Manufacturer of high-pressure pumps, cutting nozzles and complete waterjet cutting systems up to 6,200 bar.
KMT GmbH – KMT Waterjet Systems
Bad Nauheim, Germany · Baxter Springs, KS, USA · Shanghai, ChinaNew on Amplifa
About KMT Waterjet
KMT Waterjet Systems is a manufacturer of components and complete solutions for waterjet cutting systems. Founded in 1971, the company developed the first commercially deployed waterjet cutting system and, with over 40 years of product development, ranks among the established providers in the industry. The portfolio includes ultra-high-pressure pumps of the STREAMLINE PRO (6,200 bar), STREAMLINE SL-VI (4,100 bar) and Classic V-Drive/ARA (3,800 bar) series, as well as cutting nozzles, cutting heads, abrasive transfer systems, installation material and complete waterjet cutting systems for metal, stone and food. The offering is complemented by OEM original spare parts and service/PM programs with regionally based field service technicians. According to the company, production is carried out to strict specifications and quality standards in an ISO 9001:2000-certified production facility. The European headquarters, serving Europe, the Middle East, Africa and India, is located in Bad Nauheim; further main offices are located in Baxter Springs (USA) and Shanghai (China).
- Site
- Bad Nauheim
- Processes
- Waterjet cutting (Pure Waterjet), Abrasive waterjet cutting (Abrasive Waterjet), Complete waterjet cutting systems (systems for metal, stone, food), Complete waterjet cutting systems, High-pressure pumps (3,800/4,100/6,200 bar), Cutting nozzles, Abrasive transfer systems, Original spare parts (OEM)
- Materials
- Metal, Steel, Stone, Glass, Plastic, Aluminum, Rubber, Food
- Certificates
- ISO 9001:2000, ISO 9001
- Founded
- 1971
- Industries
- Metalworking, Stone, Glass, Food industry, Fish processing, Cutting technology
- 01
Development and design of pump and system technology
- 02
Precision mechanical manufacturing of pumps, cutting nozzles and components
- 03
Assembly of complete waterjet cutting systems and system integration with
- 04
Sales via worldwide branches
- 05
Original spare parts (OEM) and service/PM programs through regional
Materials & Processes
Waterjet Cutting (Pure Waterjet)
Pure waterjet cutting without abrasive for softer materials such as plastic, rubber, paper, wood and food.
Abrasive Waterjet Cutting
Waterjet with abrasive for cutting hard materials such as steel, metal, stone and glass without heat input.
STREAMLINE PRO High-Pressure Pump, 6,200 bar (90,000 psi)
Ultra-high-pressure pump for powerful waterjet cutting in multi-shift operation, available in 125 HP and 60 HP.
STREAMLINE SL-VI High-Pressure Pump, 4,100 bar (60,000 psi)
Proven pump series in four power levels (100/50/30/15 HP) for continuous industrial operation.
Classic V-Drive & ARA High-Pressure Pump, 3,800 bar
Energy-efficient pump (50 HP) for economical cutting performance with occasional cutting needs.
Steel
Material that can be abrasively cut with the offered systems for metalworking.
Aluminum
Cut cold in waterjet cutting, without the material properties being altered by heat input.
Plastic
Temperature-sensitive materials for which cold waterjet cutting is suitable.
Food
Hygienic cutting of food and fish with pure waterjet systems.
Locations
Bad Nauheim
DEEuropean headquarters: Europe, Middle East, Africa, India
- STREAMLINE PRO high-pressure pumps 6,200 bar
- STREAMLINE SL-VI 4,100 bar
- Classic V-Drive & ARA 3,800 bar
- Complete waterjet cutting systems
- Cutting nozzles and abrasive transfer systems
Baxter Springs, KS
USWorldwide headquarters; main office North and South America/Canada
Shanghai
CNMain office China, Korea, Thailand, Australia & Asia-Pacific
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Waterjet cutting (Pure Waterjet)Cutting/Severing | – | – | – | – | Metal, Stone, Glass, Steel, Plastic, Aluminum, Paper, Wood, Rubber, Food |
| Abrasive waterjet cutting (Abrasive Waterjet)Cutting/Severing | – | – | – | – | Metal, Stone, Glass, Steel |
| Complete waterjet cutting systems (systems for metal, stone, food)Cutting/Severing | – | – | – | – | Metal, Stone, Food |
5 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STREAMLINE PRO® high-pressure pump 6,200 bar (90,000 psi) | KMT Waterjet STREAMLINE PRO | – | – | – | Bad Nauheim (KMT GmbH) |
| STREAMLINE® SL-VI high-pressure pump 4,100 bar (60,000 psi) | KMT Waterjet STREAMLINE SL-VI | – | – | – | Bad Nauheim (KMT GmbH) |
| CLASSIC V-DRIVE & ARA high-pressure pump 3,800 bar | KMT Waterjet Classic V-Drive / ARA | – | – | – | Bad Nauheim (KMT GmbH) |
| Waterjet cutting system (complete system) | KMT Waterjet | – | – | – | Bad Nauheim (KMT GmbH) |
| Cutting nozzles and abrasive transfer systems | KMT Waterjet | – | – | – | Bad Nauheim (KMT GmbH) |
Additional services
Quality
As an ISO 9001:2000-certified manufacturer, KMT produces to strict specifications and quality standards. The use of original parts and components is intended to ensure the performance, reliability and accuracy of the systems, supported by a worldwide network of field service technicians since 1971.
| Evidence | Bad Nauheim | Baxter Springs, KS | Shanghai |
|---|---|---|---|
| ISO 9001 |
History
- 1971
Development of the first commercially deployed waterjet cutting system; start of the worldwide service network
- 1971
Start of long-standing customer relationships that continue to this day