Engineered Products

voestalpine AM Distributor Rings for die-casting applications are produced with premium materials by BÖHLER/Uddeholm. Used mainly in two-plate die casting molds, these finished products include voestalpine heat treatment, final machining, eifeler PVD coating, and customized conformal cooling. Our additively manufactured (AM) distributor rings offer outstanding high-temperature wear resistance, excellent ductility (gross crack resistance), premium tempering resistance, significant soldering reduction, high heat-checking resistance, as well as high thermal conductivity. AM versions are further enhanced with our customized high-performance conformal cooling design to attain the highest efficiency in die temperature control. With their superior properties, these distributor rings are designed to increase your OEE.

voestalpine AM Distributors for die-casting applications are produced with premium materials by BÖHLER/Uddeholm. Used mainly in two-plate die casting molds, these finished products include voestalpine heat treatment, final machining, eifeler PVD coating, and customized conformal cooling. Our additively manufactured (AM) distributors offer outstanding high-temperature wear resistance, excellent ductility (gross crack resistance), premium tempering resistance, significant soldering reduction, high heat-checking resistance, as well as high thermal conductivity. AM versions are further enhanced with our customized high-performance conformal cooling design to attain the highest efficiency in die temperature control. With their superior properties, these distributors are designed to increase your OEE.

At voestalpine we combine premium material know-how with tailored application requirements. This results in premium high-performance solutions, which are ready to use for industrial food processing applications. Our Bowl Cutter Knives offer an outstanding balance of high wear resistance, ductility (safety against cracks), and corrosion resistance, allowing for a significantly extended regrinding interval for higher productivity and a lower total cost of ownership. voestalpine Bowl Cutter Knives are available for all brands of industrial bowl cutters.

voestalpine Chill Blocks are made from premium materials by BÖHLER/Uddeholm and developed to combine the highest venting performance with maximum process reliability. The patented wave design enables a gap size of up to 1.3 mm and therefore a significantly larger cross section for die evacuation compared to standard systems. As a result, venting-related defects such as gas porosity or short shots can be more reliably prevented. Furthermore, ejection forces are strongly reduced. This leads to an easy peel off and less bonding in the venting area. Through these design and performance advantages, a more reliable filling process, less fluctuation in casting quality and less maintenance effort can be achieved.

Our conventionally manufactured rolls for cold forming applications are produced from premium materials sourced by voestalpine. The finished rolls include voestalpine heat treatment for optiomal product performance. These customized and ready-to-use rolls are mainly used in High Strength Steel (HSS) plates and cold forming sheets. They offer outstanding wear resistance, high compressive strength, excellent ductility and high chipping resistance. By offering a significantly increased service life, decreased downtime, and less maintenance effort, these rolls for cold forming can increase your OEE, leading to a higher productivity.

The voestalpine Cooling Liquid Filter CLF-100 is engineered to protect your conformal cooling solutions. The star-shaped stainless-steel sieve offers exceptional filtration performance, effectively preventing particles larger than 100 µm from entering the cooling channel. This filter is a cost-effective investment, reducing the risk of unnecessary downtimes. Experience a reliable operation with our stainless-steel filter, engineered for water-based or oil-based coolants in a temperature range of -10 to +260°C. Achieve maximal coolant flow with an impressive flow rate of up to 80 liters per minute up to a nominal pressure of PN 16. The filter can be flanged to the mold or operated directly with a temperature control unit. The large filter volume and surface ensure extended maintenance intervals. When maintenance is required, the filter cartridge can be removed while the filter housing remains in the system circuit, offering a maintenance-friendly design that reduces downtimes. The filter cartridge itself can be cleaned using compressed air, an ultrasonic bath, or a high-pressure cleaner.

voestalpine Core Pins for die-casting applications are produced with premium materials by BÖHLER/Uddeholm. The finished products include voestalpine heat treatment, final machining, and eifeler PVD coating to deliver high-performance solutions that are ready for foundry use. Our core pins offer outstanding high-temperature wear resistance, excellent ductility (gross crack resistance), premium tempering resistance, significant soldering reduction (with eifeler PVD coating), high heat-checking resistance as well as high thermal conductivity. These superior properties lead to reduced downtime and maintenance effort, thereby substantially increasing OEE. To meet the highest level of demand, these core pins are available with a hardness of up to 57 HRC.

