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Nivarox

Nivarox (full name Nivarox-FAR ) is a Swiss company specializing in the production of hair springs for watch movements . Included in The Swatch Group Ltd.

Nivarox-FAR SA
Nivarox logo2.gif
Base1984
Location Switzerland : Le Locle
IndustryClock industry
Productshair springs for watches
Parent companyThe Swatch Group Ltd.
Sitewww.nivarox.ch

Content

History

The Nivarox SA company appeared in 1933, when Dr. Straumann improved the process of manufacturing hair springs for watch movements.

FAR ( fr. Fabriques d'Assortiments Réunis ) is a corporation that unites companies and enterprises from the city of Le Locle , engaged in the production of various parts for watch movements, the name adopted in 1932.

As a result of the merger in 1984, the new company Nivarox-FAR SA was formed. [1] In 1985, the company was acquired by the holding SMH Group (in 1998 renamed The Swatch Group Ltd.)

The company's products are used by such watch companies as Omega , Breguet , Blancpain , as well as independent watch manufacturers - Rolex , Patek Philippe and Audemars Piguet . [2]

Production

Nivarox is the common name for the alloy from which the company manufactures its products. Nivarox is an abbreviation of the German Nicht Variable Oxydfest ( unchanging, non-oxidizing ).

There are several types of alloy, depending on the destination - with a high content of cobalt (42-48%), nickel (15-25%) and chromium (16-22%). In addition, there is a small content of titanium and beryllium . Hair springs made from these alloys are wear resistant, almost completely non-magnetic, stainless and have a low coefficient of thermal expansion .

Nivarox alloy is mainly used in the watch industry, but in addition it is used in the manufacture of medical equipment and surgical instruments.

Notes

  1. ↑ Company history on the Swatch Group website
  2. ↑ Financial Times article (inaccessible link)

Links

  • Official site Nivarox-FAR (Fr.)
  • Swatch Group official website (eng.)


Source - https://ru.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Nivarox&oldid=94780489


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