Manufacturer of ceramic and resin-bonded abrasive tools as well as CBN and diamond superabrasives from Meschede in the Sauerland.
THELEICO Schleiftechnik GmbH & Co. KG
Meschede (DE)New on Amplifa
About THELEICO
THELEICO Schleiftechnik is an independent, self-financed family company from Meschede in the Sauerland, in existence since 1880. Since 1924 the company has produced vitrified-bonded abrasive tools, and since 1935 additionally resin-bonded grinding wheels, grinding points, and cutting-off and rough-grinding discs. The product range is complemented by superabrasives with CBN and diamond grain as well as dressing tools. Production takes place on 10,000 m² of production space with CNC-controlled systems and presses of up to 3,000 tonnes of press force; around 250,000 abrasive tools are produced annually. The delivery range includes diameters from 3 to 1,346 mm and weights from 0.001 to 300 kg. Customers include the automotive industry, transmission and engine manufacturing, the springs industry, rolling mills, rail construction, foundries, turbines and aerospace, the energy sector, machine and tool engineering, as well as the wood, glass and plastics industries. The products are delivered to 42 countries.
- Site
- Meschede
- Processes
- Manufacture of vitrified-bonded abrasive tools (grinding wheels, grinding points, grinding segments), Manufacture of resin-bonded abrasive tools (grinding wheels, grinding points, grinding segments), Manufacture of superabrasives (CBN and diamond abrasive tools), Dressing tools / dressing technology, Consulting and application technology, Diagnosis Center, Development partner / custom tools according to customer requirements, Dressing technology
- Materials
- Sintered aluminum oxide, Regular aluminum oxide, Fused aluminum oxide (white and red), Monocrystalline aluminum oxide, Zirconium aluminum oxide, Silicon carbide, CBN, Diamond
- Certificates
- ISO 9001:2015, Testing according to international safety standards
- Founded
- 1880
- Industries
- Automotive industry, Transmission and engine manufacturing, Springs industry, Rolling mills/steelworks (roll grinding), Rail/railway construction, Foundries
- 01
Tool design (for new tools)
- 02
Mixing
- 03
Molding
- 04
Firing
- 05
Finishing
- 06
Testing
- 07
Marking
- 08
Packaging
- 09
Shipping
Abrasives and Bonding Systems
Sintered aluminum oxide
High-quality abrasive grain for vitrified and resin-bonded abrasive tools with high performance.
Regular aluminum oxide
Standard grain for conventional grinding applications in both bonding systems.
Fused aluminum oxide (white and red)
High-purity grain for increased demands on surface quality and precision.
Monocrystalline aluminum oxide
Grain quality for demanding grinding tasks with long tool life.
Zirconium aluminum oxide
Tough grain, mainly in resin-bonded rough-grinding and cutting-off tools.
Silicon carbide
Abrasive grain for hard and brittle materials.
CBN
Superabrasive for precision high-volume series processes and new materials.
Diamond
Superabrasive for maximum machining performance and lowest wear.
Vitrified bond
Fired at 1,000 to 1,400 °C; high grain retention forces, high temperature stability, unlimited shelf life.
Resin bond
Cured at up to 200 °C; high impact and break strength, suitable for wet and dry grinding.
Aluminum (backing)
Backing material for CBN and diamond abrasive tools.
Steel (backing)
Backing material for superabrasives in steel design.
Locations
Meschede
DEHead office: production, administration, warehouse and shipping
- Part weight / size
- 0.001–300 kg; diameters up to 1,346 mm
- Materials
- Aluminum oxide grains, silicon carbide, CBN, diamond; vitrified and resin bond
- 3,000-tonne press (tools up to 1,346 mm diameter)
- 1,500-tonne press (tools up to 1,050 mm diameter)
- Special furnaces for vitrified bond (1,000–1,400 °C)
- Special furnaces for resin bond (up to 200 °C)
- CNC-controlled systems and machines
Abrasive Tools
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacture of vitrified-bonded abrasive tools (grinding wheels, grinding points, grinding segments)Engineering | – | Diameters up to 1,346 mm × Width up to 660 mm | 0.001 kg – 300 kg | – | Sintered aluminum oxide, Regular aluminum oxide, Fused aluminum oxide (white and red), Monocrystalline aluminum oxide, Silicon carbide, CBN, Diamond |
| Manufacture of resin-bonded abrasive tools (grinding wheels, grinding points, grinding segments)Engineering | – | Diameters up to 1,346 mm × Width up to 660 mm | 0.001 kg – 300 kg | – | Sintered aluminum oxide, Zirconium aluminum oxide, Regular aluminum oxide, Fused aluminum oxide, Monocrystalline aluminum oxide, Silicon carbide |
| Manufacture of superabrasives (CBN and diamond abrasive tools)Engineering | – | Diameters up to 750 mm × Width up to 300 mm | – | – | CBN, Diamond, Ceramic, Resin, Aluminum, Steel |
| Dressing tools / dressing technologyEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
5 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Press (1,500 tonnes) for abrasive tools | – | – | Abrasive tools up to 1,050 mm diameter | 1955 | Meschede |
| Press (3,000 tonnes) for abrasive tools | – | – | Abrasive tools up to 1,346 mm diameter | 2017 | Meschede |
| Special furnaces for firing vitrified-bonded abrasive tools | – | – | Temperatures 1,000 to 1,400 °C | – | Meschede |
| Special furnaces for curing resin-bonded abrasive tools | – | – | Temperatures up to 200 °C | – | Meschede |
| CNC-controlled systems and machines | – | – | – | – | Meschede |
Additional services
Quality and Safety
The products are tested according to internationally recognized safety standards; the quality management system is certified to ISO 9001:2015 and ensures process-reliable production as well as traceability of all products and their properties. As an OSA member, product safety is additionally verified by external bodies.
| Evidence | Meschede |
|---|---|
| ISO 9001:2015 | |
| Testing according to international safety standards |
History
- 1880
Founding of the company Theodor Leisse und Falke, products: kiln charcoal
- 1924
Addition of vitrified-bonded abrasive tools to the product range (birth of the THELEICO brand)
- 1935
Development of resin-bonded abrasive tools
- 1955
Purchase of a 1,500-tonne press for abrasive tools up to 1,050 mm diameter; modernization of all presses
- 1987
Expansion of furnace capacity with environmentally friendly exhaust gas cleaning
- 1996
Enlargement of production areas by 50% to 6,000 m²; certification to ISO 9001
- 1998
Expansion of press capacities for abrasive tools up to 1,100 mm diameter
- 2001
New administration building; OSA membership
- 2008
Expansion of production area to 7,500 m²
- 2011
Purchase of adjacent plots; expansion of production area and administration building
- 2013
Construction of a new hall for final inspection, warehouse and shipping; production area 10,000 m²
- 2016
Founding of the subsidiary THELEICO Abrasives (Wuxi) Co., LTD
- 2017
Purchase of a 3,000-tonne press for abrasive tools up to 1,346 mm diameter
- 2018
Enlargement of the site to 18,500 m² through acquisition