Ortlieb Präzisionssysteme GmbH & Co. KG

What Ortlieb Präzisionssysteme GmbH & Co. KG does

Ortlieb Präzisionssysteme GmbH & Co. KG is a German precision engineering company (registered as a GmbH & Co. KG at Amtsgericht Ulm, headquartered in Zell unter Aichelberg, Baden-Württemberg) that develops and manufactures clamping technology (Spanntechnik) and linear motion systems (Antriebstechnik) for industrial manufacturing, machine tool building, and automation. The company operates three integrated product lines: workpiece clamping systems (SPANNAX, QUADRO, VarioLine, Rubber-Flex collets and clamping heads), tool clamping systems (HSK and SK tool clamping sets under the ToolGrip, UniGrip, MultiGrip brands, plus TGSP spring clamping and EML electromechanical release units), and linear motion technology (ASCA servo spindles and SERAC electromechanical cylinders based on the proprietary Planetary Roller Screw / PWG technology). The PWG technology, derived from aerospace applications, integrates planetary gear reduction with screw spindle functionality in a single unit, enabling compact electromechanical cylinders that replace hydraulic and pneumatic systems with up to 80% energy savings.

The company's business model is hardware sales through a hybrid distribution architecture: direct enterprise field sales with regional representatives in Germany (e.g., Kurt Beisswanger for the Südwest region) and a network of authorized international distributors covering 35+ countries across Europe, Asia, the Americas, and Oceania. Pricing follows standard catalog terms with €50 minimum order in the EU and €120 outside the EU, net 0 days payment terms, ex-works pricing, and material surcharges. Custom and special solutions — including customer-specific spindle designs and Werkstückautomation fixtures — are billed with 50% of one-time tooling and development costs due at order entry and 50% at first series delivery, with lot sizes starting from one unit. The company is part of the NARR GROUP (which also includes 2E mechatronic GmbH & Co. KG) and is led by Managing Director Dirk Laubengeiger.

Ortlieb holds ISO 9001 certification and maintains a portfolio of registered trademarks (SPANNAX, QUADRO, ASCA, SERAC, VarioLine, ToolGrip, UniGrip, MultiGrip, Rubber-Flex, MoFix, ServoOne). Technology partners include KEBA (ServoOne servo controllers) and academic institutions (Hochschule Esslingen, Max-Eyth-Schule). Customer use cases documented in case studies include thin-walled motor housing clamping, forged gearbox hollow shaft internal clamping, gas turbine blade clamping adapters, and thin-walled reducing sleeve machining on double-spindle NC lathes — collectively indicating a customer base in machine tool builders, automotive component manufacturers, energy equipment suppliers, and precision parts fabricators.

Name

Ortlieb Präzisionssysteme GmbH & Co. KG

Legal name

Ortlieb Präzisionssysteme GmbH & Co. KG

Website

https://ortlieb.net

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Ortlieb Präzisionssysteme GmbH & Co. KG is a German precision engineering company that manufactures clamping technology and linear motion systems — including SPANNAX/QUADRO workpiece chucks, HSK/SK tool clamping sets, and ASCA/SERAC electromechanical cylinders based on proprietary planetary roller screw (PWG) technology — for CNC machine tool builders, automation integrators, and industrial manufacturers worldwide.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Precision Clamping and Drive Systems

NAICS

Speed Changer, Industrial High-Speed Drive, and Gear Manufacturing (333612)

SIC

General Industrial Machinery & Equipment (3560)

akta.pro primary industry

Linear Motion & Mechanical Power Transmission (Ball/roller screws, linear guides, bearings, couplings) (IMAHAGAM)

akta.pro secondary industry

Metrology, Inspection & Machine Tool Accessories (CMMs, Probing, Gauging) (IMAHADAK)

Keywords

• Precision clamping systems
• Linear drive technology
• Servo spindles
• Electromechanical cylinders
• Tool clamping sets

Headquarters

HQ city

Zell unter Aichelberg

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Precision Clamping Systems Sales: Sale of precision workpiece and tool clamping systems including clamping chucks, clamping heads, collets, and complete clamping sets. Revenue is generated through direct sales and distribution partners. Product categories span SPANNAX, QUADRO, VarioLine brands for workpiece clamping, and SK/HSK clamping sets, spring chucks, and EML electromechanical release units for tool clamping.
2. Linear Drive Technology / Electromechanical Cylinders: Sale of linear drive systems including ASCA servo spindles and SERAC electromechanical cylinders. Revenue generated from standard product lines and customer-specific configurations. The company also offers custom spindle drives and customer design servo spindles, including integrated motor solutions, in lot sizes starting from one unit.
3. Custom/Special Solutions: Development and manufacture of customized special clamping and drive solutions tailored to specific customer requirements. Custom solutions include WSA clamping devices for workpiece automation, customer-specific spindle designs, and special adaptations. One-time costs such as tooling and development costs are billed at 50% upon order entry and 50% upon delivery of first series parts.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels2 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Ortlieb develops and manufactures precision clamping systems (Spanntechnik) and linear drive technology (Antriebstechnik) for industrial manufacturing. Its product portfolio spans workpiece clamping chucks and heads (SPANNAX, QUADRO, VarioLine, Rubber-Flex), tool clamping sets (HSK, SK, TGSP, EML), and SERAC electromechanical cylinders powered by proprietary ASCA/PWG planetary roller screw technology. The company produces both standard catalog products and customer-specific special solutions.

