KRAUS & NAIMER, The Republic of Austria - Komachine Supplier Profile and Product List

- KRAUS & NAIMER is a switchgear manufacturer established in Vienna, Austria, in 1907, recognized as the world market leader in cam switches. The company operates 6 production sites and 18 sales companies globally, with innovation and customer service as core strategies. A pioneer in modular cam switch design, setting industry standards and providing customized switch solutions for various industrial sectors worldwide.KRAUS & NAIMER is a switchgear manufacturer established in Vienna, Austria, in 1907, recognized as the world market leader in cam switches. The company operates 6 production sites and 18 sales companies globally, with innovation and customer service as core strategies. A pioneer in modular cam switch design, setting industry standards and providing customized switch solutions for various industrial sectors worldwide.
- The main product lines include control and load switches, main switches, switch disconnectors, push buttons and pilot lights, and switches for photovoltaic applications. Specifically, the C-series cam switches offer ideal solutions for various current ratings, while the CA-series (10A to 32A) is well-suited for industrial control, instrumentation, and electric motor applications. Models like CA4 and CA4-1 feature gold-plated contacts for low-voltage applications and reliable electronic signal switching, even in aggressive environments.The main product lines include control and load switches, main switches, switch disconnectors, push buttons and pilot lights, and switches for photovoltaic applications. Specifically, the C-series cam switches offer ideal solutions for various current ratings, while the CA-series (10A to 32A) is well-suited for industrial control, instrumentation, and electric motor applications. Models like CA4 and CA4-1 feature gold-plated contacts for low-voltage applications and reliable electronic signal switching, even in aggressive environments.
- KG-series switches are excellent switch disconnectors with high through-fault and fault-making capabilities, primarily used in machine tools, distribution panels, and switchboards. These switches are characterized by unusually large isolation distances between open contacts for maximum safety and a 'straight-line' wiring design for time savings. The new KA switch series combines innovation and quality, ensuring reliable switching and disconnecting of circuits, particularly suitable for applications requiring high reliability such as machine tools and distribution cabinets.KG-series switches are excellent switch disconnectors with high through-fault and fault-making capabilities, primarily used in machine tools, distribution panels, and switchboards. These switches are characterized by unusually large isolation distances between open contacts for maximum safety and a 'straight-line' wiring design for time savings. The new KA switch series combines innovation and quality, ensuring reliable switching and disconnecting of circuits, particularly suitable for applications requiring high reliability such as machine tools and distribution cabinets.
- Maintenance and safety switches consist of switch disconnectors housed in high-strength, durable plastic enclosures, designed with extra space for easy wiring and fully insulated according to IEC 364-4-41, HD 384.4.41 S2, and VDE 0100-410. These switches offer IP66/67 protection and include safety interlocks with the lid to prevent opening in the 'ON' position.Maintenance and safety switches consist of switch disconnectors housed in high-strength, durable plastic enclosures, designed with extra space for easy wiring and fully insulated according to IEC 364-4-41, HD 384.4.41 S2, and VDE 0100-410. These switches offer IP66/67 protection and include safety interlocks with the lid to prevent opening in the 'ON' position.
- The unique modular design system allows for the development and production of customized industrial switch solutions for a wide range of applications and challenges, offering numerous optional extras such as locking devices, key switches, or auxiliary contacts. The company also focuses on cam switches and disconnectors utilizing IDC (Insulation Displacement Connection) technology and spring clamp technology.The unique modular design system allows for the development and production of customized industrial switch solutions for a wide range of applications and challenges, offering numerous optional extras such as locking devices, key switches, or auxiliary contacts. The company also focuses on cam switches and disconnectors utilizing IDC (Insulation Displacement Connection) technology and spring clamp technology.
- A century of technological accumulation and continuous innovation since its founding in 1907, providing a significant competitive edge. Pioneering the modular cam switch design in 1949 and holding numerous patents in electrical engineering, establishing technical standards as industry benchmarks.A century of technological accumulation and continuous innovation since its founding in 1907, providing a significant competitive edge. Pioneering the modular cam switch design in 1949 and holding numerous patents in electrical engineering, establishing technical standards as industry benchmarks.
- A highly vertically integrated production system with 6 major production sites ensures quality control and cost advantages. Its unique modular design enables lightweight products (30% material reduction) and high flexibility, allowing quick adaptation to diverse application scenarios like elevator systems and rail transit.A highly vertically integrated production system with 6 major production sites ensures quality control and cost advantages. Its unique modular design enables lightweight products (30% material reduction) and high flexibility, allowing quick adaptation to diverse application scenarios like elevator systems and rail transit.