voestalpine Distributors Rings for die-casting applications are produced with premium materials by BÖHLER/Uddeholm. Used mainly in two-plate die casting molds, these finished products include voestalpine heat treatment, final machining, and eifeler PVD coating to deliver high-performance solutions that are ready for foundry use. Our distributor rings offer outstanding high-temperature wear resistance, excellent ductility (gross crack resistance), premium tempering resistance, significant soldering reduction (with eifeler PVD coating), high heat-checking resistance, as well as high thermal conductivity. These superior properties enable reduced maintenance effort and a more constant melt flow, thereby substantially increasing OEE.

voestalpine Distributors for die-casting applications are produced with premium materials by BÖHLER/Uddeholm. Used mainly in two-plate die casting molds, these finished products include voestalpine heat treatment, final machining, and eifeler PVD coating to deliver high-performance solutions that are ready for foundry use. Our distributors offer outstanding high-temperature wear resistance, excellent ductility (gross crack resistance), premium tempering resistance, significant soldering reduction (with eifeler PVD coating), high heat-checking resistance, as well as high thermal conductivity. These superior properties enable reduced maintenance effort and a more constant melt flow, thereby substantially increasing OEE.

Our fin filters for die casting applications are created from premium materials by Uddeholm. The Fin Filter is a high-performance filtration system that stands out for its efficiency and durability. It is additively manufactured and designed for maintenance-free operation, with an easy blow-out feature that can be performed either manually or automatically by a vacuum unit after each cycle. Made from high-quality stainless steel, the filter is exceptionally long-lasting and resistant to wear. Its innovative design prevents clogging, ensuring more consistent and accurate vacuum values. Additionally, the Fin Filter is a cost-effective solution, providing significant savings. For efficient and uninterrupted degassing, we recommend combining our fin filters with voestalpine Chill Blocks.revents clogging, ensuring more consistent and accurate vacuum values. Additionally, the Fin Filter is a cost-effective solution, providing significant savings. For efficient and uninterrupted degassing, we recommend combining our fin filters with voestalpine Chill Blocks.

Nozzle filters are used to prevent contamination from the plastic melt causing blockages or interruptions to the injection process. These contaminates can cause damage to hot runner systems, resulting in extended downtime and increased maintenance costs. The design of the voestalpine Flow Filter V & X capitalizes on the unique capabilities of additive manufacturing to create a high-density solid mesh filter. Flow Filter X combines filtration and mixing properties, thereby reducing masterbatch consumption. Flow Filter V provides an extremely low pressure drop (up to 65% compared to comb filter). These filters provide improved performance over traditional injection molding nozzle filters and are available in both standard sizes and tailored dimensions. The use of voestalpine Flow Filters increases part quality, reduces scrap rate, significantly reduces shear stresses, and reduces masterbatch consumption. The filters also exhibit high wear- and corrosion resistance as a result of their premium material composition.  

voestalpine Inserts for Bottle Caps have optimized conformal cooling solutions, enabling our customers to run a stable and highly efficient production with a minimized cost per plastic part produced. Our inserts offer higher wear resistance and increased lifetime compared to standard inserts, resulting in lower costs per part produced. Made using our premium steel, our inserts do not contain copper beryllium, which is a potentially toxic element in standard inserts. Many globally active plastic injection molding companies in various industries have confirmed the premium functionality and profitability of our corrosion-resistant inserts for bottle caps.

voestalpine Inserts for Cylindrical Containers are produced using additive manufacturing and have optimized conformal cooling channels that enable our customers to run a stable and highly efficient production. This results in a cost reduction per plastic part produced. Our inserts for cylindrical containers offer an overall cycle time reduction of up to 26% compared to conventionally manufactured inserts. Improved part tolerances are also achieved through homogeneous and conformal cooling design, leading to lower scrap rates and increased productivity.  The inserts are highly polishable, highly ductile (safety against cracks), and have high wear- and corrosion resistance. Many globally active plastic injection molding companies in various industries have confirmed the premium functionality and profitability of our corrosion-resistant inserts for cylindrical containers.

