KAUTASIT

. Company Overview

• Company Name: KAUTASIT Gummitechnik GmbH
• Invention of the brand: 1952 (with origins tracing back to 1912),
• Headquarters: Robert-Berndt-Strasse 2, 01257 Dresden, Germany
• Employees: Approximately 100 (KTS group)
• Main Products: Rubber sealing components, molded parts (OEM), rubber-metal or rubber-fabric composites, high-pressure asbestos-free gaskets
• Market Position: A specialized manufacturer of industrial sealing solutions, supplier for Hidden Champions and global leaders

. Company History

• 1912: Original production site began manufacturing sealing components
• 1952: Nationalized as KAUTASIT-WERKE
• 1990: Transitioned into a privately owned company
• 1993: Official establishment of KAUTASIT Gummitechnik GmbH
• 2014: Successful generational succession completed
• 2025: Purchase of a former VERITAS branch and foundation of another GmbH

. Product Introduction

1. Rubber-Fabric Composite Seals

• Products include O-rings, piston seals, shaft seals, etc.
• Customizable materials with excellent temperature and pressure resistance
• Multi-layered structure (e.g., rubber + fabric) significantly enhances strength and product longevity

2. Rubber-Metal Bonded Components

• Reliable bonding technology: rubber is firmly bonded to metal using special materials and vulcanization, ensuring long-term durability without delamination or brittleness
• Wide range of material combinations available: metals (such as steel, stainless steel, aluminum) and elastomers (such as NBR, EPDM, FKM)
• Applications: vibration damping, shock absorption, sealing, and force transmission in machinery, automotive, industrial, and energy sectors

3. High-Pressure Asbestos-Free Gaskets

• KAUTASIT’s asbestos-free high-pressure gaskets replace traditional asbestos-based sealing materials
• Suitable for high-pressure, high-temperature, and corrosive environments — a key component in industrial sealing
• Asbestos-free formulation: environmentally friendly and compliant with current EU regulations
• Excellent sealing performance: remains stable under high pressure and temperature over extended use
• Chemical resistance: withstands most industrial liquids, gases, and oils
• High strength and pressure tolerance: durable under heavy pressure and flange tightening
• Easy machinability: can be cut into custom shapes (e.g., flat gaskets) to meet specific requirements

4. Rubber Sheets and Die-Cut Products

• Manufactured using high-precision die-cutting technology
• Suitable for rubber sheet materials such as NBR, EPDM, FKM
• Available in molded or die-cut forms according to customer needs

. Application Industries and Market Sectors

• Hydraulic and pneumatic systems
• Food processing and packaging equipment (compliant with FDA, BfR standards, USP Cl. VI)
• Air conditioning and refrigeration technologies, heat pumps
• Storage tank equipment, couplings and piping systems
• Vehicle and industrial machinery vibration isolation systems

. Technical Advantages

• ISO 9001 and IATF certified
• In-house formulation and material development capabilities
• Custom design and small-batch production flexibility
• Strong R&D and rapid prototyping capabilities