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«With all the strategic decision makers we are known as a

fast, flexible and innovative service and technology partner.

We grow across the regions. Thanks to our own solutions

we are right at the forefront at any demand and specific

requirement.»

OUR VISION

Thanks to their service readiness and their expertise, of our motivated staff clearly

stand out of the crowd in their whole behaviour.

We want to achieve success together with our customers, staff and suppliers. We

assume responsibility and give them security by doing that.

Uncompromising quality, the use of state of the art technologies and a permanent

curiosity lead us to top performance.

To us, confidence in us and our partners is paramount. We keep our word.

OUR MISSION

OUR VALUES

We create solutions

we listen attentively,

consult competently and

keep our word. That’s

how we lay the

foundation for common

growth.

We are partners

for a trustworthy and

close co-operation

We live quality

with committed advice,

efficient processes and

precise manufacturing.

We love technology

because it helps us to

master challenging taks

and to enthusiasm our

customers with individual

solutions

We stay curious

and creative. Because

envy for new things helps

us and our customers on.

«We want to change, shape and discover

new things. Our customers give us the

opportunities to do that.»

HUMAN CAPITAL IS PARAMOUNT

A technology company lives on its products?

We do not agree. We live on our customers and our staff. But

most of all we live on the close exchange between them. This

is the only way not only to satisfy but to convince our

customers. And that is our goal. For you, this means:

− We listen.

− We develop exactly the solution you need.

− We constantly educate ourselves.

− We are excellently organized.

− We decide quickly.

««Our staff understand customers – that’s the

most important thing.»

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THE KUBO GROUP

History

− Founded in 1980 through takeover of the activities of

Garlock Switzerland

− 1986 foundation of the Austrian subsidiary (Kubo Tech

Gesellschaft m.b.H., AT-Linz)

− 1989 integration of Gummi Huber AG (now Kubo Form AG,

CH-Effretikon) in the group

− 1994 relocation in the new building in Effretikon

− 2005 acquisition of the Kubo Group by three external

entrepreneurs

− 2011 Acquisition of Johannsen AG (since 2016 fully

integrated in the Kubo Group)

− 2015 Acquisition of the Kubo Group by Diploma PLC

Headquarters in Switzerland

Subsidiary in Austria

Producer of customized sealing

solutions

«We train young people in different

occupational profiles.»

PRODUCTS

Kubo is your reliable technology and service

partner. We advise you thoroughly and

develop innovative solutions for your

requirements. Quickly and flexibly.

Our product range

- Moulded rubber parts

- Gaskets and seals

- Springs

- Protective coverings

- Couplings

WE ARE LEAK-PROOF

Seals and Gaskets are essential for security and environment.

We offer you:

− Competent consulting

− Individual design

− Reliable production

− Large choice from stock

− Highest quality for long service life

OUR GASKETS AND SEALS

Chose from our extensive product range:

− O-Rings

− Hydraulic and pneumatic seals

− Radial and axial shaft seals, mechanical seals

− Gaskets and gasketing sheets

− Packings

− Isolation materials

− PTFE-products

− Profiles

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O-RINGS

− Standard and customized

− Precision O-Rings and vulcanized toroidal rings

− Compounds

Elastomers (NBR, EPDM, MVQ, FPM, FFPM etc.)

Metal O-Rings, C-Rings and E-Rings

FEP-, PFA-envelopped O-Rings with silicone or FPM-core

− Kubo CTC – customized coatings

− All designs (O, C, D, X, L, spring-supported, etc.)

