Thermoformed product for modern interior fittings made from preheated solid surface material
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Trades & wood industry

We bring your press up to temperature. Over 40 years of reliable and proven expertise.

Custom heating technologies for the wood industry

At ELKOM, quality, reliability and customer-focused solutions come first. We offer joinery and wood-processing businesses specialised heating technologies that make their production processes more efficient and cost-effective.

Our experienced installation team will install your heating platens on-site – with precision and professionalism. With comprehensive expertise in all common press types, we can customise our products exactly to your requirements. This ensures smooth production, saves time and reduces costs.

Reliability is essential in the wood industry. That’s why we provide rapid repairs, often on the same day, to minimise downtime. Our proven heating systems have been tested over a thousand times and are ideal for manufacturing furniture components, bonding veneers, and other specialised processes. ELKOM – your partner for efficient heating technologies!

Benefits & advantages

Why ELKOM is your ideal partner

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We make it happen.

Professional installation of heating platens at your premises by our service and assembly team

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Minimal production downtime.

Time is money: Urgent repairs completed the same day by arrangement.

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Save time and costs.

We are familiar with all standard types of veneer press and will adjust the equipment accordingly.

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We are here for you!

Do you need support for your heating or cooling platen?

Our service and maintenance team will provide quick, straightforward support. Of course, we repair not only our own products but also heating and cooling platens from other manufacturers. ELKOM – 100% reliable!

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Example products

 An open ELKOM heating platen with a yellow surface and visible heating channels
Combination heating platen

ELKOM combination heating platens have been the trusted standard equipment for leading press manufacturers for over 40 years. They enable high-quality and cost-effective pressing of veneers and plastics, and can also be retrofitted to restore the performance of older presses.

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 Mobile ELKOM heating press with control unit – foldable for flexible use
Mikutherm Junior

The MIKUTHERM Junior from ELKOM is an easy-to-use, affordable preheating station for solid surface materials and thermoplastics. It offers a stepless adjustable temperature range up to 200°C and is ready for operation in just 15 minutes – allowing efficient, time-saving processing, even for mobile use.

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 ELKOM heating bar EST with temperature control – compact heat source for industrial processes
Electric heating bars

ELKOM electric heating bars have proven their worth over many years in wood and plastic processing, for example in edge banding machines, presses, or as assembly aids. Made from gold-anodised special aluminium sections, they feature integrated controllers, replaceable heating elements and are quickly ready for use at temperatures up to 160°C.

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FAQs

Key information at a glance

Are ELKOM products suitable for my press?

Yes, ELKOM products are compatible with all common press manufacturers, including Bürkle, Felder, Höfer, Italpresse, Joos, Langzauner, OMC, Orma, Ott, SMC, Wieder and many more. Thanks to our extensive experience, our flexible solutions can be individually tailored to your exact requirements.

Our products are usually ready for dispatch within 2-3 weeks. For special requirements or larger projects, we arrange delivery times individually with you.

 Manual insertion and securing of a heating element into a milled aluminium platen
Drilling along the edge of a heating platen – manufacturing at ELKOM
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