workpiece holder for the manufacturing industry

In just a few seconds we can explain, why efficient partial cleaning and process optimization starts with us.

You do have to clean components and meet defined cleanliness requirements? You want to make the best use of your cleaning machine in order to clean your components as economically as possible?

Then this is the right thing for you!

With the MEFO-BOX system, we do provide standard cleaning baskets and accessories – available ex stock – which offer crucial advantages:

Cleaning medium and mechanics of the cleaning machine (e.g. spray jet, ultrasonics) can optimally access the parts so that both can fully develop their effect. This leads to shorter cleaning processes with better results.
The good accessibility and optimum draining behavior accelerate drying of parts and allow for evenly dry parts, even if cleaned in bulk. Therefore, throughput increases can be achieved without additional investments.
The manufacture of the cleaning baskets from electrolytic polished stainless steel rounds without sheet metal frame and angle assures that contamination is removed quickly and completely and no dirt traps form in the basket. This increases the process reliability since recontamination of the cleaned parts is largely excluded.
The openness also ensures that carry-over of cleaning media is minimized, thus extending service life of the baths and increasing plant availability.
Additional benefits are compatibility with standard transport containers, the high stacking frame for secure transport and separation, and integrated health and safety.

With the various components of the MEFO-BOX system as well as the flexible workpiece holder MEFO-VARIO – both available ex stock – approximately 85% of all components can be fixed in the cleaning basket - with all the advantages and disadvantages of a flexible system. If required, the standard components can be supplemented by part-specific accessories to the MEFO-BOX system.

Such a flexible solution is suitable for components which are produced in small batches and have simple geometries, when the throughput is uncritical and no upstream / downstream handling has to be considered or if the range of parts is frequently changing. Furthermore, such a flexible solution is useful to gain initial experience with the standard components and then optimize the solution for all "top seller components" in the second step.

For all other applications in which components with complex geometries and / or large production batches have to be cleaned, we –Europe’s leading manufacturer of stainless steel cleaning baskets and workpiece holders – do provide the technically and economically optimal solution with our part-specific workpiece holders. Even or especially when automatic loading and / or unloading of parts is required, workpiece holders have to be designed for maximum throughput or adapted to a packaging (e.g. blister pack).

Openness pays off.
Let’s discuss your requirements.

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With our MEFO-BOX system, the flexible workpiece holder MEFO-VARIO as well as our part-specific workpiece holders, we do offer three excellent solutions for one goal: Efficient parts cleaning and process optimization.

Metallform Wächter GmbH

METALLFORM Wächter GmbH is an owner-run company active in the fields of wire and sheet metal forming. Its core skills in the wire production department lie in developing and manufacturing stainless steel cleaning baskets for industrial parts cleaning applications.

The company constantly sets new market benchmarks with not only its extensive range of standard products which are available ex stock in all well-established sizes, but also comprehensive expert advice and custom-made cleaning basket and workpiece holders.

Metallform’s cleaning baskets are used in the automotive industry, mechanical engineering, aerospace industry, precision and optical engineering, electronics and electrical engineering, medical and laboratory technology and many other sectors.
Metallform’s sheet metal production department manufactures stainless steel components and assemblies such as laser-cut, bent and welded parts.

References

Cleaning Machine Manufacturers

The abstract of our references is an expression of the long and successful collaboration with well-known manufacturers of cleaning machines. In the pursuit of innovation and new challenges we have successfully implemented projects for our customers for different industries and requirements at home and abroad. A maximum of commitment and consulting expertise is reflected in the satisfaction of our customers.

Credentials (short excerpt):
    •    BvL Oberflächentechnik GmbH
    •    Dürr Ecoclean GbmH
    •    EMO Oberflächentechnik GmbH
    •    EVT Eiberger Verfahrenstechnik GmbH
    •    FinnSonic Oy
    •    Höckh Metall-Reinigungsanlagen GmbH
    •    Hösel GmbH
    •    KKS Ultraschall AG
    •    KLN Ultraschall AG
    •    LPW Reinigungssysteme GmbH
    •    MAFAC Ernst Schwarz GmbH & Co. KG
    •    Mecanolav Ridel S.A.S
    •    Metalas Deutschland GmbH
    •    MTM Meißner Technik Müllenbach GmbH
    •    PERKUTE Maschinenbau GmbH
    •    Pero AG
    •    Georg Render GmbH
    •    RÖSLER BENELUX BV
    •    Karl Roll GmbH & Co. KG
    •    Rosink GmbH + Co.
    •    Maschinenbau Silberhorn GmbH
    •    SUMMA s.r.o.

