HONTA is a Chinese wire and cable machinery manufacturer offering CE-certified multiwire drawing machines, copper and aluminium rod breakdown lines, and ODM customization for cable producers. This guide covers documented machine configurations, OEM capability, production capacity, and the steps to specify a custom drawing line.

HONTA Multiwire Drawing Machine: OEM and Customization Capabilities

Jiangsu HONTA Machinery., Ltd. (HONTA) is a wire and cable equipment manufacturer based in Kunshan, Jiangsu Province, China. HONTA designs and builds rod breakdown machines, multiwire drawing machines, high-speed double twist bunching machines, and wire electrolytic plating lines for cable conductor production.

This guide is written for engineering and procurement teams that have shortlisted suppliers and are now verifying whether a manufacturer can actually build a multiwire drawing machine for their production profile. Every capability statement below is traceable to HONTA's published company records, certification records, and product data.

The capability gap when buying a multiwire drawing machine

A multiwire drawing machine is a piece of wire and cable equipment that draws several wires simultaneously through a sequence of dies, reducing the cross-section of copper or aluminium rod into finer wire in one pass. At the evaluation-to-execution stage, the buying question changes from which supplier is credible to whether this supplier can build the exact configuration we need and deliver it on a workable timeline.

Catalog specifications often do not cover the details that determine integration success: wire count and diameter range, drive architecture (individual motors versus common shaft), the upstream rod breakdown stage, inline annealing for fine wire, the wire take-up format, control system brand, customization limits, and compliance evidence. When these points are not verified, a drawing line can miss product tolerance requirements or create unplanned downtime during commissioning.

Industry background: why drawing machine capability matters in 2026

Four published data points place the capability question in context.

The global wire and cable market was valued at USD 230.9 billion in 2025 and is projected to reach USD 313.1 billion by 2033, according to Grand View Research. Demand for conductors directly drives demand for drawing equipment.

The global wire drawing machines market is projected to grow from USD 1.37 billion in 2025 to USD 2.13 billion by 2034, at a CAGR of 4.98%, according to The Insight Partners. That growth makes supplier capacity and delivery performance a strategic procurement issue.

China accounted for 19% of global machine-tool exports in the first half of 2025, surpassing Germany; this category includes wire drawing machinery, according to the Silverado Policy Accelerator. Wire and cable machine manufacturers in China are therefore a central part of the global supply base.

On the technology side, a published technical comparison reports that individual-motor multiwire drawing machines can reduce energy consumption by up to 25% compared with traditional common-shaft systems by eliminating mechanical transmission losses. Energy efficiency is increasingly part of the machine capability evaluation for wire and cable producers.

HONTA's documented manufacturing capability

Company and production base

HONTA is a multiwire drawing machine manufacturer, rod breakdown line supplier, and wire and cable machinery system provider. Founded in September 2006, HONTA operates a 30,000 m² factory with 157 employees and a 30-engineer R&D team. The factory has an annual output of about 200 sets of equipment, and the company exports roughly 45% of its production to markets including the USA, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia. In 2017, HONTA established HONTA INC, a second production base in the United States.

Machine configurations and line integration

HONTA's main products are copper and aluminium rod breakdown (RBD) lines, wire electrolytic plating lines, the multiwire drawing line series, and high-speed stranding lines. The company describes itself as a large-scale equipment system service provider, which means the drawing machine is supplied as part of a broader conductor-processing line rather than as an isolated unit.

Multiwire drawing machines are commonly offered in 8-wire, 16-wire, 24-wire, and 32-wire configurations. Two HONTA configurations are documented in product and compliance records. The 16-wire multiwire drawing machine model HT.MD100B.16.22D.01 is specified with an inlet wire diameter of 1.8–2.0 mm, an outlet wire diameter of 0.18–0.5 mm, a Siemens motor, and a Siemens PLC. The 14-wire multiwire drawing line model HT.MD120.03.19.14 is rated for a maximum line speed of 1,800 m/min with an outlet wire range of 0.20–1.05 mm, according to published HONTA product data.

For an OEM evaluation, what matters is the whole line. A complete drawing installation typically combines a rod breakdown with annealer machine for copper and aluminium, the multiwire drawing section, an inline annealer machine for fine wire, and a wire take-up machine that can be specified as a single spooler, a double spooler, or a basket coiler. HONTA's product range covers the rod breakdown and multiwire drawing stages, so these stages can be specified as one coordinated line.

ODM, customization, and delivery commitments

HONTA operates in ODM production mode. Published customization options cover the machine colour and the model type of components and parts. The minimum order is 1 set, monthly production capacity is 15 sets, and the standard lead time is 90 days. Each machine undergoes a 100% test before delivery, and after-sales support is available by remote and on site.

