{"product_id":"durston-drm-round150re-rolling-mill-reduction-gear-extension-rolls","title":"Durston 1045 DRM-Round150RE Rolling Mill with Reduction Gear \u0026 Extension Rolls - 128.144","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDurston 1045 DRM-Round150RE Rolling Mill with Reduction Gear \u0026amp; Extension Rolls - 128.144\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDurston is the first manufacturer to offer a rolling mill with \u003cstrong\u003efull round wire rolls\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it possible to produce true round wire with few — or in many cases, no — passes through a draw plate. Traditional wire rolling mills form wire in a diamond or triangular profile, requiring additional draw plate work to achieve a round cross-section. The DRM-Round150RE changes that: its full half-round groove geometry produces genuinely round wire directly off the mill. A slight flash may occur at the seam between the two half-round shapes, and a single pass through a round draw plate will clean that up, but for many applications the wire comes off the mill ready to use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 150mm roller length and \u003cstrong\u003e5-to-1 reduction gearbox\u003c\/strong\u003e make significant wire size reductions far easier, reducing operator effort and delivering consistent, repeatable results. Eighteen round wire grooves ranging from 1 mm to 10 mm cover the most common jewelry wire sizes. The integrated \u003cstrong\u003eside extension rolls\u003c\/strong\u003e provide four half-round shank profiles — 4 mm, 3 mm, 2 mm, and 1.5 mm — for rolling half-round shanks without a separate tool setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSelf-lubricating, maintenance-free bearings keep the mill running smoothly over years of heavy use. \u003cstrong\u003eHardened helical drive gears\u003c\/strong\u003e with a special tooth form deliver maximum drive efficiency and long service life. Calibrated dials on both top wheels with pointer indicators allow precise, easy-to-read gap measurement for accurate, repeatable reductions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDurston rolling mills are widely recognized for holding their value better than virtually any other jewelry tool investment. \u003cem\u003eMade in Great Britain.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFirst rolling mill to offer full round wire rolls for true round wire output\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e18 round wire grooves from 1 mm to 10 mm cover the full range of common jewelry wire sizes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e5-to-1 reduction gearbox significantly reduces the effort required for large wire reductions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSide extension rolls include four half-round profiles: 4 mm, 3 mm, 2 mm, and 1.5 mm\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSelf-lubricating, maintenance-free bearings for long-term reliability\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHardened helical drive gears with special tooth form for maximum drive efficiency\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCalibrated dials on both top wheels with pointer for precise gap measurement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade in Great Britain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cstyle type=\"text\/css\"\u003e\n.tg  {border-collapse:collapse;border-spacing:0;}\n.tg td{border-color:black;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14px;\n  overflow:hidden;padding:10px 5px;word-break:normal;}\n.tg th{border-color:black;border-style:solid;border-width:1px;font-family:Arial, sans-serif;font-size:14px;\n  font-weight:normal;overflow:hidden;padding:10px 5px;word-break:normal;}\n.tg .tg-cly1{text-align:left;vertical-align:middle}\n.tg .tg-wa1i{font-weight:bold;text-align:center;vertical-align:middle}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"tg\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"tg-wa1i\"\u003eRoll Size\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth class=\"tg-cly1\"\u003e150 mm × 60 mm\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-wa1i\"\u003eRoller Type\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-cly1\"\u003eFull Round\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-wa1i\"\u003eRoller Length\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-cly1\"\u003e150 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-wa1i\"\u003eRoller Diameter\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-cly1\"\u003e60 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-wa1i\"\u003eWire Grooves\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-cly1\"\u003e18 round sizes, 1 mm – 10 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-wa1i\"\u003eMaximum Wire Capacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-cly1\"\u003e10 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-wa1i\"\u003eSheet Thickness Capacity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-cly1\"\u003e6 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-wa1i\"\u003eGear Ratio\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-cly1\"\u003e5-to-1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-wa1i\"\u003eSide Extension Profiles\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-cly1\"\u003eHalf-round: 4 mm, 3 mm, 2 mm, 1.5 