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Krebs & Riedel – Advanced Grinding Wheels

With over 100 years of expertise, Krebs & Riedel are leaders in high-performance grinding wheels. AGS supplies their products across the UK and Ireland to companies including Perkins, Grundfos, and Phinia. Their continuous innovation in grain and bonding technology drives performance across conventional, CBN, and diamond wheels.

Krebs specialise in gear and thread grinding wheels, with solutions for machines like Kapp-Niles, Reishauer, and Gleason. As members of Aachen University’s Gear Research Circle, they develop advanced wheels such as the “Blue Moon” range. Stock blanks can be profiled and shipped within 48 hours to meet urgent demands.

CBN wheels range from 3mm to 900mm, with speeds up to 160 m/s. Jig grinding tools are also available, including low-volume mounted and unmounted options. In aerospace, Krebs produces porous, burn-resistant wheels ideal for turbine blade grinding. From camshafts to complex gear profiles, Krebs delivers reliable, high-precision performance.

Whether you need five wheels or several thousand, we offer the ideal solution. Contact us to discuss your grinding applications and request a free, no obligation test wheel.

 

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Gear Grinding with Krebs & Riedel

High-Precision Wheels for Gear Manufacturing

Krebs & Riedel delivers specialised gear grinding wheels for continuous generation, profile, and bevel grinding, designed for top performance and accuracy.

  • Blue Moon™ Gear Wheels
    Advanced ceramic and CBN wheels for fast, precise grinding with excellent thermal control.

  • Machine-Compatible Profiles
    Custom wheels for Reishauer, Kapp, Gleason, Hofler, and more—ready-to-run and fast to deliver.

  • Consistent High Quality
    Outstanding surface finishes, minimal burn risk, and long tool life for hardened and high-precision gears.

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Medical Grinding with Krebs & Riedel

Precision Wheels for Medical Instruments & Implants

Krebs & Riedel offers high-performance grinding solutions tailored for the demanding standards of medical manufacturing, ensuring perfect, consistent results. 

  • Extreme Accuracy
    Ideal for grinding surgical tools, bone screws, dental implants, and prosthetics with micron-level precision.

  • Superior Surface Quality
    Achieves smooth, contamination-free finishes crucial for biocompatibility and patient safety.

  • Custom Engineered Solutions
    Available in a range of bonds and grits for wet or dry grinding on stainless steel, titanium, and cobalt-chrome.

Krebs & Riedel's Range

Advanced Grinding Wheel Solutions

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Conventional Grinding Wheels

Vitrified and resinoid bonded grinding solutions for a wide variety of applications.

  • Ideal for cylindrical, surface, centreless, and internal grinding tasks

  • Available in multiple grit types and structures for tailored performance

  • Consistent results with high stock removal and long tool life

CBN and Diamond Tools

High-precision tools for advanced grinding in hard and ultra-hard materials.

  • Available in vitrified, resin, metal, hybrid, and electroplated bonds

  • Suitable for hardened steels, carbide, ceramics, and superalloys

  • Delivers fast stock removal, tight tolerances, and superior surface finishes

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Fine Grinding & Polishing Tools

Specialist wheels for achieving ultra-fine surfaces and flatness.

  • PU-bonded wheels designed for surface finishes as low as Ra 0.1 μm

  • Excellent for lapping, finishing, and polishing hard and brittle materials

  • Used in industries requiring high-gloss and high-precision surfaces

Silicon Carbide Grinding Wheels

Efficient, hard-wearing wheels for brittle or tough-to-grind materials.

  • Available in green and black SiC for different material compatibilities

  • Ideal for grinding cast iron, ceramics, glass, and carbide tools

  • High hardness ensures sharp cutting action and low heat generation

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Why Choose Krebs & Riedel?

Innovative Grinding Technology Since 1895

  • Precision You Can Rely On

    Engineered grinding wheels for exceptional accuracy across industries.

  • Made in Germany, Trusted Worldwide

    Over 130 years of innovation in grinding technology.

  • Custom Solutions for Every Challenge

    Tailored wheels for aerospace, medical, automotive, and beyond.

  • Advanced Materials, Proven Results

    High-performance abrasives for the most demanding applications.

  • Quality Without Compromise

    Strict manufacturing standards ensure consistency and reliability.

  • Innovation Backed by Experience

    Combining tradition with cutting-edge grinding expertise.

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Krebs & Riedel: Innovative Grinding Technology Since 1895

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