Lenzkes
Lenzkes Spanntechnik GmbH is a German, family-owned manufacturer of patented mechanical clamping tools (Multi-Quick series) serving plastics, machining, forming, and die-casting manufacturers worldwide via direct subsidiaries and a global distributor network.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1976
- HeadquartersLuedenscheid, Germany
- Headcount251–500
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Lenzkes does
Lenzkes Spanntechnik GmbH is a privately held German industrial machinery manufacturer founded in 1976 and headquartered in Lüdenscheid, Germany. The company designs and produces mechanical clamping tools (Spanntechnik) used to hold workpieces during manufacturing operations in plastics technology, machining, forming, die-casting, and tool and mold making. Its core product is the Multi-Quick (MQ) series of 2-fold infinitely adjustable clamping elements — patented in the 1990s and protected by European Patent EP 3 360 646 (MQ 75), German patents (A58 building elements, MQ 100 integrated bearing plates), and an EU patent (MQ 150). Supporting product lines include S-series clamping brackets (up to 100 kN clamping force), Aufbauelemente (building elements) for extended clamping heights, Zentrierspanner centering clamps (0.04 mm centering accuracy), Kettenspanner chain tensioners, pull-down elements, clamping plates, and a complete Normteile (standard parts) range. Materials include alloyed stainless steel, hardened and forged components, with up to 6-year quality guarantees on key wearing parts.
The business operates a hybrid go-to-market combining direct sales (a domestic German team plus 7 wholly-owned subsidiaries in China, France, Poland, Switzerland, Spain, UK, and USA) with an international distribution partner network covering 16+ additional countries. Revenue is generated through hardware sales of catalog and quote-priced items, supported by free trial placements in EU and subsidiary-served markets and a 24-hour delivery guarantee on stocked items. Customer acquisition relies on direct sales engagement, an 8-language website presence, a multilingual product catalog, and active participation in 14+ international industrial trade fairs annually. Lenzkes reports approximately 150 employees worldwide and claims 150,000+ satisfied customers globally. The company is ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certified, retains founder-family ownership, and operates without external funding rounds, M&A activity, or public listing.
Lenzkes firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Lenzkes
- Legal name
- Lenzkes Spanntechnik GmbH
- Website
- https://de.lenzkes.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1976
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 251–500 employees
- Short description
- Lenzkes Spanntechnik GmbH is a German, family-owned manufacturer of patented mechanical clamping tools (Multi-Quick series) serving plastics, machining, forming, and die-casting manufacturers worldwide via direct subsidiaries and a global distributor network.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Lenzkes industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Industrial Clamping Tools
- NAICS
- Cutting Tool and Machine Tool Accessory Manufacturing (333515), Bolt, Nut, Screw, Rivet, and Washer Manufacturing (332722)
- SIC
- Machine Tools, Metal Cutting Types (3541), Bolts, Nuts, Screws, Rivets & Washers (3452)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Metal Cutting Tools, Tooling & Workholding (Cutters, Inserts, Chucks, Fixtures) (IMAHADAB)
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Where Lenzkes is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Luedenscheid
- HQ country
- Germany
- HQ region
- Europe
Offices8 records
Markets served
Lenzkes business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Clamping Tools and Accessories: Sale of mechanical clamping tools including Multi-Quick series, clamping bars, building elements, low-draw clamps, stops, centering clamps, chain tensioners, clamping plates, and standard parts (T-slot screws, studs, set screws, washers, etc.)
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels3 records
Lenzkes product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Lenzkes manufactures and sells mechanical clamping tools and accessories for industrial manufacturing. The product portfolio centers on the patented Multi-Quick (MQ) series of 2-fold infinitely adjustable clamping elements, supported by clamping brackets, building elements, pull-down elements, centering clamps, chain tensioners, clamping plates, and standard parts. Products are used on injection molding machines, drilling and milling machines, machining centers, presses, and die-casting machines.
