KGS DIAMOND- Swiss Diamond Technology
Since its inception in Switzerland in 1952, the company has been at the forefront of innovation, quality and state-of-the-art technology for a variety of industries including stone, glass, ceramics, construction, steel, floor finishing, automotive and aerospace.
KGS is renowned as the world’s most innovative flexible diamond abrasive manufacturer, constantly inventing and patenting new products.KGS Brand Names include: KGS Swiflex, KGS Speedline, KGS Telum and KGS Flexis- all invented and patented by KGS. KGS Diamond Group distributes its products in every major industrialised country in the world and has offices and factories in eleven countries including Switzerland, Holland, France, Germany, Hungary, Spain, the UK and Australia.
KGS DIAMOND GROUP manufactures and supplies:
• Flexible diamond grinding and polishing abrasives for hand-held and stationary
machines.
• Sintered and electroplated diamond tools for hand-held, stationary and CNC machines
• High precision Metallized Fabrics
• Machines and accessories.
KGS Swiflex: In 1996, KGS Diamond Group was the first company to invent and patent flexible diamond abrasives for dry polishing of stone, glass and ceramics. Prior to this, diamond abrasives only existed for wet applications. In 2004 they went on to launch the newest generation …Swiflex K1…faster, more aggressive…a better finish for less money.
Metallized Fabrics: KGS is amongst the world’s leading producers of high precision metallized fabrics for use in a variety of areas including, screen printing, shielding from electro-magnetic interference for use on aircraft engines, space crafts, shielded cabins, mobile phones etc.
Floor Finishing Products : KGS has developed advanced technology for grinding and polishing a variety of floor surfaces including concrete, marble, granite and quartzite. With an excellent cost v performance level, KGS tools outlast and outperform others on the market.
WINTER Machines & Tools
The KGS GROUP acquired WINTER Diamond Tools & Machines in 2004.
Founded as Ernst Winter & Sohn in 1944, 2006 marks the 62nd anniversary of WINTER as the leading machine making and diamond tool company for the gemstone, glass, stone and ceramic industries.
Situated in Idar-Oberstein, Germany, WINTER have been at the forefront of precision German engineering, specifically making machines with superior results for the grinding, polishing, drilling & cutting needs of various industries.
Here are a few examples from our extensive range:
Cabuchon Grinding Machines
• Fast, accurate grinding and polishing
• Semi automatic, fully automatic or manual options
• Final form obtained from selected diamond profile wheel
• Available for single or large production – potential for 200 pieces per hour.
Cutting Machines
• Perfect for cutting slices of gemstones for laboratory or industrial needs.
• Diamond saw blades ensure maximum tolerance
• Range of machines utilise blades from 100 to 1000mm
• High speed precision spindle ensures accurate fine cut.
Bead Grinding Machines
Perfect for all gem stones producing beads from D3 to Diameter 300.
Polishing Solutions
Full range of high quality polishing options including:
Flat lapping, Surface Finishing boxes and Vibro-Lap – large heavy pieces up to 600 mm rapidly polished on flat disc.
Benefits
• Over 60 years of knowlege and technical experience
• Precision German engineering and quality
• Outstanding reliability
• Long lasting
• Extensive range of standard & custom made machines
• Excellent customer support