PLASTIGUM AG - ABOUT US

Plastigum AG is specialized in metal/rubber and plastic/rubber compounds of all kinds, with its own elastomer development. Today we process approx. 100 tons of rubber per year on 5'000m² production area with a staff of 49 employees.

Elmet AG specializes in metal/rubber and plastic/rubber compounds of all kinds, with its own elastomer development. When acoustic or mechanical vibrations cause problems in technical equipment, there is a need for effective sound and vibration isolators. Investigation of the sources of interference enables our specialists to select the right materials and suitable part geometries. Elmet AG has been working in the field of vibration and damping technology since 1982 and can therefore advise you with extensive know-how.

Elastoflon AG specialises in standardised rubber products such as O-rings and valve diaphragms as well as customer-specific rubber products and provides expert advice during development. We also specialise in plastic products in general and in particular in PTFE precision turned parts as well as PTFE coatings.

Customers

Our clientele includes the medical technology, chemical industry, railway industry, semiconductor industry, pump manufacturers and many more. In the field of rubber products, PTFE turned parts and PTFE coatings, technical diaphragms and valve diaphragms of all kinds, we are among the leading manufacturers.

We look forward to your inquiry and will be pleased to advise you.

PHILOSOPHY & VALUES

The value of a company is not only measured in numbers, but also in its dealings with customers, suppliers and employees. The primary goal of Elmet AG is customer satisfaction with the accompanying trust in partnership. We are your partner for close, long-term cooperation, with efficient and precise production. Mutual success is our highest premise, for this we offer uncompromising quality by using modern technologies and over our already 60 years developed know-how.

Customer

You as a customer are our top priority

Transparent communication is very important to us. Please do not hesitate to approach us openly at any time, because this is the only way we can continuously develop in partnership and jointly gain a competitive advantage that will further our economic success.

Employees

Our employees - another guarantee for your success

Motivated employees are not only more goal-oriented and productive, but also more sociable and flexible, which is why we attach great importance to the satisfaction of our employees. By involving the employees in the ongoing processes and by transferring specialist responsibility, we generate a high level of motivation which ensures that we consistently produce the best quality.

Suppliers

Our suppliers - your prices

Elmet AG maintains a supplier network that not only works to a high standard of quality, but also produces close to the company headquarters. In most cases, the compound raw materials are available from second suppliers. With the existing transparent supplier relationship process, which has been built up over many years, we ensure the ability to deliver with the greatest possible care.

Sustainability Management

Good Conscience

With our sustainability management Plastigum AG strives for closed cycles. We have set ourselves the goal of reducing the use of resources such as energy, water and raw materials along the entire value chain. In doing so, we want to continue to secure the success that we have enjoyed for more than 60 years, promote our employees and ensure the sustainability of the ecosystem.

Environmental protection

Certification according to ISO 14001

Plastigum AG has already been certified according to ISO 14001 in 2002. This authorizes Plastigum AG to systematically work towards compliance with environmentally friendly requirements, minimizing environmental impacts and striving for continuous improvement of sustainability.

Industrial safety

Health and safety at work

Since 2002, we have been operating an occupational safety management system that deals with the constant minimization of accident and health risks. With this system, a continuous improvement of processes and safety at the workplaces takes place.

QUALITY

There is a continuous monitoring of our products. We give you the certainty that you will receive your products in constant high quality. We attach great importance to the responsible handling of the environment and its raw materials. This is verified by regular internal and external audits and regular certification. We also see our suppliers more as partners, which we have built up over many years of careful project work. This is how we succeed in maintaining an overview of the entire flow of goods.

Internal testing equipment and methods

Metal parts

Elmet AG has its own testing and measuring equipment as well as a measuring room to perform all necessary measurements on purchased or provided metal goods.

Elastomer division and development

Physical and chemical tests

Thermal analytics
Surface measurement
Density measurement

Physical and technical testing

Tensile strength, elongation and stress values
Hardness
Tear resistance
Rebound resilience
Abrasion
Compression set

Rheology

Cross-linking reaction

IMAGES

Job vacancies

For the coating of metal and plastic parts with primer and adhesive we are looking for a qualified painter, body painter.

History of the company

1948
Foundation of the company in Diessenhofen on the Hochrhein and start of the production of soling materials

1969
Switzerland's largest shoe sole manufacturer: 12,000 pairs of soles per day and approx. 600 tonnes of rubber per year

1974
Acquisition of Schneider Dichtungstechnik Winterthur and start of production of rubber and PTFE moulded parts

1976
Relocation to Diessenhofen, to the location of Plastigum AG, as well as renaming and change of the legal form to Elastoflon AG, continuous development of competence in consulting and trade with rubber and PTFE moulded parts

1982
Foundation of the company in Altendorf/SZ and start of production of parts with rubber-metal connections

1987
Expansion of the office/production area

1990
New construction of production and administration building with approx. 2'000m² additional floor space

1995
Award of the ISO 9001 quality certificate

1999
Move to Diessenhofen, to the location of Plastigum AG
Acquisition of the company Elmet AG

2002
Capacity expansion through new presses and additional personnel, expansion of machinery in our own tool shop with
Lathe DMG MORI CTX beta 800
Award of the environmental certificate ISO 14001

2004
two new curing ovens for PTFE coating put into operation, thus significantly increasing capacity

2009
new press for PTFE sintering for higher and reproducible quality

2017
Expansion of capacity with new presses and additional personnel, modernisation of the rubber mixing plant with new precision rolling mill, expansion of machinery in our own tool shop with DMG MORI CTX beta 800 lathe, updating of design software and hardware

2019
further modernisation of the rubber mixing plant with two new precision rolling mills