Product overview
Lenzkes is a manufacturer of mechanical clamping tools (Spanntechnik) for industrial applications. The product portfolio centers on the Multi Quick (MQ) series of infinitely adjustable clamping elements, which form the core product line with models ranging from compact (MQ 60) to large-format (MQ 200) variants. Supporting products include S-series clamping brackets (S10-S45) for heavy-duty applications, Aufbauelemente (building elements) A58 and B50 for extended clamping heights, Niederzugelemente (pull-down elements) including slot clamps, flat clamps, and clamping claws, Anschläge und Zentrierspanner (stops and centering clamps) for positioning, Kettenspanner (chain tensioners) for irregular workpieces, and Aufspannplatten (clamping plates). The company also offers comprehensive Normteile (standard parts) including fasteners, washers, and hand tools, plus a T-Nuten Nacharbeit (T-slot refinishing) service for machine maintenance. The products serve plastic technology, machining, forming, and die-casting applications.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- MQ 60 Baugruppe 8 2-fold infinitely adjustable clamping element with up to 24 kN clamping force for light machining applications, made of hardened alloy stainless steel with drop-forged clamping lever/shoe.
- MQ 60 Clamping Element Heavy-duty clamping element with up to 90 kN clamping force for forming technology, heavy machining, and die-casting applications, made of hardened alloy stainless steel.
- MQ 60S Clamping Element Heavy-duty clamping element with up to 100 kN clamping force featuring drop-forged shoe and lever, offering up to 40% higher clamping force compared to MQ 60.
- MQ 75 Clamping Element Clamping element for plastic technology and light to medium machining with European patent protection (EP 3 360 646), up to 45 kN clamping force.
- MQ 100 Clamping Element Versatile clamping element for plastic, machining, and forming technology with integrated bearing plate, up to 60 kN clamping force.
- MQ 100S Clamping Element Heavy-duty version with up to 50% higher clamping force compared to MQ100 and MQ106, up to 100 kN, for plastic, heavy machining, and forming technology.
- MQ 150 Clamping Element EU patented clamping element for machining technology with large horizontal and vertical adjustability.
- MQ 200 Clamping Element Large clamping element with extended vertical and horizontal adjustment ranges.
- S10-S20 Spannbügel (Clamping Brackets) Vertical infinitely adjustable clamping brackets for die-casting, forming, and heavy machining, made of hardened tempered steel with drop-forged clamping bracket, up to 70 kN clamping force.
- S33-S45 Spannbügel (Clamping Brackets) Vertically infinitely and horizontally adjustable clamping brackets for plastic, forming, and machining technology, made of hardened alloy stainless steel.
- Aufbauelemente A58 Building elements patented in Germany, ideal complement to MQ series clamping elements for greater clamping heights with up to 80 kN holding force.
- Aufbauelemente B 50 Alu Aluminum building elements for extended clamping heights, complementing MQ series elements, made of special aluminum alloy.
- Spannklauen SK 10 (Clamping Claws) Clamping claws for free surface machining along T-slot or threaded hole, made of hardened alloy tool steel, drop-forged, up to 65 kN clamping force.
- Spannklauen SKQ 10 (Clamping Claws) Clamping claws usable longitudinally and transversely to T-slot and threaded holes, with angled arrangement of clamping slots expanding adjustability.
- Nutenspanner NU 10 (Slot Clamp) Slot clamp for free surface machining and clamping flat workpieces, up to 18 kN clamping force.
- Flachspanner FL 10 (Flat Clamp) Flat clamp with low construction height, made of alloy stainless steel for extended service life, available with long T-nut for shorter setup time.
- Zentrierspanner (Centering Clamp) Centering clamp with infinitely adjustable centering range, up to 25 kN clamping force, 0.04 mm centering accuracy, and replaceable jaws.
- Vierfach-Anschläge (Quadruple Stops) Quadruple stops with one or two fastening holes and guide groove for simple positioning of workpieces, suitable for flat and high workpieces, usable along or 90 degrees to T-slot.
- Kettenspanner (Chain Tensioner) Chain tensioner for cylindrical workpieces, valve housings, pump housings, pistons using high-performance roller chain, allowing quick and secure clamping of round, irregular, and large workpieces.
- Kettenspanner mit Gelenkkettenhalter Chain tensioner with articulated chain holder for extended chain adjustability and larger adjustment angle of 120° to 180°.
- Aufspannplatten (Clamping Plates) Universal combination clamping plates for use on all machine tools, featuring centering bore, centering groove, and mounting holes.
- Normteile (Standard Parts) Complete range of standard parts including T-slot screws (DIN 787), studs (DIN 6379), socket head cap screws (DIN 912, DIN 6912), hexagon nuts, T-slot nuts, ball pressure screws, washers, workpiece protection plates, hex keys, torque wrenches, and clamping screw sets.
