Bars, rods, profiles and wire, of nickel

cpc code 41522 covers the production of bars, rods, profiles, and wire made from nickel. Nickel is a versatile metal with a wide range of industrial applications, including the manufacture of stainless steel, superalloys, and various plating and coating materials. The nickel products described by this code are essential inputs for a diverse array of downstream industries, making this a crucial segment of the broader metal manufacturing sector.

The production of nickel bars, rods, profiles, and wire typically involves a combination of melting, casting, rolling, and drawing processes. Nickel is first extracted from ores or recycled materials and then refined to the desired purity. The refined nickel is then melted and cast into ingots or billets, which are subsequently hot or cold rolled to the desired shape and dimensions. Wire products may be further drawn through a series of dies to achieve the final diameter.

The main inputs required for the production of nickel bars, rods, profiles, and wire include raw nickel materials, such as nickel ores, concentrates, or recycled nickel scrap. Additionally, the industry relies on various types of production equipment, such as furnaces, rolling mills, and drawing machines. Energy sources, such as electricity or natural gas, are also essential inputs for the manufacturing process.

The nickel bars, rods, profiles, and wire produced under cpc code 41522 are primarily consumed by 41531 Tubes, pipes and hollow profiles, of nickel, 41532 Nickel plates, sheets, strip and foil, and 41539 Other articles of nickel, n.e.c.. These nickel products are further processed and incorporated into a wide range of end-use applications, including the manufacturing of 29100 Manufacture of motor vehicles, 25110 Manufacture of metal structures and parts of structures, and 27110 Manufacture of electric motors, generators, transformers and electricity distribution and control apparatus.