SUHNER is a global metal specialist renowned for optimizing process costs and manufacturing components. The company possesses expertise in drive technology, automation, machining technology, and surface treatment. It provides comprehensive metal processing solutions from concept development to final product delivery. Founded in Switzerland in 1914, SUHNER is a leading provider of industrial solutions with over 100 years of innovation, quality, and precision.SUHNERisaglobalmetalspecialistrenownedforoptimizingprocesscostsandmanufacturingcomponents.Thecompanypossessesexpertiseindrivetechnology,automation,machiningtechnology,andsurfacetreatment.Itprovidescomprehensivemetalprocessingsolutionsfromconceptdevelopmenttofinalproductdelivery.FoundedinSwitzerlandin1914,SUHNERisaleadingproviderofindustrialsolutionswithover100yearsofinnovation,quality,andprecision.
Key Products/TechnologiesKeyProducts/Technologies
Flexible Shafts: Offering adaptability and versatility for various applications such as grinding, polishing, and deburring. Capable of flexible power transmission with speeds up to 50,000 rpm and lengths up to 15m. Diverse grinder models include ROTAR (3200W), ROTOFERA (1000W), ROTOSTAR (1700W), ROTOSET (1000W), and MINIFIX (500W).FlexibleShafts:Offeringadaptabilityandversatilityforvariousapplicationssuchasgrinding,polishing,anddeburring.Capableofflexiblepowertransmissionwithspeedsupto50,000rpmandlengthsupto15m.DiversegrindermodelsincludeROTAR(3200W),ROTOFERA(1000W),ROTOSTAR(1700W),ROTOSET(1000W),andMINIFIX(500W).
Machining Units (Spindles): Solutions for producing precision mechanical components in large quantities with high quality requirements. Utilized for drilling, milling, tapping, boring, cutting of ferrous and non-ferrous metals. A modular system for feed tables, machine components, and drives. Models like Quillmaster, SpindleMaster, and GundrillMaster (ECPP40, drilling diameters 3-12mm, depths 200-800mm). The MAX 100 CO / SPINDLEmaster features a maximum permissible speed of 5000 min-1, tool holders ISO40/ISO50/HSK100, transmittable torque of 1000 Nm, and a concentricity of 0.01.MachiningUnits(Spindles):Solutionsforproducingprecisionmechanicalcomponentsinlargequantitieswithhighqualityrequirements.Utilizedfordrilling,milling,tapping,boring,cuttingofferrousandnon-ferrousmetals.Amodularsystemforfeedtables,machinecomponents,anddrives.ModelslikeQuillmaster,SpindleMaster,andGundrillMaster(ECPP40,drillingdiameters3-12mm,depths200-800mm).TheMAX100CO/SPINDLEmasterfeaturesamaximumpermissiblespeedof5000min-1,toolholdersISO40/ISO50/HSK100,transmittabletorqueof1000Nm,andaconcentricityof0.01.
Robotic Grinding Solutions (Automation): Specializing in end-of-arm tooling (EOAT) and automated tooling systems for robotics. Solutions focused on material removal technologies such as grinding, sanding, and polishing. Robotic-supported grinding for enhanced productivity and quality, enabling automated repetitive and precise tasks. The EFC-02 (Electric Force Compliance) system simplifies robot programming and ensures consistent surface quality. The Straight Grinder Head (SGm-1:1.7-OF) offers ER20 Collet compatibility, a maximum output speed of 12100rpm, maximum force of 150N, weight of 3.4kg, and RFID monitoring.RoboticGrindingSolutions(Automation):Specializinginend-of-armtooling(EOAT)andautomatedtoolingsystemsforrobotics.Solutionsfocusedonmaterialremovaltechnologiessuchasgrinding,sanding,andpolishing.Robotic-supportedgrindingforenhancedproductivityandquality,enablingautomatedrepetitiveandprecisetasks.TheEFC-02(ElectricForceCompliance)systemsimplifiesrobotprogrammingandensuresconsistentsurfacequality.TheStraightGrinderHead(SGm-1:1.7-OF)offersER20Colletcompatibility,amaximumoutputspeedof12100rpm,maximumforceof150N,weightof3.4kg,andRFIDmonitoring.
Abrasives: Supply of high-quality abrasives for surface finishing, deburring, and precise finishing operations.Abrasives:Supplyofhigh-qualityabrasivesforsurfacefinishing,deburring,andprecisefinishingoperations.
Electric and Pneumatic Power Tools: Highly efficient and reliable electric power tools successfully used for grinding, cutting, and polishing. Equipped with overload, undervoltage, and restart protection. Provision of high-performance, precision, and durable pneumatic tools.ElectricandPneumaticPowerTools:Highlyefficientandreliableelectricpowertoolssuccessfullyusedforgrinding,cutting,andpolishing.Equippedwithoverload,undervoltage,andrestartprotection.Provisionofhigh-performance,precision,anddurablepneumatictools.
Micro Motor Systems: Solutions for various precision applications in tool and mold making, aircraft and engine construction, and 3D printing post-processing. The SUNmic 60 Set offers stepless speed regulation up to 60,000 min-1. Handpieces equipped with brushless DC motors (BLDC) and 3mm collets.MicroMotorSystems:Solutionsforvariousprecisionapplicationsintoolandmoldmaking,aircraftandengineconstruction,and3Dprintingpost-processing.TheSUNmic60Setofferssteplessspeedregulationupto60,000min-1.HandpiecesequippedwithbrushlessDCmotors(BLDC)and3mmcollets.