Product overview

Ortlieb Präzisionssysteme is an industrial precision engineering company offering three interconnected product portfolios: (1) Spanntechnik (clamping technology) comprising workpiece clamping systems including SPANNAX® chucks and heads, QUADRO® power chucks, VarioLine® electric stationary clamping, and Rubber-Flex® collets; and tool clamping systems including HSK and SK tool clamping sets, TGSP® spring clamping systems, and EML electromechanical release units; (2) Linearantriebstechnik (linear motion technology) based on the proprietary ASCA®/PWG (Planetary-Rolling-Lead-Screw) planetary-wälzgewindespindel technology, comprising the SERAC® electric cylinder series (XH, XHM, KH, LHP, LHPM) and associated KEBA ServoOne® servo controllers; and (3) custom individual solutions. All products are developed and manufactured in-house at the Zell unter Aichelberg facility in Baden-Württemberg, Germany, with a focus on precision, energy efficiency as alternatives to hydraulic systems, and Industry 4.0 integration capabilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• SPANNAX®: High-performance clamping chucks for turning, milling and rotary transfer machines
• QUADRO®
• VarioLine®
• ToolGrip®
• UniGrip®
• MultiGrip®
• MoFix®
• Rubber-Flex®
• SERAC®
• ASCA®
• ServoOne®
• PWG

Products and services

• SERAC Elektrozylinder Electric cylinder product family based on ASCA/PWG planetary-roller leadscrew technology. Integrated servo linear actuators combining motor, spindle, and sensor technology for precise positioning and dynamic linear movements as energy-efficient alternatives to hydraulic systems. Available in series XH, XHM, LHP, LHPM, and KH.
• ASCA Servospindel Servo spindles based on proprietary Planetary-Rolling-Lead-Screw (PWG) technology originally developed for aerospace applications. Combines planetary gearbox and linear spindle functions in a single compact unit, enabling high force output in a small form factor with direct motor connection and no external gearbox.
• SPANNAX Clamping Chucks High-performance modular clamping chucks and clamping heads for workpiece clamping in turning, grinding, milling, and rotary transfer machines. Constant clamping force at increasing speeds through parallel clamping of clamping heads. Includes SPANNAX SlimLine variant for bar machining on main spindle.
• QUADRO Power Clamping Chucks Power clamping chuck series for CNC lathes and CNC turning machines. Hydraulic clamping via pressure tube, compatible with Rubber-Flex RFC collets and DIN 6343 power collets. Includes QUADRO SSF quick-clamping chuck variant with manual lever operation automatable via pneumatic cylinders.
• VarioLine Stationary Clamping System Electromechanical stationary clamping system combining electric drive technology with stationary clamping technology for Industry 4.0 applications. Features electronically adjustable clamping force, position and workpiece contact monitoring via current regulation or optional force sensors, and self-locking through planetary worm gear that maintains clamping force when motor is off.
• Rubber-Flex Collets and Clamping Heads Elastic rubber-metal collets (RFC) and clamping heads (GT) providing surface-protective clamping via parallel movement of steel segments. ±1 mm clamping range for RFC collets replaces up to 5 steel collets; GT heads offer ±0.5 mm clamping tolerance. Coolant and temperature resistant up to 100°C, run-out accuracy ≤0.01 mm.
• HSK Tool Clamping Sets HSK tool clamping sets including ToolGrip HSK (maintenance-free, ceramic functional surfaces, up to 3 million load cycles, clamping forces up to 200% above DIN 69893/69063 minimum values) and UniGrip HSK (enabling speeds up to 40,000 min⁻¹ with increasing clamping forces). Designed for automatic tool change in CNC machining centers.
• SK Tool Clamping Sets Steep cone tool clamping sets for automatic tool change per DIN 69871/72, including ToolGrip SK (6-part clamping finger set with optimal force distribution), UniGrip SK (allowing tool change with different draw bolts), and MultiGrip SK (supporting multiple draw bolt standards: DIN 69871/72, ISO 7388/1+2, ANSI B5.50, MAS-BT JIS B6339).
• TGSP Spring Clamping System Classic spring clamping system with mechanical spring force for tool holding. High reliability through disc springs with high fracture resistance and fatigue strength, flexible mounting of standard hydraulic or pneumatic cylinders, and includes EML electromechanical release unit as hydraulic-free alternative.
• Niederspannungs-Servozylinder (Low-Voltage Servo Cylinder / Mini Drive) Ultra-compact low-voltage servo cylinder with integrated 48V DC brushless servo motor, spindle, and sensor technology. Delivers 3 kN force, 100 mm/s speed, 60 mm edge dimension, installation length from 78 mm, positioning accuracy of 0.01 mm, operating temperature up to 80°C, and weight under 1 kg, without requiring an external gearbox.
• ServoOne Servo Controllers Servo controllers from KEBA (ServoOne and ServoOne junior series) for operating SERAC electromechanical cylinders. Feature high-speed communication via Profibus, EtherCAT, SERCOS II & III, PROFINET IRT, CANopen fieldbus interfaces, integrated functional safety (STO), and optional iPLc per IEC 61131.
• Spindelantrieb (Spindle Drives) Spindle drives for precise and powerful linear movement based on proven spindle technology. Available with ball screw, trapezoidal screw, or planetary rolling spindle variants for various force and speed requirements in industrial automation.
• Bohrerhalter (Drill Holders) Drill holders with cylindrical shank for Rubber-Flex RFCJ collets per DIN 1835/ISO 3338-2 Form B. Compact design, high run-out accuracy, and reliable tool guidance for precise drilling and tapping operations.
• Kraftspannfutter (Power Clamping Chucks) Power clamping chucks for reliable workpiece clamping in industrial applications, providing secure holding with high precision and repeatability in automated manufacturing environments.
• Individuelle Lösungen (Custom Engineering Solutions) Bespoke engineering solutions leveraging decades of experience in tool and workpiece clamping and drive systems. Includes custom spindle designs, customer-specific clamping fixtures, and special adaptations manufactured in lot sizes starting from one unit. One-time tooling and development costs billed 50% on order entry and 50% on delivery of first series parts.
• Werkstückautomation (Workpiece Automation Solutions) Custom special clamping fixtures for automatic workpiece change. Short changeover times through mechanical or hydraulic clamping, with automatic loading via standard interfaces such as HSK. Includes application-specific solutions such as membrane-element external clamping, hydraulically actuated clamping arbors, and hermetically sealed clamping adapters for turbine blade manufacturing.

