Hammacher

The Company

The company Karl Hammacher GmbH, member of the Association of German Dental Industry (VDDI, Cologne), has been producing for 90 years. They are located in its own facilities in Solingen and is a worldwide operation. The family business is producing hand instruments from stainless steels and the special steel WIRONIT for: 

  • the dentist 
  • the dental technician 
  • the orthodontist
  • the hospital 
  • the biological, chemical, medical und technical laboratory

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History

90 years HAMMACHER

This is a family business in the 4th generation which has developed from humble beginnings (foundation in 1922) to an important and recognized brand.

The KARL HAMMACHER GmbH is one of the leading manufacturers of dental, orthodontic, surgical and laboratory technical instruments. Courage and experience, dynamism and tradition, skill and an excellent staff are essential in this business.

With their equipment which is always kept to the latest standards, the company serves the manufacturing of high-quality instruments.

The name HAMMACHER stands for quality Made in Solingen.

The sign WIRONIT has since 1958 moved into the forefront of attention throughout the world.

Careful skilled workers make all efforts to meet the needs of every customer with quality and performance and to maintain the trust in the manufactured products.

By including new products in the range the aim is to meet the many customer demands and requirements and keep the products up to date with technology.

With all the technology and perfection in the handling of the tasks HAMMACHER always set the emphasis on good interpersonal relationships – both within the company as well as with business partners all around the world. This will remain unchanged in the future.

Computers and advanced technologies make the instrument business faster and more reliable. But only the people with their technical skills give life and profile to this business. Friendliness and personal contact with customers will not get forgotten – this is still a primary goal of the family company HAMMACHER.

Wironit 

The major advantages and characteristics of the stainless steel WIRONIT

  • austenitic chromium-nickel steel with 18% chromium and 10-12% nickel
  • absolute rust resistant
  • antimagnetic
  • resistant to acids and disinfectants
  • maximum elasticity and resistance
  • soft suspension
  • break-resistant under stress
  • corrosion-resistant
  • suitable for all types of sterilization and temperatures up to 300°C
  • smooth surface, sits comfortably in the hand and is hygienic
  • long lifetime

What particular advantages have WIRONIT instruments?

Nowadays medical instruments are almost exclusively made of stainless steel. Instruments with surface protection (i.e. nickel or chromium plated) are barely in demand and because of its many disadvantages like flaking of the nickel or chromium plating, unpleasant and unhygienic appearance etc., they do not harmonize with modern demands of asepsis.

The stainless steels used for the fabrication of instruments are divided into two main groups:

  • The first group includes chromium steels with a chromium content of 13-18 %.
  • The second group includes all chromium-nickel steels with 18 % chromium and 8-12% nickel.

Both groups can be adapted to special requirements by further additions of molybdenum, titanium or tantalum / niobium.

Most of the so-called stainless instruments currently being on the market consist of 13 % chromium steel. This steel is only stainless in a polished state, but not resistant to acids, sublimates or all disinfection liquids.

The case is quite different with the stainless steel WIRONIT used for the production of the HAMMACHER instruments. It belongs to the group of austenitic chromium-nickel steel with 18 % chromium and 10-12% nickel. The company HAMMACHER is the only company allowed to use WIRONIT for the manufacture of their instruments.

Chromium-nickel steel is difficult to be processed. It obtains its spring hardness by cold forming or cold working. This special process requires highly-trained professionals.

WIRONIT instruments stand for best workmanship, superior materials, modern hygienic design and a long lifetime - QUALITY MADE IN SOLINGEN

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