Our Inserts for Food Container lids have optimized conformal cooling solutions, enabling our customers to run a stable and highly efficient production with a minimized cost per plastic part produced. With more homogeneous temperature distribution, our inserts enable improved productivity and can reduce the overall cycle time by up to 15% compared to conventionally manufactured products. Many producers of food container lids have tested our AM solutions and confirmed the increased profitability by using our corrosion resistant inserts for food container lids.

Our AM Inserts for PET-Preform have optimized conformal cooling solutions, enabling our customers to run a stable and highly efficient production with a minimized cost per plastic part produced. Our inserts offer higher wear resistance and lifetime compared to standard inserts, resulting in lower costs per plastic part produced. Made using our premium steel, these inserts do not contain copper beryllium, which is a potentially toxic element in standard inserts. Many PET-preform producers have tested our AM solutions and confirmed the increased profitability by using our corrosion-resistant AM Inserts for PET-Preforms.  

Our AM Inserts for Syringes have optimized conformal cooling solutions, enabling our customers to run a stable and highly efficient production with a minimized cost per plastic part produced. Our inserts offer a refined production process, reducing the overall cycle time by up to 15% compared to sprinkler cooling. Improved part tolerances are also achieved through homogeneous and conformal cooling design, leading to a reduced scrap rate. The polishability requirements (similar to 1.2083) are achieved for 100% of the produced inserts. Many syringe producers have tested our AM solutions and confirmed the increased profitability by using our corrosion-resistant AM Inserts for Syringes.  

Our AM Inserts for Test Tubes have optimized conformal cooling solutions, enabling our customers to run a stable and highly efficient production with a minimized cost per plastic part produced. Our inserts reduce the overall cycle time by up to 30% compared to conventionally manufactured drilled cooling channels. Improved part tolerances are also achieved through homogeneous and conformal cooling design, leading to decreased scrap rates. Many globally active plastic injection molding companies in various industries have confirmed the premium functionality and profitability of our corrosion-resistant AM Inserts for Test Tubes.  

voestalpine Poultry Processing Technology incorporates our premium materials by BÖHLER/Uddeholm, including tailored heat treatment and machining. This ready-to-use solution offers an extended lifetime and improved processing properties. We have knives available for all industrial machine types and major producers of poultry processing machinery.

With rising demands for higher part quality, the need for effective process monitoring is increasing. For precise quality monitoring and process control, temperature sensors must be placed at critical points. However, practical constraints like limited accessibility and space due to cooling channels or ejectors often force compromises. This can result in reduced process insights, even with advanced measurement technology. voestalpine Sensorized Inserts overcome these limitations by enabling the seamless integration of internal channels for sensor placement via additive manufacturing. Using our integration know-how, small diameter channels can be realised with precise positioning up to 0.5 mm from the cavity. This approach allows precise process monitoring at critical areas without sacrificing cooling performance. Utilizing the design freedom of additive manufacturing, sensors can be optimally positioned between cooling channels and the cavity wall, eliminating the need for additional drilling efforts. Moreover, conventional thermocouples offer a cost-effective alternative, as they can be installed directly into the mold insert. USE CASES Process monitoring – cavity temperature Process monitoring – blocked cooling channel Switchover for variothermal processes Download datasheet ( under "Downloads" below) for more details!

voestalpine AM Sprues for die-casting applications are produced with premium materials by BÖHLER/Uddeholm. Used mainly in three-plate die casting molds, these finished products include voestalpine heat treatment, final machining, eifeler PVD coating, and customized conformal cooling. Our additively manufactured (AM) sprues offer outstanding high-temperature wear resistance, excellent ductility (gross crack resistance), premium tempering resistance, significant soldering reduction, high heat-checking resistance, as well as high thermal conductivity. AM versions are further enhanced with our customized high-performance conformal cooling design to attain the highest efficiency in die temperature control. These superior properties enable reduced downtime, maintenance effort and cycle time, thereby substantially increasing OEE.  

voestalpine Sprues for die-casting applications are produced with premium materials by BÖHLER/Uddeholm. Used mainly in three-plate die casting molds, these finished products include voestalpine heat treatment, final machining, and eifeler PVD coating to deliver high-performance solutions that are ready for foundry use. Our sprues offer outstanding high-temperature wear resistance, excellent ductility (gross crack resistance), premium tempering resistance, significant soldering reduction (with eifeler PVD coating), high heat-checking resistance, as well as high thermal conductivity. These superior properties enable reduced downtime and maintenance effort, thereby substantially increasing OEE.

