Exhaust systems require BÖHLER steels and alloys with excellent high-temperature strength, oxidation resistance, and thermal fatigue performance. Key quality features include ultra-clean materials, full traceability, controlled heat treatment, and rigorous testing for reliable automotive and racing operation.
Exhaust system components in automotive and high-performance racing applications operate under extreme thermal, chemical, and mechanical conditions. Exhaust valves, manifolds, turbocharger housings, flanges, and connector elements are continuously exposed to high temperatures, thermal cycling, oxidation, vibration, and corrosive combustion by-products. Material requirements therefore focus on excellent high-temperature strength, thermal fatigue resistance, oxidation resistance, creep resistance, and long-term dimensional stability. In racing applications, where exhaust gas temperatures and engine loads are significantly higher, materials must additionally provide superior durability and reliability under severe operating conditions.
BÖHLER high-performance steels and alloys are specifically engineered to meet these demanding requirements. Advanced austenitic stainless steels, heat-resistant martensitic grades, and high-alloy nickel-containing materials offer an optimized balance of temperature resistance, corrosion protection, and mechanical strength. Produced using advanced melting and refining technologies, BÖHLER materials ensure exceptional cleanliness, low inclusion content, and homogeneous microstructures, enhancing fatigue life and resistance to thermal stress. Key quality features include strict chemical composition control, certified traceability, and validated heat treatment processes. Comprehensive testing for high-temperature performance, oxidation resistance, thermal fatigue, and non-destructive inspection ensures consistent quality. BÖHLER materials enable durable, efficient, and high-performance exhaust system solutions for both automotive and motorsport applications.
BÖHLER L625 AMPO is a non-magnetic, corrosion and scale-resistant nickel-base alloy. High toughness and strength from the lowest temperatures up to 1000 °C. Good printability.
Read MoreThe BÖHLER L718 AMPO is a hardenable nickel-base super alloy. This high heat-resistant material shows good strength properties at elevated temperatures up to 750 ° C, as well as excellent creep resistance up to 700 ° C. In addition, it shows excellent corrosion resistance and good printability. Essentially, the same properties can be achieved with printed components made from this powder as with bar material.
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