Manufacturer of mass finishing systems, process media and inspection technology for surface treatment
SPALECK Oberflächentechnik GmbH & Co. KG
Bocholt · Schlavenhorst 117, 46395 BocholtNew on Amplifa
About SPALECK Oberflächentechnik
SPALECK Oberflächentechnik GmbH & Co. KG, headquartered in Bocholt, develops and manufactures machines and systems for surface treatment using mass finishing technology. The portfolio comprises vibratory systems (round-bowl and tub vibrators), centrifugal disc systems, trough-through systems, rotary systems and high-frequency systems featuring the LFF process (Linear Force Finishing) developed for post-processing additively manufactured components. In addition, since 1985 and 1993 respectively, the company has produced its own process media such as grinding chips (media), compounds, polishing media and additives. The range extends from deburring and edge rounding to cleaning and mirror polishing with roughness values down to 0.05 µm Ra; this is complemented by drying technology, process water treatment, automated inspection systems with 2D and 3D image processing, and process automation. Materials processed range from steel, stainless steel, aluminium and brass to titanium as well as plastics and ceramics. Customers come, among others, from additive manufacturing, die casting, the coin and automotive industries, as well as medical technology, toolmaking and aerospace. Around 130 employees work at the site in the Bocholt-Mussum industrial park; sample processing is carried out in the company's own technical laboratory.
- Site
- Bocholt
- Processes
- Mass finishing (vibratory finishing, round-bowl and tub vibrators), Centrifugal disc finishing (centrifugal disc systems), Trough-through mass finishing, Linear Force Finishing (LFF) / high-frequency systems – AM Post Processing, Barrel finishing (rotary systems: rotary drums, mass finishing bowls), Deburring, Edge rounding, Mirror polishing / ball polishing
- Materials
- Steel, Stainless steel, Aluminium, Zinc alloys, Brass, Copper, Titanium, Plastics
- Certificates
- ISO 9001, AwSV certified specialist company (TÜV Nord), Automated 2D/3D inspection
- Founded
- 1869
- Employees
- approx. 130
- Industries
- Additive Manufacturing / 3D Printing, Die casting industry, Coin industry, Precision stamped parts, Medical technology, Toolmaking
- 01
Consulting and process development
- 02
Sample processing in the technical laboratory
- 03
In-house production of process media (grinding media, compounds, polishing
- 04
Manufacture of the mass finishing and drying systems
- 05
Process automation (feeding/discharge, linking)
- 06
Automated inspection technology (2D/3D image processing)
- 07
Process water treatment
- 08
Customer support: system training, maintenance
Materials and Processes
Steel
Processing in vibratory, centrifugal and trough-through systems, including deburring and edge rounding.
Stainless steel
Uniform deburring, smoothing and mirror polishing down to 0.05 µm Ra.
Aluminium
Efficient processing of soft materials, especially in trough-through systems and for die-cast parts.
Zinc alloys
Gentle post-processing of die-cast components with low burr formation.
Brass
Polishing and mirror finish for decorative and precision parts.
Copper
Ball polishing and surface finishing with compounds and polishing media.
Titanium
Processing of hard materials in high-frequency systems (LFF).
Plastics
Mass finishing of sufficiently rigid plastic components.
Ceramics
Base material of the in-house manufactured grinding media; processable in vibratory systems.
Linear Force Finishing
High-frequency process for additively manufactured components with high stock removal and minimal edge rounding, up to 15 times faster than conventional mass finishing.
Locations
Bocholt
DEHeadquarters and main plant: production, administration, technical laboratory
- Part weight / size
- Components up to 500×500×500 mm and 40 kg (PPL300); profiles
- Lot size
- Single parts and prototypes through to series and line production
- Materials
- Steel, stainless steel, aluminium, zinc alloys, brass, copper, titanium, plastics, ceramics
- Round-bowl vibrators SV, SVF, VA, VAF/B
- Tub vibrators STV (40–1,000 l)
- Trough-through systems DL600/DL1000/DL2000 (processing track up to 18 m)
- Centrifugal disc systems Z1/Z2/Z4, Z11–Z44
- High-frequency systems PPL15/PPL300 (LFF)
- AM Post Processing PPT80/PPT80S
- Rotary drums RTS, mass finishing bowls SC/PC
- Round-bowl dryers VAT/SVT, belt-through dryers BT, hot-air centrifuges HLZ
- Inspection systems with 2D and 3D image processing
- Process water treatment incl. vacuum distillation
Typical Applications and Components
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mass finishing (vibratory finishing, round-bowl and tub vibrators)Surface | down to 0.05 µm Ra (mirror finish | – | – | – | Steel, Stainless steel, Aluminium, Brass, Plastics, Ceramics |
| Centrifugal disc finishing (centrifugal disc systems)Surface | finest glossy surfaces | – | palm-sized workpieces | small batches | Steel, Stainless steel, Aluminium, Zinc alloys, Brass, Plastics |
