Industrial representation for machine tools, coolant lubricant technology and fluid management for machining production
FS Filter- und Schmierstofftechnik GmbH
Philipp-Reis-Str. 18, 64404 BickenbachNew on Amplifa
About us
FS Filter- und Schmierstofftechnik GmbH is a family-run industrial company based in Bickenbach near Darmstadt that has been offering machine tools, lubricant technology and fluid management for machining production since 1994. Its range of services includes the distribution of machining centers from CHIRON Group and SHW Werkzeugmaschinen, grinding and EDM machines from UNITED GRINDING Group as well as centerless grinding machines from TSCHUDIN. In addition, FS distributes industrial lubricants from MOTOREX and Zeller+Gmelin, plans coolant filter and supply systems (coolant systems) with flow rates up to 11,000 L/min and implements central chip processing systems up to 40 m³. Services include customer service, maintenance, an in-house laboratory for TRGS and routine testing of coolants and hydraulic oils, the PMO fluid management system, as well as automation and digitalization. Customers come from cutting machining and contract manufacturing, mechanical engineering, the automotive industry, medical technology, aerospace, and tool and die making.
- Site
- Bickenbach
- Processes
- Turning, Milling, Drilling, Grinding, Centerless grinding (circular grinding), Mill-turning, Laser deposition welding (coating, repair, 3D metal printing), EDM
- Materials
- Steel, Aluminum, Glass, Titanium, Carbon, Ceramics, Germanium, Silicon
- Certificates
- Coolant lubricant competence (trained staff), TRGS and routine testing in the in-house laboratory
- Founded
- 1994
- Industries
- Cutting machining/contract manufacturing, Automotive industry and suppliers, Mechanical engineering, Medical technology, Aerospace, Tool and die making
- 01
On-site requirements analysis
- 02
Project engineering of machine, automation and fluid technology
- 03
Distribution of machine tools and lubricants
- 04
Planning of coolant filter and supply systems
- 05
Assembly supervision and commissioning
- 06
Customer service, laboratory and fluid management (PMO)
Machines, Processes & Materials
CHIRON Group machining centers
Vertical machining centers and multifunction production centers for turning, milling and drilling.
SHW UniSpeed / PowerSpeed / PowerBridge
Milling centers and traveling-column or gantry milling machines for large workpieces up to over 30 m machine length.
Cylindrical and surface grinding machines
Precision cylindrical grinding machines from STUDER and TSCHUDIN as well as surface and profile grinding machines from BLOHM and JUNG.
Coolant lubricant and supply systems
Planned central filter and supply systems with flow rates up to 11,000 L/min per system.
Coolant lubricants and industrial lubricants
Water-miscible and non-water-miscible coolants, hydraulic, spindle and slideway oils from MOTOREX and Zeller+Gmelin.
Mixing, monitoring, dosing and maintenance systems
Autonomous coolant maintenance systems for up to 6 machine tools or one central system.
Machinable materials
Central materials for the distributed machines for cutting machining and grinding.
Machinable materials
Used in general cutting machining and centerless grinding.
Machinable materials
Machining on centerless grinding machines; separate chip collection of steel and titanium.
Machinable materials
Machining of glass, ceramics, carbon, germanium and silicon on centerless grinding machines.
