Food & Beverage Packaging Materials & Tool Steel
Precision in Every Seal
High-performance steels for packaging excellence
Precision in every seal: High-performance steels for food packaging excellence
In the Food & Beverage industry, packaging is more than just a final step—it’s a critical process that ensures product protection, shelf life, hygiene, and brand integrity. Whether it’s sealing, forming, cutting, or shaping, packaging operations demand materials that can withstand repetitive mechanical stress, exposure to cleaning agents, and strict hygiene standards.
At voestalpine High Performance Metals, we offer steel solutions engineered for the precision and durability required in modern food packaging. Our tool steels provide excellent wear resistance, corrosion protection, and dimensional stability, helping you maintain consistent performance and reduce unplanned downtime.
Food & Beverage Portfolio
Corrosion-resistant steels for packaging applications
| Böhler Grade | Uddeholm Grade | Villares Grade | W.Nr. | AISI NUMBER | European Food Safety Certificate | max. HRC | Applications |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M340 ISOPLAST | – | – | – | – | Yes | 58 | Knives |
| M380 ISOPLAST | – | – | 1.4108 | – | Yes | 60 | Knives |
| M390 MICROCLEAN | Elmax SuperClean | – | – | – | Yes | 60 | Knives |
| N678 | – | – | 1.1453 | – | Upon request | 60 | Rotary trimmer knives |
| N679 | – | – | 1.4153.03 | – | Upon request | 60 | Rotary trimmer knives |
| N680 | – | – | – | – | Yes | 58 | Knives |
| N685 | – | – | 1.4112 | 440B | Upon request | 59 | Knives |
| – | Vanax | – | – | – | Yes | 60 | Knives |
| N540 | – | VC150 | 1.4034 | – | Upon request | 55 | Knives |
Non-corrosion-resistant steels for packaging applications
| Böhler Grade | Uddeholm Grade | Villares Grade | W.Nr. | AISI NUMBER | European Food Safety Certificate | max. HRC | Applications |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| K110 | Sverker 21 | VD2 | 1.2379 | D2 | Yes | 65 | Knives |
| K340 ISODUR | Sleipner | – | – | – | Yes | 63 | Knives |
| K490 MICROCLEAN | Vanadis 4E SuperClean | – | 1.2510 | – | Yes | 65 | Knives |
| S390 MICROCLEAN | Vanadis 23 SuperClean | – | 1.3395 | – | Upon request | 66 | Knives |
*Steel grades are comparable but not have identical chemical compositions
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