By merging two traditional companies, ATEK Drive Solutions combines over 150 years of shared experience in drive technology. Our roots lie in the long-standing expertise of ATEK Drive Technology Willi Glapiak GmbH for gearboxes and the German company van Rietschoten & Houwens GmbH as a specialist for brakes. With this strong foundation, a new provider will emerge in 2024 from the merger, which also brings extensive know-how in servo motor production.
In Rellingen near Hamburg, our young, digitally focused team creates tailored drive solutions with the highest precision. Innovative technologies and top-quality are our passion, which we continuously develop in close, collaborative exchange with our customers and partners.
As a Hanseatic company, we stand for reliability, down-to-earthness, and stability – even in challenging economic environments. Trust in ATEK Drive Solutions: Proven drive competence and 150 years of experience, combined with future-oriented innovation.
ATEK Drive Solution: Your partner for drive technology with quality products from Deutsche van Rietschoten & Elephant Brakes. The industrial world is constantly changing. Innovation, reliability, and efficiency are the cornerstones of successful companies today. ATEK Drive Solution positions itself as a competent and forward-looking partner when it comes to modern drive technology and tailored solutions for a variety of industries. With our powerful components, we stand for quality, innovation, and customized, cross-industry solutions. We are particularly proud to offer high-quality products from Deutsche van Rietschoten and efficient Elephant Brakes as an independent systems supplier. Our comprehensive product and service portfolio aims to optimally support customers from all industrial sectors – from traditional machine tools to future-oriented industries such as renewable energies. Below, we provide you with a detailed overview of our core competencies, the systems offered, and how our solutions sustainably impress across different sectors.
Highest quality in drive technology Our focus is on the optimal interplay of quality and innovation in drive technology. Whether you need reliable coupling systems, high-performance gearboxes, intelligent braking systems, or flexible special solutions – ATEK Drive Solution develops solutions in collaboration with its partners, such as Deutsche van Rietschoten and Elephant Brakes, that are precisely tailored to your applications. The importance of modern drive technology In times of digitalization, automation, and Industry 4.0, precise, low-maintenance, and durable components are essential. Modern drive technology ensures smooth processes, increases efficiency, and contributes significantly to operational safety. Through collaborative partnerships with leading manufacturers, including Deutsche van Rietschoten – synonymous with German engineering – and the established Elephant Brakes braking systems, we can offer you technically advanced, internationally competitive products.
Deutsche van Rietschoten: German engineering for your success. With Deutsche van Rietschoten, you rely on quality “Made in Germany.” The product range extends from high-quality safety couplings to brakes and individual drive solutions. Our partnership allows us to offer you a variety of components with the highest quality standards, durable construction, and state-of-the-art technology.
Quality promise for all industries. Whether machine tools, production lines, or high-precision automation systems – products from Deutsche van Rietschoten stand for reliability, precision, and durability. Thanks to years of experience and continuous development, the brand offers solutions that are individually tailored to the needs of various industries. Elephant Brakes: Innovative braking systems for the highest demands. Safety and precision – this is what Elephant Brakes offers, one of the leading brands in the field of industrial braking systems. Whether safe emergency stop functions, holding brakes for heavy loads, or modular braking systems in special machine construction: Elephant Brakes enable efficient energy management and the highest operational safety. Reliability in challenging applications. Elephant Brakes stand for innovative solutions that are specifically adapted to a wide range of requirements, as they occur, for example, in automation, logistics, crane construction, or plant engineering. Their exceptional lifespan and minimized maintenance costs speak for themselves – so your system never stands still, allowing you to focus on what matters. Industry solutions at a glance Our components and systems find their place in a variety of industries. Our customers benefit from individual engineering, comprehensive consulting, and high-quality products for the most diverse applications: Machine tools ATEK Drive Solution is your competent partner for modern drive technology for machine tools. From precision couplings to bespoke brakes and gearboxes, we offer everything from a single source. Benefit from minimal setup times, high-precision motion sequences, and maximum machine availability. Woodworking In woodworking, powerful and robust components are essential. Our systems show their strength in high-speed spindles, feed mechanisms, and automated machining centers. Automation Whether production line or complex manufacturing cell: In automation, precision and reliability count. Our solutions from Deutsche van Rietschoten and Elephant Brakes support companies in automating efficient processes – from pick-and-place applications to robotic axes. Food and medical Hygiene and accuracy are essential in the food industry and medical technology. Therefore, we offer corrosion-resistant, easy-to-clean, and reliable components. Safe and precise movement sequences are guaranteed, whether in processing lines, packaging machines, or medical devices. Robotics Robotics is the heart of industrial future. Our drives and brakes designed for maximum dynamics and repeatability are used in modern robotic systems – from articulated robots to highly complex special solutions. Logistics and transport Efficient material flows are the backbone of any modern value chain. ATEK Drive Solution provides powerful components for conveyor systems, storage and retrieval units, driverless transport systems (AGVs), and much more. Packaging industry The packaging industry requires fast, precise, and safely flexible solutions for production lines. With Deutsche van Rietschoten and Elephant Brakes, we equip packaging machines with durable and low-maintenance components. Mining Extreme conditions prevail in mining. Our products are specifically designed and tested for use under extreme loads – ensuring you can rely on maximum reliability even in low temperatures, dust, moisture, or vibration. Cranes and hoisting equipment From overhead cranes to offshore solutions – in the field of cranes and hoisting equipment, reliability is paramount. Our portfolio includes customized braking systems, drives, and control solutions for safe, precise, and durable lifting operations. Cable machines The cable machine industry requires highly precise, fast, and robust movement sequences. Our components ensure trouble-free, low-maintenance production and maximum efficiency in pulling and winding processes.
Wire machines Similar to cable manufacturing, wire machines depend on low-maintenance and durable drive solutions. Through innovative gear and coupling solutions, we guarantee smooth operations in wire drawing and finishing plants. Amusement parks Safety is paramount here. Our systems provide reliable braking and drive solutions in roller coasters, rides, and cable car systems, meeting the highest safety and comfort standards – for untroubled leisure fun. Shipbuilding Shipbuilding is one of the core industries where extreme robustness and durability are required. Our resilient brakes, couplings, and gearboxes withstand wind, weather, and saltwater – ensuring your ship reliably stays on course. Steel industry The highest forces, extreme temperatures, and continuous operation characterize the steel industry. Here, our extra robust and durable components come into play, enabling uninterrupted operation even under the most challenging conditions. Offshore In the offshore industry, facilities are operated under the most adverse environmental conditions. Our couplings, braking systems, and gearboxes are specifically designed for the demands of offshore technology and offer the highest corrosion resistance as well as reliability. Power plants Whether in traditional power plants or modern energy facilities: Our technical solutions contribute to a reliable, efficient, and fail-safe operation. Availability of spare parts, durability, and safety distinguish our components. Renewable energies Stakeholders in the renewable energy sector – wind farms, solar fields, biomass plants – require sustainable and low-maintenance drive solutions. Through partnerships with innovative manufacturers, we offer future-proof, energy-efficient, and environmentally friendly systems.
Brakes: Rietschoten Elephant Brakes
Gears: Atek Antriebstechnik
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