Locations
Bickenbach
DEHeadquarters, sales, project engineering, laboratory and customer service
- Materials
- Steel, aluminum, titanium, glass, carbon, ceramics, germanium, silicon
- CHIRON Group machining centers (distribution)
- SHW UniSpeed 5/6/7, PowerSpeed, PowerBridge milling centers (distribution)
- Grinding machines STUDER, TSCHUDIN, BLOHM, JUNG (distribution)
- Coolant lubricant laboratory
- FLUID LYNX mixing and maintenance systems (distribution)
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TurningCutting machining | – | – | – | – | Steel, Aluminum, Glass, Titanium, Carbon, Ceramics, Germanium, Silicon |
| MillingCutting machining | – | – | – | – | Steel, Aluminum, Glass, Titanium, Carbon, Ceramics, Germanium, Silicon |
| DrillingCutting machining | – | – | – | – | Steel, Aluminum, Glass, Titanium, Carbon, Ceramics, Germanium, Silicon |
| GrindingCutting machining | – | – | – | – | Steel, Aluminum, Glass, Titanium, Carbon, Ceramics, Germanium, Silicon |
| Centerless grinding (circular grinding)Cutting machining | – | – | – | – | Steel, Aluminum, Glass, Titanium, Carbon, Ceramics, Germanium, Silicon |
| Mill-turningCutting machining | – | – | – | – | – |
| Laser deposition welding (coating, repair, 3D metal printing)Additive | – | – | – | – | Metal |
| EDMCutting machining | – | – | – | – | – |
| Planning of coolant filter and supply systemsEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Testing | – | – | – | – | – |
17 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vertical machining center (turning, milling, drilling) | CHIRON Group | – | – | – | Bickenbach (distribution) |
| Multifunction production center with NC swivel head and workpiece turner | CHIRON Group | – | – | – | Bickenbach (distribution) |
| Milling center (UniSpeed 5, 6, 7 series with CNC rotary table and universal head) | SHW Werkzeugmaschinen UniSpeed 5/6/7 | – | – | – | Bickenbach (distribution) |
| Traveling-column milling machine for large workpieces | SHW Werkzeugmaschinen PowerSpeed 5, UniForce, PowerForce | – | Machines up to 30 m and beyond | – | Bickenbach (distribution) |
| Gantry milling machine (5-side machining) | SHW Werkzeugmaschinen PowerBridge | – | – | – | Bickenbach (distribution) |
| Centerless grinding machine | TSCHUDIN Swiss proLine | – | – | – | Bickenbach (distribution) |
| Precision cylindrical grinding machine (universal, external, internal, form grinding) | STUDER (Fritz Studer AG) | – | – | – | Bickenbach (distribution) |
| CNC universal external cylindrical grinding machine | STUDER | – | – | – | Bickenbach (distribution) |
| CNC production external cylindrical grinding machine (with HSG option) | STUDER | – | – | – | Bickenbach (distribution) |
| Conventional (non-CNC) cylindrical grinding machine | STUDER | – | – | – | Bickenbach (distribution) |
| Surface and profile grinding machine | BLOHM | – | – | – | Bickenbach (distribution) |
| Surface and profile grinding machine | JUNG | – | – | – | Bickenbach (distribution) |
| Grinding machines, EDM machines, laser machines, measuring machines, additive manufacturing machines | – | – | – | – | Bickenbach (distribution) |
| Coolant lubricant mixing, monitoring, dosing and maintenance system | MOTOREX FLUID LYNX CONTROL, FLUID LYNX COOLANT | – | FLUID LYNX COOLANT for up to 6 machine tools or 1 central system | – | Bickenbach (distribution) |
| Central coolant filter and supply system | – | – | Flow rate up to 11,000 L/min per system, system volume 120 m³ or 110 m³ | – | – |
| Central chip processing system | – | – | processes up to 40 m³ of chips (separation from coolant, drying) | – | – |
| – | – | – | – | – | – |
Additional services
Reference customers
Quality
Project managers and service staff are trained coolant lubricant specialists; the in-house laboratory performs TRGS and routine testing of coolants and hydraulic oils, supplemented by the partner laboratory of MOTOREX AG.
| Evidence | Bickenbach |
|---|---|
| Coolant lubricant competence (trained staff) | |
| TRGS and routine testing in the in-house laboratory |
History
- 1990
Start of planning of coolant filter and supply systems
- 1994
Founded as a family-run company
- 2017
Start of the fluid management project at Koenig & Bauer AG, Radebeul
- 2023
Top 100 award together with MOTOREX (joint initiative)