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-wa1i\"\u003eDimensions\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-cly1\"\u003e17\" L × 8-3\/4\" W × 10-1\/2\" H (430 mm × 220 mm × 265 mm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-wa1i\"\u003eNet Weight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-cly1\"\u003e104 lbs. (47.3 kg)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-wa1i\"\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"tg-cly1\"\u003eMade in Great Britain\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eWhat our Experts Think\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"310\" data-start=\"27\" data-section-id=\"c4endy\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"71\" data-start=\"29\"\u003eSpecialized Round Wire Production Mill\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"74\" data-start=\"71\"\u003eThe Durston 1045 DRM Round 150RE is purpose-built for creating \u003cstrong data-end=\"194\" data-start=\"139\"\u003etrue round wire profiles directly from 1–10mm stock\u003c\/strong\u003e, reducing the need for extensive drawplate work in jewellery manufacturing. \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"555\" data-start=\"312\" data-section-id=\"1n3wmmn\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"362\" data-start=\"314\"\u003eHeavy-Duty 150mm Industrial Rolling Capacity\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"365\" data-start=\"362\"\u003eFeatures a \u003cstrong data-end=\"401\" data-start=\"378\"\u003e150mm roller length\u003c\/strong\u003e with a wide working area designed for larger batch production and consistent wire shaping across multiple passes. \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"786\" data-start=\"557\" data-section-id=\"15lcz0c\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"606\" data-start=\"559\"\u003e18 Precision Round Grooves for Wire Forming\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"609\" data-start=\"606\"\u003eIncludes \u003cstrong data-end=\"653\" data-start=\"620\"\u003e18 graduated circular grooves\u003c\/strong\u003e, enabling progressive reduction and shaping of wire with improved control and repeatability. \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1030\" data-start=\"788\" data-section-id=\"1c40nzp\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"833\" data-start=\"790\"\u003e5:1 Gear Reduction for Controlled Power\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"836\" data-start=\"833\"\u003eBuilt-in gearbox reduces manual effort while maintaining smooth, steady rolling—especially useful when working with harder metals or thicker wire stock. \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1261\" data-start=\"1032\" data-section-id=\"bczlrc\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1077\" data-start=\"1034\"\u003eExtension Rolls for Profile Versatility\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1080\" data-start=\"1077\"\u003eIntegrated side extensions allow rolling of half-round and shallow profiles, expanding its functionality beyond pure round wire production. \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1491\" data-start=\"1263\" data-section-id=\"1y76mii\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1303\" data-start=\"1265\"\u003eIndustrial Cast Iron Durston Build\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1306\" data-start=\"1303\"\u003eOne-piece cast iron frame ensures maximum rigidity and vibration resistance, supporting long-term precision in demanding workshop environments. \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"1687\" data-start=\"1493\" data-section-id=\"1sqthjf\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-end=\"1542\" data-start=\"1495\"\u003eWorkshop Efficiency Upgrade for Wire Makers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-end=\"1545\" data-start=\"1542\"\u003eIdeal for goldsmiths and production studios focused on \u003cstrong data-end=\"1684\" data-start=\"1602\"\u003econsistent wire output, reduced finishing steps, and high-volume repeatability\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eQ\u0026amp;A\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"260\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"0\" data-end=\"71\"\u003eQ: What is the Durston 1045 DRM Round 150RE Rolling Mill (128.144)?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"71\" data-end=\"74\"\u003eA: It is a professional \u003cstrong data-start=\"98\" data-end=\"139\"\u003emanual round combination rolling mill\u003c\/strong\u003e designed for jewelry making, used to produce \u003cstrong data-start=\"185\" data-end=\"244\"\u003eround wire shapes, sheet reduction, and profile forming\u003c\/strong\u003e in one machine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"262\" data-end=\"459\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"262\" data-end=\"289\"\u003eQ: What is it used for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"289\" data-end=\"292\"\u003eA: It is used to \u003cstrong data-start=\"309\" data-end=\"401\"\u003ereduce metal thickness, shape wire into round profiles, and create consistent wire forms\u003c\/strong\u003e for goldsmithing, silversmithing, and jewelry production.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"461\" data-end=\"624\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"461\" data-end=\"500\"\u003eQ: What materials can it work with?