Manufacturer of machines for cutting, crimping, feeding and coiling of hoses, wires and cables
Marken Manufacturing, Inc.
Plymouth, MN, USA · Nordwalde, GermanyNew on Amplifa
About Marken Manufacturing
Marken Manufacturing is a US manufacturer of machines and systems for cutting and assembly technology based in Plymouth, Minnesota. The company manufactures manual, semi-automatic and automatic cutting machines for hydraulic hoses, PTFE hoses, rubber hoses, thermoplastic and PVC hoses as well as for steel cables, wires and copper cables. The portfolio also includes crimping machines from portable devices up to industrial large-scale production systems with pressing forces up to 440 tons, fitting insertion machines (pushers), skiving machines as well as feeding and coiling systems. The automatic cutting machines work with an accuracy of 0.1 to 0.3 percent of length and up to 2,000 cuts per hour; integrated functions enable marking, labeling and kit cutting. In addition, Marken offers consulting, installation, training, calibration, contract cutting, rental, leasing, repair, upgrades, overhaul and technical support. With over 20 years of experience, the company serves the hose, wire and cable industry and maintains a European office in Nordwalde, Germany.
- Site
- Plymouth, MN, USA
- Processes
- Automatic Hose Cutting, Manual & Semi-Automatic Cutting (hose, cable, wire), Wire Cutting, Cable Cutting, Crimping, Fitting Insertion (Pusher Machines), Skiving, Feeding
- Materials
- Hydraulic Hose, PTFE, Thermoplastic, PVC, Silicon, Rubber Hose, Steel Cable, Wire
- Certificates
- CPK 1.67–2.1+ (cutting process)
- Industries
- Hose and hose assembly industry (hydraulic and industrial hoses), Wire and cable industry, PTFE and thermoplastic hose processing, Rubber/hose assembly
- 01
Consulting and Engineering
- 02
Machine Manufacturing (Cutting, Crimping, Feeding, Coiling)
- 03
Installation and Commissioning
- 04
Training
- 05
Calibration and Adjustment
- 06
Contract Cutting, Rental, Leasing
- 07
Repair, Upgrade, Overhaul
- 08
Technical Support and Spare Parts
Materials and Processes
Hydraulic Hose
Primary cutting and crimping material of the machines, up to 2" six-wire (Model 650).
PTFE Hose
Processed in cutting machines with pinched or flared ends.
Thermoplastic, PVC, Silicone
Non-wire-reinforced hoses and hoses for automatic cutting machines.
Steel Cable
Cutting up to 3/8" with weld-cut or hydraulic machines.
Copper Cable
Battery cable cutting up to 1-1/2" or 2" in manual cable cutters.
Locations
Plymouth, MN
USHeadquarters / Factory
- Part weight / size
- Complete systems up to 2,000 lbs
- Lot size
- Single pieces up to batches/kits
- Materials
- Steel, copper (machine construction)
- Automatic cutting machines (450–650)
- Crimping machines (NK-16 to KP400)
- Pusher and skiving machines
- Feeding and coiling systems
- Pressure test bench up to 1,500 bar
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automatic Hose CuttingMachining | .1 to .3 percent of length | – | – | Single pieces – Batches/Kits | Hydraulic Hose, PTFE, Thermoplastic, PVC, Silicon, Rubber Hose, High Pressure Tubing, Wire, Steel Cable, Suction Hose, Hose Guard, Composite Hose |
