Manufactures linear systems, gearboxes and complete automation solutions for robotics and handling applications.
Güdel Group AG
Langenthal (CH) · Altenstadt (DE) · Osterburken (DE) · Pune (IN) · more than 20 locations worldwideNew on Amplifa
About Güdel
Güdel is an internationally active Swiss industrial company headquartered in Langenthal. Founded in 1954, the third-generation family business develops and manufactures high-precision machine components and intelligent automation solutions: linear guides, racks and pinions, angle and precision planetary gearboxes, linear axes and gantry systems, as well as linear tracks for robots and cobots. In addition, the company offers complete automation solutions for press automation, tire handling, battery production and rail technology, plus automatic lubrication systems and a modular service offering across the entire plant life cycle. Güdel develops, manufactures and assembles worldwide in its own plants, including in Langenthal (Switzerland), Altenstadt (Germany) and Pune (India), and is represented with more than 20 sales and service locations on all continents. Worldwide, the company employs around 1'000 people. Its customers come from industries such as automotive, aerospace, machine tool building, intralogistics, and the food and paper industries.
- Site
- Langenthal
- Processes
- TrackMotion Precision TMP – process axis for maximum precision, rigidity and path accuracy, Manufacture of angle gearboxes and precision planetary gearboxes, Rack & Pinion (racks and pinions for precise linear motion), Press Automation (front of line, press line, end of line, roboBeam), Tire Handling (tire handling automation, Green Tire Tray), Battery Handling (automation for battery production), Railway Handling (handling of wheels, axles and wheelsets), Machine Loading / Machine Tending
- Materials
- TrackMotion Precision TMP, TrackMotion Floor (TMF-4-B / TMF-5 / TMF-6), TrackMotion Vertical (TMV), 2-Axis Linear Portal (ZP-2 to ZP-7), 3-Axis Gantry (CP-3 to CP-5-HD), FP-Gantry (FP-3 to FP-7, FP-5-HP), Angle and Precision Planetary Gearboxes, Rack & Pinion
- Certificates
- ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001
- Founded
- 1954
- Employees
- ca. 1000
- Industries
- Automotive, Press Automation, Tire, Battery Handling, Railway, Aerospace & Aeronautics
- 01
Engineering and design
- 02
Manufacturing in own plants
- 03
Assembly and commissioning
- 04
Automation integration (press, tire, battery, rail)
- 05
Service, maintenance and retrofit
Processes & Technologies
TrackMotion Precision TMP
Process axis for maximum precision, rigidity and path accuracy.
TrackMotion Floor (TMF-4-B / TMF-5 / TMF-6)
Floor-mounted linear tracks to extend the working range of cobots up to heavy-duty industrial robots.
TrackMotion Vertical (TMV)
Vertical process axis for robots.
2-Axis Linear Portal (ZP-2 to ZP-7)
Portal axes for precise, dynamic motion with reach up to 100'098 mm in X and 3'000 mm in Z.
3-Axis Gantry (CP-3 to CP-5-HD)
Three-axis gantries, among other things for machine tool loading.
FP-Gantry (FP-3 to FP-7, FP-5-HP)
Gantry systems for large workspaces and loads of several tonnes.
Angle and Precision Planetary Gearboxes
High-performance angle gearboxes and high-precision planetary gearboxes for compact, dynamic drive solutions.
Rack & Pinion
Matched racks and pinions for precise linear motion up to high-performance applications.
Linear Guides
Modular guide systems for medium and heavy loads at high speeds.
Automatic Lubrication Systems (FlexxPump, SKF-Vogel)
Lubrication systems for guides, racks and pinions, partly with NSF-registered H1 lubricating oil.
Locations
Langenthal
CHHeadquarters
Altenstadt
DEGüdel Components GmbH – Production/Location
Osterburken
DEGüdel Germany GmbH – German Headquarters
Pune
INGüdel India Pvt. Ltd. – Production/Location
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TrackMotion Precision TMP – process axis for maximum precision, rigidity and path accuracyAutomation | – | – | – | – | – |
| Automation | – | – | – | – | – |
| Automation | – | – | several tonnes | – | – |
| Manufacture of angle gearboxes and precision planetary gearboxesEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Rack & Pinion (racks and pinions for precise linear motion)Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Press Automation (front of line, press line, end of line, roboBeam)Automation | – | – | – | – | – |
| Tire Handling (tire handling automation, Green Tire Tray)Automation | – | – | – | – | – |
| Battery Handling (automation for battery production)Automation | – | – | – | – | – |
| Railway Handling (handling of wheels, axles and wheelsets)Automation | – | – | – | – | – |
| Machine Loading / Machine TendingAutomation | – | – | – | – | – |
| Retrofit / overhaul of plants (Improve Service)Assembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Maintenance, inspection and spare parts service for automation systemsAssembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Automatic lubrication systems (FlexxPump, SKF-Vogel) for guides, racks and pinionsEngineering | – | – | – | – | , semi-fluid grease NLGI 000/00 |
12 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Linear track / process axis (7th axis) | Güdel TrackMotion Precision TMP | – | – | – | – |
| Floor-Mounted TrackMotion | Güdel TMF-4-B / TMF-4 / TMF-5 / TMF-6 | – | – | – | – |
| TrackMotion Vertical | Güdel TMV | – | – | – | – |
| 2-axis linear portal / gantry | Güdel ZP-2 / ZP-3 / ZP-4 / ZP-5 / ZP-6 / ZP-7 | – | Reach X-axis up to 100098 mm, Z-axis up to 3000 mm (Product Finder filter) | – | – |
| 3-axis gantry | Güdel CP-3 / CP-4 / CP-5 / CP-5-HD | – | – | – | – |
| Gantry system for large workspaces | Güdel FP-3 / FP-4 / FP-5 / FP-5-HP / FP-6 / FP-7 | – | – | – | – |
| Cobot transfer unit | Güdel CoboMover CMF | – | – | – | – |
| Swivel axis | Güdel PA-5 | – | – | – | – |
| Angle gearbox | Güdel High Performance Angle Gearbox | – | – | – | – |
| Precision planetary gearbox | Güdel 180 High-precision planetary gearbox | – | – | – | – |
| Automatic lubrication system | Güdel FlexxPump4 D424A / N412A / B412A | – | – | – | – |
| Automatic central lubrication system (gear pump) | SKF-Vogel | – | Reservoir 1000 ml | – | – |
Additional services
Reference customers
Quality & Certifications
Güdel operates a worldwide integrated management system in accordance with ISO 9001, ISO 14001 and ISO 45001. Product quality and modularity are safeguarded by in-house manufacturing, assembly and local service teams.
| Evidence | Langenthal |
|---|---|
| ISO 9001 | |
| ISO 14001 | |
| ISO 45001 |
History
- 1954
Foundation of Güdel; since then products and automation solutions, family business in 3rd generation