Quantifiable outcome

• Energy cost reduction of up to 80% compared to hydraulic drive systems
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

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Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature8 records

Partnerships

24 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• NARR GROUPcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNARR GROUP is an internationally operating group of companies with over 120 employees. The group includes Ortlieb Präzisionssysteme GmbH & Co. KG and 2E mechatronic GmbH & Co. KG. Ortlieb operates as a member of the NARR GROUP, benefiting from shared resources and cross-company collaboration.
• 2E mechatronic GmbH & Co. KGcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSister company within the NARR GROUP. Part of the same corporate family as Ortlieb Präzisionssysteme, collaborating under the NARR GROUP umbrella.
• Hochschule EsslingenminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerUniversity of Applied Sciences partnership. Hochschule Esslingen is listed as one of Ortlieb's partners, suggesting collaboration in research, development, or talent recruitment.
• Max-Eyth-SchuleminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTechnical school partnership. Listed as one of Ortlieb's partners, indicating collaboration in vocational training and talent development.
• Beltracy S.A./N.V. (Belgium)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor for Belgium. Contact: Mr Dirk van Brantegem, +32 25 436890, [email protected], www.beltracy.be.
• Työkalupalvelu-Toolservice Grönblom Oy (Finland)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor for Finland. Contact: +358 98 386260, [email protected], www.tkp-toolservice.fi.
• Röhm S.A.R.L. (France)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor for France. Contact: +33 344641000, [email protected], www.roehm.biz.
• ELCAM s.p.a. (Italy)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor for Italy. Contact: +39 0266200990, [email protected], www.elcam.it.
• VEMAS S.r.l. (Italy)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor for Italy (Cesano Boscone). Contact: +39 02 45864059, www.vemas.it.
• Rubix B.V. (Netherlands)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor for Netherlands. Contact: +31 402601250, www.rubix-group.nl.
• VarioDrive Aandrijf- en Besturingstechniek B.V. (Netherlands)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor for Netherlands. Contact: +31 186 636280, [email protected], www.variodrive.nl.
• Duroc Machine Tool AS (Norway)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor for Norway. Contact: +47 64 914880, [email protected], www.durocmachinetool.com.
• Mara Werkzeugproduktion GmbH / Helmer Werkzeugmaschinen (Austria)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor for Austria. Contact: Ms Maria Kronthaler, +43 1 707121215, [email protected], www.helmer-mara.com.
• Wemax Sp. z o.o. (Poland)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor for Poland. Contact: Mr Jan Sterkowiec, +48 85 7431938, [email protected], www.wemax.pl.
• Chuckteknik Norden AB (Sweden)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor for Sweden. Contact: +46 070565 07 26, [email protected], www.chuckteknik.com.
• GL Maskin & Verktyg AB (Sweden)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor for Sweden. Contact: Mr Niclas Fhürong, +46 8731 5280, [email protected], www.glmaskin.se.
• Josef Binkert AG (Switzerland)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor for Switzerland. Contact: +41 448325555, [email protected], www.binkert.com.
• BTS Company d.o.o. (Slovenia)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor for Slovenia. Contact: +386 15 841465, www.bts-company.com.
• PSM merilni sistemi d.o.o. (Slovenia)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor for Slovenia. Contact: +386 1 6209783, [email protected], www.psm.si.
