Development and construction of turnkey filtration, conveying and piping systems for industrial metalworking
KÖBO ECO>PROCESS GmbH
Wuppertal · EsslingenNew on Amplifa
System provider for filtration and conveying technology from Wuppertal
KÖBO ECO>PROCESS GmbH is a system provider for filtration technology, conveying technology and industrial plant engineering headquartered in Wuppertal. The company develops and implements turnkey complete systems for the filtration and treatment of coolants (KSS) and for the automated transport of chips, metal scrap, punching waste, castings and forged parts. In the filtration sector, the portfolio includes pressure, vacuum and folding belt filters, precoat filters, chip separators and coolant treatment systems including oil separation, temperature control and backwashing with filtration finenesses from 25 µm down to the single-digit micrometer range. In conveying technology, scraper, hinged belt, scrap, slat belt, screw and push-bar conveyors as well as vibrating troughs are manufactured; reference systems transport up to 70 tons of punching scrap per hour. The range of services is complemented by piping construction, measurement, control and regulation technology with individually adapted software as well as services ranging from assembly and maintenance to spare parts supply. Typical industries are the automotive and rolling bearing industries, metal processing, foundries, recycling, rolling and steel industries, aviation and the wood industry. Originating from the company KÖBO founded in 1894, it has operated under its current name since 2005; a branch is located in Esslingen.
- Site
- Wuppertal
- Processes
- Belt filter systems (pressure belt filter, vacuum belt filter, folding belt filter) for coolants, Vacuum belt filter (KSS filtration, vacuum), Pressure belt filter (KSS filtration, overpressure), Folding belt filter (KSS filtration under overpressure), Precoat filter (filter aids cellulose, diatomaceous earth, perlite), Chip separator (sedimentation, slot sieve, magnetic system), Coolant treatment systems incl. oil separation, temperature control, backwashing, Scraper conveyor
- Materials
- Steel, Aluminum, Stainless steel fabric (filter medium), Plastic fabric (filter medium), Filter nonwoven (plastic/stainless steel, roll goods), Filter aid cellulose, Filter aid diatomaceous earth, Filter aid perlite
- Certificates
- ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, Water Resources Act, Specialist company under the Water Resources Act
- Founded
- 1894
- Industries
- Automotive industry, Rolling bearing industry, Metal processing, Foundries, Waste and metal recycling, Rolling and steel industry
- 01
Consulting and concept development
- 02
Engineering (3D design)
- 03
Manufacturing and component construction
- 04
Assembly and commissioning
- 05
Maintenance, spare parts service and retrofit
Materials and filter media
Steel
Construction material for robust conveying and filtration systems, including for the transport of punching scrap from steel and aluminum.
Aluminum
Material for system components, especially in applications with punching and machining waste from aluminum.
Stainless steel fabric
Filter medium in belt filter systems for solids separation from coolants.
Plastic fabric
Endless filter belt made of plastic fabric as an alternative filter medium for solids separation.
Filter nonwovens (roll goods)
Filter nonwovens made of plastic or stainless steel as consumables for belt filter systems.
Filter aid cellulose
Precoat filter aid for fine filtration of oils and solutions.
Filter aid diatomaceous earth
Precoat filter aid for filtration quality down to below 10 µm.
Filter aid perlite
Precoat filter aid for fine filtration in grinding and hard machining.
Coolant (KSS)
Process medium whose treatment, oil separation and temperature control are the core application of filtration technology.
Gear oil
Medium for filtration and filling systems such as the gear oil filtration system.
Locations
Wuppertal
DEHeadquarters: planning, development, engineering and manufacturing
- Materials
- Steel, aluminum, stainless steel and plastic fabric, filter nonwovens
- Pressure belt filter (filter area 3.0–6.0 m², 100–12,000 l/min)
- Vacuum belt filter (filter area 2.0–45.0 m², 500–20,000 l/min)
- Folding belt filter (approx. 1.5 m², 50–2,000 l/min)
- Precoat filter
- Chip separator
- Hinged belt conveyor
- Scraper conveyor
- Scrap conveyor
- Slat belt conveyor
- Screw conveyor
- Push-bar conveyor
- Vibrating troughs
- Backwash filters, heat exchangers, pump stations
Esslingen
DEService base / Southern Germany branch
Systems and components
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belt filter systems (pressure belt filter, vacuum belt filter, folding belt filter) for coolantsSurface | – | – | – | – | Steel, Aluminum |
| Vacuum belt filter (KSS filtration, vacuum)Surface | Filtration fineness 25 – 120 µm | Filter area 2.0 – 45.0 m² | – | Throughput 500 l/min – Throughput 20,000 l/min | Coolants, Process fluids |
| Pressure belt filter (KSS filtration, overpressure)Surface | Filtration fineness 25 – 125 µm | Filter area 3.0 – 6.0 m² | – | Throughput 100 l/min – Throughput 12,000 l/min | Coolants, Fluids with high solids content |