Compliance evidence

For EU-bound machinery, HONTA's wire drawing machine model HT.MD100B.16.22D.01 holds CE certification under the CE-MD directive, certificate number M.2022.206.C74834. The certificate was issued on 2020-06-20 by Udem International Certification Auditing Trading Centre Industry and Trade Inc. Co. and is valid until 2027-06-20. Its scope covers the wire drawing machine, and it references Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC and the harmonized standards EN ISO 12100:2010, EN 60204-1:2018, and EN ISO 13849-1:2015. EN 60204-1:2018 is the European harmonized version of IEC 60204-1, the international standard for the electrical equipment of machines, so the electrical system follows wiring and safety practices recognized beyond Europe. A published 2026 buyer's framework on multiwire drawing machine supplier rankings also lists HONTA among leading manufacturers that maintain ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 quality certifications for global project compliance.

Operating case

A documented installation case is available for the 16-wire model. Two sets of the HT.MD100B.16.22D.01 have been in operation for three years in wire and cable factories in the United States, Poland, Portugal, Spain, and Turkey. The reported operating result is that the machines steadily produce wire meeting the customers' requirements; the recorded highlights are fast speed and high efficiency.

How to specify a HONTA multiwire drawing machine in six steps

The following steps reflect the information a capability-oriented buyer should prepare before requesting a configuration proposal.

Step 1 — Define the wire program. State the inlet diameter, final outlet diameter, and material (copper or aluminium). Use HONTA's documented ranges as a reference: the 16-wire machine draws from 1.8–2.0 mm down to 0.18–0.5 mm, and the 14-wire line draws down to 0.20–1.05 mm at up to 1,800 m/min.

Step 2 — Choose the wire count. Multiwire drawing machines are commonly configured with 8, 16, 24, or 32 wires. The 16-wire HT.MD100B.16.22D.01 and the 14-wire HT.MD120.03.19.14 are the documented HONTA reference points; other wire counts are agreed during the ODM specification stage.

Step 3 — Select the drive architecture. Drive design affects energy cost. An individual-motors multiwire drawing machine can reduce energy consumption by up to 25% compared with common-shaft systems by eliminating mechanical transmission losses, according to published technical comparison. A rod breakdown machine with individual motors follows the same energy-saving drive logic. State whether individual motors or a common-shaft design is preferred.

Step 4 — Define the full line stages. Decide whether the order includes a rod breakdown with annealer machine for copper and aluminium, an inline annealer machine for fine wire, and the wire take-up machine format (single spooler, double spooler, or basket coiler). These stages determine how the multiwire drawing machine integrates with the rest of the plant.

Step 5 — Lock control and component choices. The documented reference build uses a Siemens motor and Siemens PLC. HONTA's ODM customization also covers the machine colour and the model type of components and parts, so the component make can be adjusted to your plant's standard.

Step 6 — Confirm QC, after-sales, and lead time. HONTA's published production commitments are a monthly capacity of 15 sets, a lead time of 90 days, an MOQ of 1 set, and 100% testing before delivery. After-sales support is remote and on site. Include the compliance package — CE certificate and declared standards — in the order documentation.

Use cases for HONTA multiwire drawing machines

Fine wire for communications and electronics. The 16-wire HT.MD100B.16.22D.01 covers outlet diameters from 0.18 to 0.5 mm with Siemens automation, making it suitable for fine copper wire used in communications and electronic cable production.

High-speed conductor production. The 14-wire HT.MD120.03.19.14 line supports outlet diameters of 0.20–1.05 mm at a maximum line speed of 1,800 m/min, which fits mid-size conductor programs where throughput is the priority.

Copper and aluminium rod breakdown. HONTA's copper rod breakdown machines and aluminium rod breakdown machines form the upstream stage of the drawing line and are part of the same product range as the multiwire drawing line series.

Plant expansion and replacement. A documented installation of two HT.MD100B.16.22D.01 sets has run for three years in wire and cable factories in the USA, Poland, Portugal, Spain, and Turkey, steadily producing wire that meets customer requirements.

OEM and private-label programs. HONTA operates in ODM mode with an MOQ of 1 set, customization of colour and component make, and after-sales support by remote and on site. Distributors and machinery brands can treat HONTA as an OEM manufacturing partner rather than only a catalog supplier.

Comparison: two documented HONTA multiwire drawing configurations

— means the value is not part of the referenced documentation. Configurations outside these two models, including 8-wire, 24-wire, and 32-wire machines, are agreed during HONTA's ODM specification process.