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"500\" data-end=\"503\"\u003eA: It is suitable for \u003cstrong data-start=\"525\" data-end=\"586\"\u003egold, silver, copper, brass, and other non-ferrous metals\u003c\/strong\u003e commonly used in jewelry fabrication.\u003cstrong data-start=\"626\" data-end=\"664\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1102\" data-end=\"1240\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1102\" data-end=\"1133\"\u003eQ: Is it manual or powered?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1133\" data-end=\"1136\"\u003eA: It is a \u003cstrong data-start=\"1147\" data-end=\"1170\"\u003emanual rolling mill\u003c\/strong\u003e, but the gearbox reduces effort significantly for smoother operation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1242\" data-end=\"1474\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1242\" data-end=\"1288\"\u003eQ: What is the main benefit of this model?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1288\" data-end=\"1291\"\u003eA: It allows jewellers to produce \u003cstrong data-start=\"1325\" data-end=\"1396\"\u003eround wire directly through rolling (instead of only reducing wire)\u003c\/strong\u003e, improving efficiency and reducing the need for drawplates in many workflows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1476\" data-end=\"1722\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1476\" data-end=\"1535\"\u003eQ: What makes it different from standard rolling mills?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr data-start=\"1535\" data-end=\"1538\"\u003eA: Unlike typical combination mills, it is specifically designed for \u003cstrong data-start=\"1607\" data-end=\"1649\"\u003eround wire forming as a primary output\u003c\/strong\u003e, making it more specialized for wire production alongside sheet rolling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003eMaintenance Tips\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1r04vd0\" data-start=\"122\" data-end=\"340\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"124\" data-end=\"157\"\u003eClean grooves after every use\u003c\/strong\u003e – Remove metal dust from all 18 round forming grooves (1–10mm) to prevent scoring, uneven wire shaping, and buildup inside precision channels. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1suekzo\" data-start=\"342\" data-end=\"526\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"344\" data-end=\"376\"\u003eLight oil protection on idle\u003c\/strong\u003e – Apply a thin anti-rust oil layer on rollers and exposed steel when not in use; always wipe completely before rolling to avoid contaminating wire.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"3b0p3b\" data-start=\"528\" data-end=\"752\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"530\" data-end=\"566\"\u003eMaintain gearbox (5:1 reduction)\u003c\/strong\u003e – The gearbox reduces effort significantly but still benefits from periodic light lithium grease to keep torque smooth and consistent under load. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1t1vt2a\" data-start=\"754\" data-end=\"965\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"756\" data-end=\"804\"\u003ePrevent finning issues with proper technique\u003c\/strong\u003e – Rotate wire 90° between passes and adjust roll pressure slightly open\/close to reduce side fins and improve roundness. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"iwl4o5\" data-start=\"967\" data-end=\"1096\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"969\" data-end=\"1002\"\u003eUse only clean, annealed wire\u003c\/strong\u003e – Dirty or work-hardened metal increases groove wear and reduces accuracy of round forming.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"tuo231\" data-start=\"1098\" data-end=\"1256\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1100\" data-end=\"1129\"\u003eCheck alignment regularly\u003c\/strong\u003e – Ensure even pressure across the full 150mm roller length to maintain consistent groove depth and avoid uneven deformation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"cxthf\" data-start=\"1258\" data-end=\"1395\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1260\" data-end=\"1292\"\u003eSecure mounting is essential\u003c\/strong\u003e – Bolt firmly to a rigid bench or stand; cast iron frame depends on stability for precision rolling.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1hdp23f\" data-start=\"1397\" data-end=\"1525\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1399\" data-end=\"1426\"\u003eStore in dry conditions\u003c\/strong\u003e – Protect rollers and bearings from humidity to prevent corrosion and maintain smooth operation.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"6xmnix\" data-start=\"1527\" data-end=\"1697\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1529\" data-end=\"1563\"\u003eAvoid forcing heavy reductions\u003c\/strong\u003e – Do not exceed recommended wire capacity (~10mm) and reduce gradually to extend roller life. \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-section-id=\"1rlsu9q\" data-start=\"1699\" data-end=\"1828\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1701\" data-end=\"1740\"\u003eNever touch grooves with bare hands\u003c\/strong\u003e – Skin oils can cause long-term spotting on hardened steel and affect finish quality.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Durston","offers":[{"title":"Default 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