Manufacturer of surgical instruments and contract manufacturer for laser cutting and laser welding of stainless steel
Josef Betzler Surgical Instruments e.K.
Seitingen-Oberflacht (Hohnerstraße 15, 78606) · GermanyNew on Amplifa
About Josef Betzler Surgical Instruments
Josef Betzler Surgical Instruments e.K. is a German manufacturer of surgical instruments such as wound retractors, mouth gags and nasal specula as well as custom special solutions. The company combines traditional craftsmanship with state-of-the-art laser technology and operates a climate-neutral production facility covering 1,200 m² with more than 15 machines. In addition to instrument manufacturing, Betzler offers contract manufacturing in the field of laser cutting of stainless steel (0.5–8 mm, up to 1250 x 2000 mm) as well as laser welding, producing components, housings and special fabrications for industry, trade and commercial customers – from single pieces to large series. Production is carried out in accordance with DIN EN ISO 13485 with strict quality controls. The company is located in Seitingen-Oberflacht in Baden-Württemberg.
- Site
- Seitingen-Oberflacht
- Processes
- Laser cutting, Laser cutting (contract manufacturing), Laser welding, Manufacture of surgical instruments (wound retractors, mouth gags, nasal specula, special solutions), Prototype and series production, Laser cutting (stainless steel 0.5–8 mm, up to 1250 x 2000 mm), Prototype production, Series production
- Materials
- 1.4021 X20Cr13 - stainless martensitic steel, highly polishable, usable up to 400 °C,, 1.4301 X5CrNi18-10 - austenitic chromium-nickel steel, high corrosion resistance, 1.4310 X12CrNi17-7 - stainless austenitic chromium-nickel steel, rolled spring-hard, 1.4034 X46Cr13 - stainless martensitic chromium steel, good hardenability, for chisels and scissors, 1.4024 X15Cr13 - stainless martensitic chromium steel, 1.4404 X2CrNiMo17-13-2 - stainless austenitic chromium-nickel-molybdenum steel, rust- and, Stainless steel sheets, X20Cr13 – martensitic stainless steel
- Certificates
- DIN EN ISO 13485:2016 (+ AC:2018 + A11:2021), ISO 13485
- Industries
- Medical technology, Industry, Craft trades, Metal processing sector
- 01
Customer inquiry
- 02
Feasibility analysis
- 03
Quotation preparation
- 04
Prototype production
- 05
Order placement
- 06
Laser cutting
- 07
Laser welding
- 08
Quality control
- 09
Series production
Materials & Processes
X20Cr13 – martensitic stainless steel
Highly polishable and usable up to 400 °C, mainly used for surgical instruments.
X5CrNi18-10 – austenitic chromium-nickel steel
High corrosion resistance for general medical and technical applications.
X12CrNi17-7 – austenitic chromium-nickel steel
Rolled spring-hard, strongly work-hardens during cold forming.
X46Cr13 – martensitic chromium steel
Good hardenability with high attainable hardness, suitable for chisels and scissors.
X15Cr13 – martensitic chromium steel
High chromium content with good corrosion resistance in moderately aggressive media.
X2CrNiMo17-13-2 – austenitic Cr-Ni-Mo steel
Rust-proof and acid-resistant, resistant to intergranular corrosion in the welded state.
Laser cutting
High-precision cutting of stainless steel 0.5–8 mm in formats up to 1250 x 2000 mm.
Laser welding
Precise joining with individually adjusted intensity for durable connections.
Location
Seitingen-Oberflacht
DEProduction and Sales
- Lot size
- Single piece to large series
- Materials
- 1.4021, 1.4301, 1.4310, 1.4034, 1.4024, 1.4404
- Laser cutting system
- Laser welding system
Components & Instruments
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laser cuttingJoining | – | 2000 mm × 1250 mm | – | Single piece – Large series | 1.4021, 1.4301, 1.4310, 1.4034, 1.4024, 1.4404 |
| Laser cutting (contract manufacturing)Joining | – | – | – | – | Stainless steel |
| Laser weldingJoining | – | – | – | – | – |
| Manufacture of surgical instruments (wound retractors, mouth gags, nasal specula, special solutions)Assembly | – | – | – | – | 1.4021, 1.4034 |
| Prototype and series productionManufacturing | – | – | – | Prototype – Series production | – |
Additional services
Quality & Certification
The production and distribution of surgical instruments as well as contract manufacturing in the field of laser cutting are certified according to DIN EN ISO 13485 (mdc, registration number D1373900005). Strict quality controls ensure durable, precise and reliable products.
| Evidence | Seitingen-Oberflacht |
|---|---|
| ISO 13485 |
History
Manufacturer of surgical instruments for over 40 years (exact founding year not provided)
- 2024
Certification of the quality management system according to DIN EN ISO 13485 by mdc (valid until 2027-12-18)