Additive Manufacturing (3D Printing): A 3D printing platform encompassing various additive manufacturing technologies and materials for the production of complex, customized metal components. Operation of an online platform for rapid prototyping.AdditiveManufacturing(3DPrinting):A3Dprintingplatformencompassingvariousadditivemanufacturingtechnologiesandmaterialsfortheproductionofcomplex,customizedmetalcomponents.Operationofanonlineplatformforrapidprototyping.
Core AdvantagesCoreAdvantages
Comprehensive Approach & Expertise: A global metal specialist with a comprehensive approach to process cost optimization and component manufacturing. Over 100 years of experience in optimizing process costs and improving product performance in metal components. Extensive expertise in drive technology, automation, machining technology, and surface treatment.ComprehensiveApproach&Expertise:Aglobalmetalspecialistwithacomprehensiveapproachtoprocesscostoptimizationandcomponentmanufacturing.Over100yearsofexperienceinoptimizingprocesscostsandimprovingproductperformanceinmetalcomponents.Extensiveexpertiseindrivetechnology,automation,machiningtechnology,andsurfacetreatment.
Innovation & Quality Leadership: A synonym for innovation, quality, and precision for over a century. Continuous product development focusing on user-friendliness and technical innovation. Recognized as one of Switzerland's Best Managed Companies for three consecutive years (2022, 2023, 2024), demonstrating excellence. A leading partner of the Swiss Excellence Foundation, supporting innovation growth in SMEs.Innovation&QualityLeadership:Asynonymforinnovation,quality,andprecisionforoveracentury.Continuousproductdevelopmentfocusingonuser-friendlinessandtechnicalinnovation.RecognizedasoneofSwitzerland'sBestManagedCompaniesforthreeconsecutiveyears(2022,2023,2024),demonstratingexcellence.AleadingpartneroftheSwissExcellenceFoundation,supportinginnovationgrowthinSMEs.
Modular System & Customization: A modular system for machining units allowing individual combination and configuration. Flexibility for quick adaptation to changing production conditions. Provision of customized industrial solutions to enhance customer efficiency and productivity.ModularSystem&Customization:Amodularsystemformachiningunitsallowingindividualcombinationandconfiguration.Flexibilityforquickadaptationtochangingproductionconditions.Provisionofcustomizedindustrialsolutionstoenhancecustomerefficiencyandproductivity.
Global Presence & Service Network: Worldwide service capability with production facilities and sales offices across Europe, North America, and Asia. Solutions provided to over 20,000 customers globally. Excellent service and support through a network of over 700 professionals and strong global sales partners.GlobalPresence&ServiceNetwork:WorldwideservicecapabilitywithproductionfacilitiesandsalesofficesacrossEurope,NorthAmerica,andAsia.Solutionsprovidedtoover20,000customersglobally.Excellentserviceandsupportthroughanetworkofover700professionalsandstrongglobalsalespartners.
Advanced Technological Capabilities: Cutting-edge robotic solutions for metal removal and surface finishing. Fully-electric compliance technology (EFC-02) for robotic grinding, simplifying programming and ensuring consistent quality. Advanced machining technologies (milling, turning, drilling) for maximum precision and efficiency.AdvancedTechnologicalCapabilities:Cutting-edgeroboticsolutionsformetalremovalandsurfacefinishing.Fully-electriccompliancetechnology(EFC-02)forroboticgrinding,simplifyingprogrammingandensuringconsistentquality.Advancedmachiningtechnologies(milling,turning,drilling)formaximumprecisionandefficiency.
Product Versatility & Durability: Flexible shaft machines offering versatility, adaptability, and convenience for tasks ranging from precision work to heavy-duty operations under difficult conditions. Products characterized by precision and durability.ProductVersatility&Durability:Flexibleshaftmachinesofferingversatility,adaptability,andconveniencefortasksrangingfromprecisionworktoheavy-dutyoperationsunderdifficultconditions.Productscharacterizedbyprecisionanddurability.
Target IndustriesTargetIndustries
Automotive industryAutomotiveindustry
Aerospace industryAerospaceindustry
General manufacturing industryGeneralmanufacturingindustry
Metalworking and metal constructionMetalworkingandmetalconstruction
FoundriesFoundries
Boiler and steel constructionBoilerandsteelconstruction
ISO 9001:2015 (Quality Management System) certification.ISO9001:2015(QualityManagementSystem)certification.
ISO 14001:2015 (Environmental Management System) certification.ISO14001:2015(EnvironmentalManagementSystem)certification.
ISO 45001:2018 (Occupational Health and Safety Management System) certification (Shanghai, P.R. China branch).ISO45001:2018(OccupationalHealthandSafetyManagementSystem)certification(Shanghai,P.R.Chinabranch).
Three consecutive awards as Switzerland's Best Managed Companies (2022, 2023, 2024).ThreeconsecutiveawardsasSwitzerland'sBestManagedCompanies(2022,2023,2024).
Patent for a clamping system and changing system comprising the same (Patent number: 12570006, Publication number: 20250281983).Patentforaclampingsystemandchangingsystemcomprisingthesame(Patentnumber:12570006,Publicationnumber:20250281983).
Patent for a compressed air-driven tool (Patent number: 11607788).Patentforacompressedair-driventool(Patentnumber:11607788).