytic descaling systems, and integrated degreasing-pickling-rinsing plants — all with acid fume extraction, acid recovery, and ETP systems for safe, PCB-compliant plant operation. Our wire pickling plants serve wire rod mills, wire drawing units, and wire processing factories across the country.
Key Differences Between a Wire Pickling Plant and a Wire Plating Plant
The wire pickling plant is a surface preparation process — it cleans and removes unwanted layers from the wire surface, making it suitable for the next production step. The wire plating plant is a surface enhancement process — it adds a functional metal coating to the prepared wire surface. In practice, many wire processing facilities need both — a pickling line to prepare the wire rod or coil, followed by a plating line to apply the final protective or functional coating. Suntech Energreen designs and supplies both as individual plants and as integrated combined pickling-and-plating lines, reducing floor space requirements and handling steps between processes.
Why Suntech Energreen is Among India's Most Trusted Wire Plating & Pickling Plant Manufacturers
With 500+ surface treatment plants and lines installed across India and 20+ years of wire processing plant engineering experience, Suntech Energreen has established a strong reputation as one of India’s most reliable wire plating and pickling plant manufacturers. Our plants are operational in India’s major wire industry clusters — in Ludhiana, Pune, Hyderabad, Coimbatore, and Rajkot — serving wire rope manufacturers, tyre cord producers, electrical cable companies, and wire drawing units. Every line we deliver is custom-engineered for your specific wire diameter, production speed, coating specification, and floor layout — backed by a nationwide commissioning, training, and after-sales support network.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of wire plating plants does Suntech Energreen manufacture?
We manufacture continuous wire plating plants for zinc, copper (CCS wire and welding wire), tin (tinned wire), nickel, and brass (tyre cord and bead wire) — in acid and alkaline electrolyte systems. Lines are available in semi-automatic and fully automatic PLC-controlled configurations, engineered for your wire diameter range and production speed target.
What types of wire pickling plants do you supply?
We supply HCl (hydrochloric acid) wire pickling plants, H₂SO₄ (sulphuric acid) wire pickling lines, alkaline electrolytic descaling plants, and combined alkaline degreasing plus acid pickling lines — all with integrated fume extraction, acid recovery units, cascade rinsing, and ETP systems for PCB-compliant waste management.
What wire diameter and line speed ranges do your plants handle?
Our wire plating and pickling plants handle wire diameters from 0.08 mm (fine wire) to 12 mm (heavy wire and rod). Wire speeds range from 5 m/min for heavy-coating or large-diameter wire to 300 m/min for fine wire plating applications. Line speed and cell count are matched to your target coating weight and wire diameter during the engineering stage.
Can you supply an integrated wire pickling and plating line in one system?
Yes. Suntech Energreen designs and supplies combined continuous wire pickling and plating plant lines — a single integrated line from raw wire rod or coil input, through pickling, rinsing, plating, passivation, drying, and onto the take-up reel. Integrated lines eliminate the intermediate coiling and handling steps between pickling and plating, reducing floor space and improving quality consistency.
What coating standards do your wire zinc plating plants comply with?
Our wire zinc plating plants are engineered to produce coatings meeting IS 4826 (Galvanised Steel Wire), ISO 2061 (Zinc Coating Mass on Wire), IS 2141 (Barbed Wire), and other relevant Indian and international wire coating specifications. Coating weight is verified during commissioning using the gravimetric method per the applicable standard.
Is ETP and acid fume extraction included in your wire pickling plant scope?
Yes. All Suntech Energreen wire pickling plants include acid mist extraction hoods and ducts, a wet scrubber and stack system for fume emission control, and an Effluent Treatment Plant (ETP) for management of acid rinse water and spent pickle liquor — meeting State and Central PCB discharge norms. Acid recovery systems to reduce acid consumption and effluent volume are also available.
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