Final customers

The abstract of our references is an expression of the confidence of our customers of the Automotive and Automotive Supply Industry, Biotechnology, Electrical and Electronic Industry, Environmental Technology, Aerospace Industry, Mechanical Engineering, Medical and Laboratory Industry, Food Processing Industry, Nuclear Technology, Optical and Precision Engineering as well as many other industries into the innovative solutions as well as to the expertise of our engineers, technicians, project and quality managers. A maximum of commitment and consulting expertise is reflected in the satisfaction of our customers.

Extract from our customer portfolio:
    •    Aesculap AG
    •    AREVA NP GmbH
    •    ARGO-Hytos GmbH
    •    BMW - Bayerische Motorenwerke AG
    •    Hugo Benzing GmbH & Co. KG
    •    Robert Bosch GmbH
    •    Continental Automotive Co.Ltd
    •    Continental Mechanical Components Germany GmbH
    •    Cummins Deutschland GmbH
    •    Daido Industrial Bearings Europe Ltd.
    •    Daimler AG
    •    Delphi Diesel Systems
    •    Dentaurum GmbH & Co. KG
    •    GE Aviation
    •    General Motors Company
    •    Härter Stanztechnik GmbH
    •    HAWE Hydraulik SE
    •    Hellma Optik GmbH
    •    Heraeus Quarzglas GmbH & Co. KG
    •    Hilite Germany GmbH
    •    Hilti AG
    •    Hydac Fluidtechnik GmbH
    •    Jenoptik Optical Systems GmbH
    •    Kaba GmbH
    •    Klumpp GmbH & Co.KG
    •    Kramski GmbH
    •    Lechler GmbH
    •    Liebherr-Aerospace Lindenberg GmbH
    •    Linde Hydraulics GmbH & Co.KG
    •    MAGNA Powertrain GmbH
    •    Magnet-Schultz GmbH & Co.KG
    •    MAHLE Behr GmbH & Co. KG
    •    Mann + Hummel GmbH
    •    Mercedes AMG High Performance Powertrains Ltd.
    •    Mercedes Benz AG
    •    Messier-Bugatti
    •    Montblanc-Simplo GmbH
    •    Moog Controls Ltd.
    •    Moog GmbH
    •    MTU Friedrichshafen GmbH
    •    Muhr und Bender KG
    •    Prefag Carl Rivoir GmbH
    •    Bosch Rexroth AG
    •    Rolex SA
    •    Sartorius Stedim Systems GmbH
    •    Scania CV AB
    •    Schaeffler Technologies GmbH & Co. KG
    •    Schott AG
    •    SFB - Schwäbische Formdrehteile GmbH & Co KG
    •    SFS intec AG
    •    Siemens AG
    •    SKF GmbH
    •    TRUMPF Laser GmbH
    •    Trumpf Werkzeugmaschinen GmbH & Co. KG
    •    Volkswagen AG
    •    Wild Gruppe
    •    Wipotec GmbH
    •    Carl Zeiss SMT GmbH
    •    ZF Friedrichshafen AG

Products

MEFO-BOX

Optimized for countless cleaning and transport tasks

Cleaning results are directly influenced by the cleaning basket  design. Fundamental principles include open design, reduced  horizontal areas and smooth surfaces. According to these criteria the MEFO-BOX system is designed and enhanced with its uniquely wide range of accessories. The system adapts to your specific  requirements with a selection of various sizes, mesh widths and models. All components are available from our extensive stock.

MEFO-VARIO

The workpiece holder system with maximum flexibility

The flexible MEFO-VARIO workpiece holder system allows you to  assemble part-specific compartment, pin, loop or prism trays  quickly with just a few standard components and without the need for tools. MEFO-VARIO is used in combination with our MEFO-BOX and expands its field of application for individually positioned parts.
All components are available from our extensive stock.

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Customized solutions

Workpiece holders for the highest requirements

As the link between workpiece and cleaning machine, the workpiece holder directly influences the cleaning result as well as possibilities for automation of the cleaning process, ultimately influencing  profitability. The rising demand for parts cleanliness combined  with increased part complexity and growing automation requirements are often only achieved with the use of bespoke workpiece holders – a core competence of Metallform.