| Folding belt filter (KSS filtration under overpressure)Surface | Filtration fineness 25 – 120 µm (up to 50 µm stated on | Filter area approx. 1.5 m² | – | Throughput 50 l/min – Throughput 2,000 l/min | Coolants, Sludge from rough machining of steel and aluminum, Grinding sludge, Wash water |
| Precoat filter (filter aids cellulose, diatomaceous earth, perlite)Surface | Filtration quality down to below 10 µm (single-digit | – | – | – | Oils, Solutions, Coolants |
| Chip separator (sedimentation, slot sieve, magnetic system)Surface | – | – | – | – | Metal chips, Ferromagnetic chips |
| Coolant treatment systems incl. oil separation, temperature control, backwashingSurface | – | – | – | – | Coolants, Gear oil, Wash water |
| Scraper conveyorAssembly | – | – | – | – | Chips, Metal scrap |
| Hinged belt conveyorAssembly | – | longest individual conveyor 29 meters | up to 70 tons of punching scrap per | – | Chips, Metal scrap, Punching waste (sheet metal, blanks), Castings and forged parts, Steel chips |
| Scrap conveyorAssembly | – | – | – | – | heavy and bulky metal waste, Scrap metal |
| Slat belt conveyorAssembly | – | – | – | – | large, bulky or hot workpieces |
| Screw conveyorAssembly | – | – | – | – | Chips, Powder, Granulate |
| Push-bar conveyorAssembly | – | – | – | – | long and heavy chips |
| Vibrating troughs (vibratory conveyors, dosed feeding of centrifuges)Assembly | – | – | – | – | sensitive or fragile materials |
| Piping construction (custom piping systems for industrial plants)Assembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Industrial plant engineering: planning, engineering and implementation of turnkey complete systemsEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Chip processingEngineering | – | – | – | – | Metal chips |
| Assembly/disassembly, commissioning, maintenance and repair, system conversion/extensions, retrofitAssembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Drum belt filter for deep-drawing emulsion system (reference)Surface | Filtration fineness 60 µm | – | – | Flow rate up to 30 m³/h | Coolants, Emulsion |
| Gear oil filtration system (filling and filtration of gear oil)Surface | – | – | – | – | Gear oil |
15 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pressure belt filter | KÖBO ECO>PROCESS | – | Filter area 3.0 – 6.0 m², throughput 100 – 12,000 l/min | – | Wuppertal |
| Vacuum belt filter | KÖBO ECO>PROCESS | – | Filter area 2.0 – 45.0 m², throughput 500 – 20,000 l/min | – | Wuppertal |
| Folding belt filter | KÖBO ECO>PROCESS | – | Filter area approx. 1.5 m², throughput 50 – 2,000 l/min, up to approx. 1,500 l/min per m² of filter | – | Wuppertal |
| Precoat filter | KÖBO ECO>PROCESS | – | – | – | Wuppertal |
| Chip separator | KÖBO ECO>PROCESS | – | – | – | Wuppertal |
| Drum belt filter | KÖBO ECO>PROCESS | – | Reference: flow rate up to 30 m³/h, filtration fineness 60 µm | – | – |
| Hinged belt conveyor | KÖBO ECO>PROCESS | – | Reference: conveying distance 46 m, up to 70 t of punching scrap/h; individual conveyors up to 29 m | – | Wuppertal |
| Scraper conveyor | KÖBO ECO>PROCESS | – | – | – | Wuppertal |
| Scrap conveyor | KÖBO ECO>PROCESS | – | – | – | Wuppertal |
| Slat belt conveyor | KÖBO ECO>PROCESS | – | – | – | Wuppertal |
| Screw conveyor | KÖBO ECO>PROCESS | – | – | – | Wuppertal |
| Push-bar conveyor | KÖBO ECO>PROCESS | – | – | – | Wuppertal |
| Vibrating trough (vibratory conveyor) | KÖBO ECO>PROCESS | – | – | – | Wuppertal |
| Pump station for coolants (KSS) | KÖBO ECO>PROCESS | – | – | – | – |
| Backwash filter / pre-separator / heat exchanger / inlet impact baffle / dirt trap (components | KÖBO ECO>PROCESS | – | – | – | – |
Additional services
Reference customers
Quality and certification
KÖBO ECO>PROCESS GmbH is certified according to ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 14001:2015 (TÜV Rheinland) and is listed as a specialist company under the German Water Resources Act. Projects are executed from 3D planning to defect-free acceptance including commissioning and after-sales service.
| Evidence | Wuppertal |
|---|---|
| ISO 9001:2015 | |
| ISO 14001:2015 | |
| Specialist company under the Water Resources Act |
History
- 1894
Emil Köhler and Hermann Bovenkamp found the company KÖBO in Wuppertal; production of precision chains and chain wheels
- 1946
Establishment of the conveying technology department
- 1949
Foundation of KÖBO GmbH, mechanical conveying technology
- 1972
Expansion of the range of services to include electrical and control technology
- 1994
Expansion of the portfolio to include filtration technology for coolants (KSS)
- 1996–2003
Step-by-step relocation of production to Znin, Poland
- 2005
Takeover of the operational business of KÖBO Köhler + Bovenkamp GmbH by the newly founded KÖBO ECO>PROCESS GmbH
- 2008
Foundation of KÖBO ECO>PROCESS Service Solutions GmbH as a 100% subsidiary
- 2013
Strategic acquisition by Ad-PART Beteiligungen IV AG & Co. KG and Reber Systematic GmbH & Co. KG
- 2018
Merger of KÖBO ECO>PROCESS Service Solutions GmbH and KÖBO ECO>PROCESS GmbH
- 2023
Implementation of the piping construction division