Welding technology: electrode production, distribution of welding and cutting equipment, laser technology and fume extraction from Menziken.
ISO-Elektrodenfabrik AG
Menziken (CH) · HeadquartersNew on Amplifa
About ISO-Elektrodenfabrik AG
ISO-Elektrodenfabrik AG is a Swiss family-owned company in the legal form of a corporation (AG) with its headquarters in Menziken. As a continuation of ISOFIRM, founded in 1932, the company is active in the entire field of welding technology. In 1980 it was renamed ISO-Elektrodenfabrik AG; it was the first company in Switzerland to manufacture electrodes. The offering includes in-house electrode production (including ISOARC tin bronze electrodes per AWS A5.6 / DIN 1733), distribution of welding and cutting equipment, consulting and customer service via regional managers, a webshop, fume extraction solutions and after-sales service. Since 2022 the company has been the Sole Distributorship of TRM Laser in Switzerland and distributes handheld fiber laser welding machines. Target industries include shipbuilding, foundries, the steel industry, valve manufacturing and the INOX cleaning industry. Customer support is provided through personal contact with regional managers.
- Site
- Menziken
- Processes
- MIG/MAG welding, TIG welding, MMA (stick electrode) welding, Handheld fiber laser welding, Plasma cutting (CNC plasma cutting tables), Induction heating, Distribution of welding and cutting equipment, Consulting and customer service via regional managers
- Materials
- Tin bronze (6-8% Sn), CuSn2, CuSn4, CuSn6, CuSn8, CuSn6Zn, G-CuSn10, Aluminium and alloys
- Founded
- 1932
- Employees
- 11-50
- Industries
- Welding technology/trade, Shipbuilding, Foundries, Steel industry, Valve manufacturing, INOX cleaning industry
- 01
Consulting via regional managers
- 02
Product selection (welding equipment, electrodes, lasers, extraction)
- 03
In-house electrode production
- 04
Distribution via webshop
- 05
After-sales service & customer service
Locations
Menziken
CHHeadquarters with sales, consulting and service
- Materials
- Tin bronze, copper alloys, steel, stainless steel, aluminium, cast iron
- Distribution of Lincoln Electric welding equipment (MIG/MAG, TIG, MMA)
- TRM Laser handheld fiber laser welding machines
- CNC plasma cutting tables
- Induction systems (AIT)
- W3 welding fume extraction (e.g. UNI 2C W3)
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MIG/MAG weldingJoining | – | – | – | – | Steel, Aluminium, Stainless alloys, Copper, Bronze, Galvanized steels |
| TIG weldingJoining | – | – | – | – | – |
| MMA (stick electrode) weldingJoining | – | – | – | – | Steel, Cast iron, Copper-tin alloys, Copper-zinc alloys, Tin bronze |
| Handheld fiber laser weldingJoining | – | – | – | – | Aluminium and alloys, Steel, Galvanized steels, Stainless alloys, Copper, Bronze |
| Plasma cutting (CNC plasma cutting tables)Machining | – | – | – | – | – |
| Induction heatingHeat treatment | – | – | – | – | – |
12 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MIG/MAG inverter welding machine | Lincoln Electric QUICKMIG 300 | – | – | – | Menziken, CH |
| MIG/MAG welding machine, water-cooled | Lincoln Electric Powertec i450 C | – | – | – | Menziken, CH |
| Portable MMA/TIG welding machine | Lincoln Electric Sprinter 180 S CE Pack | – | – | – | Menziken, CH |
| Pulse welding machine | Lincoln Electric Speedtec 500SP Puls | – | – | – | Menziken, CH |
| TIG AC/DC welding machine | Lincoln Electric Square Wave 300 Advanced AC/DC | – | – | – | Menziken, CH |
| Handheld fiber laser welding machine, air-cooled | TRM LWH1200-AS | – | – | – | Menziken, CH |
| Electrode welding machine | Lincoln Electric BESTER S 171 | – | – | – | Menziken, CH |
| Induction system 8 kW | AIT Induction system 8 kW for commercial vehicles | – | – | – | Menziken, CH |
| TIG DC welding machine | Lincoln Electric Invertec 175TP | – | – | – | Menziken, CH |
| TIG AC/DC inverter | Parweld XTT 212 Di (200 A / 230 V) | – | – | – | Menziken, CH |
| W3 welding fume extraction system | UNI 2C W3 | – | – | – | Menziken, CH |
| CNC plasma cutting table | – | – | – | – | Menziken, CH |
Additional services
History
- 1932
Foundation of ISOFIRM.
- 1980
Renamed ISO-Elektrodenfabrik AG; focus on welding technology. It was the first company in Switzerland to manufacture electrodes.
- 2022
Sole Distributorship for TRM Laser in Switzerland (entry into laser technology).