Hyprostatik Schönfeld’s product range includes lead screws with hydrostatic nuts, guide shoes, tailstocks, spindle bearings and rotary tables in different sizes and designs.

Hyprostatik Schönfeld’s headquarters in Germany. Photo Credit: Hyprostatik Schönfeld Cnc Machining Metal Parts

Hydrostatic systems specialist Hyprostatik Schönfeld GmbH was acquired by the Schunk Group. This step is expected to further deepen the long-standing development partnership between Hyprostatik Schönfeld and OptoTech Optikmaschinen GmbH, which also belongs to the Schunk Group. The sale of Hyprostatik’s product range — which includes lead screws with hydrostatic nuts, guide shoes, tailstocks, spindle bearings and rotary tables in different sizes and designs — will continue to take place directly via Hyprostatik Schönfeld.

“We are pleased to be able to drive forward the development and sale of our hydrostatic products together with OptoTech. By joining the Schunk Group, we look forward to being able to guarantee our customers a reliable partnership in the future as well”, explains company founder Robert Schönfeld. “Hyprostatik and OptoTech are already linked by an intensive development partnership which is now being expanded,” confirms Peter R. Manolopoulos, member of the Schunk Group executive board with responsibility for the machinery and equipment division.

Hydrostatic components such as guides, lead screws and spindle bearings are predominantly used in high-precision machine tools, lathes and optical machinery. In OptoTech’s fine optics machines, the hydrostatic components are said to ensure maximum precision in mechanical processing. Hydrostatic components from Hyprostatik Schönfeld are reportedly precise, virtually non-wearing, low maintenance and energy efficient.

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