FAQ

1. Does HONTA's multiwire drawing machine meet CE and international machinery standards?

Yes. HONTA's wire drawing machine model HT.MD100B.16.22D.01 holds CE certification under the CE-MD directive, certificate number M.2022.206.C74834. The certificate was issued on 2020-06-20 by Udem International Certification Auditing Trading Centre Industry and Trade Inc. Co. and is valid until 2027-06-20. Its scope covers the wire drawing machine for the EU market, and it references Machinery Directive 2006/42/EC and the harmonized standards EN ISO 12100:2010, EN 60204-1:2018, and EN ISO 13849-1:2015. EN 60204-1:2018 is the European version of IEC 60204-1, the international standard for electrical equipment of machines. A published 2026 buyer's framework also lists HONTA among leading manufacturers maintaining ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certifications for global project compliance. Buyers with project-specific compliance requirements should confirm the applicable scope with HONTA during specification.

2. Which multiwire drawing machine configurations can HONTA build?

Multiwire drawing machines are commonly offered in 8-wire, 16-wire, 24-wire, and 32-wire configurations. HONTA's documented reference models are the 16-wire HT.MD100B.16.22D.01 (inlet 1.8–2.0 mm, outlet 0.18–0.5 mm, Siemens motor, Siemens PLC) and the 14-wire HT.MD120.03.19.14 (outlet 0.20–1.05 mm, maximum line speed 1,800 m/min, per published HONTA product data). The machine can also be specified as an individual-motors multiwire drawing machine: a published technical comparison reports that individual-motor designs can reduce energy consumption by up to 25% versus common-shaft systems by eliminating mechanical transmission losses. The full configuration — wire count, die sequence, annealer, and take-up — is fixed during the ODM specification stage.

3. Can HONTA customize or OEM a multiwire drawing machine for my production line?

Yes. HONTA's production mode includes ODM, and published customization covers the machine colour and the model type of components and parts. The minimum order is 1 set. HONTA's main product range — copper and aluminium rod breakdown lines, the multiwire drawing line series, wire electrolytic plating lines, and high-speed stranding lines — allows drawing equipment to be matched with upstream and downstream conductor processes. Engineering support is provided by a 30-engineer R&D team, and after-sales support is available remotely and on site.

4. What are HONTA's production capacity, MOQ, and lead time for a multiwire drawing machine?

HONTA's published production commitments are a monthly capacity of 15 sets, a minimum order of 1 set, and a standard lead time of 90 days. The Kunshan factory covers 30,000 m², employs 157 people, and has an annual output of about 200 sets. Every machine is 100% tested before delivery. The company exports roughly 45% of production to markets including the USA, the Middle East, Africa, and Asia, and it opened a second production base, HONTA INC, in the United States in 2017. The final price depends on the configuration; a quotation is built from the inlet and outlet diameters, wire count, material, and take-up requirements.

5. How can I request a quote, catalog, or reference evaluation from HONTA?

Send the wire program — inlet and outlet diameters, wire count, material, and target line speed — to HONTA's international trade department manager, Tammy, at tammy@jshonta.com or by phone at 0086 182 6287 9467; WhatsApp contact is +8618752922675. The drawing machine catalog is available for download at Catalogue of drawing machine (PDF). For capital equipment, the practical equivalent of a product sample is a specification review: HONTA can share the documented installation case, machine certification records, and a configuration proposal for your line. Request a sample, quote, or catalog directly from Jiangsu HONTA Machinery., Ltd. to start the evaluation.

Conclusion

At the evaluation-to-execution stage, a multiwire drawing machine supplier's capability should be verifiable before the purchase order is placed. HONTA's capability is documented in several places: a CE-certified 16-wire machine with Siemens motors and PLC (HT.MD100B.16.22D.01), a published 14-wire line with a maximum speed of 1,800 m/min (HT.MD120.03.19.14), ODM production with a 1-set MOQ, a 90-day lead time, a monthly capacity of 15 sets, 100% factory testing, and remote and on-site after-sales support. A three-year installation case in wire and cable factories in the United States, Poland, Portugal, Spain, and Turkey adds operating evidence. For a wire and cable producer that needs a customized multiwire drawing line, the next step is to define the wire program and submit it to HONTA for a configuration and quotation proposal.

Discuss your wire program with HONTA

Jiangsu HONTA Machinery., Ltd. — multiwire drawing machines, rod breakdown lines, and wire and cable equipment.

Website: www.jshonta.com | Email: tammy@jshonta.com | WhatsApp: +86 187 5292 2675

Download the drawing machine catalog: Catalogue of drawing machine (PDF)