Seeger-Orbis GmbH & Co. OHG

What Seeger-Orbis GmbH & Co. OHG does

Seeger-Orbis GmbH & Co. OHG is a privately held German precision manufacturer founded in 1917 and headquartered in Königstein im Taunus. The company designs and produces retaining rings (SEEGER-Rings to DIN 471/472), snap rings, circlips, safety washers, shims, and specialized high-speed rings for industrial fastening applications. It claims world market leadership in retaining rings and circlips, with a product portfolio spanning standard DIN-compliant components up to 3,000mm diameter, proprietary bainitic (isothermal) heat-treated variants, and high-speed designs (AU/AR, Interlock-Ring, and SpinMaster) targeting electric mobility applications at up to 36,000 RPM. The company also offers contract heat treatment (Lohnhärten) and high-speed testing services.

The business operates a B2B industrial sales model through a global authorized dealer/distributor network covering 22+ countries, supported by direct sales teams at its Königstein headquarters and wholly-owned subsidiaries in Tianjin (China, manufacturing since 2013) and Rochester, Michigan (North America sales). Customer segments include automotive, wind energy, commercial vehicles, agricultural machinery, transport/lifting technology, and general machine engineering. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed; standard payment terms are net 30 days. The company holds IATF 16949, ISO 9001, 14001, 45001, and 50001 certifications and switched to 100% green electricity in 2021.

Since 2020, Seeger-Orbis has operated as a subsidiary of the German Kajo Neukirchen Gruppe, following prior ownership stints under Barnes Group (2002-2020), TransTechnology Corporation (1995-2002), and the Swedish SKF Group (1970-1995). The company has over 250 employees globally and is managed by Geschäftsführer Jan Schmidt. No public revenue disclosure is available.

Name

Seeger-Orbis GmbH & Co. OHG

Legal name

SEEGER-ORBIS GmbH

Website

https://seeger-orbis.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1917

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Short description

Seeger-Orbis is a German (Königstein) precision manufacturer and claimed world market leader of retaining rings, snap rings, circlips, and specialty washers, serving automotive, wind energy, and industrial machinery customers via a global distributor network and wholly-owned subsidiaries in China and the US.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Königstein

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Supply Chain, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Retaining Rings and Circlips Sales: Core business generating revenue through manufacturing and selling standardized and customized retaining rings, snap rings, and circlips for industrial applications. Products include SEEGER-rings (DIN 471/472), V-rings, K-rings, L-rings, beveled rings, grip rings, toothed rings, crescent rings, and safety washers (DIN 6799).
2. High-Speed Testing Services: Speed testing services for customer's snap rings and retaining rings at their high-speed testing facility reaching 35,000 RPM for shaft rings up to 70mm, including high-speed camera analysis for failure mechanism evaluation.
3. Contract Heat Treatment (Lohnhärten): Bainitic heat treatment services offered as toll processing to external customers, including isothermal hardening of unalloyed steels, processing in strip continuous furnaces and salt baths, with supplementary processes like phosphatizing, shot blasting, and vibratory grinding.
4. Custom/Individual Development: Custom-designed special components including rings with connecting bars, spring bands, spring washers, and balanced rings, as well as individualized solutions for specific customer requirements with special dimensions, materials, and configurations.
5. Tools and Accessories: Sale of assembly pliers (DIN 5254, DIN 5256), ring dispensers, and SEEGER assortment boxes for proper installation and storage of retaining rings.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Seeger-Orbis manufactures and sells precision retaining rings, snap rings (circlips), and shim/support washers used for axial securing of components on shafts and in bores across industrial applications. The company also offers assembly tools (pliers, ring dispensers, sortiment boxes), high-speed testing services (Drehzahltest) up to 35,000 RPM, contract isothermal bainitic heat treatment (Lohnhärten), and custom individual component development for special dimensions, materials, and configurations.

