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Historically, a number of automotive industry OEMs have been reluctant to use recycled steel for their crankshafts. This is despite its considerable potential to reduce the carbon footprint of their products.

Machinability of steel can have a big impact on the bottom line. By optimizing machine operations, a manufacturer can extend tool life, increase output and minimize waste.

Ovako is investing EUR 7.3 million in the rolling mill in Hällefors to strengthen productivity and further reduce carbon emissions. Four new state-of-the-art rolling stands will be installed in the rolling mill.

Europe was already facing up to challenging times as we emerged from the Covid-19 pandemic. Now we are facing further major disruption to supply chains following Russia’s invasion of the Ukraine.

Ovako has decided that the production flow Hofors Hällefors, which today is divided in two business units, will become one business unit, as of April 1, 2022. The purpose of the merger is to have a simplified and even more efficient organizational structure. This will increase customer value through a strengthened commercial organization and business offering.

Thomas Björk, PhD, Group Technical Specialist, Ovako Sweden AB, outlines a recent research program that shows both recycled steel and ore-based steel are equally good as raw materials for automotive crankshafts.

In the high-stress and elevated temperature applications found in mechanical power transmission systems and engines, the choice of material for critical components makes a huge difference to performance, reliability and lifetime.