What Klinger Gmbh does

KLINGER GmbH is the German operating subsidiary of the Austria-founded KLINGER Group, manufacturing and selling industrial sealing materials from its headquarters in Idstein, Germany. The company's core technology is the formulation and production of fibre-reinforced gaskets (KLINGERSIL® C-series, KLINGER® Quantum, top-sil ML1, top-graph 2000, CompenSil, Gaja), PTFE gaskets (top-chem 2000/2003/2005/2006/2000soft, soft-chem), graphite laminates (SLS, PSM, PDM, TSM, XSM), glimmer laminates (milam PSS), and elastomer products (KGS family), with temperature ranges from sub-zero up to 900°C. The portfolio is differentiated by a dense stack of third-party certifications (DVGW, KTW-BWGL, WRAS, FDA, EU 1935/2004, TA-Luft, BAM, DNV, German Lloyd, Fire-Safe, ÖVGW, DVGW H2-ready) that qualify products for regulated applications in drinking water, food contact, oxygen, marine, and hydrogen service.

KLINGER sells primarily B2B into industrial manufacturing, chemical and petrochemical, energy and power generation, water supply, automotive, and food and pharmaceutical end-markets. The go-to-market combines direct enterprise field sales in Germany with a global service and distribution partner network spanning more than 60 countries via the parent group. Pricing is contact-based and not publicly disclosed. The company monetizes engineering-led demand capture through the KLINGER Expert calculation and gasket-selection software (available on PC and mobile), technical consulting, and pT-diagram technical services, alongside the physical product. The company was founded as part of the KLINGER Group lineage in 1890, is managed by Barbara Köfinger, and operates as a private GmbH with no public listing, external investors, or M&A activity disclosed.

Name

Klinger Gmbh

Legal name

KLINGER GmbH

Website

https://klinger.de

Company type

Private

Founded year

1890

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

KLINGER GmbH is the German subsidiary of KLINGER Group, manufacturing certified industrial sealing materials — fibre-reinforced, PTFE, graphite, and elastomer gaskets — for chemical, energy, water, marine, food, and pharmaceutical customers across more than 60 countries via direct sales and distribution partners.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Sealing Materials

NAICS

Gasket, Packing, and Sealing Device Manufacturing (339991), All Other Rubber Product Manufacturing (326299)

SIC

Gaskets, Packg & Sealg Devices & Rubber & Plastics Hose (3050), Adhesives & Sealants (2891)

akta.pro primary industry

Seals, Gaskets & O-Rings (Industrial Elastomer) (IMANALAC)

akta.pro secondary industries

Seals, Gaskets & Fluid Connectors (O-rings, packings, rotary seals, quick couplers) (IMAHAGAI), Automotive Weatherseals, Gaskets & Sealing Systems Manufacturing (Door/Window/Trunk Seals) (IMACAKAI), Firestop & Penetration Sealing Materials (IMADAGAL)

Keywords

• Industrial gaskets
• Sealing materials
• PTFE gaskets
• Graphite laminates
• Fibre-reinforced gaskets

Headquarters

HQ city

Idstein

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Industrial Sealing Products Sales: KLINGER Germany generates revenue through the sale of industrial sealing materials including gasket sheets, PTFE products, graphite laminates, and elastomers. Products are sold directly and through distribution partners globally. The company also offers technical services including consulting and the KLINGER Expert software tool.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

KLINGER GmbH manufactures and sells industrial sealing materials, including fibre-reinforced gaskets (KLINGERSIL), PTFE gasket materials (KLINGER top-chem, soft-chem), graphite and glimmer laminates, elastomer products (KGS series), and complementary sealing accessories for process industries. The company also provides KLINGER Expert, an online gasket dimensioning and verification tool used by engineers to select and validate gaskets for specific operating conditions.

Product overview

KLINGER GmbH is a globally active industrial sealing technology company with over 125 years of experience, operating as a subsidiary of the KLINGER Group. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of high-quality industrial sealing materials organized into five main product categories: (1) Fibre Reinforced Gasket Materials under the KLINGERSIL® brand (C-4240, C-4300, C-4324, C-4400, C-4408, C-4409, C-4430, C-4430plus, C-4500, C-4509, C-8200) plus specialized variants (Quantum, top-sil ML1, top-graph 2000, CompenSil, Gaja); (2) Graphite Laminates including SLS, PSM, PDM, TSM, and XSM grades for various temperature and pressure requirements; (3) PTFE Gasket Materials spanning soft-chem, top-chem 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, and 2000soft; (4) Glimmer Laminates (milam PSS); and (5) Elastomers (KLINGER® KGS series). The product range is complemented by technical services including the KLINGER Expert software for gasket selection and calculation, technical consulting, material finder tool, and product approval support. The company serves industries including chemical, oil and gas, energy, pulp and paper, transport, food and beverage, pharmaceutical, and infrastructure through a global network in more than 60 countries.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• KLINGERSIL®: Fibre reinforced gasket material product line including C-4240, C-4300, C-4324, C-4400, C-4408, C-4409, C-4430, C-4430plus, C-4500, C-4509, and C-8200
• KLINGER® Quantum
• KLINGER® top-sil ML1
• KLINGER® top-graph 2000
• KLINGER® CompenSil
• KLINGER® Gaja
• KLINGER® soft-chem
• KLINGER® top-chem series
• KLINGER® graphite laminate series
• KLINGER® milam PSS
• KLINGER Expert
• KLINGER® KGS
• KLINGER® SEALEX
• KLINGER® flon
• KLINGER® top-flon multi
• KLINGER® Ringcutter
• KLINGER® Mannlochdichtung
• CENTELLEN®

