Eckold
Why consider this supplier?
ECKOLD is a manufacturer of sheet metal shaping machinery, metal joining machinery, and tooling, specializing in chip-less cold forming and clinching technology. The company also provides contract manufacturing services.
Capabilities
Components offered
While primarily a machinery supplier, Eckold provides essential 'clinching elements' (such as the CONFIX element) that are permanently joined into vehicle structures. They also supply specialized tooling for manufacturing automotive heat shields, drip bars, wheel wells, door frames, and roof openings.
Products & services
Eckold offers a comprehensive range of stationary and portable machines, tools, and automated systems for sheet metal processing. Their services include the development of customized joining solutions, robot-controlled clinching systems, and specialized tool manufacturing for forming, punching, and self-piercing riveting.
Key technologies
R&D focus
Development of lightweight joining techniques for hybrid and mixed-material combinations (e.g., aluminum to high-strength steel), AI-assisted manufacturing (KI-Pro-MF), and energy-efficient servo-motor driven assembly systems.
Certifications
Volume fit
Mass market · Specialist / low volume