New generation of brazing filler metals delivers more cost-efficient brazing for industry

New generation of brazing filler metals delivers more cost-efficient brazing for
industry

Höganäs AB has launched a new brazing filler metal, BrazeLet™ F300, for
high-temperature brazing of stainless steel applications used in extreme
environments. The iron-chromium-based product is the first in a new generation
of brazing filler metals. BrazeLet™ F300 is a more cost-efficient brazing filler
metal than the nickel-based brazing alloys that are commonly used today.

BrazeLet™ F300 also provides a number of property-related benefits. The brazing
filler metal has excellent flow properties, which means optimally filled joints
and leak-free results. Corrosion-resistance properties and joint strength are
comparable with the best nickel-based brazing alloys, which makes BrazeLet™ F300
suitable for use in applications for extreme environments. In addition, the
brazed joint's composition is similar to that of stainless steel, enabling a
more homogenous application. 

”Due to the unique patent-pending iron-chromium alloy, we have succeeded in
creating a brazing filler metal that utilizes iron's positive effects, while
also retaining the important corrosion resistance and strength properties that
are found in nickel-based brazing alloys,” says Rose-Marie Yttergren, manager of
the Brazing market segment at Höganäs AB.

BrazeLet™ F300 has been developed in close cooperation with customers to ensure
that it meets their requirements for brazing properties and finished component
characteristics.

”We see considerable potential in several sectors, such as heat exchangers for
the automotive industry and in industrial applications. Exhaust emission control
systems for diesel engines is also an interesting market for us, not least
because requirements for emission control are being continuously tightened up,
most recently with EU directive Euro 5 and in the USA, US 07,” concludes Rose
Marie Yttergren.

BrazeLet™ F300 is available for delivery in all of Höganäs AB's markets.


For further information, contact: 
Rose-Marie Yttergren, Segment Area Manager 
+46 42 33 80 00 
e-mail: rose-marie.yttergren@hoganas.com

This is information that Höganäs AB (publ) may be obligated to make public
according to the Swedish Securities Exchange and Clearing Operations Act and/or
the Financial Instruments Trading Act. The information was submitted for
publication at 16.00 on 16 April, 2009


Höganäs AB is the world's leading producer of iron and non-ferrous metal
powders. The company has developed deep application competence based on a strong
vision of powder's possibilities to enhance efficiency and reduce resource
consumption and environmental impact in a number of areas. In cooperation with
its customers, Höganäs can thus contribute in a wide range of applications such
as the creation of future automotive components and white goods, and in water
treatment and emission control.  
The company, which was established in 1797, reported net sales of SEK 6 103
million for 2008 and is listed on Nasdaq OMX Stockholm's Mid Cap segment.
www.hoganas.com