Product overview

SEEGER-ORBIS is a world market leader in fastening elements, offering a comprehensive portfolio of securing rings, snap rings, and washers. The product portfolio includes: (1) SEEGER-Sicherungsringe (retaining rings) - the core product line including classic DIN 471/472 rings, V-rings, K-rings, L-rings, beveled rings, grip rings, star rings, crescent rings, and safety washers; (2) SEEGER-Sprengringe (snap rings) - including DIN 9927/9928, DIN 5417 for roller bearings, and round wire snap rings DIN 9925/9926; (3) SEEGER-Scheiben (washers) - including clamping washers, support washers, and shim washers; (4) Hochdrehzahlringe (high-speed rings) - specialized AU/AR rings, Interlock-Ring, and SpinMaster for electric mobility with speeds up to unlimited RPM; (5) Spezialteile (special parts) - including rings with assembly tabs, spring clips, spring washers, and balanced rings; (6) Werkzeuge & Zubehör (tools & accessories) - assembly pliers, ring dispensers, and sortiment boxes; (7) Services - high-speed testing and contract heat treatment. The company offers both standard products and custom individual developments.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SEEGER-AU Ring: High-speed retaining ring optimized for high speeds with minimal unbalance
• SEEGER-AR Ring
• SEEGER Interlock-Ring
• SEEGER-SpinMaster

Products and services

• SEEGER-Ringe DIN 471 / 472 The original axial securing rings for shafts (DIN 471) and bores (DIN 472), available in standard and reinforced (AS/JS) versions for high axial forces. Sold to industrial manufacturers across automotive, machine engineering, and other sectors.
• SEEGER-V-Ringe Axial securing and radial guidance rings with smaller radial width than standard SEEGER rings, forming a concentric shoulder. Available for shafts (AV) and bores (JV).
• SEEGER-K-Ringe Axial securing rings with evenly distributed lobes around the circumference, suitable for covered installation with large edge distances. Available for shafts (AK) and bores (JK).
• SEEGER-L-Ringe Rings forming a shoulder that exerts spring pressure in axial direction for compensating axial play caused by manufacturing tolerances. Available for shafts (AL) and bores (JL).
• SEEGER-Keilringe (Beveled Rings) Beveled rings (Type JB) for compensating axial play in bores, functioning as a wedge between the groove and machine component.
• SEEGER-Greifringe (Grip Rings) Grip rings with relatively large radial width and thickness for axial fastening on smooth, ungrooved shafts without requiring a nut.
• SEEGER-Zackenringe (Toothed/Star Rings) Self-locking rings with centric contour and small radial height, usable on shafts and in bores without grooves. Available for shafts (ZA) and bores (ZJ).
• SEEGER-Halbmondringe (Crescent Rings) Radially mountable crescent rings, the only radially mountable securing rings built on the classic SEEGER principle. For shaft diameters up to 50 mm.
• Sicherungsscheiben DIN 6799 (Safety Washers / RA Rings) Radially mountable RA rings for shafts, enclosing the groove with three lobes. Alternative to standard rings when axial access is not available.
• SEEGER-AU / AR-Ring (High-Speed) High-speed retaining rings optimized for minimal unbalance and high-speed applications. Achieves 100% more speed compared to standard DIN. AR-Ring enables simplified automated pliers assembly.
• SEEGER Interlock-Ring High-speed securing ring with integrated locking elements that open below the component during assembly, achieving speeds over 35,000 RPM.
• SEEGER-SpinMaster New generation snap ring for unlimited rotational speeds, specially developed for electric mobility. Tool-free simple assembly. Achieves unlimitierte Drehzahlfestigkeit (unlimited speed capability).
• Sprengringe DIN 9927 / 9928 (Snap Rings) Snap rings for shafts and bores with the smallest radial width. Rectangular cross-section, primarily used in needle bearings, needle crowns, and sealing rings.
• Sprengringe für Wälzlager DIN 5417 (Roller Bearing Snap Rings) Snap rings for fixing roller bearings where the outer race has a groove. Enables smoothbore housing construction.
• Runddraht-Sprengringe DIN 9925 / 9926 (Round Wire Snap Rings) Circular wire snap rings made from patented hardened wires with round cross-section. Used with semicircular grooves and quarter-circle coverage.
• SEEGER-Klemmscheiben (Clamping Washers) Reinforced version of SEEGER star rings, classified as self-locking rings. Higher thickness enables transmission of larger axial forces without requiring a shaft groove.
• SEEGER Stützscheiben und Passscheiben DIN 988 (Support and Shim Washers) Support washers and shim washers for compensating smaller dimensional deviations during machine manufacturing and assembly. Available in standard and custom sizes.
• Ringe mit Fügestegen (Rings with Assembly Tabs) Snap rings with integrated assembly tabs serving as practical mounting aids for simplified and secure assembly in tight spaces or with small components.
• SEEGER-Federbänder (Spring Clips) Spring clips ensuring secure connections between components, minimizing noise during machine operation and providing optimal compensation between bearing and housing.
• SEEGER-Federscheiben (Spring Washers, DIN 42013) Spring washers according to DIN 42013 for reducing noise levels and increasing bearing lifespan by filling axial clearance gaps.
• SEEGER-U-Ringe / Gewuchtete Ringe (Balanced Rings) Balanced rings as further development of SEEGER rings. Installed rings have no or barely measurable unbalance (< 5 gmm), avoiding disruptive forces at high speeds.
• Individual-Entwicklung (Custom Development Service) Custom development service for individual securing rings, snap rings, and washers customized to specific requirements including special dimensions, materials (e.g., stainless steel), and forms.
• SEEGER-Montagezangen (Assembly Pliers) Assembly pliers for mounting and dismounting shaft and bore retaining rings. Available in various models including DIN 5254 ZGA, DIN 5256 ZGJ, and professional PRO variants with parallel guidance.
• SEEGER-Ringspender (Ring Dispensers) Ring dispensers for stacking and easy removal of retaining washers and crescent rings. Available for DIN 6799 and crescent ring types.
• SEEGER-Sortimentboxen (Sortiment Boxes) Sortiment boxes for organized storage of SEEGER rings and safety washers in practical plastic boxes. Available for DIN 471 (A-box), DIN 472 (J-box), and DIN 6799.
• Drehzahltest (High-Speed Testing Service) High-speed testing service for securing and snap rings. Tests up to 35,000 RPM for shaft rings up to 70 mm with high-speed camera for precise failure mechanism analysis. Tests according to GB/T 18488.
• Lohnhärten (Contract Heat Treatment Service) Contract heat treatment service including isothermal bainitic hardening of unalloyed steels for optimal combination of hardness and toughness. Uses band conveyor furnaces and salt baths, manufactured to automotive standard.