- T-Nuten Nacharbeit (T-Slot Refinishing Service) On-site T-slot refinishing service to restore worn T-slots in machine tables, ensuring effective and safe clamping.
Quantifiable outcome
- 24-hour delivery time guarantee
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Companies that use Lenzkes
Customer profileNamed customers1 record
Segments6 records
Ideal customer profiles1 record
Lenzkes technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature6 records
Lenzkes partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
18 partnerships are on record, tiered core.
- Tasman Machinery (Australia)coreDistribution partner for Australia covering the Australian market. Contact: Mr Heath van der Waerden. Located at Unit 2/84-90 Lakewood Blvd, 3195 Braeside, Victoria.
- GEDEE WEILER PRIVATE LIMITED (India)coreDistribution partner for India covering the Indian market. Contact: Mr G. D. Raj Kumar. Located at Vellalore Road, Podanur Post, 641023 Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu.
- SELPLAST EXPORTS P. LTD. (India)coreAdditional distribution partner for India. Contact: Mr. Maulik Thakor. Located at 301, 3rd Floor, Popular House, Near Income Tax Ashram Road, 380009 Ahmedabad, Gujarat.
- Aran Research Development & Prototypes Ltd. (Israel)coreDistribution partner for Israel. Contact: Mr Yossi Kleiner. Located at 43 HaEshel st., Caesarea Business Park, 38900 Caesarea.
- Machinetech Ltd. (New Zealand)coreDistribution partner for New Zealand. Contact: Mr Phillip Cashmore. Located at 112 A Mays Road, 1061 Penrose Auckland.
- Oberg Verktoy AS (Norway)coreDistribution partner for Norway. Contact: Mr Andre Oberg. Located at Rødmyrsvingen 88, 3740 Skien.
- Eureka Tools Pte Ltd (Singapore)coreDistribution partner for Singapore. Contact: Mr. Ben Chen. Located at Pantech Business Hub, 194 Pandan Loop 04-10, SG 128383 Singapore.
- Plastic & Chemical Trading (South Africa)coreDistribution partner for South Africa. Contact: Ms Marlaine Jacobs. Located at 23 orange road, 2192 Orchards.
- High Klasse Technic (South Korea)coreDistribution partner for South Korea. Contact: Mr Jun Yeong Park. Located at 1009 Ho, D-dong, Guwol Technovalley, Seonsuchongongwon-ro 1, 21582 Namdong-gu, Incheon.
- OOO Motorist (Russia)coreDistribution partner for Russia. Contact: Mr Korneev. Located at ul. Yaroslavskoie highway, 98, floor 1, rooms 4 and 6, 141205 Pushkino.
- Kalmartech AB (Sweden)coreDistribution partner for Sweden. Contact: Uwe Meyer. Located at Slöjdaregatan 11, 39353 Kalmar.
- RTC TEC Bağlantı Elemanları A.Ş. (Turkey)coreDistribution partner for Turkey. Contact: Mr Emirhan Tamay. Located at İDOSB Kadife Cad. No: 2, PK: 34956, Aydınlı – Tuzla – İstanbul.
- Katomsk AS (Estonia)coreDistribution partner for Estonia. Contact: Mr Mihhail Tsvok. Located at Laki 11 E, 12915 Tallin.
- Nurminen Tools Oy (Finland)coreDistribution partner for Finland. Contact: Mr Timo Alitupa. Located at Linkkikatu 14b A7, 21100 Naantali.
- Kim Thanh Dong CO., LTD (Vietnam)coreDistribution partner for Vietnam. Contact: Mr Hai Hoa. Located at E2 – 2/36 Chi Linh Urban Area, Ward 10, Vung Tau City, BR-VT.
- IPC Technologies Co., Ltd. (Thailand)coreDistribution partner for Thailand. Contact: Mr Prasit. Located at 60 Soi Rama2 Soi 60, Samedum, 10150 Bangkhuntien, Bangkok.
- THORNE ApS (Denmark)coreDistribution partner for Denmark. Contact: Mr. Jesper Thorne. Located at Stilbjerg Sande 17, 7323 Give.