− O-ring assortments

− Conformities and authorisations

− Express service of FPM-O-rings on the premises

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HYDRAULIC ANDPNEUMATIC SEALS

− Comprehensive assortment for static and dynamic applications

− Customized (tolerances and design)

− All materials (elastomers, metall and envelopped)

− All designs

− Parker-Seals

− Conformities and authorisations

− Express-service for machined seals on our premises

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RADIAL AND AXIAL SHAFT SEALS, MECHANICAL SEALS− Sealing of moving shafts – axial or radial

− From the simple shaft seal up to spring mounted

PTFE lip seal and to mechanical seals

− PS-seals

− Vulcan mechanical seals

− Parker seals

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GASKETS AND GASKETING SHEETS

− All materials (cork, rubber, Gummi, high-quality

synthetic materials, Gylon® by Garlock, composite

materials, graphite, metal-graphite etc.)

− Gasketing sheets or finished gaskets

− Materials consulting

− Several authorisations

− Manufacturing in our own premises on knife cut

machines, directly from CAD, building plan or flange

drawing or on punching machines

− Express service

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NEWS

Gylon® Epix

− Universal thickness -> less inventory

− Classical Gylon® -> no need for new qualification

− Hexagonal surface profile for a low tightening toque, good blow-out resistance and good adjustment to uneven surfaces

− Video

PS-Seal® with Gylon® brown-white

− Extremely wear resistant sealing lip for food and pharmaceutical industry

− With all relevant certificates (EC 1935/2204, FDA, USP Class VI)

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PACKINGS

− Many materials for all common mediums

− All common types, pre-pressed packing rings, ready-

to-install packing sets

− Different types of wawing/braiding

− Consulting for application related problems

− Tools for mounting and disassembly (packing pullers)

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ISOLATION MATERIALS

− Yarns, threads, fabrics, ribbons, tubes, cords, packings

and mats

− Only fibres made of glass and silicon oxyde -

harmless for health

− Customized solutions and consulting

− Laminations and coatings

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PTFE-PRODUCTS

− Incomparable chemical resistance and physiological harmlessness

− Temperature resistance up to almost 300 °C

− Sliding capacity

− Very appropriate for seals, gaskets, technical parts in the chemical, pharmaceutical and food industry

− Excellent electrical isolator

− Extensive assortment (sealing strips, PTFE-envelopped seals, semi-finished products like sheets, foils, rods and tubes)

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PROFILES

− Any design and elastomer

− Standard profiles for trade and industry

− Hightech profiles such as inflatable seals

− Silicone with integrated silver ions: antibacterial,

antimicrobial and fungicide for better process safety

(pharmaceutical and food industry)

− Inflatable sealing profiles

− Customized manufacturing

«Kubo is an excellent and reliable supplier. Our contact

person is extremely competent and a real organisational

talent. The supplies are on time and of faultless quality.»

Franz Burtscher, Getzner Textil AG

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FOR YOU WE SPRING FORWARD

Compression or traction springs in small or large series:

our choice of technical springs leaves nothing to be

desired. This is what we offer:

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OUR SPRINGS

Our product range includes:

− Traction springs

− Compression springs

− Tooling springs

− Special springs

− Springs by the metre

− Spring assortments

«Our choice of

technical springs leaves

nothing to be desired.»

«We keep on stock for you a full range of more than

750’000 springs.»

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TRACTION SPRINGS

− Assortment of standardized springs according to DIN

2089/2 in different steel types

− Customized traction springs

− Wide selection of spring materials

− Calculation of springs

− Traction springs by the metre

− Traction springs assortments

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COMPRESSION SPRINGS

− Standardized compression springs programme as per

DIN 2098

− Stainless steel springs up to wire diametre of 10 mm

− Customized compression springs

− Wide range of spring materials

− Calculation of springs

− Compression springs by the metre

− Spring assortments

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TOOL SPRINGS

− Traction and compression springs

− For different dynamic loads

− All standard sizes deliverable from stock or within

short notice

− Calculation of springs

«Quality is the top priority for us. With Kubo as a partner

we always find the best possible solution.»