Quantifiable outcome

• AU/AR rings achieve 100% higher speeds than standard DIN versions
• +5 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

Feature6 records

Partnerships

36 partnerships are on record, tiered regional, core, minor and flagship.

• SEEGER-ORBIS FranceregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDedicated sales presence for French market. Contact: +33 7 86 13 46 67, [email protected]
• SEEGER-ORBIS US LLCregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNorth American sales subsidiary serving United States market from Rochester, Michigan. Contact: +49 151 15997285
• Seeger-Orbis Mechanical Components (Tianjin) Co., LtdregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorProduction facility and sales office in Tianjin, China serving Asian markets. Contact: +86 158 22404619
• Rubix GmbHcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMajor German distributor with 25+ customer centers across Germany (Plattling, Augsburg, Bayreuth, Bergkamen, Berlin, Bonn, Eisenhüttenstadt, Hamburg, Hannover, Jülich, Kaiserslautern, Karlsruhe, Koblenz, Köln, Langen, Leipzig, Mannheim, München, Münster, Neu-Ulm, Osnarbrück, Rostock, Salzgitter, Siegen, Stuhr/Bremen, Wuppertal). Website: de.rubix.com
• Ludwig Meister GmbH & Co. KGcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGerman distributor with multiple locations in Bavaria and southern Germany (Aschaffenburg, Augsburg, Dachau, Kempten, Neu-Ulm, Raunheim, Regensburg). Specialist in fastening technology.
• Carl Werthenbach KonstruktionsteilecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGerman distributor with branches in Bielefeld, Hamburg, Hilden, Kassel, Langenhagen. Specializes in construction parts and technical components.
• Josef Blässinger GmbH + Co. KGcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGerman distributor with 9 locations: Bochum, Freiburg, Kassel, Heilbronn, Jena, Stuttgart (HQ), Rostock, Wilhelmshaven, Hannover, Magdeburg. Full-service industrial distributor.
• RÖCO GmbHminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGerman dealer based in Dortmund serving the western German market.
• Lippold GmbHminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGerman dealer in Hamburg with e-commerce channel via flixpart.de.
• Faber Industrietechnik GmbHminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGerman dealer serving industrial technology market.
• Dipl.-Berging. Heinz Knust GmbHminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGerman dealer in Herne serving the Ruhr region industrial market.
• Batenburg BevestigingstechniekcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDutch distributor in Veenendaal serving the Netherlands market with fastening technology solutions.
• MCM-ol SealsregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBelgian distributor in Merchtem serving the Belgian market.
• Haberkorn GmbHcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAustrian distributor in Wolfurt serving the Austrian market.
• Blässinger GmbH (Austria)regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAustrian branch of German distributor Blässinger in Liezen.
• SFS unimarket AGcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSwiss distributor in Heerbrugg serving the Swiss market.
• René Baer AGregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSwiss distributor in Lachen am See serving the Swiss market.
• Gandini Fasteners SRLcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorItalian distributor in Sesto San Giovanni (Milan) serving the Italian market.
• Dexiberica Soluciones Industriales S.A.UcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSpanish distributor in Fuenlabrada (Madrid) serving the Spanish market.
• Brd.Klee A/SregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDanish distributor in Albertslund serving the Danish market.
• Knorring OY ABregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFinnish distributor in Vantaa serving the Finnish market.
• Bufab SwedenregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSwedish distributor in Värnamo serving the Swedish market.
• Otto Olsen ASregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNorwegian distributor in Skedsmokorset serving the Norwegian market.
• Brammer Czech A.S.regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCzech distributor in Prague serving the Czech market.
• MP DIMSminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCzech distributor in Zlín serving the eastern Czech market.
