Development and manufacture of industrial embroidery machines and technical embroidery systems for textile, automotive and composite applications
ZSK STICKMASCHINEN GmbH
Krefeld · RemscheidNew on Amplifa
Who we are
ZSK STICKMASCHINEN GmbH is a manufacturer of industrial embroidery machines based in Krefeld. The company develops and manufactures in-house in Krefeld and Remscheid single-head and multi-head free-arm machines (SPRINT, RACER), flatbed embroidery machines (CHALLENGER, S- through Z-Series with up to 56 heads), as well as special machines with K- and W-embroidery heads for chenille and cord/ribbon embroidery. Every machine is assembled to customer specification. In addition to classic textile processing for garments, home textiles, badges and automotive interiors, a key focus is technical embroidery: here the systems lay down fiber strands such as aramid, carbon and glass fiber rovings for reinforcement structures, as well as conductive yarns, wires and tubes; in the Smart Textiles field, sensors, electrodes, LEDs and circuit boards can be integrated into textiles with conductive threads. The value chain also includes the company's own embroidery software (GiS BasePac, EPCwin), workflow solutions, training, spare parts service and fully overhauled used machines. The machines are delivered to more than 100 countries; over 80% of components come from the region.
- Site
- Krefeld
- Processes
- Flat embroidery (flatbed embroidery machines), Free-arm embroidery (SPRINT/RACER, free arm, cap, border hoop), Chenille embroidery (moss and chain stitch, K-head), Cord and ribbon embroidery (W-head: cords, ribbons, wrapping, zigzag), Technical embroidery (placement technology: reinforcement structures, laying and fixing of, Smart textiles / e-textiles (integration of sensors, actuators, electrodes, LEDs, RFID sequins,, Sequin and bead embroidery (sequin device, bead device), Drilling (drilling device as machine option)
- Materials
- Aramid fiber (rovings), Carbon fiber (rovings), Glass fiber (rovings), Conductive yarns (µm range), Leather, Wire, Cords/ribbons/effect yarns, Embroidery thread (Madeira Burmilana 12)
- Founded
- 1875 (root
- Industries
- Textile industry, Automotive (interior), Medical technology, Aviation, Home textiles, Promotional products and fashion
- 01
Development and engineering
- 02
Manufacture of machine components (own group of companies, over 80%
- 03
Customer-specific assembly in Krefeld
- 04
Software (GiS BasePac, EPCwin) and punching service
- 05
Sales, service, training and spare parts worldwide
Materials and processes
Carbon fiber rovings
Laying and fixing for reinforcement structures and carbon components in technical embroidery.
Aramid fiber rovings
Fiber laying for durable reinforcement structures on base material.
Glass fiber rovings
Placing and fixing glass fiber strands for lightweight, durable structures.
Conductive yarns
Embroidery of electrodes and conductive structures in the µm range for e-textiles.
Wire and tubes
Laying for heating or cooling systems in car seats or protective vests.
Cords, ribbons, effect yarns
Automated fixing with the W-head in cord, ribbon, wrapping and zigzag modes.
Leather
Embroidering leather with an adapted fabric presser, among other things in automotive interiors.
Embroidery thread
Standard material for flat, chenille and sequin embroidery with up to 12 needles/colors per head.
Locations
Krefeld
DEHeadquarters, production and administration
- Materials
- Embroidery thread, leather, cords, conductive yarns, fiber rovings
- SPRINT single-head embroidery machines
- RACER free-arm embroidery machines
- CHALLENGER flatbed embroidery machines
- S-/M-/L-/X-/Y-/Z-Series flatbed embroidery machines
- K- and W-head special machines
Remscheid
DEProduction
Machines and systems
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flat embroidery (flatbed embroidery machines)Textile processing/embroidery | – | Embroidery field up to 1,000 mm and more | – | Volume orders | Textiles, Leather, Carpets, Caps |
| Free-arm embroidery (SPRINT/RACER, free arm, cap, border hoop)Textile processing/embroidery | – | Embroidery field depth 500 mm | – | – | Textiles, Leather, thick caps, Carpets, Foam (for extremely thick materials) |
| Chenille embroidery (moss and chain stitch, K-head)Textile processing/embroidery | – | – | – | – | Embroidery thread, Embroidery backing |
| Cord and ribbon embroidery (W-head: cords, ribbons, wrapping, zigzag)Textile processing/embroidery | – | – | – | – | Ribbons, Cords, Chains, Effect yarns, Wire |
| Technical embroidery (placement technology: reinforcement structures, laying and fixing ofJoining | – | – | – | – | Aramid rovings, Carbon fiber rovings (carbon fibers), Glass fiber rovings, conductive yarns (µm range), Wire, Tubes |
| Smart textiles / e-textiles (integration of sensors, actuators, electrodes, LEDs, RFID sequins,Textile processing/embroidery | – | – | – | – | Conductive threads, Printed circuit boards (PCBs) |
| Sequin and bead embroidery (sequin device, bead device)Textile processing/embroidery | – | – | – | – | Sequins, Beads |
| Drilling (drilling device as machine option)Surface | – | – | – | – | – |
| Hot-air cutting (HAC hot-air cutting device)Surface | – | – | – | – | Textiles |
| Automotive interior embroidery (logos on headrests and carpets)Textile processing/embroidery | – | – | – | – | Textiles, Carpet, Leather |
8 Anlagen & Maschinen
| Machine | Manufacturer / model | Quantity | Working area | Year built | Site |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single-head embroidery machine | ZSK SPRINT 6/7/8 | – | up to 18 needles, larger embroidery field optional | – | Krefeld |
| Multi-head free-arm embroidery machine | ZSK RACER | – | 1 to 8 heads, up to 24 needles per head | – | Krefeld |
| Flatbed embroidery machine | ZSK CHALLENGER | – | 10 to 15 heads, 9 or 12 needles, 1.100 stitches/min., embroidery field up to 1,000 mm | – | Krefeld |
| High-performance flatbed embroidery machine | ZSK S-/M-/L-/X-/Y-/Z-Series | – | 1 to 56 heads, up to 12 needles, 1.100 stitches/min. | – | Krefeld |
| Cord and ribbon embroidery machine (W-head) | ZSK W-head machines | – | Cord & ribbon, wrapping, zigzag operating modes | – | Krefeld |
| Chenille embroidery machine (K-head) | ZSK K-head / H-series | – | automatic color changer for up to 6 colors, 4 stepper motors per embroidery head | – | Krefeld |
| Free-arm embroidery machine (used, fully overhauled) | ZSK RACER 4S / RACER 6S | 8 | head spacing 400 mm, embroidery field depth 500 mm, 4-6 heads, 12-15 needles | 2016-2020 | Krefeld |
| Flatbed embroidery machine (used) | ZSK XCFB 1512-400 (700) and others | – | 15 heads/12 needles, head spacing 400 mm, embroidery field depth 700 mm | 2010-2014 | Krefeld |
Additional services
History
- 1875
Foundation of a carpentry shop by Hermann Schröers in Krefeld
- 1920
Foundation of Carl Zangs AG, focus on textile machinery engineering
- 1950
Zangs produces fully automatic multi-head embroidery machines with punched-card control
- 1983
Re-established as ZSK STICKMASCHINEN GmbH in Krefeld by Mr Walz and Mr Micheletti
- 2016
Introduction of the Challenger series
- 2017
TOP 100 Innovator award in the German mid-market