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Motion Control and Force Transmission for Over 40 Years

Köhr Handels GmbH has been a trusted partner for complex pneumatic solutions and vibration damping for more than 40 years. We are a distribution partner of the globally operating company Airpot Corp. in the United States. Our customers are located both in German-speaking countries and across Eastern Europe. 

The two product lines, Airpot® (vibration dampers) and Airpel® (pneumatic cylinders), provide virtually frictionless motion control and regulation.

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Industries

Together with the engineers at Airpot Corp., we advise and support customers from a wide range of industries.

  • Automation
  • Semiconductor Industry
  • Automotive Industry
  • Conveyor Technology
  • Medical Technology
  • Textile Industry
  • Electronics Industry
  • Fluid Technology
  • Optical Industry
  • Robotics
  • Measuring Machines

Typical Applications

  • Dancer arm control for regulating winding tension of threads and wires on winding machines.
  • X-Y-Z Axis Positioning and Balancing for Measuring Machines
  • Silicon Wafer – Force-Controlled Cutting Machines
  • Medical Testing and Diagnostic Equipment
  • Force-Controlled Positioning of Robot Heads
  • Positioning Systems in Semiconductor Manufacturing

We are a family-run company that has grown into a trusted supplier across Europe. Our work is built on strong partnerships, personal service, and high quality. In addition to standard products, we also supply customized solutions developed together with our customers.

Our History at a Glance

How It All Began:

Airpot Corp. developed the unique Airpot® air damper in the early 1950s. The damper is known for its extremely low friction, long service life, and outstanding reliability. This performance is based on a unique material combination of a graphite piston and a Pyrex glass cylinder.

 

Company Founded:

In the late 1970s, we began our collaboration with Airpot Corp. In 1978, we founded what is now Köhr Handels GmbH and were appointed as the official distributor for Germany. In 1994, Airpot Corp. expanded its portfolio with the Airpel® pneumatic cylinder, which operates on the same principle as the Airpot® — delivering ultra-low friction with anti-stiction performance. 

Today, we serve more than 1,000 satisfied customers across Europe.