Carrier

1) An inorganic substance, such as lime, borax, oxalates and phosphates, that is coated on ferrous wires to facilitate the pick-up and retention of lubri­cant on the wire during drawing; also known as a carrier coating. 2) In braiding, the moving part that carries the bobbin on the necessary path to form the braid. 3) A vertical packaging device that is made from tubular steel and widely used to hold drawn wire for shipment and use. These are generally returned to the supplier for reuse.