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Wire solutions for the mobility industry

The mobility industry places the highest demands on the materials used - especially in terms of safety, lightweight construction, precision, and sustainability. voestalpine Wire Technology develops and supplies wire products that are used worldwide in the automotive industry, in commercial vehicles, in rail transport, and in aerospace. Our product portfolio ranges from wire rod to drawn wire and covers a wide range of applications within the mobility industry. Our wire solutions with high dimensional accuracy, crack-free structure, and sustainable production are used in safety-related areas, particularly in the railway sector.

✔ From ore to wire

✔ 400+ steel alloys

✔ Own R&D facilities

✔ CO2 reduced processes

Examples of applications in the mobility industry

Cold heading wire

  • automotive components such as safety parts, engine bolts, valve spring retainers, ball studs, spark plug bodies

Rolling bearing steel wire

  • roller, tapered and ball bearings for moving vehicle components
  • bearing components for the railroad sector

Flat and shaped wire

  • safety rings, sliding sleeves for bearings, bolts for timing chain, safety elements (belt fastening) damping elements tensioning elements, spiral springs

Spring steel wire

  • clutch springs, springs for shock absorbers, valve springs
  • rail clamps for concrete sleepers (railroad sector)

Prestressing steel wire

  • concrete sleepers (railroad sector)
  • bridge systems

Free-cutting steel wire

  • fastening elements and sliding sleeves

Welding wire

  • alloyed welding applications for safety components

Customized wire products

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

Your advantages with voestalpine Wire Technology

  • Highest material quality & reliability: Crack-free, fine-grained microstructure and dimensional accuracy for safety-critical and highly stressed components.
  • Fast development & delivery reliability: Short development cycles, reliable supply chains and individual project support - especially for complex requirements.
  • Solutions for lightweight construction & e-mobility: Innovative wire grades for use in complex components or under the highest loads - lightweight, efficient and future-proof.
  • Many years of industry experience & OEM expertise: Reliable partner to the international automotive industry with a deep understanding of processes, standards and innovations. Up to 90 kg of processed wire are used in an average medium-sized vehicle. 
  • Solutions for railway systems: Innovative and customized solutions for challenging applications in the field of railway systems

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

  • We offer a broad portfolio of wire rod, drawn wire and specialty products for applications in engine, chassis, chassis, drivetrain, transmission, restraint systems, auxiliary systems, sensor technology and lightweight construction.

  • Our wire products are characterized by high dimensional accuracy, fine-grained microstructure, freedom from cracks and uniform material properties - ideal for safety-critical and highly stressed applications.

  • With specialized material solutions for electric motors, accumulator production, sensor technology and lightweight components, we enable agile vehicle development - with short development cycles and high material efficiency.

  • Our wires are used in ball bearings, engine bolts, springs, valve clearance controls, sensors, airbag systems, turbocharger shafts and other functional and safety-relevant components.

  • For commercial vehicles, we offer heavy-duty wires with a particularly uniform microstructure, which are used, for example, in axles, clutch springs, clamping elements for hydraulic hoses and roller bearings - designed for maximum service life.

  • For the railroad industry, we supply prestressing steel and wire products (round, flat and profiles) for rail clamps, sleepers, roller bearings and other highly stressed components.

  • Our high-purity, crack-tested wire qualities are used in safety components such as airbag igniters, belt tensioners and restraint systems and meet the strictest quality requirements.

  • Yes - together with our customers, we develop customized wire grades, alloys and geometries tailored to your components, processes and performance targets.

  • We focus on energy-efficient production, durable materials and lightweight construction solutions to reduce CO₂ and the use of resources - especially in the context of e-mobility and rail.

  • Thanks to short decision-making processes, broad expertise, in-house research and decades of experience, we offer reliable solutions that integrate seamlessly into the value chain.

Do you have a project in the mobile industry?

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

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