voestalpine AM Sub Inserts for die-casting applications are produced with premium materials by BÖHLER/Uddeholm. The finished products include voestalpine heat treatment, final machining, eifeler PVD coating and customized conformal cooling to deliver high-performance solutions that are ready for foundry use. Our additively manufactured (AM) sub inserts offer outstanding high-temperature wear resistance, excellent ductility (gross crack resistance), premium tempering resistance, significant soldering reduction, high heat-checking resistance as well as high thermal conductivity. AM versions are further enhanced with our customized high-performance conformal cooling design to attain the highest efficiency in die temperature control. With their superior properties, these sub inserts are designed to increase your OEE.  To meet the highest level of demand, they are available with a hardness of up to 57 HRC.

voestalpine Sub Inserts for die-casting applications are produced with premium materials by BÖHLER/Uddeholm. The finished products include voestalpine heat treatment, final machining, and eifeler PVD coating to deliver high-performance solutions that are ready for foundry use. Our sub inserts offer outstanding high-temperature wear resistance, excellent ductility (gross crack resistance), premium tempering resistance, significant soldering reduction (with eifeler PVD coating), high heat-checking resistance as well as high thermal conductivity. These superior properties lead to reduced downtime and maintenance effort, thereby substantially increasing OEE. To meet the highest level of demand, these sub inserts are available with a hardness of up to 57 HRC.

Proper venting in injection molds is crucial for releasing trapped air and gases. This ensures optimal material flow, uniform cavity filling, and high-quality parts. Inadequate venting can lead to defects such as short shots, burn marks, voids, and weak weld lines, compromising part integrity and appearance. By leveraging the possibilities of additive manufacturing, voestalpine solves these challenges with porous, corrosion-resistant tool steels for injection mold inserts. Microscopic pores allow gases to escape directly through the mold surface without affecting structural strength. The standard component voestalpine Venting Inserts are compact porous plugs, which are easy to integrate into molds, boosting productivity, reducing waste, and ensuring superior part quality. Download datasheet for installation guidelines.

Using additive manufacturing, venting structures with a microscopic porosity can be produced that allow a targeted release of compressed air and ensure that the mold remains air free during injection. These structures help to avoid defects caused by the diesel effect, which is a well-known industrial problem. Our geometry independent venting structures provide application-specific venting performance and allow an easy and customized integration into the mold. Using our corrosion-resistant premium materials by BÖHLER /Uddeholm, the structures ensure high part quality throughout the mold lifetime. The high material and functional quality of our Engineered Products leads to improved overall equipment effectiveness (OEE). This is achieved through a reduction in scrap rates caused by defects such as burn marks and short shots, and a lowering of required injection pressure, which can contribute to energy savings.  

voestalpine AM Water Jackets are exchangeable tool inserts used for casting aluminum engine blocks. The curved walls of this important component are very thin and generally vary in thickness from top to bottom. To fully leverage this complex form, a superior solution is required. We offer this through a combination of premium materials by BÖHLER/Uddeholm, voestalpine heat treatment, final machining, eifeler PVD coating, and customized conformal cooling. Our additively manufactured (AM) Water Jackets offer outstanding high-temperature wear resistance, excellent ductility (gross crack resistance), premium tempering resistance, significant soldering reduction, high heat-checking resistance, as well as high thermal conductivity. These superior properties enable reduced downtime, maintenance effort and cycle time, thereby substantially increasing OEE.

voestalpine Water Jackets are exchangeable tool inserts used for casting aluminum engine blocks. The curved walls of this important component are very thin and generally vary in thickness from top to bottom. To fully leverage this complex form, a superior solution is required. We offer this through a combination of premium materials by BÖHLER/Uddeholm, voestalpine heat treatment, final machining, and eifeler PVD coating. Our Water Jackets offer outstanding high-temperature wear resistance, excellent ductility (gross crack resistance), premium tempering resistance, significant soldering reduction (with eifeler PVD coating), high heat-checking resistance, as well as high thermal conductivity. These superior properties enable reduced downtime and maintenance effort, thereby substantially increasing OEE.