Production of a proprietary aluminum profile system, waterjet cutting up to 4,000 x 2,000 mm and CNC machining in Lüdenscheid
KriTec GmbH
LüdenscheidNew on Amplifa
About Us
KriTec GmbH was founded in 1989 by Klaus Kriesche in Lüdenscheid, initially as a dealer in pneumatic cylinders with ball-bearing guide columns, later as a manufacturer of specialized machines for testing and assembly technology. Around the year 2000, specialized machine manufacturing became unsustainable and capacities were shifted to the professional production of the proprietary KriTec aluminum profile system (Nut 5 to Nut 12), which is manufactured using proprietary tools. Since 2008, the company has been producing on its own premises at Werdohler Landstraße, with approximately 2,500 m² of production area and 300 m² of office space. The waterjet technology division was established in 2013: surface elements of any material up to 4,000 x 2,000 mm are manufactured to specifications, delivered for use in profile frames, as components with profile sets, or as contract work. Since May 2016, a dedicated machining center (travel path X 800, Y 500, Z 550 mm) has been available for mechanical components and further processed waterjet parts. Aluminum, stainless steel, steel, as well as plastics such as PVC, PA, and EPDM, are processed.
- Site
- Lüdenscheid
- Processes
- Waterjet cutting (waterjet technology), Waterjet cutting of tiles, Waterjet cutting of plastics, CNC machining / Mechanical components on machining center, Profile machining (production of aluminum profile system, proprietary tools), Construction of specialized machines as well as semi- and fully automatic machines for assembly and, Waterjet cutting (surfaces up to 4,000 x 2,000 mm, all materials), CNC machining (machining center, travel path X 800 / Y 500 / Z 550 mm)
- Materials
- Aluminium, Stainless steel rust-free (VA), Steel, PVC, PA (Polyamide), EPDM, Vollkunststoff, Zink (Zn)
- Founded
- 1989-02-01
- Industries
- Mechanical engineering/Special machinery, Assembly and testing technology, Workplace design/Lean Production 4.0, Electrical/Electronics, Pneumatics, Automotive supplier (historical)
- 01
Profile machining with proprietary tools
- 02
Waterjet cutting
- 03
CNC machining (Machining center)
- 04
Assembly/Sales of aluminum profile systems
- 05
Contract manufacturing
Materials and Processes
Aluminum
Base material of the proprietary profile system as well as for sheet and bar material
Stainless steel rust-free
For accessories such as shelf boards in ESD version
Steel
For grooves, shelf boards, and fittings
PVC
For table top supports and transparent covers
Polyamide (PA)
For screw holders and plastic accessories
EPDM
For cover profiles in black
Zinc (Zn)
For brackets and hinges in profile accessories
Waterjet cutting
Chip-free cutting of all materials up to 4,000 x 2,000 mm to tenth accuracy
CNC machining
Machining center (X 800, Y 500, Z 550 mm) for mechanical components and waterjet parts
Locations
Lüdenscheid
DEHeadquarters, Production, Office
- Materials
- Aluminum, Stainless steel, Steel, Plastic
- Waterjet cutting system (up to 4,000 x 2,000 mm)
- Machining center (X 800, Y 500, Z 550 mm)
Products and Components
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waterjet cutting (waterjet technology)Machining | – | 4.000 mm × 2.000 mm | – | – | Aluminum, Stainless steel, Steel, Plastic, Tiles/materials of all types |
| Waterjet cutting of tilesMachining | – | – | – | – | Tiles |
| Waterjet cutting of plasticsMachining | – | – | – | – | Plastic |
| CNC machining / Mechanical components on machining centerMachining | – | 800 mm × 500 mm × 550 mm | – | – | Aluminum, Stainless steel, Steel, Plastic |
| Profile machining (production of aluminum profile system, proprietary tools)Profile Manufacturing | – | – | – | – | Aluminum |
| Construction of specialized machines as well as semi- and fully automatic machines for assembly andAssembly | – | – | – | – | – |
2 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waterjet cutting system | – | – | up to 4.000 x 2.000 mm | 2013 (Bere | Lüdenscheid |
| Machining center | – | – | X 800, Y 500, Z 550 mm | 2016 | Lüdenscheid |
Additional services
Company History
- 1989
Founded by Klaus Kriesche on 01.02.1989; dealing in pneumatic cylinders with ball-bearing guide columns
- 1989/1990
Shift to sales of specialized machines and fixtures; start of own production in a double garage with a mechanical engineering expert
- 1990er
Relocation to the industrial estate Königsberger Straße, Lüdenscheid; 13 years of production of specialized machines for testing and assembly technology (e.g., machines for automotive trim)
- ca. 2000
Specialized machine manufacturing became unsustainable (CE regulations, product liability); concentration on the professional production of the aluminum profile system
- 2008
Purchase of the current property at Werdohler Landstraße 350 with approx. 2,500 m² of production area
- 2013
Establishment of the waterjet technology division
- 2016
Commissioning of a dedicated machining center (X 800, Y 500, Z 550 mm) for mechanical components and further processed waterjet parts