• East Trade Impex SRLregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRomanian distributor in Targu Mures serving the Romanian market.
• Commerc Service spol. LtdregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSlovak distributor in Prešov serving the Slovak market.
• SPG tesnila in hidravlika d.o.oregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSlovenian distributor in Škofja Loka serving the Slovenian market.
• Anelbras ComponentsregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBrazilian distributor in Indaiatuba, SP serving the Brazilian market.
• Applied Industrial TechnologiesregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAustralian distributor in Mount Isa, Queensland serving the Australian market.
• Star Circlips & Engineering LTD.regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorIndian distributor in Nagpur serving the Indian market.
• Nihon Orbis & Co. LtdregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorJapanese distributor in Osaka serving the Japanese market.
• SEEGER-ORBIS Mechanical ComponentsregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorChinese operation in Tianjin serving the Chinese market. Contact: [email protected]
• Eren Rulman Sanayi ve Ticaret Ltd. Şti.regionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTurkish distributor in Istanbul (Karaköy) serving the Turkish market.
• Kajo Neukirchen GruppeflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerParent company. Since 2020, SEEGER-ORBIS is part of the Kajo Neukirchen Gruppe. Previously part of Barnes Group (2002-2020) and earlier SKF Group (1970-1995) and TransTechnology Corporation (1995-2002).
• Barnes Engineered ComponentscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerFormer parent company (2002-2020). SEEGER-ORBIS was part of Barnes Engineered Components division alongside Associated Spring, Hänggi, and Associated Spring Raymond. Joint marketing at CTI Symposium events.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Smalley Steel Ring Company: US-based manufacturer of retaining rings, snap rings, and wave springs — the closest direct competitor in the same retaining ring product category serving similar automotive, industrial, and aerospace end markets.
• Daemar: Canadian/US distributor and producer of retaining rings, seals, and fastener-related components, overlapping with SEEGER in North American industrial OEM supply.
• Essentra Components: UK-headquartered manufacturer and supplier of industrial components including retaining rings, plastic fasteners, caps, and sealing products; comparable product mix and direct sales channel to industrial OEMs globally.
• Rotor Clip: US manufacturer of retaining rings, snap rings, and wave springs, including high-speed/balanced variants. Directly competes with SEEGER in OEM and industrial accounts globally.
• Hänggi: Swiss-German precision spring and retaining ring manufacturer, formerly a sister company under Barnes Engineered Components. Competes in the same DIN-spec retaining ring space with strong European automotive customer overlap.
• Circlips Ltd (TFC): UK-based specialist manufacturer of circlips/retaining rings with significant presence in automotive and industrial OEM supply — directly comparable niche specialist competing in EU/UK markets.

Broad incumbents

• Barnes Group Inc. Former parent of SEEGER-ORBIS (2002-2020); diversified engineered components and aerospace company. Broader portfolio across springs, components, and aerospace, with overlapping customer relationships and historical insight into SEEGER operations.
• Würth Industrie: Industrial fastener arm of the broader Würth Group, supplying bolts, nuts, retaining elements, and C-parts to automotive and industrial OEMs across Europe with a much larger overall portfolio.
• Bossard Group: Swiss-based global industrial fastener and engineering services specialist; broader product line than SEEGER but serves the same automotive, machinery, and industrial OEM customers with overlapping fastening solutions.

Emerging players

• Arnold Umformtechnik: German precision metal-forming specialist producing turned and stamped components for automotive and industrial applications — comparable precision manufacturing capability and customer base, focused more on stamped/formed parts than rings.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance8 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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