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Tenth Zinc Die Casting Prize: the winners have been announced
The Zinc Die Casting Prize has been awarded for the tenth time. Under the motto “Showing what zinc die casting can do”, the ZINK initiative honored the best zinc die casting projects at the Foundry Colloquium at Aalen University on May 16.
The competition saw a high level of participation, with entries from Germany, Austria and Switzerland. Over 10 percent of German zinc die casting companies took part with their castings. A jury of experts from the fields of alloy production, casting machine construction, science and materials research as well as trade associations evaluated the submissions according to design, complexity, degree of production, innovation potential and sustainability.
Aim of the competition
The competition aims to highlight the versatility and outstanding properties of zinc die-cast products as well as the efficiency of foundries. The tried-and-tested concept and the high level of response continue to generate new products that illustrate the diverse and sustainable use of zinc.
The winners 2024
- Mobility: HDO Druckguss- und Oberflächentechnik GmbH from Paderborn impressed the judges with its gearshift paddles for sports cars. According to the jury, the component impresses with its surface quality and offers a premium haptic experience.
- Sanitary technology: HDO Druckguss- und Oberflächentechnik GmbH also won with a panel for a shower system. According to the jury, the zinc die-cast part impressed with its evenness and straight lines at a length of over 600 mm.
- Lifestyle: Sudhaus GmbH from Iserlohn won with a key safe. The robust die-cast zinc housing combines stability with the patented function of a combination lock. The uniform tool filling and optimum surface quality impressed the jury.
- Electrical and mechanical engineering: Hippold GmbH Metallwarenherstellung from Kraftisried impressed with a shield housing that represents true microcasting. According to the jury, the complex internal geometry and precise production with tolerances of +/- 0.03 mm set standards in precision mechanics.
- Security and closing technology: Roto Frank Austria GmbH from Kalsdorf near Graz won with an automatic power wedge. According to the experts, the component combines the strengths of carbonitrided steel and zinc die-casting, resulting in increased security and more economical production.
- Innovative control cabinet technology: Dipl. Ing. Siegfried Müller Druckguß GmbH & Co. KG from Velbert was honored for its modular control cabinet concept. The various plug-in housing components made of die-cast zinc offer electromagnetic shielding, passive cooling and are resistant to oil and cleaning agents.
Further information about the competition and its winners, including pictures, is available at www.zinkdruckguss-preis.de
