Schunk, a leading manufacturer of toolholding, workholding and automation technology have recently appointed Hi-Tech Machine Tools to market and service their products in South Africa.
Schunk has its roots at its headquarters in Lauffen am Neckar in the district of Heilbronn, Baden-Württemberg, Germany. The company was established in 1945 by Friedrich Schunk as a mechanical workshop. Under the management of his son Heinz-Dieter Schunk, Schunk evolved into a global player and the world’s leading technology supplier for robots and production systems. Today, the company is run by the third generation, siblings Kristina I. Schunk and Henrik A. Schunk, the founder’s grandchildren. Schunk is firmly anchored in its home region as a socially committed and responsible employer.
“Shaping the future with innovative technologies – that is the claim of Schunk. To this end, the family-owned and managed company is pushing the agile further development and digitalisation of its product and service portfolio in order to make industrial processes more efficient, transparent and sustainable. Schunk is facing the current and future challenges together with its customers and partners: Hand in hand for tomorrow,” said Chris Killian, Sales Manager of Hi-Tech Machine Tools.
Schunk is launching the first 100 per cent electrically driven 5-axis vise with infinitely programmable clamping stroke – the Kontec KSX-E
“Through its pioneering spirit and innovative strength, Schunk continues to set new benchmarks in productivity optimisation for its customers. These customers benefit from an integrated range of components, applications, and services. The profound Schunk expertise that has grown over decades is the foundation for growth in a number of areas. The automation and production specialist is a reliable partner across the entire supply chain in numerous industries such as automotive, electronics, life science, aerospace and logistics.”
“Approximately 3 700 employees in 8 plants and 34 directly owned subsidiaries and distribution partners in more than 50 countries throughout the world ensure an intensive market presence.”
Schunk offers a fast and cost-efficient entry into toolholding, workholding and automation technology
“All the international manufacturers that we now represent are the leaders in their particular aspect of the market. They also cooperate and work with each other in advancing the technology for their particular product. This is why we are proud to be associated with Schunk and market their products in South Africa.”
Schunk designs and manufactures an unmatched selection such as tool holders, lathe chucks, chuck jaws, vises, and magnetic workholding.
“An example of their high-tech products is the Kontec KSX-E. With this product Schunk is launching the first 100 per cent electrically driven 5-axis vise with infinitely programmable clamping stroke – another future-ready component for the digitalised and energy-efficient production.”
“The four standard methods of holding workpieces in place are manual, pneumatic, hydraulic, and electric. As Schunk has demonstrated, there are some key advantages to making the switch to an all-electric clamp.”
“Hi-Tech Machine Tools represents Mazak CNC equipment, Albrecht precision chucks, hyperMILL software, Blaser Swisslube cutting and grinding fluids, 5th Axis workholding fixtures, Fraisa SA, a family-owned business that offers its customers a complete range of endmills, drills and taps, Hofmann & Vratny (H&V Tooling) a leading manufacturer of solid carbide milling cutters based near Munich and UK company Freddy, a manufacturer of industrial recycling vacuums and coolant filtration machines.”
For further details contact Hi-Tech Machine Tools on TEL: 011 608 0088 or visit www.hitech.co.za
