Electric heating technology since 1932

Industrial heating elements manufactured in-house since 1932

Keller, Ihne & Tesch develops and manufactures band heaters, nozzle band heaters, cartridge heaters, cast-in heaters, tubular heaters, temperature sensors and complete electric heating solutions for industrial processes. Our products provide heat wherever temperature is critical to the process: on injection moulding machines and extruders, in packaging machinery, sealing tools, tool-heating systems, tanks, vessels, special-purpose machinery and industrial ovens. From standard heating elements to custom-built components manufactured to drawing, we combine practical application expertise, in-house manufacturing and technical advice.

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In-house manufacturing

A tradition of forward thinking

At home in every branch of industry

Know-how & Innovation
In-house development, foundry and production — from permanent-mould and sand casting to CNC machining.
100% Quality Made in Europe
100% Quality Made in Europe
Six locations and more than 480 specialists. From one-off components to large production runs — manufactured in-house.
The group — worldwide
Germany, Austria, France and the United Kingdom. Your partner for electric heating technology throughout Europe.
Industry-specific solutions
Injection moulding, extrusion, packaging, die casting, chemicals and medical technology. We understand your industry.

Products

Productive.
Flexible.
Individual.
Reliable.

Our extensive in-house manufacturing capabilities enable individual solutions for band heaters, cartridge heaters and the entire electric heating technology range.

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Product guide
Choose a category
Band heatersBand heaters
Nozzle band heatersNozzle band heaters
Cast-in heatersAluminium/brass cast-in heaters
Heating and coolingHeating and cooling combinations
Cartridge heatersCartridge heaters
Tubular heatersTubular heaters
Tubular cartridge heatersTubular cartridge heaters
Control unitsControl units
Temperature sensorsTemperature sensors
Industrial ovensIndustrial ovens
Thermal insulationThermal insulation
Tool heatingTool heating
Air heatersAir heaters

Applications

Industries we serve

Our heating elements are used wherever heat is an integral part of the production process — from plastics processing and the automotive industry to industrial oven engineering.

Plastics processing

Injection moulding, extrusion and blow moulding — band and nozzle band heaters for barrels, nozzles and tools.

Packaging industry

Sealing tools, form-fill-seal machines and hot runners with cast-in and flat heaters.

Automotive industry

Injection moulding for interior and exterior components, tool temperature control, bonding processes and rubber seals for Tier 1 suppliers.

Food industry

Filling, sealing and processing machinery with temperature-controlled heating elements.

Chemical industry

Tubular and flanged heaters for vessels, tanks, heat exchangers and flow heaters.

Industrial oven engineering

Industrial ovens for drying, curing and heat treatment. In-house production of convection, continuous and bogie hearth ovens.

Mechanical engineering

Cartridge heaters, tool-heating systems and temperature sensors for tool and mould making, flat dies and special-purpose machinery.

Metal processing

Die casting, hot forming, hardening ovens and surface treatment. Close-tolerance cartridge heaters for tool temperature control.

Glass industry

Ceramic band heaters and high-temperature cartridge heaters for glass-forming machines, annealing lehrs and finishing systems.

Textile industry

Tubular and flanged heaters for stenter dryers, calender rolls, coating and thermobonding systems.

Rubber processing

Heating plates, band heaters and temperature sensors for vulcanising presses, rubber injection moulding and extrusion lines.

Raw-material processing

Drying, calcination, distillation and melting processes. Tubular and flanged heaters for thermal processing.

Waste management

Plastics recycling, pyrolysis and regranulation. Band and tubular heaters for processing systems.

Construction industry

Pipe extrusion, bitumen processing, insulation production and socketing machines for building-material manufacture.

Further industries

Pharmaceuticals, medical and laboratory technology, petrochemicals, HVAC and semiconductors.

Company

Internationally established.
Rooted in the region.

What began in Lüdenscheid in 1932 as a regional specialist is now an international group for industrial electric heating technology. Our roots remain visible: short communication paths, in-house manufacturing, technical responsibility and locations close to their customers.

From Haag, Keller, Ihne & Tesch serves Austria and neighbouring markets. Together with our locations in Germany, France and the United Kingdom, we create solutions understood locally and delivered internationally.

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Ihne & Tesch locations worldwide
1932
Founded
6
Locations
480+
Employees
100%
In-house manufacturing
“Definitely the right decision”

For more than 30 years, our cooperation with Ihne & Tesch has been shaped by experience, trust, friendship and a true partnership in tackling shared challenges. This successful cooperation enables us to delight our own customers time and again. Great products, great service!

Christian Müller — Willi Müller GmbH, Troisdorf

Trade fairs & events

Meet us

7 May 2026
“Oben an der Volme” training fair
Meinerzhagen
12–16 October 2026
FAKUMA 2026
Friedrichshafen

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Which electric heating products does Keller, Ihne & Tesch offer?

Keller, Ihne & Tesch develops and manufactures industrial heating solutions for plastics processing and mechanical engineering. The range includes band heaters (ZAK, M/MC, KHK, Z), nozzle band heaters (DAK/DMK, DG/DGS, DGM), cartridge heaters (PE, PDE, HPS/HPZ), tubular and flanged heaters, thermocouples, resistance sensors, tool-heating systems and thermal insulation jackets.

The products are manufactured in-house — from development and casting to CNC machining and final assembly. This enables application-specific solutions, short response times and consistently high quality.

Our specialisation in demanding injection-moulding and extrusion applications has made Keller, Ihne & Tesch one of Europe’s leading suppliers of electric heating solutions.

Where is KIT Austria located?

Keller, Ihne & Tesch Ges.m.b.H is located at Bahnhofstraße 90, 3350 Haag, Austria. The company is part of the Ihne & Tesch Group, with further locations in Germany (Lüdenscheid, Lampertheim and Nuremberg), France (Mitry-Mory) and the United Kingdom (Mexborough).

Does the Ihne & Tesch Group manufacture custom products?

Yes. The Ihne & Tesch Group manufactures everything from one-off components to large production runs. Its extensive in-house capabilities allow special dimensions, contours and customer-specific solutions to be implemented quickly.

Which industries does Ihne & Tesch supply with electric heating solutions?

Ihne & Tesch supplies heating solutions to every industry in which processes require precise and reliable heating. Key sectors include injection moulding and extrusion, mechanical engineering and the packaging industry.

The products are also used in the food and chemical industries, medical technology and die casting — wherever accurate temperature control is critical to the process.

Our in-house manufacturing capabilities support both series applications and complex custom solutions across industries. Send us your application data and we will identify the technically appropriate solution.

How can I request a quotation?

Request a quotation by calling +43 7434 43880-0, emailing info@kitmail.at or using our contact page. We are available Monday to Thursday from 7:00 to 16:00 and Friday from 7:00 to 12:00.

Contact & enquiries

Technical advice
and enquiries.

Do you need a heating element for your application? Our technical team will help you select the right solution — including custom-built products.

+43 7434 43880-0 info@kitmail.at