Wire & Rod Processing
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Wire and rod processing - rolling, pressing, upsetting
BARTELS is your professional for the processing of stainless steel wire ropes and rods. Whether for classic sailing yachts or modern regatta racers - our high-quality material not only ensures sporting success, but also the safety that sailors around the world rely on.
We offer customised solutions, whether for the restoration of a classic yacht with discreet, resilient rigging or for manufacturers looking for efficient partners to equip new yacht series. From forestays and rigs to shrouds and backstays - we can provide you with everything from a single source.
With over 50 years of experience in the development and manufacture of nautical products, you save time and money. Trust in quality that lasts!
Contact us - our team will be happy to advise you and find the optimum solution for your boat!
Our services at a glance:
- Standing rigging: Ready-to-install forestays, shrouds and backstays.
- Processing of wire ropes and rods: rolling, pressing and upsetting.
- AT ropes: Low-torsion lines, pressed with special thimbles - ideal for Code0 and gennakers.
Wire

Wire rolling, pressing
1x19 / Dyform / 7x19 / ...
3 mm - 12 mm
any end connections
Rod

Rod rolling, upsetting
Rod -4 (4.4 mm) to
Rod -30 (11.1 mm)
Any end connections
AT rigging

Pressing ropes
Cordage / AT cordage
5 mm - 17 mm
any end connections
Customisation

Forestay furling/reefing systems
Standing rigging
Running rigging
Special solutions