Hoeganaes

We are a leading provider of high-performance metal powders, producing 250,000 tons annually to power innovation across industries. Our advanced powders enable the creation of complex, high-density components with superior strength and dynamic properties. From raw material selection to in-house testing and full-scale production, we deliver precision-engineered solutions tailored to your needs. Discover the future of powder metallurgy with us.

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Why Hoeganaes?

Superior parts start with exceptional materials. From raw material selection to in-house testing and production, we utilize advanced powder metallurgy to create high-performance components tailored to your needs. With a global manufacturing network and a broad steel powder portfolio, we innovate alloy systems and powder premixing techniques to enhance density, strength, and consistency. Our engineered solutions improve dimensional accuracy, efficiency, and soft magnetic performance, ensuring every component meets or exceeds your performance requirements.

GKN Hoeganaes Introduction

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Our Services

We provide comprehensive in-house services, from powder evaluation to metallographic analysis, optimizing materials for Powder Metallurgy and Additive Manufacturing. Our specialized atomization techniques—water, inert gas, and Electrode Induction Gas Atomization (EIGA)—produce powders with precise morphological and mechanical properties. Supported by world-class printing studies and an innovation center, we help customers refine processes for superior results. As a global leader in metal powders, we drive innovation with high-quality materials, cutting-edge technology, and expert support.

Our Services

  • Advanced Atomization Techniques

    • Water Atomization – Cost-effective method for irregular powders with high solidification rates, ideal for steel, stainless steel, and copper.
    • Inert Gas Atomization – Produces highly spherical powders, suited for more reactive metals like aluminum, nickel, and steel alloys.
    • Electrode Induction Gas Atomization (EIGA) – Ensures ultra-high purity spherical powders, perfect for titanium and aluminum alloys.

  • Material Testing & Quality Assurance

    • Powder Performance Optimization – We refine key properties such as flow rate, apparent density, and particle size distribution, ensuring materials meet process-specific requirements.
    • Mechanical Strength Testing – Our in-house testing capabilities measure tensile strength, hardness, and impact resistance to validate component durability.
    • Metallography & Microstructure Analysis – Our world-class metallography experts analyze powder morphology and internal microstructures to assess material integrity and performance in printed and sintered parts.

  • Chemical Composition & Purity

    • Certified Elemental Analysis – We guarantee chemical composition accuracy using ASTM standardized methods for critical elements, including oxygen, nitrogen, hydrogen, carbon, and sulfur.
    • Powder Morphology Control – Depending on the atomization process, powders exhibit varied shapes and surface characteristics, ranging from irregular to highly spherical. Our analysis ensures optimal morphology for specific applications.

Our Technologies

Powder Production

From raw material selection to precision atomisation, our processes ensure powder with exceptional properties, optimised for performance, consistency, and efficiency in every application. 

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Partner with us to drive innovation in your next project — contact our team to explore customized metal solutions tailored to your application.

  • Ancorsteel 1000

    Ancorsteel™ 1000

    The workhorse of atomized powders, Ancorsteel™ 1000 offers low carbon and oxygen levels, excellent compressibility, and conforms to MPIF Standard 35 for F-0000.

  • Ancorsteel 1000B

    Ancorsteel™ 1000B

    A second-generation high-compressibility iron powder with superior purity, green strength, and density. Ideal for multi-level structural components and conforms to MPIF Standard 35 for F-0000.

  • Ancorsteel 1000C

    Ancorsteel™ 1000C

    The highest compressibility iron powder, achieving green densities >7.1 g/cm³ at 550 MPa. Ideal for sintering and electromagnetic applications. Conforms to MPIF Standards F-0000 and FF-0000.

  • Ancorsteel AMH

    Ancorsteel™ AMH

    A low apparent density water-atomized powder with spongy morphology, providing superior green strength and good compressibility for structural applications.

  • Ancorsteel 30HP

    Ancorsteel™ 30HP

    A prealloyed low-alloy steel powder with 0.30% molybdenum for moderate hardenability. Ideal for heat-treated applications. Conforms to MPIF Standard 35 for FL-390X.

  • Ancorsteel 85HP

    Ancorsteel™ 85HP

    A prealloyed low-alloy steel powder with 0.85% molybdenum for high compressibility and heat treatment response. Ideal for hybrid alloys. Conforms to MPIF Standard 35 for FL-440X.

  • Ancorsteel 85HP

    Ancorsteel™ 150HP

    A prealloyed low-alloy steel powder with 1.50% molybdenum for heat treatment and sinter-hardening. High performance with good compressibility. Conforms to MPIF Standard 35 for FL-4905.

  • Ancorsteel 721SH

    Ancorsteel™ 721SH

    A sinter-hardening steel powder with balanced molybdenum and nickel levels. Ideal for small to medium parts, offering good compressibility and stable dimensional change.

  • Ancorsteel 737SH

    Ancorsteel™ 737SH

    A sinter-hardening steel powder with excellent hardenability and compressibility. Optimized for static and dynamic strength across various part sizes and higher compaction pressures.

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