- Shanghai Tongying Chemical Gas Products Co., Ltd. (China)coreAdditional distribution partner for China (Shanghai region). Contact: Mr. Weng Guang Ming. Located at B237, 301 Wenshui Road, CN-200072 Shanghai.
Scale indicators4 records
Recent moves7 records
Expansion highlights4 records
Lenzkes competitors and assessment
Company assessmentDirect peers
- Gressel AG: Swiss manufacturer of precision clamping systems and workholding for milling, EDM, and measurement. Comparable German-speaking precision clamping competitor with overlapping customer base in tool/mold making and machining.
- Schunk Group: Germany-based global leader in clamping technology and gripping systems, with direct overlap on mechanical clamping elements, workholding, and stationary workholding for CNC machines. Both companies serve plastics, machining, and forming markets with comparable product categories.
- Allmatic-Jakob Spannsysteme: German manufacturer of mechanical clamping systems, zero-point clamping systems, and workholding for CNC machining. Direct competitor in the mechanical clamping niche serving similar plastics, machining, and mold-making customers.
- Röhm GmbH: German maker of chucks, clamping tools, and workholding equipment with a long history in mechanical and powered clamping. Direct competitor in the same industrial workholding category, particularly for lathe and machining applications.
- Kitagawa Europe: Japan-headquartered (with European operations) workholding specialist offering chucks, clamping technology, and workholding for CNC machines. Competes with Lenzkes in machining-center workholding, though stronger in power chucks.
- Carr Lane Manufacturing: US-based manufacturer of workholding components, fixturing, and clamping tools. Comparable in offering a broad catalog of standard clamping elements and fixtures, though primarily serving the North American market.
- Hainbuch GmbH: German specialist in workholding, clamping technology, and spindle clamping. Competes directly with Lenzkes in precision clamping for turning, milling, and gear-manufacturing applications, serving similar industrial customer segments.
- Lang Technik: German manufacturer of precision workholding and clamping systems for CNC machining centers. Directly competes with Lenzkes in the high-precision, quick-change clamping niche for milling and machining applications.
Emerging players
- Fixtureworks: US distributor and manufacturer of workholding products, including clamping elements, locators, and fixture components. Overlaps with Lenzkes' standard parts (Normteile) catalog and serves as a North American channel analog.
Broad incumbents
- Destaco (Apex Tool Group): Global workholding and clamping incumbent offering manual and automated clamping solutions, with much broader product portfolio than Lenzkes. Competes at the broader workholding category level across plastics, machining, and automation.
Market position
Strengths4 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Lenzkes social profiles
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Trust signalCompliance2 records
Lenzkes financial estimates
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Lenzkes leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles2 records
Lenzkes subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries7 records
Lenzkes funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Lenzkes M&A and investment
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Frequently asked questions about Lenzkes
What does Lenzkes do?
Lenzkes manufactures and sells mechanical clamping tools and accessories for industrial manufacturing. The product portfolio centers on the patented Multi-Quick (MQ) series of 2-fold infinitely adjustable clamping elements, supported by clamping brackets, building elements, pull-down elements, centering clamps, chain tensioners, clamping plates, and standard parts. Products are used on injection molding machines, drilling and milling machines, machining centers, presses, and die-casting machines.
Is Lenzkes a public or private company?
Lenzkes is a private company. It is classified as family owned and is currently operating.
When was Lenzkes founded?
Lenzkes was founded in 1976. It employs 251 to 500 people.
Where is Lenzkes based?
Lenzkes is headquartered in Luedenscheid, Germany, in the Europe region.
How does Lenzkes make money?
One revenue line is on record: clamping Tools and Accessories.
Who are Lenzkes's main competitors?
Direct peers on record are Gressel AG, Schunk Group, Allmatic-Jakob Spannsysteme, Röhm GmbH, Kitagawa Europe, Carr Lane Manufacturing, Hainbuch GmbH and Lang Technik. Fixtureworks is listed as an emerging player. Destaco (Apex Tool Group) is listed as a broad incumbent.
Does Lenzkes have an API?
No public API is recorded for Lenzkes.
What industry is Lenzkes in?
Lenzkes's product category is Industrial Clamping Tools. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAHADAB, Metal Cutting Tools, Tooling & Workholding (Cutters, Inserts, Chucks, Fixtures). Its NAICS code is 333515 and its SIC code is 3541.