Ernst Blissenbach GmbH
Tubes and pipes
Company Profile and Innovation Leadership
Ernst Blissenbach GmbH, based in Remscheid, Germany, is recognized as a world market leader in Inside Tube Scarfing Systems. With over three decades of dedicated innovation, the company embodies 'state of the art technology made in Germany,' delivering robust and sustainable ID-Scarfing solutions for the efficient production of HF-longitudinally welded tubes. This commitment to excellence has earned the company multiple accolades, including being a four-time TOP 100 Innovator (most recently in 2020) and a four-time recipient of the 'Best of IP' Industry Award. The company's founder, Ernst Blissenbach, is noted for dedicating a significant portion of his time to fostering innovation, emphasizing a culture where employee ideas and close customer collaboration drive technological advancements.
Products and Solutions
The core offering of Ernst Blissenbach GmbH revolves around its comprehensive ID-Scarfing Systems, designed to remove the internal weld bead from longitudinally welded tubes. Their product portfolio includes Impeders for both Mechanical and Hydraulic ID Scarfers, with an option for a Safe Coat System. They also provide Mechanical ID Scarfers, including those with an Integrated Notching Wheel, Cutting Ring Cooling systems (mechanical/hydraulic), and External Cutting Ring Height Adjustment. A key technological advantage is their diagnostic system, Seam Monitoring, which ensures precision and defect detection, guaranteeing optimal tube quality and operational reliability.
Benefits and Industry Applications
Blissenbach's innovative tools are engineered to enhance security, efficiency, and sustainability in tube manufacturing. By ensuring smooth internal tube surfaces and preventing internal weld beads, their systems significantly reduce machine downtime, lower scrap rates, and contribute to substantial cost savings, as evidenced by a customer who saved over €100,000 in electricity costs. These precision steel tubes are critical components in diverse sectors, including the automotive industry (where up to 80 meters of scarfed tubes can be found in a single car, notably for side impact protection), medical technology, electromobility, and the furniture and leisure industries. The company maintains a technological lead of approximately 15 years over its competitors, solidifying its position as a vital partner for manufacturers requiring high-quality tube processing solutions.
