Development expertise
that thinks ahead
The KNOTT package brings the central steps of brake development together under one roof: our own development, design, prototyping, test rig and production.
More than a supplier, a technical partner
KNOTT combines decades of experience in brake technology with its own development, design and production. From recording the technical requirements and the design work through CAD design and prototype development to test rig validation and series production, we accompany our customers through the entire development process.
Our know-how from the most varied applications, from agricultural technology and construction through industrial trucks to special-purpose vehicles, makes solutions possible even where standard products reach their limits. For OEM designers this means short development paths, direct contact with our specialists and a development partner who implements complex requirements in a technically dependable way.
Experience since 1937
More than 80 years of brake development, from the trailer to the heavy industrial brake.
Our own design department
Continuous engineering expertise from CAD design to FEM simulation.
State of the art test rigs
In-house brake and endurance test rigs make validation possible under defined load conditions that are close to reality.
Safety to standards
Development and quality assurance in accordance with relevant norms and standards such as ECE-R90, ATEX and ISO 9001.
Why do OEM designers rely on KNOTT as their development partner?
Shortening the time to market
A direct line to technical sales instead of long coordination paths. Feasibility and technical questions can be clarified quickly and easily.
Minimising risk
Proven application experience from agricultural technology, construction and mining, industrial trucks and special-purpose vehicles. This know-how goes into the design work from the start and prevents development going in the wrong direction.
From the standard to the special solution
Our broad portfolio with more than 2,000 sizes and design variants forms a wide basis. And if the standard does not fit, KNOTT also takes the route to a special solution.
Looked after throughout
From the first enquiry to series support, the project stays in one pair of hands. Requirements, experience and technical details are not lost between departments.
Designed for practice
What works on the CAD model also has to be possible to manufacture. Design and production therefore work closely together, for technically dependable solutions that can be implemented.
OUR OWN PRODUCTION AT KNOTT
From design to production: the central steps stay at KNOTT. For generations this has created direct paths, short feedback loops and control over the entire process.
Brake technology from experience & conviction
Development that moves things. Insights into our company, our technology and the people behind it.
At KNOTT, quality comes first
Would you like to know more about our quality standards, our in-house test rigs and our certifications?
FREQUENTLY ASKED
QUESTIONS.
From which quantity is a customer-specific development worthwhile?
Both series projects and smaller quantities with special requirements are possible.
Does KNOTT also offer CAD data and 3D models for integration?
Yes, we provide the appropriate documents for integration into your design.
In which industries does KNOTT have development experience?
Agriculture, the construction and extraction industry, industrial trucks, municipal vehicles, the military and further special solutions, among others.
Which documents does KNOTT need for a first assessment?
As a rule, details of the load profile, the installation space, the ambient conditions and the type of actuation are sufficient. A technical questionnaire can serve as a starting point.
How long does the development of a customer-specific brake take?
The duration depends on the degree of complexity, ranging from the adaptation of an existing series to a completely new development.
Does your application need a solution of its own?
Speak to our technical sales team.
Describe your requirements to us: installation space, load profile, operating environment. Our technical sales team will come back to you with a first technical assessment.
