TECHNICAL COMPONENTSAL-KO PLAST
THE EXPERTS
GO WITH
Alois Kober GmbH is founded in Kötz / Germany
Alois Kober AG acquires share in the company, now named „Enzler & Co.“
Expansion is completed
Merger with Alois Kober GmbH, Vehicle Technology Division in Kleinkötz
Founding of plastics processing company by Herbert Enzler, Sr.
Full takeover by Alois Kober AG; new corporate name „AL-KO Enzler GmbH“
Groundbreaking for expansion and modernization
Expansion of production plant with innovative and advanced machine technologies
1931 1984 1995 1999
1959 1987 1997 2008
80 yearsAL-KO
2011
Investment in state-of-the-art twin-sheet tech-nology
2013
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CONTENTS
Page
AL-KO – Quality for life ............................................ 4 – 5
Project management ............................................... 6 – 7
Motorhome components ......................................... 8 – 9
Caravan components ................................................. 10
Commercial vehicle components .........................11 – 13
Construction machine components ..................... 14 – 17
Industrial plant components ........................................ 18
Machinery components ........................................ 19 – 21
Production – machinery line-up .......................... 22 – 23
Research and development .................................. 24 – 25
Surface finishes ........................................................... 26
Our partners ................................................................. 27
Know-how from decades of
manufacturing experience
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PLASTICS TECHNOLOGIESNew products achieve lasting market success only if generated through in-depth research and development. Keeping that in mind, we search for trailblazing innovations and new approaches in vacuum thermoforming of thermoplastic resins each and every day to move forward to new frontiers. As one of Germany's biggest manufacturers of thermoformed products, we have firmly established our position as specialists for eye-pleasing, highly functional components and process-friendly transport trays made from plastics. Our goal is to offer dependable supply of technically advanced products and therefore strengthen the market position of our customers. Utilizing wide-ranging resources, we provide solu-tions to your problems with minimum turnaround time.
VISIONS
WE SHAPE YOUR
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AL-KO QUALITY FOR LIFE
VEHICLE TECHNOLOGYOur products and accessories ensure your safety and comfort on the road. Whether used in motorhomes, RV's, caravans, commercial vehicles or specialty trailers, they provide the basis for a pleasant ride.
GARDEN + HOBBYWe develop and manufacture innovative gardening equipment. Combining con-vincing technology and performance with eye-pleasing design, our products satisfy highest demands.
AIR TECHNOLOGYOur ventilation and air conditioning com-po nents as well as exhaust systems ensure highest energy efficiency, outstanding hygiene and maximum convenience – that is what makes us stand out from other suppliers.
AL-KO: THE COMPANY AND THE BRANDSafety, convenience and pleasure are important factors which enhance our everyday lives and activities. These are the exact attributes which make up our identity expressed by the AL-KO brand as well as all of our products. This holds true for all AL-KO business sectors including vehicle technology, garden + hobby and air technology.
We live and breathe quality! Everything we do is driven by one key purpose - improving the quality of life of our customers. Hence, our corporate slogan: "Quality for Life".
We pave the way for a problem-free holiday and a relaxed return home.
We create more enthusiasm in your garden.
We create healthy air in your surroun-dings and improve air conditions.
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AL-KO Plastics Technology Division plant
in Ichenhausen / Germany
THE SPECIALISTS FOR TECHNICAL COMPONENTS MADE FROM PLASTICS
PROJECT MANAGEMENTWorking with the customer, external designers and our in-house development group, we conceive and realize aesthetically designed technical components with superb quality. We offer ideal solutions to customers’ problems which meet highest requirements with regard to shape, appearance and function.
We want our customers to be enthusiastic about AL-KO.
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Initial sketch:
Starting point for
development
Design proposal:
Transfer of proposed design to
in-house 3D CAD system
Prototype mould:
Sample production
and trials
Production mould:
Cooled aluminium mould for high-precision
series manufacturing
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MOTORHOME COMPONENTS
Fabric surfacing, close-up viewInterior door panel
Example: Integrated (A-Class) motorhomes / cab interior elements and door panels
I Interior and exterior components for motorhomes and commercial vehicles
I Highest surface qualityI Superb UV and weathering resistanceI Gap clearances meet toughest specsI Outstanding appearance and texturingI Ready-to-install / multi-component assembliesI Tested and certified quality
Material:I ABS with TPU outer coatI Specialty adhesivesI Leather and fabric surface lamination
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Taillight moulding
Example: Tail light moulding, shown mounted on vehicle
I Ready-to-install units including lights and cabling
I Exterior component for motorhomes I Superb UV and weathering resistanceI Meets highest visual standardsI Splash-proof construction
Material:I ABS/PMMA (silver metalllic)
or ASA (black)I Adhesive-bonded, multi-
component assembly
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CARAVAN COMPONENTS
Example: AL-KO premium cladding/cover system for trailer drawbars
I Aesthetic surface designI Outstanding UV and weathering resistanceI Adhesive-bonded reinforcing struts I Multi-component assembly
Material:Available in three surface finish versions:I Matte black ASA (1)I Surface-printed ABS (2)I Backprinted PMMA (3)
Premium cover (3)
Cladding/cover for trailer drawbar (2)
Drawbar cladding/cover system (1)
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COMMERCIAL VEHICLE COMPONENTS
Example: Taillight moulding and cargo space bulkhead
I Safety-relevant components for commercial vehicles
I Successfully tested to strict Daimler-Benz standards
I Certified by independent test institutes such as SKZ, VDZ, Bureau Veritas and others
