Karsten Piehl
Kiefel GmbH
Sudetensraße 3
83395 Freilassing, Germany
Our powerful thermoforming tools allow you to form plastic and natural fiber products precisely and efficiently on KTR tilting machines, KMD steel rule machines and KFT fiber machines.
We accompany you from design through production to automation, your single source for tool solutions.
We also offer this for machines from other manufacturers on request. Benefit from short changeover times as well as high performance forming and output.
Tools for tilting machines (KTR)
Powerful tools for cups, coffee capsules
Our KTR tools are designed for maximum productivity and energy efficiency, for example, producing a 95 mm diameter PET drinking cups using up to 42 cavities and at cycle speeds of up to 36 cycles/min. They can also process common materials such as PET, PP, and PS reliably and precisely. Pre-stretching plugs, format parts and pushers can be changed directly at the machine.
This does not require a complete tool change. Our tools are therefore ideal for product families, for example when different volumes need to be produced with the same diameter. This significantly reduces downtime.
Tools for steel rule cutting machines (KMD)
Thermoforming tools for high performance
Our tools for steel rule machines combine decades of thermoforming experience with maximum flexibility and compatibility. Whether separate forming and punching, combined forming and punching (BFS) or punching presses for clean drop-through cuts – we offer you the right solution for your production goals, material efficiency and changeover requirements.
Our BFS system impresses with an excellent cost-benefit ratio and maximum cutting precision, even with demanding materials. The reduced tool complexity pays off twice: Neither knife positioning nor profile grinding is necessary. This reduces your tooling costs, speeds up changeovers and allows full material flexibility.
Tools for fiber machines (KFT)
Thermoforming tools for natural fiber packaging
Our tools for the NATUREFORMER series form sustainable packaging from wet or dry natural fibers, such as cellulose. Whether trays, lids or containers: the modular design enables precise forming, controlled drying and exact product contours with high repeatability.
Cold pre-pressing, integrated heating zones and flexible loading areas ensure efficient use of materials and energy. An integrated inline punching station gives the final products clean edges and the highest quality corners.
Our experts accompany you from the initial concept to series production, including material testing, prototyping and process optimization for economical and sustainable production.
From product design to production
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Analysis & consulting
Our experienced experts analyze your requirements in detail. Our decades of experience and in-depth industry knowledge allow us to understand what your production really needs and develop tailor-made solutions for it.
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Product design & simulation
We apply digital development – from the initial idea to production-ready design. We utilize modern FEM analyses to virtually optimize components and processes before the first tool is even created. This saves time, costs and resources.
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Tool design
Whether polymer or natural fiber – we design your tool precisely tailored to your machine, your material and your product. Precise, powerful and engineered for efficient series production.
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Manufacturing & quality assurance
Our tools are manufactured at our locations using state-of-the-art technology, clear quality processes and a dedicated team. This is how we guarantee reliability and precision down to the smallest detail.
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Integration & commissioning
Your new tool fits seamlessly into your production line. Our experts take care of precise coordination, commissioning and training – so that you are productive from day one.
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After-sales & optimization
We accompany you throughout the entire life cycle of your tool – with proactive service, targeted process optimization and fast support solutions worldwide. This ensures that your production remains efficient into the future.
Future-proof packaging
In our Customer Innovation and Material R&D centers, we set industry standards by purposefully developing advanced technologies, processes, and materials.
Benefits at a glance
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The highest punching precision
Ensuring the best product quality and extending service life.
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Tailored to your machine
Peak performance for your machine by matching the tool to your application.
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Ready for use 24/7
Our tools are ready for use 24/7, durable, powerful and low-maintenance.
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Maximum productivity and energy efficiency
Thanks to optimization for high cycle rates.
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Sustainable and future-proof tool design
Suitable for production with recycled plastics and natural fibers.
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Designed for quick tool changes
The modular design and quick-change systems reduce changeover times to a minimum.
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Tested under real conditions
Every tool is tested under real production conditions in our Customer Innovation Centers.
Frequently asked questions about our tools
What is the typical service life of Kiefel tools?
Our tools are designed for durability. Depending on the material and application, they can achieve several million cycles whilst maintaining consistent quality.
Can existing tools be adapted to new products?
Yes, our modular systems allow for quick changes and conversions. Our experts are happy to review your current setup.
Which materials can be processed?
Our tools are designed for recycled plastics and all common plastics such as PS, PP, PET, PLA, multi-layer materials and wet or dry fibers.
Plan your tool design
With the Kiefel Thermoforming Configurator, you can calculate your ideal tool system for over 40 common thermoforming machines in just a few clicks. Determine product weight, material thickness, cavity layout and material requirements based on machine type, material properties, product geometry and stacking system.
The tool helps you save material and increase your output.
The configurator is so easy to use and extremely powerful that your planning phase takes even less time.
Your direct contact
Contact
Polymer Packaging
Germany
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