Waterjet cutting in 2D, 3D and Finecut as well as thermoplastic composite panels from our own pressing technology.
KARODUR Wirkteller GmbH
Troisdorf (Oberlar)New on Amplifa
About KARODUR
The KARODUR group from Troisdorf near Cologne consists of KARODUR Wirkteller GmbH and KARODUR Pressplatten GmbH. Wirkteller GmbH offers waterjet cutting in 2D, 3D as well as micro waterjet cutting (Finecut) on six systems for industrial and private customers. The pure waterjet process is used for soft and sensitive materials, while the abrasive waterjet process is used for hard materials. Since 2002, Pressplatten GmbH has been producing press panels made of PVC, C-PVC and PP as well as thermoplastic composites, which are exported worldwide – for PVC up to 100 millimetres in thickness and beyond. With the product brand KAROTEC, fibre-reinforced lightweight panels are being developed. A further speciality are Wirkteller (wire cake plates) and cake grids for dough and mixing machines of the baking industry. Customers come from aerospace, automotive, mechanical engineering, construction, electrical, food and medical technology.
- Site
- Troisdorf (Oberlar)
- Processes
- 2D waterjet cutting, 3D waterjet cutting, Pure waterjet process, Abrasive waterjet process, Micro waterjet cutting (Finecut – precision cutting), Pressing technology – production of thermoplastic composite panels (KAROTEC), Bonding / press-laminating of materials, Development of thermoplastic composites / material compositions
- Materials
- PVC, Post-chlorinated PVC (C-PVC), PP, PMMA, PA, Carbon fibre (fibre-reinforced), Glass fibre (fibre-reinforced), Stainless steel
- Certificates
- ISO 9001:2008, Ökoprofit 2010, ISO 9001, Ökoprofit
- Industries
- Aerospace, Automotive and vehicle supply industry, Mechanical engineering, Construction, Glass industry, Wood processing
- 01
Development of custom composite materials
- 02
Pressing technology / panel production
- 03
2D / 3D / micro waterjet cutting
- 04
Bonding / press-laminating
- 05
CAD-assisted design (DXF, DWG, IGES, STEP)
Materials and Processes
Pure waterjet process
Pure water for machining sensitive or soft materials such as foodstuffs, paper, rubber, textiles and thin plastics.
Abrasive waterjet process
With fine grit grain for cutting dense, hard materials such as rock, glass, ceramics, composites, stainless steel, titanium and aluminium.
Micro waterjet cutting
Precision cutting with a jet diameter of 0.2 mm and a tolerance of ± 0.01 mm for metals such as titanium, aluminium, stainless steel and copper.
PVC
Basis of the press panels produced since 2002, up to 100 mm in thickness and beyond.
Post-chlorinated PVC (C-PVC)
Core business focus of Pressplatten GmbH with growing demand.
PP
Material of the press panels and thermoplastic composites.
PMMA
Thermoplastic composite from the pressing technology.
Carbon fibre and glass fibre (fibre-reinforced)
Newly developed fibre-reinforced composite materials, e.g. for lightweight construction applications such as trailer manufacturing.
Thermoplastic composite panels (KAROTEC)
Pressed and bonded material compositions including thermoplastic/duo blends for high strengths.
Location
Troisdorf (Oberlar)
DEHeadquarters, waterjet cutting and press panel production
- Materials
- Metals, plastics, composites, rock, glass, ceramics
- 6 waterjet cutting systems (2D, 3D, micro/Finecut)
- Pressing systems (gas-heated)
Components and Products
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2D waterjet cuttingMachining | – | – | – | – | Foodstuffs, Paper, Thermoplastics, Rubber, Textiles, Elastomers, Fibrous materials, Thinner plastics, Marble and rock, Glass, Ceramics, Composites, Stainless steel, Titanium, Aluminium |
| 3D waterjet cuttingMachining | – | – | – | – | Foodstuffs, Paper, Thermoplastics, Rubber, Textiles, Elastomers, Fibrous materials, Thinner plastics, Marble and rock, Glass, Ceramics, Composites, Stainless steel, Titanium, Aluminium |
| Pure waterjet processMachining | – | – | – | – | Foodstuffs, Paper, Thermoplastics, Rubber, Textiles, Elastomers, Fibrous materials, Thin plastics |
| Abrasive waterjet processMachining | – | – | – | – | Marble and rock, Glass, Ceramics, Composites, Stainless steel, Titanium, Aluminium |
| Micro waterjet cutting (Finecut – precision cutting)Machining | +/- 0.01 mm | – | – | – | Titanium, Aluminium, Cr-Ni-Co alloys, Stainless steel, Copper, Non-rusting metals |
| Pressing technology – production of thermoplastic composite panels (KAROTEC)Plastics | – | – | – | – | PVC, C-PVC, PP, PMMA, Fibre-reinforced materials (carbon fibre, glass fibre, PA), Thermoplastic/duo blends |
| Bonding / press-laminating of materialsJoining | – | – | – | – | PVC, PVC-C, PP, PMMA |
| Development of thermoplastic composites / material compositionsEngineering | – | – | – | – | PVC, C-PVC, PP, PMMA, PA, Carbon fibre, Glass fibre |
| Production of wire cake plates and cake grids for dough and mixing machinesPlastics | – | – | – | – | Specially developed plastic |
2 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waterjet cutting systems (2D, 3D, micro/Finecut) | – | 6 | – | – | Troisdorf |
| Pressing systems (gas-heated, pressing technology) | – | – | – | – | Troisdorf |
Additional services
Quality
KARODUR is certified to ISO 9001:2008 (DNV); both companies are included in the management system. In 2010, the company was awarded the Ökoprofit distinction for its integrated environmental technology.
| Evidence | Troisdorf (Oberlar) |
|---|---|
| ISO 9001 | |
| Ökoprofit |
History
- 2002
Production start of KARODUR Pressplatten GmbH with PVC and PP press panels
- 2009
Entrepreneur prize 'Energy' for the first use of gas instead of electricity for heating pressing systems in the plastics industry
- 2010
Award 'Ökoprofit 2010' presented by the NRW Environment Minister Johannes Remmel