Development and production of elastomer seals, anti-vibration solutions and sensors for industrial mechanical engineering
Angst+Pfister AG
Glattbrugg/Opfikon (Headquarters) · Versoix · Fellbach · Vienna · Villepinte · Milano · Zoetermeer · Sint-Niklaas · Bielsko-Biała · Shanghai · BursaNew on Amplifa
The Company
The Angst+Pfister Group is a network of specialized companies that develops and produces high-performance polymer solutions. At its core are sealing technology (O-rings, molded parts, rotary and linear seals), anti-vibration technology as well as plastics, fluid handling, drive and sensor/motor solutions. The Group covers the entire value chain – from application analysis through material and compound development, prototyping, testing and certification to series production and global logistics. With more than 2,500 proprietary elastomer compounds (including PERTEC®, evolast®, HITEC®) based on FKM, VMQ, EPDM, HNBR, FFKM and NBR, the company manufactures components for coffee machines, rail, agricultural and construction machinery, automotive, food & beverage, pharma/medtech, oil & gas and drinking water applications. The Group is present at 24 locations worldwide, employs more than 300 engineers and operates production capacities in more than 15 countries on three continents. The headquarters with sales and engineering is in Glattbrugg/Opfikon near Zurich; three R&D centers include the Innovation Lab at the Switzerland Innovation Park Zurich Dübendorf.
- Site
- CH-8152 Glattbrugg
- Processes
- Elastomeric compound development (material and compound selection), Sealing technology (O-rings and molded parts), Rotary & Linear Seals (shaft seals, sealing ring solutions), Anti-vibration Solutions (vibration damping), Plastic Technology Solutions, Fluid Handling Solutions, Mechanical Drive Solutions, Sensors and Power Solutions (motor and sensor development)
- Materials
- FFKM (perfluoroelastomer), FKM (fluoro rubber), VMQ (silicone), EPDM (ethylene propylene diene rubber), HNBR, NBR (nitrile rubber), PTFE, ACM (acrylic rubber)
- Certificates
- ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015
- Founded
- 1920
- Industries
- Coffee machine industry, Rail, Agricultural machinery, Construction machinery, Automotive, Food & Beverage
- 01
Design and material engineering
- 02
Material and compound development
- 03
Prototyping
- 04
Testing and FEM simulation
- 05
Certification support
- 06
Series production
- 07
Global logistics / supply chain management
Materials & Processes
FKM (fluoro rubber)
Highly chemical-resistant seals for cleaning agents, descalers and high-temperature applications, e.g. pump and nozzle seals.
VMQ (silicone)
Food-compliant high-purity silicone material for water channels, filter baskets and components with direct food contact.
EPDM
Resistant to hot water and steam, e.g. for brewing chambers and drinking water applications according to KTW-BWGL.
FFKM (perfluoroelastomer)
For extreme chemical and thermal stress in pharmaceutical, chemical and oil & gas applications.
NBR (nitrile rubber)
Proven elastomer material for oil- and grease-contacting dynamic seals.
HNBR
Elastomer material, among others as an alternative to FKM in the context of anticipated PFAS regulations.
PTFE
Low-friction high-performance plastic sealing material for rotating shafts and linear cylinders.
ACM / CR
Elastomers for rotary seals with specific oil, temperature and aging requirements.
Locations
Glattbrugg/Opfikon
CHHeadquarters, Sales & Engineering
- Engineering development centers
Versoix
CHSales office for Suisse romande
Fellbach
DESales office
Vienna
ATSales office
Shanghai
CNSales office
Bursa (Nilüfer)
TRSales and production office (Advanced Technical Solutions)
Components
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elastomeric compound development (material and compound selection)Engineering | – | – | – | – | Elastomers (PERTEC®, evolast® FFKM, PTFE) |
| Sealing technology (O-rings and molded parts)Surface | – | – | – | – | VMQ, EPDM, FKM, HNBR, FFKM, NBR |
| Rotary & Linear Seals (shaft seals, sealing ring solutions)Surface | – | – | – | – | FKM, VMQ, EPDM, HNBR, PTFE |
| Anti-vibration Solutions (vibration damping)Engineering | – | – | – | – | Elastomers (smart elastomers) |
| Plastic Technology SolutionsPlastics | – | – | – | – | PTFE |
| Fluid Handling SolutionsAssembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Mechanical Drive SolutionsEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Sensors and Power Solutions (motor and sensor development)Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Tempering Processes for Seals and Molded PartsHeat treatment | – | – | – | – | FKM, VMQ, HNBR, EPDM |
| Friction-Reducing Coatings (friction-reducing coatings)Surface | – | – | – | – | – |
| GMP-certified Manufacturing of Plastic ComponentsPlastics | – | – | – | – | Plastics |
| Testing and Certification (Testing, Validation, FEM Simulation)Testing | – | – | – | – | – |
| Rapid Prototyping (silicone molded parts)Plastics | – | – | – | – | Silicone (VMQ) |
| Micro Talc Layer Coating (powder coating for O-rings)Surface | – | – | – | – | PERTEC® UP VMQ 70.501-01 |
| BLDC Motor Development and Manufacturing (Direct Drive)Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Stepper Motor DevelopmentEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Hose Solutions (ASSIWELL)Assembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Co-Design/Co-Development Engineering (CAD, CAE)Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
5 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automated ingredient dosing system | – | – | – | – | – |
| High-efficiency mixing machinery (mixing machine for elastomers) | – | – | – | – | – |
| Thermogravimetric analysis system | – | – | – | – | – |
| Calorimetric testing system | – | – | – | – | – |
| Surface morphology assessment system | – | – | – | – | – |
Additional services
Reference customers
Certifications
The Group is certified to ISO 9001:2015 (quality management) and ISO 14001:2015 (environmental management). In-house testing laboratories include thermogravimetry, calorimetric tests and surface morphology analyses for the characterization of elastomer compounds.
| Evidence | Glattbrugg/Opfikon |
|---|---|
| ISO 9001:2015 | |
| ISO 14001:2015 |
History
- 1920
Founded by Jacques Angst and Walther Pfister in Switzerland
- 2005
Strategic realignment under Christof Domeisen into an international, digitalized company; later subsidiaries in Belgium, the Netherlands and Poland as well as market entry in the USA and China
- Heute
24 locations worldwide, more than 300 engineers, 3 R&D centers (including the Innovation Lab at the Switzerland Innovation Park Zurich Dübendorf), production capacities in over 15 countries on 3 continents