• TORNIMATIC S.L. (Spain)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor for Spain. Contact: Mr Francisco Cristina, +34 93 845 44 87, [email protected], www.tornimatic.com.
• Koran, spol. s r.o. (Czech Republic)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor for Czech Republic. Contact: +42 038632 1829, [email protected], www.koran-rankov.cz.
• VARIOTOOL s.r.o. (Czech Republic)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor for Czech Republic. Contact: Mr Ladislav Hellmayer, +420 371 120072, [email protected], www.variotool.cz.
• Haberkorn Fairtool Kft. (Hungary)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor for Hungary. Contact: +361 8144613, www.haberkorn.hu.
• D & J Workholding (Witney) Ltd. (United Kingdom)minorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAuthorized distributor for United Kingdom. Contact: Mr Gary Wyatt, +44 1993200119, [email protected], www.djworkholding.co.uk.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Schunk GmbH & Co. KG: Schunk is a global leader in workholding and clamping technology — a direct competitor to Ortlieb's SPANNAX and QUADRO workpiece clamping and HSK/SK tool clamping lines. Both are German Mittelstand firms selling precision clamping into CNC machine builders and industrial manufacturers.
• OTT-JAKOB Spanntechnik GmbH: OTT-JAKOB is a German specialist in tool clamping (HSK/SK pull studs, power drawbars, clamping units) — directly comparable to Ortlieb's ToolGrip, UniGrip and MultiGrip HSK/SK tool clamping sets for CNC machine tool builders.
• Hainbuch GmbH: Hainbuch is a German specialist in workpiece clamping (chucks, mandrels, stationary clamping) serving CNC turning, milling and grinding — a close comparable to Ortlieb's SPANNAX, QUADRO and VarioLine product families in target customers and value proposition.
• Gressel AG: Gressel is a Swiss/German clamping specialist focused on workpiece clamping, centric clamping and automation clamping — comparable to Ortlieb's SPANNAX and VarioLine in precision clamping for CNC and automated manufacturing cells.
• Bison-Bial S.A. Bison-Bial is a Polish manufacturer of power chucks, face drivers and workholding equipment — a direct competitor to Ortlieb's QUADRO and SPANNAX power chucks in European CNC turning and machining markets.
• Forkardt Inc. (SFI): Forkardt is a long-established workholding specialist (chucks, jaws, automation clamping) with product lines that overlap Ortlieb's SPANNAX and QUADRO power-chuck offerings, serving the same CNC and automation end-markets.
• Röhm GmbH: Röhm is a major German manufacturer of power chucks, clamping cylinders and tool clamping systems — overlapping directly with Ortlieb's QUADRO power chucks and HSK/SK tool clamping portfolio. Listed in Ortlieb's own data as a French distributor, reflecting its parallel role as competitor and channel partner.
• Kitagawa Europe Ltd: Kitagawa is a Japanese-origin global supplier of power chucks, stationary workholding and tool clamping — directly competing with Ortlieb's workpiece clamping portfolio for CNC machine builders and industrial manufacturers.

Broad incumbents

• Ewellix (SKF Group): Ewellix, part of SKF, manufactures linear actuators, ball screws and planetary roller screws — a broad incumbent comparable to Ortlieb's ASCA/SERAC linear motion business, serving factory automation, medical and industrial OEMs.
• Bosch Rexroth AG: Bosch Rexroth is a broad industrial incumbent in linear motion technology (ball screws, linear guides, planetary roller screws, electric cylinders) — directly comparable to Ortlieb's SERAC and ASCA/PWG lines but as part of a much larger automation portfolio serving OEMs globally.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

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