iwis international chain manufacturer

iwis lives precision, innovation and passion!

For more than 100 years, iwis has been shaping the world: We are a globally operating technology leader with three business units. iwis antriebssysteme manufactures precision roller and conveyor chains, as well as custom conveyor systems for various industrial applications. iwis mobility systems produces control drives and complex mobility systems for the automotive industry. The business unit iwis mechatronics specializes in high-precision stamping and bending technology, plastic-metal connections in single and multi-component technology, as well as electrical connection technology and PCA contact technology.

Our passion for continuous change drives us: Customer orientation and high innovation power in all business areas are crucial for our success.

Our Segment Solutions

Drive Solutions for Mechanical Engineering and Plant Construction

Mechanical Engineering

Mechanical Engineering

iwis - roller chains with above-average service life, excellent wear resistance and limited length tolerances for specialized applications and various areas of mechanical and plant engineering. Learn more

Timing drive systems

Timing drive systems

Our Automotive Division: camshafts, injection pumps, differential shafts, oil pumps and auxiliary units for all types of engines..

As an innovative leading supplier to the automotive industry, our high-quality chain drive systems for camshafts, injection pumps, differential shafts, oil pumps and auxiliary units are helping to drive all kinds of engines and vehicles. Learn more

imobility

imobility

Engineering, products, processes and technologies

Intelligent, smart solutions will transform pure mobility into personalized, automated, connected and electrified mobility. Lean more
System solutions for the Packaging Industry

Packaging Industry

Packaging Industry

Maintenance-free, long service life and precision parts- tailored to customized application.

Chains and chain systems for the highest demands on precision, speed and durability. Precision chains from iwis guarantee uniform parallel running with exact positioning and an outstanding service life. Depending on the application, maintenance-free or corrosion-resistant chains with high-quality initial lubrication are also used. Learn more
Drive solutions for the Food Industry

Food Industry

Food Industry

Focus on accuracy, hygiene reguations, efficient maintenance-free and corrosion-resistance solutions .

Hygiene regulations, various temperature ranges or corrosion resistance are requirements for drive systems in food production. Food approved lubricants or maintenance-free chains for the food industry can be found here. Learn more
Chains for applications in agricultural machinery

Agrisystems

Agrisystems

Multifunctional and tailorened for maximum yield.

iwis agrisystems offers not only a wide range of drive chain products for harvesters and chains/kits for retrofitting to all machine makes, but also feederhouse chains, elevator chains, maize gathering chains and chains for round balers, as well as chain accessories. We specialise in the production and development of customer- and application-specific customised solutions. learn more
iwis chain solutions for the confectionery industry

Confectionery industry

Confectionery industry

The confectionery production must meet extreme requirements: steady, reliable parallel running, precise positioning and optimised downtimes. In addition, cleaning, relubrication and the corresponding product safety are of increasingly importance. Learn more
Conveyor Chains for the Bakery Industry

Bakery Industry

Bakery Industry

The bread and baking industry places high demands on chain technology. We offer perfectly tailored solutions to take account of critical aspects such as hygiene regulations, different temperature ranges, high precision and corrosion resistance. Learn More
Systems solutions for Logistics and Conveyor Technology

Logistics and Conveyor Technology

Logistics and Conveyor Technology

Efficient solutions for transport and drive conveyor chain systems.

A wide variety of conveyor and drive chain systems are used. The demands on chain characteristics such as fatigue strength, breaking loads, chain tolerances, surface, material qualities, lubricants or even freedom from lubricants and their reproducibility are enormous. Learn more
Drive solutions for the Printing Industry

Printing Industry

Printing Industry

Paper dust, exactly parallel running and tribological requirements are only some of the chain performance challenges posed by the printing industry. iwis chains guarantee trouble- and jolt-free conveying and precise positioning of paper sheets for printing, thus maximising machine availability. Learn more
iwis drive solutions for the building materials industry

Construction Industry

Construction Industry

Typical applications in the construction industry involve conveying heavy loads over long distances in harsh environments. The simple, robust design of our cast steel chains means they are suitable for pulling even the heaviest loads in the toughest conditions. Learn more
iwis Electronics Industry

Electronic Industry

Electronic Industry

Intelligent casing, connection and shielding solutions from development and prototype construction to series production - iwis systemtechnik is the specialist for high-precision sheet metal stamping and bending parts. Learn more
iwis roller chains with sawtooth plates and solutions for the timber industry

