System supplier for technical cable protection, cable glands, fastenings and photovoltaic accessories with kitting to customer specifications
plica GmbH
Konstanz (DE) · Frauenfeld (CH)New on Amplifa
About plica
plica has stood for technical solutions in electrical engineering, cable protection and industrial applications since 1919. plica GmbH, headquartered in Konstanz, has been active in Germany since 2019 and is part of a corporate group based in Switzerland. As a specialised system supplier, the company offers a range of over 25,000 items for cable protection systems, cable glands, cable ties, heat-shrink tubing, installation conduits and photovoltaic accessories, complemented by tools and operating supplies for trade and industry. In in-house workshops, products are kitted to customer specifications – cut to length, pre-assembled or labelled. Specialist professionals from mechanical and plant engineering, device and control engineering, vehicle and infrastructure construction and photovoltaics are supplied from large warehouses in the parent houses in Konstanz and Frauenfeld with a delivery capability of 97%. A B2B web shop with real-time availability, a BOM tool and a procurement service supports industrial purchasing.
- Site
- Konstanz
- Processes
- Kitting of cable protection products (cutting to length, pre-assembly, labelling), Pipe deburring (internal and external deburring Ø 10–54 mm), Pipe cutting/length cutting with pipe cutters (Ø 10–42 mm, wall thickness up to 2 mm), Cable tie installation (tensioning and cutting with installation pliers), Product development of customised solutions (joint development of new solutions), Development of individual/customised solutions, Procurement service for non-listed items, B2B web shop with real-time availability and BOM tool/bill-of-materials import
- Materials
- Polyamide 6.6 (PA66), Polyamide 6.6 heat-stabilised, Polyamide 6.6 HIRHS UV, Polyamide PA6, Glass-fibre-reinforced polyamide (GRP), Polypropylene, Polyoxymethylene, Stainless steel V4A
- Founded
- 1919
- Industries
- Electrical engineering, Mechanical and plant engineering, Device and control engineering, Vehicle and infrastructure construction, Photovoltaics/solar technology, Building services
- 01
Procurement and warehousing in the parent houses Konstanz and Frauenfeld
- 02
- 03
Development of customised solutions together with customers and brand partners
- 04
Digital ordering processes (B2B web shop, BOM tool, direct ordering)
- 05
Logistics and delivery with 97% delivery capability
Materials and Product Range
Polyamide 6.6 (PA66)
Halogen-free, non-flame-propagating material for cable ties and fastenings in mechanical and apparatus engineering.
Polyamide 6.6 heat-stabilised
For cable ties with increased temperature requirements.
Polyamide 6.6 HIRHS UV
UV-stabilised polyamide for cable ties in outdoor applications and photovoltaic systems.
Polypropylene
Material for UV-stable, split plastic corrugated conduits such as PLICA DUOFLEX PP-UV.
Glass-fibre-reinforced polyamide (GRP)
For mechanically robust ATEX extensions and cable glands.
Stainless steel AISI 316L (V4A)
For cable ties, saddles and cable glands with high corrosion, UV and weather resistance.
Brass or nickel-plated brass
For EMC cable glands, contacts and ATEX glands.
Aluminium
For installation conduits in outdoor applications.
Steel (hardened) and spring steel
For tools such as pipe deburring tools and accessories with spring properties.
Polycarbonate
Pressure rings in cable glands for cable sealing.
Locations
Konstanz
DEHeadquarters with warehouse (parent house)
- Materials
- Plastics, stainless steel, brass, aluminium, steel
- Warehouse logistics
- Kitting workshop
Frauenfeld
CHParent house/warehouse (plica AG, Switzerland)
- Warehouse logistics
Products and Components
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kitting of cable protection products (cutting to length, pre-assembly, labelling)Assembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| Pipe deburring (internal and external deburring Ø 10–54 mm)Machining | – | – | – | – | Steel, Stainless steel, Copper, Aluminium, Brass |
| Pipe cutting/length cutting with pipe cutters (Ø 10–42 mm, wall thickness up to 2 mm)Machining | – | – | – | – | Steel (steel armoured conduits), Plastics |
| Cable tie installation (tensioning and cutting with installation pliers)Assembly | – | – | – | – | Polyamide 6.6 (PA66), Stainless steel |
| Product development of customised solutions (joint development of new solutions)Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
4 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pipe deburring tool (hand tool) | Pipe deburring tool Ø10–54 mm | 1 | Deburring diameter 10–54 mm | – | – |
| Pipe cutter | Ø 10–42 mm | 1 | Pipe diameter 10–42 mm, wall thickness up to 2 mm | – | – |
| Cable tie installation pliers | SapiSelco TOOL 2-5 | 1 | Cable tie width up to 5 mm | – | – |
| Cable tie installation pliers (stainless steel) | SapiSelco TOOL 5-9 | 1 | Cable tie width 5–9 mm | – | – |
Additional services
Reference customers
History
- 1919
plica has stood for technical solutions in electrical engineering, cable protection and industrial applications since 1919.
- 1938
Development of the flexible steel armoured conduit at the Rüschlikon tube factory; the name plica derives from this (Pliable Conduit Armoured).
- 2019
Market presence of plica in Germany.
- 2020
Expansion to include professional lighting solutions for industry and trade.
- 2021
Integration of the brands Knipex, PB Swiss Tools and Trelleborg cable entry systems.
- 2022
Expansion to include UV-stabilised cable ducts and cable trays, new brand image 'Plicasso', development of an AR app and founding of Siresca AG.
- 2023
Introduction of the UV-stabil label as a marking system for durable outdoor products.
- 2024
Launch of the digital B2B web shop in Germany.
- 2025
Exclusive general agency for Scame, Urmet and BM Group; partnership with Pemsa in Germany (cable trays, wire mesh trays, cable ducts).