Broschüre VHP Hohlprofile - voestalpine

A wider range of possibilities ...
... due to cold forming
The main advantage provided by cold forming
as opposed to hot, lies in a use of thermomechanical
fine grain steels.
■ Excellent brittle fracture resistance due to the
use of high-quality steel grades
■ Smooth surface, even in nonpickled versions.
■ No need for additional treatment prior to
coating
■ No restrictions when using high grade and
highest grade steels
■ Environmentally friendly due to more
favourable energy balance
■ Also available in thicknesses from 1.5 mm
... and high-strength steels
The benefits speak for themselves
Lighter
The use of high-strength VHP hollow sections
provides element weight reductions of up to twothirds
at unchanged strength levels. This cuts
costs.
Stronger
In relation to conventional steel sections of the
same wall thickness, high-strength VHP hollow
sections offer up to 60 % more strength.
Safer
As compared with conventional steel sections,
high-strength VHP hollow sections demonstrate
far superior fatigue behaviour.
Simpler
The excellent weldability derived from the
chemical composition of the steel, as well as
outstanding cutting and blanking behaviour,
ensure smooth and costefficient production.
… and as a result of special versions such as
■ Intermediate dimensions
■ Restricted tolerances
■ Special steel grades
■ Special lengths
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