Clamping technology, zero-point clamping systems, screwdriver tools and automation solutions from Fellbach
Andreas Maier GmbH & Co. KG (AMF)
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About AMF – clamping technology since 1890
Andreas Maier GmbH & Co. KG (AMF), based in Fellbach near Stuttgart, has been developing and manufacturing products for clamping, screwing and locking since 1890. The range comprises more than 5,000 products: zero-point clamping systems, hydraulic and pneumatic clamping technology, quick-release clamps, mechanical clamping elements, magnetic and vacuum clamping systems, modular fixture systems as well as clamping solutions for additive manufacturing. The programme is complemented by screwdriver tools made of chrome-vanadium steel to DIN and ISO standards, automation technology with grippers, radio sensor technology, and marking and cleaning tools. The historic business field of stainless steel (V2A) locks for doors and gates has existed since the company's founding as a lock factory. AMF manufactures in its own production facilities in Fellbach ("Made in Germany"), offers custom tools to customer specifications, tool engraving, free CAD data and consulting. Customers come from industries such as mechanical engineering, the automotive industry, aerospace, medical technology, tool and mould making, fixture construction, additive manufacturing and automation technology. With the zero-point system introduced in 2004, which reduces setup times, as well as digital radio sensor technology for Industry 4.0 and AI-supported processes, the company is aligning itself with networked manufacturing.
- Site
- Fellbach
- Processes
- Zero-point clamping systems (zero-point system), Hydraulic clamping technology, Mechanical clamping elements (quick-release clamps, power clamps, clamping vises, vertical clamps), Magnetic clamping systems (magnetic clamping plates for milling machines), Vacuum clamping systems (vacuum clamping plates, diamond-coated), Modular fixture systems (fixture bodies made of cast, setup/positioning elements), Substrate plate clamping system for additive manufacturing (5-sided machining, zero-point clamping, Freeform clamping system (modular building block system, more than 100 components, for freeform,
- Materials
- Stainless steel (V2A, corrosion-resistant alloy), Chrome-vanadium steel, Steel, Cast (fixture bodies), Non-rusting steel (quick-release clamps), Cast
- Certificates
- ISO 9001
- Founded
- 1890
- Industries
- Additive manufacturing, Automation technology, Automotive and automotive supply industry, Construction industry, Wood and plastics industry, Industry 4.0
- 01
Design and development (own development department, CAD data)
- 02
Manufacturing in own production (screwdriver tools, clamping elements, locks)
- 03
Heat treatment/tempering (hook wrenches tempered to a burnished finish)
- 04
Quality inspection (dimensional accuracy to DIN and ISO)
- 05
Sales via online shop and sales team, custom-made products to
Materials and processes
Chrome-vanadium steel
Material for screwdrivers, bits and wrenches with high load capacity and long service life.
Stainless steel (V2A, corrosion-resistant alloy)
Used for lock cases, locks for doors and gates, and quick-release clamps made of non-rusting steel.
Steel
Base material for clamping tools, clamping elements and marking tools (markers, writers, cleaners).
Cast
Material for fixture bodies of the modular fixture systems.
Location
Fellbach
DEHeadquarters, development and production
- Materials
- Steel, chrome-vanadium steel, stainless steel (V2A), cast
Products and components
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zero-point clamping systems (zero-point system)Assembly | Repeatability less than 5 µm | – | – | – | Steel, Stainless steel |
| Hydraulic clamping technologyAssembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Mechanical clamping elements (quick-release clamps, power clamps, clamping vises, vertical clamps)Assembly | – | – | – | – | Steel, Stainless steel |
| Magnetic clamping systems (magnetic clamping plates for milling machines)Assembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Vacuum clamping systems (vacuum clamping plates, diamond-coated)Assembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Modular fixture systems (fixture bodies made of cast, setup/positioning elements)Assembly | – | – | – | – | Cast |
| Substrate plate clamping system for additive manufacturing (5-sided machining, zero-point clampingAssembly | Repeatability < 5 µm | – | – | – | – |
| Freeform clamping system (modular building block system, more than 100 components, for freeform,Assembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Pneumatic clamps (pneumatic swing clamps)Assembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Screwdriver tools (hexagon and TORX screwdrivers, bits, hook wrenches, socket wrenches,Assembly | Manufactured to DIN and ISO | – | – | – | Chrome-vanadium steel |
| Automation technology: grippers and radio sensor technologyAssembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Marking tools (AMF Marker/Writer, marking up to 57 HRC, curved surfaces up to 15°)Assembly | – | – | – | – | Steel, Stainless steel |
| Cleaning tools (AMF Cleaner, automated chip/dirt removal in the machine)Assembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Locks for doors and gates (stainless steel lock cases, gate hinges, tubular frame locks)Assembly | – | – | – | – | Stainless steel (V2A) |
Additional services
Quality
AMF manufactures to DIN and ISO standards and has been ISO 9001 certified since 1996. Zero-point clamping systems achieve a repeatability of less than 5 µm.
| Evidence | Fellbach |
|---|---|
| ISO 9001 |
Company history
- 1890
Foundation of the lock factory by Andreas Maier in Fellbach
- 1928
Start of series production with assembly-line manufacturing
- 1951
Entry into clamping technology – the foundation stone of today's core business
- 1965
Quick-release clamps and international catalogues open up new markets
- 1975
Hydraulic clamping technology expands the portfolio
- 1996
Team organisation and ISO 9001 certification
- 2004
Introduction of the zero-point system (ZPS) to reduce setup times
- 2007
Expansion to include magnetic clamping technology
- 2009
Development of vacuum clamping technology
- 2012
Automation solutions expand the range of applications
- 2017
Radio sensor technology and Industry 4.0 – AMF becomes digitally networkable
- 2025
New AI-supported processes and a logistics centre secure future viability