I Assembled systems for direct installation on production line
Taillight moulding
Bulkhead wall
Material / Taillight mouldingI ABS / PMMA, glossy silver metallicI With adhesive-bonded plastic mounting
Material / Bulkhead wallI ABS / PMMA front-side panelI Upscale eye-pleasing design for
outstanding brand recognition
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COMMERCIAL VEHICLE COMPONENTS
Example: Forklift truck
I Outstanding UV and weathering resistanceI Grained surfacesI Ready-to-install assemblies/components
with emergency hammer and mounting elements
Instrument panel Loudspeaker panel with emergency hammer
Material:I ABS / TPUI TPU outer surfacing specially developed
for commercial vehicles
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Mobile crane / interior door panel
Example: Mobile crane
I Outstanding UV and weathering resistanceI Grained surfacesI Ready-to-install units including
adhesive-bonded components
Mobile crane / cabin frame
Material: I ABS / TPUI TPU surfacing specially developed
for commercial vehicles
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CONSTRUCTION MACHINE COMPONENTS
Example: Front loader / radiator cowl
I System supplied in conjunction with AL-KO Industrial Components Division, Zell / Austria
Material: I PolycarbonateI Service temperature: up to 120° CI Grey, through-colouredI UV-stabilized surfacing
Radiator cowl
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Example: Screed conveyor
I System supplied in conjunction with AL-KO Vehicle Technology, Kötz / Germany (chassis, jockey wheel, mudguards)
Material:I High-impact polycarbonateI Service temperature: up to 120° CI Grey, through-colouredI UV-stabilized surfacingI Reinforcing struts and threaded mounting
anchors bonded in place by high-quality 2-component adhesive
Side cowling with protective cover for instrument panel
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Example: Plastering machine / side panels
I Replacement of sheet metal by plasticI Exact colour match with lacquered metal
surfacesI Cost and weight savingsI Outstanding UV and weathering resistanceI High impact strength for long service lifeI Negatively thermoformed part
(OFF-technology)
Material: I Coextruded orange ASA, colour-matched
with metal surfaces
Side panel
CONSTRUCTION MACHINE COMPONENTS
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Example: Display console of rolling road test
I "Design meets function"I Replacement of sheet metal by plasticI Negatively thermoformed part (OFF-technology)I Exact colour match with lacquered metal surfacesI Complete unit with adhesive-bonded glass window
and hinges
Material: I ABS regrindI Coated with UV-stable textured lacquer
Display console – rolling road test
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INDUSTRIAL PLANT COMPONENTS
Example: Solar cell stringer
I Multi-component integral system design
Material: I ABS / PMMA with high-gloss white
surfaceI Adhesive-bonded aluminium components
and turned plastic componentsI High impact strength for long service lifeI Includes protective masking film (removed
after delivery to end user)
Side panels with or
without apertures
Support arm cowling
(multi-component
design)
Display screen /
keyboard
housing
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MACHINERY COMPONENTS
Example: Condensing boiler
I DIN 4102-B1 flammability ratingI Ready-to-install assembly, supplied
in retail packagingI Adhesive-bonded metal mounting anchorsI Adhesive-bonded glass fibre mats
Material: I High-impact PCI Original material thickness: 6.0 mmI Through-coloured, stabilized resin
Multi-component front cowling
© Buderus
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MACHINERY COMPONENTS
Operating control unit
Front and rear housing panels
Example: Megamat control console
I Certified UL 94 V0 flammability ratingI Manufactured by negative mouldingI Two-shell construction with adhesive-
bonded turned parts
Material: I High-quality ABSI Textured lacquer surface coating
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Drive chain cover
Example: Rotary airlock feeder / drive belt guard
I Uniform covers in 6 different sizes (from 600 x 200 x 100 mm to 1250 x 400 x 200 mm)
I Product I.D. logo realized by UV-proof finishing films from 3M Deutschland GmbH
Material: I Virgin PSI UV stabilizedI Electrically conductive
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PRODUCTION –MACHINERY LINE-UP
I 14 Thermoforming machines Single sheet lines: up to 3000 x 1500 mm Twin sheet line: 2600 x 1400 mm
I 6 CNC robotic milling stations up to 3000 x 1500 mmI Postprocessing stations (adhesive bonding, welding,
assembly, etc.)
Wide-ranging capabilities:I High-pressure thermoformingI Compressive moulding of compositesI Processing of fibre-reinforced resins and organic
composite sheets
Cutaway view
Parob twin-sheet handling tray
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GEISS T9 twin-sheet thermoforming machine
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RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENTEXPERTISE IN PLASTICS
AL-KO tooling fabrication facility
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I Rapid prototyping by FDM process 500 x 600 x 500 mm
I In-house prototype and sample production
I Fabrication of aluminium moulds using state-of-the-art tooling manufacturing equipment of AL-KO KOBER GROUP
I In-house production of customer-specific equipment and devices
OUR EXPERTISE
FDM station for rapid prototyping Diversity without limits
3D-CAD design with SolidWorks software
I Synergies with AL-KO Vehicle Technology R + D Europe
I Cooperation with accredited independent test institutes including SKZ, VDZ, Bureau Veritas
I ISO 9001:2008 certified
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SURFACE FINISHES
2 Graininga) Coarseb) Mediumc) Fined) Leather
1 Design surfacesa) Aluminium lookb) Carbon fibre look (# 16) c) Brushed stainless lookd) Carbon fibre look (# 11)
3 Lamination / Coats / Surface finishes
a) Fabricb) Leatherc) Chromed) EMC coatings
4 Lacquers/ Textured lacquers
a) Fineb) Mediumc) Coarsed) Very coarse
1a
3 a
2 a
4 a
1c
3 c
2c
4 c
1b
3b
2b
4b
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OUR PARTNERS
www.alko-tech.com/plasticsAll content subject to change without notice in accordance with technical progress. No liability can be assumed for mistakes and typographical errors. Order No. 499525/ 08-2018
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