| Manual & Semi-Automatic Cutting (hose, cable, wire)Machining | – | – | – | – | Hydraulic Hose, PTFE Hose, Rubber Hose, Non-wire Tubing, Steel Cable, Wire Rope, Copper Cable |
| Wire CuttingMachining | – | – | – | low volume – high volume | Wire, Steel Cable |
| Cable CuttingMachining | – | – | – | – | Hose, Cable |
| CrimpingJoining | – | up to 8" 150 lbs flange | – | – | Hydraulic Hose, Industrial Hose |
| Fitting Insertion (Pusher Machines)Assembly | – | up to 2" | – | – | Hose |
| SkivingMachining | – | 2" six wire | – | – | Hose |
| FeedingAssembly | – | up to 60" | 1000 lbs | – | Hose, Wire, Steel Cable |
| Coiling (Auto-Coil, Coiler)Assembly | – | 100' | 300 lbs | – | Hose, Wire, Steel Cable |
| Marking (Ink Jet Lay Line, Part Number, Logo, Bar Code, Depth Marking)Surface | – | – | – | – | Hose, Cable, Wire |
| Contract CuttingMachining | – | – | – | – | – |
| Pressure TestingTesting | – | 1/4" to 2" | – | – | Hose |
| Custom Machine EngineeringEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Machine Repair, Calibration & OverhaulEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
44 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Portable Crimper | Marken NK-16 | – | 12" x 9" x 16", 80 Tons, 1" two wire | – | Plymouth, MN |
| Workshop Crimper | Marken NK-30 | – | 31.5" x 17.5" x 26.5", 135 Tons, 1-1/4" four wire | – | Plymouth, MN |
| Benchtop Crimper | Marken K40 | – | 24" x 15" x 25", 240 Tons, 1-1/4" 6 wire / 2" industrial | – | Plymouth, MN |
| Benchtop Crimper | Marken K60 | – | 29" x 19" x 32", 350 tons, 2" 6 wire / 4" industrial | – | Plymouth, MN |
| Production Crimper | Marken KP150 | – | 56" x 28" x 39", 150 tons, 1 1/4" 6 wire / 3" industrial | – | Plymouth, MN |
| Industrial Crimper | Marken K285 | – | 46" x 40" x 66", 400 tons, 6" 150 lbs flange | – | Plymouth, MN |
| Industrial Crimper | Marken KP300 | – | 31" x 31" x 60", 300 tons, 6" 150 lbs flange | – | Plymouth, MN |
| Industrial Crimper | Marken KP400 | – | 44" x 31" x 76", 440 tons, 8" 150 lbs flange | – | Plymouth, MN |
| Automatic Cutting Machine (Air Guillotine) | Marken 450 A | – | 18" x 24" x 13", 180 FPM, up to 3/4" non-wire hose | – | Plymouth, MN |
| Automatic Cutting Machine (Intensifier) | Marken 450 I | – | 18" x 24" x 13", 180 FPM, up to 3/16" steel cable | – | Plymouth, MN |
| Automatic Cutting Machine (Air Guillotine) | Marken 475 A | – | 36" x 34" x 36", 180 FPM, up to 1 1/4" non-wire hose | – | Plymouth, MN |
| Automatic Cutting Machine (Hydraulic) | Marken 475 H | – | 36" x 34" x 36", 1/4" steel cable, 1" PTFE pinched ends | – | Plymouth, MN |
| Automatic Weld Cut Machine | Marken 475 WC | – | 36" x 34" x 36", 1/4" steel cable welded ends | – | Plymouth, MN |
| Automatic Saw | Marken 475 S | – | 36" x 34" x 36", 4" flat hose guard | – | Plymouth, MN |
| Automatic Cutting Machine (Air Guillotine) | Marken 500 A | – | 34" x 34" x 56", up to 3" OD / 1-3/4" hyd hose | – | Plymouth, MN |
| Automatic Saw | Marken 500 S | – | 34" x 34" x 56", 3/4" two wire hyd hose, 1" PTFE flared | – | Plymouth, MN |
| Automatic Saw/Induction Machine | Marken 500 SI | – | 34" x 34" x 56", 3/4" two wire, 1" PTFE non-flared | – | Plymouth, MN |
