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More than 45 years of experience make Gerlach unique

From the beginning the product is the focus…

Elastic profiles, mostly made of a rubber material, more and more also of silicone, are our daily companions, without us perceiving or even seeing them properly! But they play a key role in many applications: they seal windows and doors in our homes and cars, for example. They ensure that our environment remains comfortable, warm and dry. They are made of natural or synthetic rubber and must be vulcanized to be permanently elastic. Exactly this process is carried out in the vulcanization plants of GERLACH Maschinenbau.

We, Gerlach Maschinenbau GmbH, are the worldwide technology leader in continuous hot air vulcanization. Our customers receive from us tailor-made systems according to their individual ideas – always adapted to the requirements of the final product.

The various vulcanization and drying channels from Gerlach

In addition to hot air, Gerlach also uses other energy sources in the vulcanization and drying ducts with exhaust air cleaning. These include in particular microwave and infrared energy as well as a process-specific combination of these with the hot air. In addition to vulcanization, the cooling of the extrudate and the profile pull-off are an essential part of the extrusion process. Gerlach Maschinenbau also builds and supplies these machines. Depending on the requirements of the customer from the automotive, facade construction, water/waste water treatment, hose production or various other branches of industry, Gerlach’s delivery program includes the individual machine as well as the fully equipped production line for the entire extrusion and vulcanization process at the customer’s site.

The technological “know-how” paired with the excellent mechanical engineering, in execution and quality, have for many years been a guarantee for an efficient and successful rubber vulcanization for our worldwide operating customers.

Our outstanding professional competences are:

Practical research & development

Together with our customers we plan and develop the machines according to your wishes, combined with our knowledge and our experience.

Gerlach stands for:

a research-based company with different scientific backgrounds. partners
engineering center and a strong development team
use of CAD/CAM, programming, simulations, 3D Printing Rapid Prototyping
off-line material tests on own machines
extrusion and vulcanization trials with customer compounds
validation of engineering simulations
product-specific design of complete vulcanization lines

Production & Assembly

We produce our plants - with a unique vertical range of manufacture - completely in Germany. Your advantages: Quality Made in Germany, optimally matched machines with an outstandingly long service life.

Gerlach stands for:

Made in Germany, ISO/EQM Certified
environmentally friendly energy supply of our production through our own PV plant
modern machinery for machining, sheet metal processing and painting
precise laser cutting and robot-assisted laser welding
control cabinet construction and final assembly, PLC programming, operating visualization
modern warehousing and just-in-time delivery
complete in-house machine commissioning with our customers
highly skilled employees in all areas of production

Customer service

We leave nothing to chance: from the presentation of the manufactured plant to the transport to the commissioning on site at the customer's site including operators’ training - our customers can count on us.

Gerlach stands for:

short commissioning times at the customer due to the Plug & Play approach
operator training and training on our machines
worldwide customer service operations
complete remote maintenance concept for the machines
support and service via real-time video and audio communication (GSS)
worldwide Gerlach presence and availability
local customer training and information events
project-specific and regular customer visits worldwide
participation in international trade fairs as an information and presentation platform
individually selectable scope of services

Our diversity of services

Gerlach Maschinenbau GmbH is a global technology leader for continuous hot air vulcanization of rubber profiles. For over 45 years, we have been manufacturing technologically sophisticated systems in our production plant near Düsseldorf.

Starting with the design and development, we do more that just production but are involved in the entire value chain. The result is a technologically advanced machine technology of the highest quality and long-term value stability. When it comes to increasing requirements with respect to environmental and energy management concepts, we are in a position to offer innovative solutions. Our experienced and highly motivated employees are there to provide you with support.

Quality Management DIN ISO 9001

Use Certified Partners to ensure the highest level of safety, accuracy and quality.

Gerlach Maschinenbau GmbH relies on Quality Management DIN ISO 9001 when it comes to the design and construction of machines for rubber and plastics production with the fields of design, planning, machining, sheet metal processing, electrical engineering, final assembly and service as well as trade in machines and accessories.