- Global operations with a network of 18 sales companies provide localized service worldwide. Products have obtained multiple international safety certifications such as IEC/UL, CSA, CCC, EN 50155, and DNV-GL, securing a first-mover advantage in demanding sectors like European railways and marine applications.Global operations with a network of 18 sales companies provide localized service worldwide. Products have obtained multiple international safety certifications such as IEC/UL, CSA, CCC, EN 50155, and DNV-GL, securing a first-mover advantage in demanding sectors like European railways and marine applications.
- Strong industry solution capabilities and a customer-oriented service philosophy, leading to the development of specialized switches for sectors such as transportation (high-speed rail, marine), mechanical engineering, and power distribution. The company holds over 60% market share for cam switches in elevator control systems, with its technical specifications becoming de facto industry standards.Strong industry solution capabilities and a customer-oriented service philosophy, leading to the development of specialized switches for sectors such as transportation (high-speed rail, marine), mechanical engineering, and power distribution. The company holds over 60% market share for cam switches in elevator control systems, with its technical specifications becoming de facto industry standards.
- Achieving an AAA credit rating, demonstrating outstanding financial stability and reliability.Achieving an AAA credit rating, demonstrating outstanding financial stability and reliability.
- Offering rotary isolators and changeover switches in GRP (glass reinforced polyester) enclosures, which are highly resistant to extreme temperatures, self-extinguishing, and non-corrosive, making them ideal for various harsh industrial environments.Offering rotary isolators and changeover switches in GRP (glass reinforced polyester) enclosures, which are highly resistant to extreme temperatures, self-extinguishing, and non-corrosive, making them ideal for various harsh industrial environments.
- Transportation industry: railways, vehicles, ships, etc..Transportation industry: railways, vehicles, ships, etc..
- Conveyor systems and lift systems.Conveyor systems and lift systems.
- Mechanical engineering and machine tools.Mechanical engineering and machine tools.
- Power generation and power distribution systems.Power generation and power distribution systems.
- Photovoltaic power supply systems (DC switch disconnectors).Photovoltaic power supply systems (DC switch disconnectors).
- Hazardous locations and cleanroom applications.Hazardous locations and cleanroom applications.
- Industrial automation and control systems.Industrial automation and control systems.
- South AfricaSouth Africa
- Japan, Singapore, Vietnam, MalaysiaJapan, Singapore, Vietnam, Malaysia
- Austria (headquarters and production sites), Germany (production sites), Hungary (production sites), France, Spain, Belgium, Italy, Finland, Sweden, UK, Norway, NetherlandsAustria (headquarters and production sites), Germany (production sites), Hungary (production sites), France, Spain, Belgium, Italy, Finland, Sweden, UK, Norway, Netherlands
- USA (production sites), CanadaUSA (production sites), Canada
- New Zealand (production sites), AustraliaNew Zealand (production sites), Australia
- Brazil (production sites)Brazil (production sites)
- Possession of numerous product certifications including ISO 9001:2015, RoHS Certificates, Reach Confirmation, TSCA Confirmation, POP Declaration, and Conflict Materials Statement.Possession of numerous product certifications including ISO 9001:2015, RoHS Certificates, Reach Confirmation, TSCA Confirmation, POP Declaration, and Conflict Materials Statement.
- UL (Underwriters Laboratory) approval (File No. E365898, E35541, E60262).UL (Underwriters Laboratory) approval (File No. E365898, E35541, E60262).
- CSA (Canadian Standards Association) certification (File No. 13002).CSA (Canadian Standards Association) certification (File No. 13002).
- CCC (People's Republic of China Compulsory Certification).CCC (People's Republic of China Compulsory Certification).
- Compliance with various international standards and approvals such as IEC 60947-3, EN 60947-3, VDE 0660 part 107, IEC 60204, EN 60204, and VDE 0113.Compliance with various international standards and approvals such as IEC 60947-3, EN 60947-3, VDE 0660 part 107, IEC 60204, EN 60204, and VDE 0113.
- Specific industry certifications like EN 50155 for European railways and DNV-GL for marine applications, enhancing competitiveness in these demanding sectors.Specific industry certifications like EN 50155 for European railways and DNV-GL for marine applications, enhancing competitiveness in these demanding sectors.
- Ownership of numerous patents in electrical engineering, including pioneering the modular cam switch design (model C15) in 1948 and developing the world's smallest cam switch (model CA4N) in 1994, reflecting a strong history of technical innovation.Ownership of numerous patents in electrical engineering, including pioneering the modular cam switch design (model C15) in 1948 and developing the world's smallest cam switch (model CA4N) in 1994, reflecting a strong history of technical innovation.