Maria Wonko, Hamilton Bonaduz AG

WE PROTECT YOUR MACHINES

Whether it is a large installation or a small device: the

technology inside is particularly sensible and vulnerable to

failures. It needs to be protected from dirt and other

environmental influences. We offer you:

− Customized protective solutions for every application

− Competent consulting

− Manufacturing of disk bellows in our own premises

− A large number of articles readily available from stock

OUR PROTECTIVE COVERINGS

This is what we offer you:

− Individual protective solutions

− Disk bellows

− Molerit®-bellows

− Box style bellows and slide protectors

«You have the machine

– we have the

protective covering.

Guaranteed!»

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DISK BELLOWS

− Hand made

− Extremely short minimal length thanks to superposition of

rubber disks which are vulcanised on the internal and

external diameters

− Particularly suitable for very restricted mounting spaces

− Many existing tools from inside diameter 14 mm up to

outside diameter 250 mm

− Available with inner or outer flange. We have a wide

tooling range for connections with cuffs.

− Qualities NBR, EPDM and HNBR from stock. Other

materials upon request

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MOLERIT® BELLOWS

− Molerit® is a plasticised PVC with universal applicability.

− Molerit® bellows can be produced in cylindrical, conical

shape or as single bellows.

− From inner diameter 10 mm up to outer diameter of 700

mm.

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SLIDE PROTECTORS

− As a protection from dust and dirt, chips, swarfs, liquids,

sparks and weld splatters as well as heat emission

− Subject to your individual requirements, our specialists

use the appropriate material and architecture.

− Apart from the common PUR-polyester-fabric other

materials are available:

PUR-cotton fabric

BM-kevlar-, silicate-fabric or pyromex

− Different shapes available (protection on one, three or all

four sides)

«From Kubo we get our special box style bellows just-in-

time ready-to-install and tested. That helped us to

massively reduce the throughput times of our machine

assembly.»

Stéphane Schwartz, Rollomatic SA

WE CONNECT

Couplings in machines and installations need to be able to

master very different exigences. But what they all need to

do is: the need to hold fast. And to hold fast permanently.

From us, you can expect:

− Qualitatively outstanding products for a long service life

− Extensive know-how and competent advice

− Varied product range

OUR COUPLINGS

Our product range includes:

− Fast coupling for:

− Gas piping

− Liquid piping

− Steam piping

− Technical hoses

− PTFE hoses

− Starflex hoses

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QUICK RELEASE COUPLINGS

− For the fast, make-or-break connection of fluid, gas or

steam transfer lines

− We offer the solution with the optimal service life

depending on pressure, temperature and medium

− With one or two closing ends, non-closing couplings, flat-

sealing couplings, special beverage couplings as well as

special types

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TECHNICAL HOSES− Wide range of technical hoses for special applications

Starflex Hoses

− Teflon hoses jacketed with a steel netting mesh for extreme

conditions

− Aggressive media

− Vacuum applications with high pressures

PTFE hoses, often called spaghetti hoses

− For electro-technics, chemical industry, machine building

industry, precision mechanics, medical industry, vehicle

construction

− Aggressive environments, high or low temperatures,

applications with required electrical isolation

«Our installations require high-end components.

We are very satisfied with the specific PTFE-

hoses and the fast delivery by Kubo.»

Daniel Rohrbacher, KKS Ultraschall AG

WE BURN RUBBER

Moulded rubber parts need to be very well thought-out

down to the tiniest detail. Even minimal deviations

influence the final product. This is what you can expect

from us:

− Individual development of your moulded rubber parts

− Optimal realisation thanks to our own tool making

− The right rubber compound thanks to our expertise

− Precise manufacturing with state of the art machines

− High end products on which you can rely

OUR MOULDED RUBBER PARTS

These are our strenghts:

− Technical membranes

− Functional micro-parts

− Rubber/metal vulcanisations

− Vibration dampers

− Armours for technical devices

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TECHNICAL MEMBRANES

− As construction elements for sensors, valves,

expansion parts, switches, handling devices etc.