| Automatic Cutting Machine (Hydraulic) | Marken 500 H | – | 34" x 34" x 56", 5/16" steel cable, 1-1/2" battery cable | – | Plymouth, MN |
| Automatic Weld Cut Machine | Marken 500 WC | – | 34" x 34" x 56", 3/8" steel cable | – | Plymouth, MN |
| Automatic Saw | Marken 550 S | – | 34" x 34" x 56", 1 1/4" six wire hyd hose | – | Plymouth, MN |
| Automatic Cutting Machine XL | Marken 500 XL | – | 30-60" x 60" x 36", 3/4" one wire | – | Plymouth, MN |
| Automatic Cutting Machine | Marken 600 | – | 50" x 36" x 62", 3/4" two wire | – | Plymouth, MN |
| Automatic Cutting Machine | Marken 650 | – | 50" x 36" x 62", 1" two wire - 2" six wire | – | Plymouth, MN |
| Manual Guillotine Cutter | Marken 589S | – | 12" x 8" x 12", 3/4" non-wire hose / 1/2" steel cable | – | Plymouth, MN |
| Manual Guillotine Cutter | Marken 589L | – | 15" x 12" x 20", 1-3/4" hose / 1" steel cable | – | Plymouth, MN |
| Manual/Semi-Auto Guillotine Cutter | Marken 589XL | – | 18" x 18" x 30", 2.9" hose | – | Plymouth, MN |
| Manual Cable Cutter | Marken 589H | – | 48" x 32" x 48", 3/5" steel, 2" copper | – | Plymouth, MN |
| Manual Cable Cutter | Marken 589I | – | 48" x 32" x 48", 3/16" steel cable | – | Plymouth, MN |
| Semi-Auto Cutter | Marken 589SA | – | 48" x 32" x 48", non-wire hose | – | Plymouth, MN |
| Manual Wire Cutter | Marken 590 | – | 10" x 10" x 12", 1/4" steel cable / PTFE | – | Plymouth, MN |
| Wire Cutter & Winder | Marken | – | 80" x 40" x 60", up to 48" width, 1000 lbs | – | Plymouth, MN |
| Manual Hose Cutter | Marken M16 | – | 34" x 34" x 56", 2" hyd / 4" industrial hose | – | Plymouth, MN |
| Semi-Automatic Saw | Marken M20 | – | 38" x 34" x 56", 3" hyd / 6" industrial hose | – | Plymouth, MN |
| Pusher Machine | Marken P1 | – | 26" x 16" x 10", max 1" fitting | – | Plymouth, MN |
| Pusher Machine | Marken P2 | – | 36" x 28" x 42", max 2" fitting | – | Plymouth, MN |
| Brush Skiver | Marken S1 | – | 36" x 36" x 30", max 2" six wire | – | Plymouth, MN |
| Air Activated Lift and Feed | Marken PC 1000 | – | 48" x 28" x 42", 1000 lbs, up to 60" width | – | Plymouth, MN |
| Motorized Feed | Marken P200 | – | 48" x 28" x 42", up to 500 fpm, 50 lbs spool / 250 lbs reel | – | Plymouth, MN |
| Rotating Coil Rack | Marken PL48x4 | – | 120" x 120" x 60", 350 lbs per arm, up to 48" | – | Plymouth, MN |
| Trapeze | Marken | – | 52" x 54" x 56-96" | – | Plymouth, MN |
| Auto-Coil | Marken AC30 | – | 28" x 80" x 46", 100 lbs, max 100' | – | Plymouth, MN |
| Auto-Coil | Marken AC50 | – | 58" x 36" x 42", 300 lbs, max 100' | – | Plymouth, MN |
| Coiler | Marken 670C | – | 48" x 34" x 60", 150 lbs, 12"-18" ID | – | Plymouth, MN |
| Pressure Test Bench | Marken | – | 38" x 65" x 56", up to 1,500 bar (21,000 PSI), 1/4" to 2" | – | Plymouth, MN |
Additional services
Quality
Automatic cutting machines achieve a length accuracy of 0.1 to 0.3 percent and CPK values of 1.67 to 2.1 or more. For hose assemblies, a pressure test bench with test pressures up to 1,500 bar (21,000 PSI) for sizes 1/4" to 2" is available.
| Evidence | Plymouth, MN |
|---|---|
| CPK 1.67–2.1+ (cutting process) |
History
Over 20 years of experience in cutting technology and systems (specification without founding year)