Production of systems for ultrasonic cleaning and surface treatment

KKS plans and implements customer-specific and high-performance systems and installations for the most stringent requirements in ultrasonic cleaning and surface treatment. With technically sophisticated solutions, we serve demanding industries such as the medical technology industry, the watch-making industry and the precision engineering industry. From the site in Steinen, KKS offers everything from a single source. From process development for individual cleaning and surface treatment processes, to system development, design, automation and software development, all the way through to equipment construction, KKS has its own experts as well as the corresponding infrastructure. For industries such as the medical technology industry, we are a reliable partner with many years of experience in process development and equipment qualification. From worldwide assembly, commissioning and customer training on new systems through to regular maintenance, conversions and modernizations, our qualified experts support our customers throughout the entire service life of the system.

Our services in equipment construction – Swiss made

A KKS design engineer developing surface treatment systems using CAD planning

KKS engineering services

Customers of KKS can rely on an interdisciplinary systems engineering team.

KKS after-sales service technician carrying out maintenance on a surface treatment system.

Maintenance and service

Customers of KKS can rely on competent service throughout the entire service life of the system, whether it’s regular maintenance, spare parts, conversions or modernizations.

KKS equipment construction at a glance

  • Industrial expertise comes from operating our own systems in the Medical Surface Center
  • Development and implementation of custom and powerful systems and installations with a focus on process reliability and cost-effectiveness
  • Many years of expertise in process development

  • Integration of state-of-the-art technologies in process automation using modular process systems
  • Qualification of equipment (DQ/IQ/OQ) as the basis for process validation
  • Stringent quality requirements throughout the entire manufacturing process – Swiss made
  • Worldwide assembly, commissioning and after sales service by qualified experts

In-house production of all KKS surface treatment systems

With decades of experience in all technical departments, the optimum level of vertical integration and the use of high-quality parts and components, customers can depend on both the durability and process reliability of KKS systems. The collaboration between customer and KKS experts in poduction, assembly and automation, ensures that the project is executed professionally and on time in line with customer requirements. The ongoing exchange of knowledge and experience between our research & development department, our in-house Medical Surface Center and equipment construction, as well as feedback from our customers and after sales service, form the basis for the continuous further development of KKS systems.

Welding robot welding an ultrasonic transducer for a surface treatment system.

Process development in equipment construction

Thanks to our experience in equipment construction and the fact that we operate our own Medical Surface Center, we are a competent partner in the development of customer-specific processes. Our specialists in research & development perfectly combine academic expertise with practical user knowledge. We have a well-equipped testing and analysis laboratory that enables us to test defined processes and verify the results. In all of our solutions, we place great emphasis on stable processes with consistently reproducible results.

Assembly, commissioning and training on KKS systems

Every KKS system is fully assembled, commissioned and comprehensively tested by qualified employees in a state-of-the-art assembly facility. The Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) is performed with the customer present. Our experts carry out assembly, commissioning and training at customer sites throughout the world.

Image of a KKS final cleaning system – assembly of the surface treatment system at customer's premises.

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Ultrasonic technology – a KKS core competence

Thanks to our expertise in the development and production of ultrasonic technology solutions, our customers are guaranteed to achieve safe and clean component surfaces every time. The SINGLE, DUAL and MIX frequency technologies developed by KKS ensure the greatest possible flexibility and efficiency in every cleaning application. From heavily contaminated and hard surfaces to high-gloss polished and soft surfaces, cleaning is both deep and gentle.

Image of ultrasonic transducers attached to a tank for a surface treatment system.

Examples of systems

Bild einer automatischen KKS Ätzanlage als Beispiel für eine Anlage zur Oberflächenveredelung.

Automatic etching system

Automatic single-etching system for dental implants with a connection to the cleanroom. Capacity: more than 2 million implants per year.

Automatic linear cleaning system for final cleaning of implants and instruments in the medical technology sector.

Automatic final cleaning system

Final cleaning system for precision parts made of temperature-sensitive materials. Drying by means of air dehumidification at max. 40-60°C.