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voestalpine Wire Technology

Energy industry

Wind, solar and hydropower

Innovative wire solutions for the energy industry

The energy supply affects us all in almost every area of life. Regardless of the resource — whether renewable or fossil energy — the energy industry places the highest demands on materials, and voestalpine Wire Technology supplies wire solutions that are precisely tailored to these demands. Our products are resilient, corrosion-resistant, and durable.

Our portfolio includes prestressing steel wire and complex flat and shaped wires, which are tailor-made for renewable energies as well as classic and conventional supply infrastructures.

Applications in the energy sector

Prestressing steel wire

  • wind power plant construction

Prestressing steel strands (incl. defcor®)

  • wind power plant construction, corrosion-critical applications in the energy infrastructure

Flat and shaped wire

  • Reinforcement of high-voltage cables (direct and alternating current) for offshore applications, high-voltage transport cables for offshore wind farms and onshore power plants

Customized wire products

  • Further high-performance applications on request - we will be happy to advise you.

Your advantages with voestalpine Wire Technology

  • Technological expertise from a single source: From steel production to finished wire - with end-to-end quality control and traceability.
  • Wide range of applications in the energy sector: From energy generation and transportation to storage - wherever wire has to deliver maximum performance.
  • Special solutions for extreme requirements: Corrosion-resistant, high-strength, plastic-coated wires - precision-manufactured for wind turbines, power cables, umbilicals and battery production.
  • Highest delivery reliability & flexibility: Fast project implementation and individual advice - even for small series or special geometries.
  • Top-level research & development: Partnerships with leading industrial companies & universities ensure maximum innovative strength and future-proof products.

FAQ: Frequently asked questions about wire solutions in the energy industry

  • We supply prestressing steel wires and prestressing steel strands tailored to wind power applications. Zinc-coated sheaths from Powercable. As well as sheathing for presses in the battery manufacturing process.

  • Our wires are used, for example, in wind power plant construction and supply lines - precise, robust and durable.

  • defcor® is a specially developed HDPE-coated prestressing steel strand - ideal for wind power plant construction and bridge technology.

  • Yes, we supply galvanized, waxed and plastic-coated prestressing steel strands, flat or shaped wires, for example, which remain resistant and reliable even under high humidity and chemical stress.

  • With high-quality, durable materials, we reduce downtime, maintenance costs and the use of resources - ideal for green energy infrastructure.

  • Absolutely, we develop customer-specific geometries and alloys, tailored to the requirements of power plants, offshore facilities or power cables.

  • Our wire products offer high strength with reduced material usage, are dimensionally stable and can be optimally processed - this saves time during assembly, reduces maintenance intervals and extends the service life of critical components in energy systems.

  • Wire products for energy applications are subject to the highest quality standards at voestalpine - including accredited testing procedures, complete traceability and specification-compliant documentation.

  • Thanks to our integrated production chain, in-depth process expertise and global partnerships, we support projects with maximum reliability and flexibility.

Do you have a project in the energy sector?

Our experts will be happy to advise you and find the right solution for your requirements!

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