Industrial / Automotive

Tight tolerances for dimensional accuracy and appearance, climatic change tests, resistance to orange juice and sun cream: the automotive industry sets high quality standards whilst requiring large production volumes. Anyone who succeeds in this sector really knows their business. This expertise also benefits other industries. KH supplies the sanitary ware sector as well as manufacturers of small appliances and communications equipment. We have even manufactured electronic price tags.

What you need

Free-falling or requiring complex handling, one, two or three components, film technologies, integration of electronics into the component, a wide variety of surface finishes.

KH offers you, in-house, all the technologies and manufacturing methods you could possibly need. And if there’s something we don’t yet have, we’ll develop it for a suitable project.

For the ‘click’ or the lights

Modern car keys unlock the vehicle via radio signal and can even start the engine without being inserted into the ignition. KH is a proven specialist in car keys and supplies a wide range of variants to various car brands. When it comes to interior lighting, we’re happy to advise you on the correct light guidance, the sizing of light guides, the necessary shielding from surrounding components and much more.

High-gloss black


01/02 - KH manufactures components with a piano-lacquer finish using IML decoration or UV coating – depending on the specific requirements for the component.


 

Scratch-resistant


01/02 - Ideal conditions: With IML, the film protects the finish as a result of the process itself. However, a UV coating can also withstand frequent use and adds a touch of gloss.


Thin-wall technology


01 - When space is at a premium, you have to make savings somewhere. Minimal wall thicknesses allow for optimal use of the available space.


 

3K


02 - Mercedes’ reading lights are produced using 3K injection moulding: transparent PC for the light, white-translucent PC for the symbols, and black PC/ABS for a stylish finish.


 

Light guidance


02 - The transparent areas are structured to refract light optimally. The white symbols have a homogeneity of over 50 per cent, which was challenging to achieve.


 

Chrome finish


02 - Virtually indistinguishable from genuine chrome plating, but significantly more environmentally friendly: all silver areas were created using a chrome-effect paint finish.


Any more examples?

Our products are as diverse as life itself. In every case, they comprise high-precision technical components and often feature sophisticated finishes. We always keep our finger on the pulse of the latest developments and offer you the most up-to-date processes and visual effects.

When it comes to the protective cap for Braun’s electric shaver, dimensional accuracy is key—the cap will only stay securely on the device if its geometry is exactly right.

Painting metal for surfaces subjected to heavy wear? Our painting systems can handle even our customers’ most unusual requests.

Adjusting volume and programs—discreetly. For Oticon’s hearing aid remote control, KH supplies the housing with a soft-touch coating and laser marking.

We take care of it

With KH at the helm of your project, you can rest assured that everything will run smoothly. We support you right from the initial product idea, ensure that components are easy to manufacture, and bring them to life using state-of-the-art production facilities.

Our extensive experience works to your advantage, as we have already encountered and successfully met almost every requirement.

Tailor-made automotive solutions

You will find us in vehicles from almost every automotive brand; KH has long been a sought-after partner in the industry. We manufacture high-end plastic components in large volumes—including, upon request, versions with integrated electronics and surfaces designed to create a "wow" effect.

control panels

They shape the car interior: central control panels. We supply them with capacitive controls, vanishing effects and scratch-resistant coating.

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control buttons

They shape the car interior: central control panels. We supply them with capacitive controls, vanishing effects and scratch-resistant coating.

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lighting

Optical fibers, light partitioning, component bodies, lighting with changing symbols, vanishing effects. We master the entire range.

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Decorative elements

There are times it needs to look particularly good. Then it is worth considering glass-like surfaces, a sporty metal look or black piano finish.

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Driving assistenz

The car interior is becoming more and more of a multi-media center: Control and charging surfaces for mobiles complement the established functions and need to be integrated.

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Remote keys

Car keys with that special something: We produce them using IML decoration or classic painting as well. The force-resistant coating adheres in either case, of course.

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Gear selection lever

Apart from the steering wheel, it is probably touched the most in any car. For this reason, the gear selector lever needs to be unusually robust – and naturally, chic as well.

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Steering wheel switches

Change the radio station, turn up the volume of the mobile. Steering wheel switches offer comfort and increase safety. KH has been supplying a variety of versions for many years.

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Rotary light switch

When everything interconnects and functions: rotary controls, buttons, optical fibers, day/night design. Then the rotary light switch must have been produced by KH.

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