Sinterloy is an Italian manufacturer specializing in tungsten carbide (hard metal) components, with over 60 years of expertise in sintering technology. Founded in 1959 by Augusto Geminiani in Castellamonte, the company has grown to become one of Italy's leading manufacturers of sintered components, with 30% of its turnover coming from exports.
The company's core competency lies in the production of custom-made hard metal components for various industrial sectors. Their manufacturing process, entirely managed in-house, combines expertise in raw material selection with advanced sintering and grinding capabilities. Sinterloy maintains a warehouse with over 20 powder mixtures and operates in a 10,000 m² facility, of which 3,000 m² is covered manufacturing space.
Their product portfolio includes molds, punches and dies, blades and knives, valves and nozzles, bushings, pins, wire drawing dies, bars, plates, inserts, collets, supports, and various small dimension components. These products serve multiple industries including engineering and automotive, abrasive industry, packaging, tobacco, plastic industry, textile, energy, oil & gas, and chemical/petrochemical sectors.
A key differentiator for Sinterloy is their technical advisory approach, where their engineering team works closely with customers to optimize component design and material selection. They specialize in helping companies transition from steel to tungsten carbide components, offering solutions that improve performance and reduce maintenance costs.
The company maintains high quality standards through rigorous quality control procedures and holds ISO 9001 certification since 2001. Their manufacturing process includes sophisticated steps from raw material inspection through powder pressing, pre-sintering, machining, sintering, and final grinding, ensuring precise and durable components.