Wood Processing Industry

Wood Processing Industry

Many chains are subject to high dynamic loads in the wood processing industry and are therefore especially designed for shock resistance. iwis' product range includes special chains for a wide variety of applications in the wood industry. Learn more
iwis chains and solutions for lifting equipment and fork lifts

Lifting Equipment and Fork Lifts

Lifting Equipment and Fork Lifts

Typical areas of application for leaf chains are forklifts, lifting equipment, container lift trucks, working platforms, machine tools and applications in the steel industry. iwis is a system supplier for chains, idler rollers and connecting materials. Learn more
Solutions for Aerospace Industry

Aerospace industry

Aerospace industry

High-precision stamped / bent sheet metal parts fulfil important functions in the aerospace industry. iwis systemtechnik specialises in everything from development and toolmaking to small series and series production. Learn more
Calculation and chain configuration for medical technology

Medical Technology

Medical Technology

Chains with special properties are used in adjustable operating chairs, operating tables, hospital beds, and a number of other medical technology applications. In this particular field chains must satisfy a large number of requirements. For hygiene reasons, and because lubricants are usually prohibited or problematic, stainless steel chains are often used, including the CF b.dry version. learn more
Highly innovative components and industrial chains for plant construction iwis

More Industry Solutions

More Industry Solutions

iwis thinks solution-oriented for numerous industry segments: An overview.

Bringing good concepts to a common denominator: that means developing industry solutions for iwis. In doing so, we move even closer to our customers and take into account the needs of the different industries. For this reason, we not only manufacture chains, but also develop intelligent system solutions.. Learn more
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Services

Services

Your long-term success is the foundation of everything we do

In addition to high-quality products, iwis offers its customers solutions tailored to their specific needs. Whether chain design and calculation, industrial computer tomography or the possibility of a prototype from a 3D printer - iwis stands for comprehensive service and competent advice. Learn mroe
iwis Engineering laboratory

Engineering

Engineering

Fresh ideas create new perspectives

Innovations are an important factor for profitable growth. Well connected, our worldwide engineering teams develop innovative products. Identifying and evaluating market and customer requirements and implementing them in new products is the primary challenge for innovation-oriented development. Learn more
iwis handbook for chain engineering

Literature

Literature

Product flyers, catalogs, manuals and more

Do you have a question about one of our products? Or do you need some basic information from the iwis chain engineering handbook for the design of your chain? Here you can download all iwis publications, product flyers, instruction manuals in several languages. Learn more
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Turning visions into reality: iwisionen!

 

iwis is one of the leading suppliers of chain system solutions for the automotive industry as well as for drive and conveyor applications in numerous branches of industry. What began with a bicycle chain quickly grew into a successful, friendly family business - and ultimately into a global technology leader in the field of high-quality chain system solutions and engineering service provider. By expanding our product range with high-precision stamped and bent parts as well as precision plastic parts, multi-component and composite parts, we continue to lead the automotive sector towards the future in terms of mobility and renewable energy generation.

Our product brands JWIS, ELITE, FLEXON as well as EUROCHAIN, ECOPLUS and MEGALIFE offer suitable solutions for every quality requirement.

Our team has over 3,000 employees working at numerous international locations: dedicated specialists who work in the three divisions Mobility systems, Drive systems and Mechatronics on development and optimization as well as in production and quality testing. For solutions that really move the world. Our goal is perfection - no more, no less.

The expertise of our engineers lies in identifying trends, developing new material and production technologies as well as customized solutions. Our competence center for research and development stands for innovation and partnership-based cooperation. This makes us a strong and reliable partner.

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Company profile

Company profile

About iwis

iwis is one of the world’s leading companies in the industry and a globally active technology leader in the field of high-precision, top-quality chain drive systems for automotive and industrial applications. Learn more
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Products and Brands

Products and Brands

iwis is versatile 

Technical perfection of highest quality for your success - that is our claim. For over 100 years iwis has stood for a wide range of sophisticated products and services. Our technology and chain design are focused on practical application requirements all over the world. Learn more
iwis Engineering laboratory

Engineering

Engineering

Fresh ideas create new perspectives

Innovations are an important factor for profitable growth. Well connected, our worldwide engineering teams develop innovative products. Identifying and evaluating market and customer requirements and implementing them in new products is the primary challenge for innovation-oriented development. Learn more
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Industrial Chains

Industrial Chains

iwis offers an extensive roller chain program for a wide range of industrial applications

in accordance with DIN and ANSI standards, as well as numerous special chains for a variety of uses. A complete overview. Learn more

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