Our production

Before a wear part is launched onto the market, it is tested countless times in the lab, out in the field and in the toughest and stoniest conditions. Durability over time and the capacity to handle hard knocks from large stones, for example, are both put to the test. Because we manufacture almost all of the parts ourselves, we can also test random samples during manufacture to guarantee consistently high quality on the production line.

The majority of Väderstad’s Genuine Parts are made by the wholly owned subsidiary Väderstad Components. The manufacturing process begins in one of our laser machines and then continues on to press hardening, where the steel is given its shape and hardness all at the same time. Press hardening of steel is about getting the right balance between time and temperature – needless to say, our engineers lead the world on this score.

The lab is equipped to conduct the various tests that are necessary in pursuit of the optimum mechanical properties. The purpose of the business is threefold: development, investigation and follow-up. The development work focuses on materials or material processes that improve performance, reliability and/or cost-efficiency. Väderstad has long-established partnerships with higher education institutions such as Linköping University and KTH Royal Institute of Technology. The lab expands the potential of these partnerships, since much of the experimental work can be conducted on site, close to the production.