Food & Beverage – Cutting
High-Performance Cutting Steels
Reliable precision for demanding applications.
Precision cutting, unyielding performance: The essence of our steel for the food industry
In the dynamic world of food and beverage production, cutting quality is not merely a matter of efficiency, but of safety, hygiene, and consistent product output. Every cut counts. At voestalpine High Performance Metals, we understand that blades and cutting tools are at the heart of many of your operations, constantly facing challenges from abrasive wear, corrosion, and the imperative need to maintain a flawless, long-lasting edge.
Our mission is to empower your production line. Leveraging decades of metallurgical expertise and a deep understanding of the Food & Beverage sector’s demands, we have developed a portfolio of high-performance steels that transform your cutting tools into assets of maximum reliability. We offer solutions that minimize downtime for resharpening or replacement, guarantee clean and precise cuts, and adhere to the highest standards of food hygiene.
Food & Beverage Portfolio
Corrosion-resistant steels for cutting applications
| Böhler Grade | Uddeholm Grade | Villares Grade | W.Nr. | AISI NUMBER | Certificate (N=Normpack / A=Ages) | max. HRC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| M390 MICROCLEAN | Elmax SuperClean | – | – | – | A/N | 60 |
| N678 | – | – | 1.4153 | – | Upon request | 60 |
| N679 | – | – | 1.4153.03 | – | Upon request | 60 |
| N680 | – | – | – | – | A | 58 |
| N685 | – | – | 1.4112 | 440B | Upon request | 59 |
| N690 | – | – | 1.4528 | – | A | 60 |
| – | Stavax | VP420IM | 1.2083 | 420 | N | 54 |
| – | Tyrax ESR | – | – | – | N | 60 |
| – | Vanax | – | – | – | N | 60 |
| N540 | – | VC150 | 1.4034 | – | Upon request | 55 |
| N695 | – | V440BC | 1.4125 | 440C | Upon request | 60 |
Non corrosion-resistant steels for cutting applications
| Böhler Grade | Uddeholm Grade | Villares Grade | W.Nr. | AISI NUMBER | Certificate (N=Normpack / A=Ages) | max. HRC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| K110 | Sverker 21 | Villares VD2 | 1.2379 | D2 | N | 65 |
| – | Caldie | – | 0 | – | N | 60 |
| K340 ISODUR | Sleipner | – | 0 | – | N | 64 |
| W360 ISOBLOC | Unimax | – | 0 | – | N | 57 |
| K490 MICROCLEAN | Vanadis 4E SuperClean | – | 0 | – | N | 64 |
| – | Vanadis 8 | – | 0 | – | N | 64 |
*Steel grades are comparable but not have identical chemical compositions