| Trough-through mass finishingSurface | – | up to 395 mm working container width | – | high quantities / series and | Aluminium, Zinc alloys, Steel, Stainless steel |
| Linear Force Finishing (LFF) / high-frequency systems – AM Post ProcessingSurface | down to 0.05 µm Ra | 500 mm × 500 mm × 500 mm | 40 kg | single parts/prototypes (PPL15) – series production (PPL300) | Aluminium, Zinc, Stainless steel, Titanium, Plastics |
| Barrel finishing (rotary systems: rotary drums, mass finishing bowls)Surface | – | – | – | small batches – small to medium quantities | Non-ferrous metals, Plastics, Metals |
| DeburringSurface | – | – | – | – | Steel, Stainless steel, Aluminium, Zinc alloys, Brass |
| Edge roundingSurface | – | – | – | – | Steel, Stainless steel, Aluminium |
| Mirror polishing / ball polishingSurface | down to 0.05 µm Ra | – | – | – | Stainless steel, Aluminium, Brass, Copper, Precious metals, Zinc alloys |
| Cleaning / degreasingSurface | – | – | – | – | Steel, Stainless steel, Aluminium |
| Drying of workpieces (granulate and hot-air drying)Surface | – | – | – | – | Metals, Plastics |
| Automated inspection technology (2D and 3D image processing)Testing | – | – | – | – | – |
| Process water treatment (incl. vacuum distillation)Surface | – | – | – | – | – |
| Process automation (feeding/discharge, linking)Assembly | – | – | – | – | – |
| In-house production of process media (grinding media, compounds, polishing media, additives)Surface | – | – | – | – | Ceramics, Plastic, Stainless steel, Porcelain |
22 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Round-bowl vibrator | SPALECK SV | – | – | – | Bocholt |
| Round-bowl vibrator with bottom discharge | SPALECK SVF | – | – | – | Bocholt |
| Round-bowl vibrator | SPALECK VA | – | – | – | Bocholt |
| Round-bowl vibrator for multi-batch operation | SPALECK VAF/B | – | – | – | Bocholt |
| Tub vibrator | SPALECK STV | – | Container volume 40 to 1,000 l; components over 2,000 mm length | – | Bocholt |
| Trough-through mass finishing system | SPALECK DL600 | – | Container 340 l, processing track 11 m, container width 240 mm | – | Bocholt |
| Trough-through mass finishing system | SPALECK DL1000 | – | Container 1000 l, processing track 18 m, container width 255 mm, floor space 7 m² | – | Bocholt |
| Trough-through mass finishing system | SPALECK DL2000 | – | Container 2000 l, processing track 14 m, container width 395 mm | – | Bocholt |
| Centrifugal disc system | SPALECK Z1 | – | Container 11 l (usable 7 l) | – | Bocholt |
| Centrifugal disc system | SPALECK Z2 | – | Container 30 l (usable 20 l) | – | Bocholt |
| Centrifugal disc system with separation device | SPALECK Z4 | – | Container 30 l (usable 20 l), annular gap ≥ 0.4 mm | – | Bocholt |
| Centrifugal disc systems (two-batch operation) | SPALECK Z11/Z22/Z33/Z44 | – | – | – | Bocholt |
| High-frequency system (LFF) | SPALECK PPL15 | – | Container 15 l, max. workpiece 225×225×150 mm, max. 8 kg | – | Bocholt |
| High-frequency system (LFF) | SPALECK PPL300 | – | Container 300 l, 4 clamping systems, max. workpiece 500×500×500 mm, max. 40 kg | – | Bocholt |
| AM Post Processing (vibratory system) | SPALECK PPT80 | – | 2 × 40 l containers, working container 790×210×255 mm | – | Bocholt |
| AM Post Processing | SPALECK PPT80S | – | 2 × 40 l containers | – | Bocholt |
| Rotary drum | SPALECK RTS | – | Drum volume 9/15/35/50 l (parallel) or usable volume 6–40 l | – | Bocholt |
| Mass finishing bowl | SPALECK SC/PC | – | – | – | Bocholt |
| Round-bowl dryer | SPALECK VAT11/VAT33/VAT55 | – | Container 120/230/550 l | – | Bocholt |
| Round-bowl dryer (indirect heating system) | SPALECK SVT | – | – | – | Bocholt |
| Belt-through dryer (hot air) | SPALECK BT | – | – | – | Bocholt |
| Hot-air centrifuge | SPALECK HLZ | – | – | – | Bocholt |
Additional services
Quality and Certification
SPALECK automates optical workpiece inspection with its own inspection systems based on 2D and 3D image processing and ensures process quality through sample processing in its technical laboratory. The company is certified to DIN EN ISO 9001 and is a TÜV Nord certified specialist company under AwSV.
| Evidence | Bocholt |
|---|---|
| ISO 9001 | |
| AwSV certified specialist company (TÜV Nord) | |
| Automated 2D/3D inspection |
Company History
- 1869
Foundation of SPALECK GmbH & Co. KG in Greiz
- 1928
Start of production of machines for surface treatment
- 1949
Flight to West Germany and re-establishment of the company in Bocholt (Industriestrasse)
- 1975
Construction of a new modern factory on Robert-Bosch-Strasse
- 1985
Start of in-house production of compounds
- 1993
Start of in-house production of grinding media
- 1998
Sale of the surface technology division to an American investor
- 1999
Relocation to Schlavenhorst (Bocholt-Mussum industrial park)
- 2017
Expansion of the company premises and construction of a new administration building and an additional production hall
- 2019
Takeover of the business operations of Novochem Metallchemie GmbH and expansion of the process media portfolio
- 2021
Takeover of the business operations of InduVis GmbH and introduction of SPALECK inspection technology
- 2024
Site anniversary – 25 years of SPALECK Oberflächentechnik at Schlavenhorst