CPC Subgroup
B21C 1/02 Drawing metal wire or like flexible metallic material by drawing machines or apparatus in which the drawing action is effected by drums
Full Title
Manufacture of metal sheets, wire, rods, tubes or like semi-manufactured products by drawing > Drawing metal wire or like flexible metallic material by drawing machines or apparatus in which the drawing action is effected by drums
3 direct subcodes
Child Classifications
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- B21C 1/04 with two or more dies operating in series
- B21C 1/12 Regulating or controlling speed of drawing drums, e.g. to influence tension; Drives; Stop or relief mechanisms
- B21C 1/14 Drums, e.g. capstans; Connection of grippers thereto; Grippers specially adapted for drawing machines or apparatus of the drum type; Couplings specially adapted for these drums
Top Applicants
Top 10 applicants by patent filingsfor class B21, 2013–2023, worldwide · Source: EPO PATSTAT
- JFE STEEL JP 2,667
- NIPPON STEEL CORPORATION JP 2,049
- POSCO (POHANG IRON AND STEEL COMPANY) KR 1,967
- NSSMC (NIPPON STEEL & SUMITOMO METAL) JP 1,800
- SMS GROUP DE 1,538
- JFE STEEL 1,150
- ARCELORMITTAL LU 1,142
- BAOSHAN IRON & STEEL COMPANY 821
- HYUNDAI STEEL COMPANY KR 808
- THYSSENKRUPP STEEL EUROPE DE 660