Products and services

• KLINGERSIL® Fibre Reinforced Gasket Materials Fibre-reinforced gasket sheets sold under the KLINGERSIL brand for flanged joints in chemical, energy, water, and general process industry applications. Each variant (C-series) is engineered for specific pressure, temperature, and media conditions.
• KLINGER® Quantum High-performance fibre-reinforced gasket sheet for process industry flanged connections requiring reliable sealing under varying pressure and temperature.
• KLINGER® top-sil ML1 Fibre-reinforced gasket material tailored for medium-duty industrial sealing applications.
• KLINGER® top-graph 2000 Graphite-fibre reinforced gasket sheet designed for high temperature and pressure service.
• KLINGER® CompenSil Compensating gasket material for uneven flange surfaces, distributed as a stand-alone product.
• KLINGER® Gaja Fibre-reinforced gasket material variant supplied as a separate product line.
• KLINGER® top-chem PTFE Gasket Materials PTFE gasket sheets (variants 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2000soft) engineered for highly corrosive chemical media and aggressive process conditions across chemical and petrochemical plants.
• KLINGER® soft-chem Modified PTFE gasket sheet marketed under the soft-chem name for chemical process sealing.
• KLINGER® Graphite Laminates (SLS) Graphite laminate gasket material reinforced with stainless steel insert, used in high-temperature flanged joints.
• KLINGER® Graphite Laminates (PSM) Graphite laminate with perforated metal insert for industrial sealing applications.
• KLINGER® Graphite Laminates (TSM) Graphite laminate featuring tanged stainless steel reinforcement for demanding service.
• KLINGER® Graphite Laminates (XSM) Graphite laminate gasket material used in automotive and industrial sealing applications.
• KLINGER® milam PSS Glimmer Laminates Glimmer laminate sealing material designed for high-temperature energy and process industry service.
• KLINGER® KGS Elastomer Products Elastomer gasket materials sold under the KGS designation for industrial sealing applications.
• KLINGER® Ringcutter Ringcutter tool used by customers to cut ring gaskets from KLINGER gasket sheet materials.
• KLINGER Expert® Calculation Software Free online application for dimensioning and verification of gaskets, supporting flange calculations, gasket thickness selection, and bolt torque evaluation per the KLINGER method (EN 1591-1).

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles6 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• KLINGER GroupcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerKLINGER Germany operates as a subsidiary of the globally active KLINGER Group. The company benefits from the global network of service and distribution partners in more than 60 countries. The parent company provides strategic direction and brand positioning for the KLINGER industrial sealing brand worldwide.

Scale indicators2 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• James Walker: James Walker is a global sealing technology specialist offering compression packing, gaskets, and elastomer products for oil & gas, power, and chemical industries — a direct counterpart to KLINGER's industrial elastomer (KGS) and gasket sheet portfolio.
• Thermoseal Industries: Thermoseal is a major manufacturer of compressed non-asbestos fibre jointings, PTFE, and graphite gaskets — competing with KLINGER's KLINGERSIL® fibre-reinforced and KLINGER® top-chem PTFE product lines across industrial sealing buyers.
• Lamons: Lamons is a global manufacturer of gaskets, spiral-wound, and Kammprofile products for oil & gas, petrochemical, and refinery applications — directly overlapping with KLINGER's high-pressure gasket, graphite laminate, and metal-jacketed offerings.
• Frenzelit: Frenzelit is a German manufacturer of technical gaskets (novaplan®, novaphit®, novatec®), high-temperature insulation, and filtration media, competing with KLINGER's fibre-reinforced, graphite, and PTFE product families across European industrial customers.
• Flexitallic: Flexitallic is a specialist in industrial gaskets (including the well-known Flexicarb and Thermiculite graphite ranges) for oil & gas, chemical, and power — competing head-to-head with KLINGER's graphite laminates and high-temperature sealing products.
• Garlock (Garlock Sealing Technologies): Garlock is a leading global manufacturer of fluid sealing products, including gaskets and compression packing, serving chemical, petrochemical, pulp & paper, and power generation — directly overlapping with KLINGER's fibre-reinforced, graphite, and PTFE gasket ranges.
• Donit Tesnit: Donit Tesnit produces graphite, fibre, and PTFE gasket sheets (Tesnit®, Doniflon®, Grafoil® equivalents) for chemical, energy, and general industry — directly comparable to KLINGER's five product families with overlapping European and global distribution.
• Teadit: Teadit manufactures gaskets, packing, and sealing products with a global presence in chemical, petrochemical, and food & beverage — overlapping strongly with KLINGER's PTFE (top-chem), fibre-reinforced (KLINGERSIL), and certified food-grade lines.

Broad incumbents

• Trelleborg Sealing Solutions: Trelleborg is a broad industrial polymer and sealing conglomerate offering O-rings, rotary seals, and engineered gaskets across aerospace, automotive, and industrial — overlapping with KLINGER's elastomer and engineered sealing offerings but serving a much wider portfolio.
• Parker Hannifin (Industrial Sealing): Parker Hannifin's Industrial Sealing Division manufactures O-rings, gaskets, and fluid handling components globally — a much larger incumbent that overlaps with KLINGER's elastomer (KGS) and engineered gasket offerings but operates across a vastly broader industrial portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance16 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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