Manufacturer of hinges, kinematics and custom motion systems – from the simple hinge to the complex functional assembly
kabkin GmbH & Co. KG
Ennepetal · WuppertalNew on Amplifa
About kabkin
kabkin is an engineering and manufacturing company based in Ennepetal, specializing in the development and production of hinges, kinematics and motion systems. Founded in 1854 under the name Emil Kaltenbach, the company was transformed in 2018, after seven years of development, into the platform brand kabkin (Kaltenbach + Kinematics). The portfolio ranges from the classic pivot joint through rolled hinges and concealed hinges to multi-joint hinges (Multiple Joints) and complex functional assemblies; via the Prompt-to-Product approach, individual requirements are translated into realized products with a 24-hour feasibility check. Production takes place in Ennepetal (Manufactory 1854) using conventional machinery as well as laser and 3D printing processes, complemented by a network of qualified partners; materials include steel, stainless steel, aluminium, brass, zinc die casting and plastic, with surface treatments such as galvanizing, powder coating, KTL coating and chrome plating. Components such as multi-joint hinges achieve load capacities of up to 100 kg. More than 15,000 realized solutions are in use in industries such as mechanical engineering, automotive, architecture, furniture/interior fitting, medical technology and the construction supply industry; delivery is worldwide to over 40 countries with lead times of 2 to 5 days.
- Site
- Ennepetal
- Processes
- Manufacture of hinges, kinematics and motion systems (from the hinge to the complex, Laser processes (laser cutting/manufacturing), 3D printing (additive manufacturing), Surface treatment: galvanized, Surface treatment: powder-coated, Surface treatment: KTL-coated, Surface treatment: chrome-plated, Welding (hinges for welding on, construction parts)
- Materials
- Steel, Stainless steel, Brass, Aluminium, Zinc die casting, Plastic, Stainless Steel, Zinc Die Casting
- Certificates
- DIN EN ISO 9001:2015, Salt spray test (>480h to >1,000h)
- Founded
- 1854
- Industries
- Mechanical engineering, Automotive, Architecture, Furniture/interior fitting, Medical technology, Construction supply industry
- 01
Prompt / requirement capture
- 02
24h feasibility check
- 03
Kinematic analysis & synthesis (engineering)
- 04
Design / CAD
- 05
Manufacturing (conventional machinery, laser, 3D printing)
- 06
Surface treatment
- 07
Testing
- 08
Logistics & delivery
Materials & Processes
Steel
Base material for rolled hinges, concealed hinges and construction parts, e.g. for screwing on or welding on.
Stainless Steel
For corrosion-resistant hinge solutions, such as rolled plug-in hinges type 106-B and multi-joint hinges.
Aluminium
Used for multi-joint hinges with high design requirements and load capacities of up to 100 kg (Type VII).
Brass
Material for custom kinematic solutions in the Prompt-to-Product process.
Zinc Die Casting
Casting material for kinematic components in the custom product program.
Plastic
Material for hinges such as the plastic hinge type 794-G and custom solutions.
Laser Manufacturing
Modern laser processes in manufacturing for flexible cutting and component production.
3D Printing (Additive Manufacturing)
Additive processes complement conventional manufacturing in the modular production concept.
Surface Treatment
Galvanizing, powder coating, KTL coating and chrome plating for corrosion and aesthetic requirements.
Locations
Ennepetal
DEPlanning, testing & prototyping, production, logistics (Manufactory 1854, exclusively network partner)
- Part weight / size
- Multi-joint hinges up to 100 kg load capacity
- Lot size
- From 1 unit per year to large series quantities
- Materials
- Steel, stainless steel, aluminium, brass, zinc die casting, plastic
- Conventional machinery
- Laser systems
- 3D printing systems
Wuppertal
DEEngineering, back office, showroom (Alte Bandweberei, exclusively network partner)
Components
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacture of hinges, kinematics and motion systems (from the hinge to the complexJoining | – | – | Multi-joint hinges up to 100 kg load | 1 unit per year – large quantities / series | Steel, Stainless steel, Aluminium, Plastic, Brass, Zinc die casting |
| Laser processes (laser cutting/manufacturing)Machining | – | – | – | – | – |
| 3D printing (additive manufacturing)Additive | – | – | – | – | – |
| Surface treatment: galvanizedSurface | – | – | – | – | Steel |
| Surface treatment: powder-coatedSurface | – | – | – | – | – |
| Surface treatment: KTL-coatedSurface | – | – | – | – | – |
| Surface treatment: chrome-platedSurface | – | – | – | – | – |
| Welding (hinges for welding on, construction parts)Joining | – | – | – | – | Steel, Stainless steel |
| Prototyping & small seriesEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Planning, testing & prototyping, production, logistics (Manufactory 1854, Ennepetal)Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Kinematic product development / co-engineering (Prompt-to-Product)Engineering | – | – | – | – | Steel, Stainless steel, Brass, Aluminium, Zinc die casting, Plastic |
| Testing: salt spray test (>480h, >720h, >1,000h)Testing | – | – | – | – | – |
1 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conventional machinery, state-of-the-art laser and 3D printing systems | – | – | – | – | Ennepetal (Neuenlander Straße 44) |
Additional services
Reference customers
Quality
kabkin manufactures according to a quality management system certified to DIN EN ISO 9001:2015; components are tested, among other things, in salt spray tests for more than 480, 720 and 1,000 hours. The complaint rate is below 1% with a fulfillment rate of over 93%.
| Evidence | Ennepetal | Wuppertal |
|---|---|---|
| DIN EN ISO 9001:2015 | ||
| Salt spray test (>480h to >1,000h) |
History
- 1854
Founded as Emil Kaltenbach (hinge and kinematics manufacturing in Ennepetal)
- 2018
After seven years of development, transformation of the historical engineering and manufacturing company into the platform brand kabkin (Kaltenbach + Kinematics)