Development and manufacturing of Swiss-made hand knife sharpening machines for butcheries, cutting plants and gastronomy
ZAHND Schleiftechnik GmbH
4142 Münchenstein (Switzerland)New on Amplifa
About ZAHND Schleiftechnik
ZAHND Schleiftechnik GmbH is a Swiss manufacturer of hand knife sharpening machines based in Münchenstein near Basel. The machines are developed and manufactured in Switzerland and serve the precise resharpening, deburring and polishing of hand knives such as butcher knives, boning knives and chef's knives. The product range includes the EVO 4 model with continuously variable angle adjustment (5–45°), the Z 200 with swivel guide bracket, and the FP 02 with two-sided grinding in a single operation. The machines are used in butcheries and meat processing, in cutting plants for red meat, poultry and fish processing, in supermarkets, in gastronomy and in sharpening services. Sales are handled through an international network of sales partners, including in Germany, France and Austria; in addition, ZAHND offers service, spare parts, accessories and training materials.
- Site
- Münchenstein, Switzerland
- Processes
- Sharpening of hand knives (cutting tools), Deburring and polishing of knife edges, Consulting, Distribution via an international network of sales partners, Service and spare parts/accessories, Training materials (operating manuals, videos)
- Materials
- Dry grinding with knife guide, Deburring and polishing, Wet grinding process (EVO 5), Extraction of polishing dust
- Certificates
- CE marking (machinery)
- Industries
- Butcheries/meat processing, Cutting plants (red meat, poultry, fish), Fish processing, Supermarkets/service counters, Gastronomy, Sharpening services
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Engineering and development
- 02
Manufacturing in Switzerland
- 03
Assembly
- 04
Quality control (CE conformity)
- 05
Distribution via international partner network
- 06
Service and spare parts
Processes and Machine Technology
Dry grinding with knife guide
Knife guides with integrated magnets ensure that the hand knives are ground with the correct cutting edge angle.
Deburring and polishing
The polishing wheel removes the grinding burr and produces a burr-free, smooth cutting edge; peripheral speed and resistance compensate for handling errors.
Wet grinding process (EVO 5)
A coolant system with diaphragm pump cools the cutting edge and prevents overheating during grinding.
Extraction of polishing dust
The machine-side extraction port allows connection of an industrial vacuum cleaner and protects the operator's respiratory tract.
Locations
Münchenstein
CHHeadquarters, development and manufacturing
- Hand knife sharpening machine EVO 4
- Hand knife sharpening machine Z 200
- Hand knife sharpening machine FP 02
Products
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sharpening of hand knives (cutting tools)Surface | – | – | – | – | Knife steel (not further specified) |
| Deburring and polishing of knife edgesSurface | – | – | – | – | Knife steel (not further specified) |
4 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hand knife sharpening machine | ZAHND Schleiftechnik EVO 4 | – | Max. hand knife size 550 mm; floor space depth approx. 450 mm, width approx. 500 mm | – | Münchenstein, Switzerland |
| Hand knife sharpening machine | ZAHND Schleiftechnik Z 200 | – | Max. hand knife size 550 mm; floor space depth approx. 500 mm, width approx. 600 mm | – | Münchenstein, Switzerland |
| Hand knife sharpening machine | ZAHND Schleiftechnik FP 02 | – | Max. hand knife size 550 mm; floor space depth approx. 500 mm, width approx. 600 mm | – | Münchenstein, Switzerland |
| Hand knife sharpening machine | KNECHT Maschinenbau GmbH EVO 5 | – | Max. hand knife size 550 mm; floor space depth 500 mm, width 600 mm | – | Bergatreute, Germany |
Additional services
Quality and Certification
The machines comply with EU safety and health regulations and are equipped with the CE mark. Technical data such as sound pressure levels are determined in accordance with EN ISO 11201.
| Evidence | Münchenstein |
|---|---|
| CE marking (machinery) |
History
Over 20 years of experience in the development and manufacturing of knife sharpening machines