Tooling

Workpiece carriers for the tool industry

Intelligent solutions for tool holding, clamping technology & precision components

The tool industry demands uncompromising precision - from machining to cleaning and storage. Whether shrink fit holders, milling and drilling tools, clamping devices or complete systems: ZELL offers modular workpiece carriers, product carriers and cleaning baskets that have been specially developed to meet these requirements.

As a partner of renowned manufacturers such as Oerlikon and Haimer, ZELL develops process-reliable carrier systems for machine tools and tool logistics - individually adapted, highly automatable and ready for demanding production environments.

Typical applications in tool production

  • ✅ Handling of shrink fit holders, SK/HSK/PSC tool holders
  • ✅ Storage and transportation of tool components or assemblies
  • ✅ Cleaning before/after coating or quality inspection
  • ✅ Protection of sharp edges, mating surfaces and functional geometries
  • ✅ Intermediate buffering in processing, coating or logistics lines

Particularly relevant for these target groups

  • Manufacturer of cutting tools
  • Clamping technology and recording specialists
  • Tool regrinding & service provider
  • Coating service provider
  • Tool logistics & maintenance departments

Your advantages with ZELL carrier systems

🛡️ Systematic component protection

Tools, cutting edges, guide surfaces and mounting areas are precisely fixed - for stress-free mounting without frictional contact, even with complex geometries or sensitive surfaces.

🔁 Modular & variant-capable

ZELL systems have a modular design - this means quick conversion, flexible adaptation to different tool types and high compatibility with existing container sizes such as KLT or Eurobox.

🧼 Cleaning compatibility included

Our cleaning baskets enable residue-free flow - for efficient preparation before coating, assembly or visual inspection. Resistant to common cleaning media and temperature loads.

♻️ Sustainable & reusable

All product carriers are designed for multi-year use and high circulation rates. This saves on packaging, reduces waste and improves the sustainability balance in the tool cycle.

🤖 Automation & traceability

Compatible with robot handling, palletizing systems and measuring stations - if required with laser marking, DMC or RFID for integration into digital tool cycles.

Optional: ESD-capable materials

Available for hybrid components or sensor-equipped clamping devices - with defined electrostatic discharge capability.

Why ZELL?

ZELL does not supply catalog goods - but tailor-made solutions, developed together with your production, logistics and quality assurance. Our systems fit into your processes - not the other way around.

ZELL has been a partner of manufacturers such as Oerlikon (surface technology, carbide) and Haimer (clamping systems, tool presetting) for many years, with experience in series integration, special machine construction and global returnable management.

Your advantages at a glance

✔ Precise fixing of complex tool shapes
✔ Stackable, cleanable, automatable
✔ Modular for changing series & component variants
✔ Compatible with existing logistics systems
✔ Traceable & optionally ESD-safe
✔ Development & scaling with industry experience

👉 Get non-binding advice now - and work with ZELL to create the right carrier system for your tools, clamping devices or components. Get in touch "