− Target group for technical membranes are producers

of sensors, valves, laboratory equipment, medical

devices and handling devices

− Dimensions up to 350 mm

− Elastomers with highest homogeneity

− Tight tolerances

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FUNCTIONAL MICRO PARTS

− As construction elements for medical devices, sensors,

electronical devices and micro-mechanical products

− We produce precision parts in the smallest dimensions

− Target groups: producers of medical devices, sensors,

valves, the electronical industry and the watch industry

− Dimension 1 - 5 mm

− All elastomer materials

− Multifunctionality

− Thightest tolerances

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RUBBER/METAL VULCANISATIONS

− Technical components fulfilling multiple tasks like sealing,

flexible coupling, grip, isolation, protection and design

− Vulcanisations on glass, metal or synthetic materials

− Target groups: all producers of equipment and devices

− Dimension up to 500 mm

− All elastomer materials

− Multifunctionality

− Partly extremely high tolerances

− Highest quality of rubber/metal bonding

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VIBRATION DAMPERS

− Elastomer dampers for running machines

− Different elastomers (NR, NBR or CR)

− Consulting and calculation

− Different types and dimensions available directly in our online-shop

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ARMOURS FOR TECHNICAL DEVICES

− Armours for optical devices

− Armours for switches, battery cases and adjustment

parts

− As protection against dirt and dust

− As bumper

Target group: producers of optical devices and devices

in general.

Characteristics of armours for technical devices:

− Dimensions up to 350 mm

− All elastomer materials

− Multifunctionality

− Tight tolerances

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DEVELOPPED JOINTLY WITH YOU

− Optimization of component construction

− Choice of the right materials

− Development of efficient production methods

− Own toolmaking

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PROJECT WORKFLOW FOR CUSTOMIZED MOULDED RUBBER PARTS

SERVICE: FAST AND HIGH QUALITYWe regard ouselves as service providers.

Our customers can rely on highest quality

and fast delivery.

We offer:

Engineering

Express manufacturing

Quality assurance

Logistics

«We believe in Switzerland as a

business location – and are

committed to it – also in the

future.»

EXPRESS PRODUCTION OF GASKETS

We produce gaskets quickly and flexibly according to your

drafts, ideas, your housing or flange drawings or directly from

CAD. Furthermore, we offer you:

− Materials consulting

− More than 500 materials in stock

− Several authorizations for medical and food applications

(FDA, USP Class VI, EN 1935/2004, 3A Sanitary, KTW, DVGW)

EXPRESS PRODUCTION FOR MACHINED SEALS

We offer turned/machined seals for hydraulic and pneumatic

applications as an express service.

− Quick, precise and individual

− Up to outer diameter 380 mm deliverable within hours

− PUR, NBR, EPDM, FPM, silicone, PTFE, PEEK ex stock

− Other thermoplasts and elastomers upon demand

− Several authorizations for medical and food applications

(FDA, USP Class VI, EN 1935/2004, 3A Sanitary, KTW, DVGW)

EXPRESS PRODUCTION OF FFPM-O-RINGS

Also for FFPM-O-Rings you benefit from our express

production service:

− Great number of tools in metric and inch dimensions

− Special tools quickly produced

− Long-standing expertise and therefore highest quality

− 24 to 48 hours service

QUALITY ASSURED

We supply products characterized by a long service life.

Therefore, quality is our highest priority. You can rely on:

− State of the art machine park

− Certified management system

− Comprehensive test procedures

AVAILABILTY OPTIMIZED FOR YOU

− More than 200'000 articles in stock

− Consignment warehouse processing

− Kanban-systems

− VMI

− Delivery within 24 hours

− Modern warehouse infrastructure

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ONLINE SHOP

Do you know our online shop?

- Over 24’000 articles available

- No minimum invoice and minimum order value

- Possibility to order customized articles

- Conditions of your company stored (as a registered

user)

- Rapid entry of whole article lists

- Persistent shopping cart