Company founded
Leszek Szostak establishes a company manufacturing exhaust systems for Poland’s STAR vehicles. VANSTAR is born.
VANSTAR manufactures exhaust system components for the OEM and AEM markets and provides specialist manufacturing services. Contact us to discuss products, projects or cooperation.
Total area of our production halls, warehouses and research and development centre
A team of qualified engineers, process engineers and CNC machine operators.
An established and stable position in manufacturing since 1993.
In B2B, peace of mind matters most. We know you need a subcontractor that does more than process material mechanically and takes responsibility for the entire process. At VANSTAR, we eliminate manufacturing risk before material enters production.
Our experienced Engineering Department supports you at every stage. We provide prototyping and 3D modelling based on supplied technical documentation. Through reverse engineering, we can also recreate a physical component, produce complete technical drawings and implement it in serial production.
We use advanced CNC machinery at every stage of component processing. Design data is transferred directly to the equipment, eliminating manual input errors and ensuring identical quality throughout each series.
SHARK AUTOMATIC SAW
A compact production machine operating in automatic and semi-automatic modes. NC microprocessor control enables one material to be cut automatically into sections of different lengths and quantities. The machine provides high cutting accuracy at 0°, 45° and 60°. Its 600 mm automatic feed system is powered by a stepper motor. Minimum material remnant: 210 mm. Feed cutting accuracy: 0.1–0.2 mm.
MOST MALW LONGITUDINAL WELDER
The MOST MALW longitudinal welding system produces high-quality longitudinal welds on tubes, tanks and sheet-metal components. Depending on its configuration, it supports MIG, TIG, plasma and submerged-arc welding.
ROBOT SPAWALNICZY
This advanced system produces precise, pre-programmed welds. It maintains a constant welding speed while automatically controlling process parameters. Robotic welds offer mechanical durability and consistent quality unaffected by operator fatigue. Effective arc time at the workstation increases almost threefold, improving productivity.
SPAWARKA LASEROWA MAX-T65
A new generation of portable laser welders handles stainless and carbon steel, aluminium, galvanised sheet, copper and other metals. Advanced laser technology provides efficient welding at higher speeds than TIG and MIG/MAG methods. Laser welds are smooth and rounded, while the process prevents deformation and burn-through, removing the need for subsequent grinding or polishing.
FLAT-SHEET LASER CUTTER
We operate solid-state and CO2 lasers. Solid-state lasers cut thin sheets quickly, while CO2 laser cutting delivers excellent edge quality. We select the appropriate technology according to customer requirements.
TUBE AND PROFILE LASER CUTTER
The TruLaser Tube 7000 CO2 gas laser processes components up to 254 mm in diameter and 8 mm wall thickness. Excellent beam quality provides precise and reliable cutting results. Its five-axis CNC cutting head supports bevel cuts and full integration with downstream production processes.
FIVE-AXIS LASER
Combined with a manipulator, it can cut highly complex shapes in pre-bent, pressed, hydroformed and flat components. The laser handles both carbon and stainless steel without deforming the component, while its five-axis design LT-FREE ensures precise and repeatable processing.
WYKRAWARKA
Kompaktowa maszyna TruPunch 3000 is a complete solution for diverse component processing. Exceptional component quality is achieved through the use of a lowering die.
Mechanical processing prevents material deformation and enables multiple operations within a small area.
TruPunch supports punching, forming, threading, embossing, marking, engraving and deburring.
BENDING MACHINE
Fully electric, multi-level tube and profile bending machines support fixed- and variable-radius bending. Dynamic control of pressure on the tube wall maintains the quality and repeatability of processed components.
RADIAL FORMING
Our specialist CNC machines can form various tube-end geometries across a wide tolerance range.
CNC software enables rapid production setup and easy machine changeovers.
FORMING AND MODELLING
We operate high-performance computer-controlled hydraulic presses with forces from 200 to 650 tonnes and a maximum table size of 1300 × 1300 mm. This supports free and flanged pressing as well as in-house tooling design and manufacture.
COMPONENT BENDING
NC HORIZONTAL PERFORATING MACHINE
This CNC hydraulic machine perforates tubes for automotive and industrial-vehicle exhaust systems. Two controlled axes drive tube movement and rotation. Rows of punches and adjustable rotary movement enable the perforation layout to be configured as required. Maximum diameter: Ø150 mm; aluminised, carbon-steel and stainless-steel tubes with 1.5 mm wall thickness; maximum tube length: 800 mm.
PIONOWE CENTRUM FREZARSKIE
The vertical machining centre OKUMA GENOS M560R-V offers high rigidity, while an additional rotary axis enables production of highly complex tools and components for both internal use and customer orders. Spindle speed: 50–12,000 rpm; maximum machining volume: 1050 × 560 × 460 mm; table: 1300 × 560 mm; pallet capacity: 900 kg.
TOKARKI
Obrabiarki linii GENOS L are multifunctional horizontal turning centres with automatic bar feeders, ideal for precise production of both long and short component runs. Maximum turning diameter: 200–300 mm; maximum turning length: 380–1020 mm; spindle speed: 25–3800 rpm. Spindle bore is 66 mm in the L200E-M model and as much as 80 mm in the L300E-MY. Maximum workpiece weight ranges from 250 to 500 kg.
