Development and manufacture of custom technical ceramic components for industry, electrical engineering, high-temperature technology and medical technology.
Döbrich & Heckel Steatitwerke GmbH & Co. KG
Altdorf bei NürnbergNew on Amplifa
Tradition since 1911
Döbrich & Heckel Steatitwerke GmbH & Co. KG is a manufacturer of technical ceramics with a tradition dating back to 1911. The company develops and manufactures custom ceramic components without pre-produced mass-market goods: every component is adapted to the respective requirements in close collaboration with the customer. Manufacturing encompasses pressing, extrusion, injection molding, laser processing, and finishing processes such as glazing, grinding, soldering, riveting, upsetting, and silver plating. The materials used are primarily steatite, cordierite, aluminum oxide, magnesium oxide, and zirconium oxide in accordance with DIN EN 60672-3; in addition, silicate, oxide, and non-oxide ceramics. The components combine mechanical strength, temperature resistance, wear and corrosion resistance, and electrical insulation capability. Customers are found in high-temperature technology, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, and medical technology. The company supplies customers in over 40 countries and is based in Altdorf bei Nürnberg in the Nuremberg metropolitan region, where development, production, and sales are bundled.
- Site
- Altdorf bei Nürnberg
- Processes
- Pressing (dry pressing), Extrusion, Injection molding / CIM, Laser processing (laser machining/cutting), Glazing, Grinding, Soldering, Riveting
- Materials
- Steatite, Cordierite, Aluminum oxide, Magnesium oxide, Zirconia TZP (yttria partially stabilized), Zirconia PSZ (magnesia partially stabilized), Silicate ceramic, Oxide ceramic
- Certificates
- ISO 9001:2015, RoHS, REACH
- Founded
- 1911
- Industries
- High-temperature technology, Electrical engineering / Transportation technology / Energy technology, Mechanical engineering / Sensor technology, Medical technology
- 01
Development / Construction Support
- 02
Pressing / Extrusion / Injection Molding
- 03
Laser Processing
- 04
Glazing / Silver Plating
- 05
Grinding / Soldering / Riveting / Upsetting
- 06
Quality Assurance
- 07
Sales
Materials – The mix makes the difference
Steatite (DIN EN 60672-3 C 221)
Silicate ceramic with a good price-performance ratio for insulating and structural components.
Steatite (DIN EN 60672-3 C 230)
Silicate ceramic for electrical insulators and components with higher mechanical requirements.
Cordierite (DIN EN 60672-3 C 410)
Ceramic with low thermal expansion for applications in high-temperature technology.
Cordierite (DIN EN 60672-3 C 520)
Cordierite with thermal shock resistance for furnace and heating applications.
Aluminum oxide (DIN EN 60672-3 C 795)
Oxide ceramic with high wear resistance and electrical insulation for demanding components.
Aluminum oxide (DIN EN 60672-3 C 799)
Aluminum oxide with 99 % Al2O3 content for the highest mechanical, thermal, and electrical requirements.
Magnesium oxide (DIN EN 60672-3 ≈ C 820)
Oxide ceramic for applications with high thermal requirements.
Zirconia TZP
Tetragonal zirconia polycrystal with high strength and toughness for wear-resistant components.
Zirconia PSZ
Magnesia partially stabilized zirconia for mechanically highly stressed components.
Silicate ceramic
Material group for electrical and thermal insulation.
Oxide ceramic
Material group with high temperature and wear resistance.
Non-oxide ceramic
Material group for specialized applications beyond oxide ceramics.
Sites
Altdorf bei Nürnberg
DEDevelopment, production, and sales
- Materials
- Steatite, cordierite, aluminum oxide, magnesium oxide, zirconium oxide
- Pressing
- Extrusion
- Injection molding
- Laser processing
- Glazing
- Grinding
- Soldering
- Riveting
- Upsetting
- Silver plating
Components
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pressing (dry pressing)Ceramics | – | – | – | – | Steatite, Cordierite, Aluminum oxide, Magnesium oxide, Zirconium oxide |
| ExtrusionCeramics | – | – | – | – | Steatite, Cordierite, Aluminum oxide, Magnesium oxide, Zirconium oxide |
| Injection molding / CIMCeramics | – | – | – | – | Steatite, Cordierite, Aluminum oxide, Magnesium oxide, Zirconium oxide |
| Laser processing (laser machining/cutting)Ceramics | – | – | – | – | Ceramics |
| GlazingSurface | – | – | – | – | Ceramics |
| GrindingMachining | – | – | – | – | Ceramics |
| SolderingJoining | – | – | – | – | Ceramics |
| RivetingJoining | – | – | – | – | Ceramics |
| UpsettingForming | – | – | – | – | Ceramics |
| Silver platingSurface | – | – | – | – | Ceramics |
| Development of custom ceramic componentsEngineering | – | – | – | – | Steatite, Cordierite, Aluminum oxide, Magnesium oxide, Zirconium oxide |
| Quality assuranceTesting | – | – | – | – | – |
Additional services
Quality Assurance
Continuous inspections throughout development and into production ensure consistently high quality standards. Quality assurance is based on continuous improvement and the ongoing training of employees.
| Evidence | Altdorf bei Nürnberg |
|---|---|
| ISO 9001:2015 | |
| RoHS | |
| REACH |
History
- 1911
Tradition begins: Over 100 years of experience in the development, production, and sale of ceramic solutions.