Our History - From 1984 Until Today

Some ideas are revolutionary and pave the way to success. In the early 1980s Albert Kipfelsberger developed an electric torque multiplier which shuts off automatically upon reaching the correct torque. The objective was to develop a technology better than the conventional bolting methods. The major disadvantages of early hydraulic equipment should be resolved by a faster, more precise, cleaner and also more economic method.

Patenting this unique innovation was the beginning of the success story of alkitronic® and the start of further trend-setting innovations. The electric driven torque multiplier with automatic shut-off could highly improve safety standards for bolting connections in numerous fields. When bolts can no longer be over-tightened, the bolted construction lasts considerably longer. Today this significant invention has become essential for many companies in their daily work. Meanwhile electric torque multiplier with automatic shut-off have become indispensable in steel construction, heavy equipment industry and during the assembly of new environmental technologies. alkitronic® will continue to meet the great challenges of demanding bolting applications and provide innovative solutions using most modern and high-quality technology.

By expanding the product range with the battery torque multiplier an important step has been made in the last few years. Also in 2016 alkitronic® is dedicated to progress and has developed the alkitronic® app as a supplement to the mounting documentation systems. An absolute innovation within the industry – no other German competitor is presently working with apps which serve to document bolting applications.

1984

1984

Foundation alki-HYDRAULIK

1984

1984

Registration trademark alkitronic

1987

1987

Pneumatic torque multiplier development

1988

1988

The electric torque multiplier with automatic shut-off was patented

1989

1989

Company foundation of today’s alki TECHNIK GmbH

1991

1991

Patenting of the assembly documentation system (MDS)

1992

1992

Expansion of the product portfolio to include hydraulic and inspection tools

1995

1995

Establishment of the first branch abroad (France), more to follow

1996

1996

Certification of the company’s internal quality management system in accordance with DIN EN ISO 9001

2000

2000

Innovation award for medium-sized companies “TOP 100 Germany” by the Fraunhofer Institute

2001

2001

Development of the electric torque multiplier with synchronous motor

2005

2005

Completion and occupation of the innovative competence center at the current business location in Ingolstadt

2007

2007

Patenting the electro-hydraulic pump

2008

2008

2008 Alexander Kipfelsberger moves up to the Executive Board

2009

2009

Anniversary: alki TECHNIK celebrates 25 years of success of the alkitronic brand

2010

2010

Product launch of the world’s fastest hydraulic pump NOVA

2012

2012

The alkitronic sales network is on site in 40 countries to support customers

2014

2014

Anniversary: alki TECHNIK celebrates 30 years of success of the alkitronic brand

2014

2014

Expansion of the product portfolio to include cordless torque multipliers

2016

2016

Development of the alkitronic app for the documentation of bolting cases

2017

2017

Development of the new EFCip generation with innovative electronics

2018

2018

Development of the compact and powerful Velox pump

2018

2018

Patent granted for automatic calibration method

2018

2018

EFCip connection to SPC

2018

2018

Introduction of alkitronic® APP for documentation of bolting cases

2018

2018

new generation hydraulic pump VELOX

2020

2020

Foundation of alkitronic® Inc. in Montreal

2021

2021

On-site service: Calibration van equipped

2021

2021

Product update alkitronic® EF – electric torque multiplier

2021

2021

Go-Live of an ePlatform for our sales partners

2022

2022

The new battery-driven torque multiplier EB