PLANETARY GRINDERS FOR TUBES AND PROFILES
Szlifierki serii LPC are planetary machines for grinding, polishing and satin-finishing straight or bent components made of carbon steel, stainless steel, brass and other materials. They process round, oval, elliptical and irregular sections. Selecting the appropriate abrasive achieves the surface parameters required for each component.
FLEXIBLE-PIPE PRODUCTION
Spiralmatic-Flex machines manufacture flexible pipes 2S and 3S, with diameters from 50 to 200 mm, widely used in vehicle exhaust systems EURO 5 and other applications requiring vibration compensation.
FILTER CLEANING AND RECONDITIONING
Maszyna DPF/FAP cleans all types of particulate filters used in cars, trucks and buses. A complete 30-minute cleaning cycle (washing and drying) restores original FAP filter performance. Backpressure testing before and after cleaning enables immediate performance assessment and quality control of the reconditioning process.
VIBRATORY FINISHING
The trough vibrator degreases, deburrs and grinds components of various shapes, particularly long parts, producing a homogeneous structure free of sharp edges and corners.
Ceramic and resin media are most commonly used as abrasives. A suitable process fluid enhances the operation. The equipment delivers highly repeatable results and a uniform finish over the entire surface.
MYCIE RUR
This equipment is designed for comprehensive tube washing. Specially designed nozzles introduce a rotating stream of cleaning fluid inside the tube to remove contaminants thoroughly, while additional sprays throughout the chamber degrease and clean external surfaces.
We offer one of the most effective modern coating methods for galvanised and carbon-steel structures. Powder-coated finishes provide excellent mechanical properties and high resistance to chemical and weather exposure.
Maximum structure dimensions for coating:
Our production capacity supports coating industrial-machine structures, street furniture, fencing, canopy and hall support structures, façade panels, and road and bridge barriers.
POWDER-COATING BOOTH
It supports electrostatic powder coating. The filtration system uses fans to extract air together with powder that has not adhered to the component surface.
External booth dimensions:
COMPONENT CURING OVEN
Components are heated in the oven to polymerise the applied powder coating. Suspended tracks carry components into the oven, while the cycle and process parameters are configured through an HMI panel.
The oven heating system comprises fans, pressure switches, temperature sensors and burners. It draws air from the chamber, heats it to the required temperature and distributes it evenly throughout the oven.
Internal working-area dimensions:
AUTOMATYCZNE MYCIE
Chemical surface preparation takes place in a washing and degreasing chamber. The equipment automatically performs:
The surface-preparation process is stable and repeatable for defined parameters, ensuring the required preparation level and quality.
SHOT BLASTING
The Sciteex CABILUX shot-blasting booth provides appropriate conditions:
Maximum structure dimensions for shot blasting:
COATING TESTS
A fully equipped inspection and measurement laboratory enables continuous testing of coating parameters. All processes are carried out with environmental responsibility.
LEAK TESTING
Automatic flow meters detect leaks during production and verify compliance with customer parameters. The D620 model is designed for production lines and semi-automatic inspection stations. The F620 precisely measures differential pressure changes in the tested component.
From exhaust systems for STAR vehicles to global distribution. Below are the key milestones in the development of our company, technology and production infrastructure.
Leszek Szostak establishes a company manufacturing exhaust systems for Poland’s STAR vehicles. VANSTAR is born.
Growing demand and a commitment to the highest quality standards lead to the purchase of the first CNC bending machine, increasing productivity and ensuring complete component repeatability.
Leszek Szostak’s son, Paweł, takes over management. The company grows rapidly and creates new jobs.
A new production hall with staff facilities, an office building and a warehouse are commissioned.
The first international contracts are signed. Customers in Germany, France and Denmark recognise the advantages of VANSTAR products.
Cooperation begins with leading bus manufacturers.
Certification by the Institute of Welding in Gliwice.
Further expansion and modernisation of the production hall, warehouse, office and staff areas, and boiler room. Installation of a single-girder overhead crane, plus purchase of a CNC bending machine and equipment for expanding tube ends, clamps and bands.
Implementation of an integrated quality-management system and environmental standards.
Purchase of a machine for producing the proprietary VANSTAR 3S flexible pipe, designed for vehicles with Euro 4 and newer engines.
Modernisation of the machinery fleet. Patent no. 221797 is granted for the innovative 3S flexible pipe, which provides better insulation, emits less heat, and offers improved sealing and mechanical durability.
Development of serial-production technology for the 3S flexible pipe, expansion of the OE offer, intensified exports and greater brand recognition through international trade fairs. GOST-R certification is obtained.
Expansion and doubling of the production hall, with a new exhaust-silencer production line that increases capacity and strengthens competitiveness.
ISO/TS 16949:2009 certification (now IATF 16949:2016), meeting the stringent quality requirements of international automotive organisations including IATF, VDA, FIEV, SMMT, ANFIA and AIAG.
VANSTAR celebrates its 25th anniversary and opens the VANSTAR SERVICE Laser Centre.
Renewable energy reaches 30% following the installation of photovoltaic panels. A polymer-coating laboratory is established and production of bus and industrial handrails begins.
The company celebrates its 30th anniversary.