Stories

Heating and cooling change the structure of steel in ways we can’t see. Dilatometry measures these transformations in real time, helping engineers optimize steel properties for strength, efficiency, and sustainability.

In the competitive world of car racing, teams are always looking for ways to reduce the weight of their cars without sacrificing reliability. To this end, Mats Karlsson, owner and founder of a workshop specialized in designing transmission components for racing cars, has been producing components that are 40% lighter and with twice the lifespan compared to products manufactured from standard steel.

For Tinsley Bridge Ltd., a leading manufacturer of steel torsion and suspension bars for the automotive industry, its product goals have always been optimum strength and light weight – a challenging combination.

A series of trade shows for the engineering contracting industry has prompted us at Ovako to reflect on the value of meeting face to face. We joined the Alihankinta Subcontractor, Tampere in September, MSV International Engineering Fair in Brno in October and Wire in Dusseldorf in June and are currently planning for the Elmia Subcontractor fair in Sweden on 15 – 17 November.

Ovako’s scrap-based steel powers high-performance fasteners, cutting carbon footprint by up to 80% and driving sustainable solutions for the automotive industry.

Together with Linde Gas AB, Ovako have completed the world’s first successful full-scale trial in a production environment of using hydrogen to heat steel before rolling. The use of hydrogen in combustion would have a great positive effect on the environment since the only emission generated is water vapor.

Discover the five critical sustainability questions to ask your steel supplier, from reducing emissions in heating processes to using 100% fossil-free electricity. At Ovako, we back our claims with facts, paving the way for a more transparent and sustainable steel industry. Read more and make informed choices today.

Ovako is now able to combine the advantages of forging and rolling processes to produce black bar at outer diameters up to 230 mm. Jimmy Gran, VP and Head of Product Unit Black Bar - Ovako BU Hofors- Hellefors, explains the benefits of the new production flow.