Ganter Norm

Standard machine elements from Otto Ganter for operating, clamping, positioning, levelling and connecting – more than 68,000 items, from handles and handwheels to levelling feet and magnets.

Ganter Norm: standard parts for design and maintenance

Otto Ganter is a well-known manufacturer of standard elements for machine, plant and fixture construction. Its products carry GN designations and are available as standardised catalogue parts in numerous sizes, materials and versions. For design engineers this means that operating, clamping and connecting functions do not have to be developed from scratch but can be realised with proven standard parts. Maintenance teams benefit from unambiguous identification of spare parts by their GN designation.

Product groups at a glance

  • Operating: handles and knobs, machine and equipment handles, handwheels and cranks.
  • Adjusting and positioning: position indicators, control knobs, scale rings, scales, spirit levels and indexing elements.
  • Clamping: clamping levers, clamping handles, cam and wedge clamps and clamping mechanisms such as toggle clamps.
  • Indexing and locking: indexing plungers, ball lock pins, latches, hinges and locks for doors and flaps.
  • Fixing and levelling: screw, clamping and support elements, levelling feet, swivel feet, machine feet and lifting points.
  • Moving and connecting: couplings, joints, shafts, tube connectors, guides, spindles, rollers, magnets and elements for fluids and gases.

Selection criteria

Many Ganter standard elements are available in several materials, such as steel, stainless steel, aluminium or plastic. Stainless steel versions suit damp and corrosive environments, Hygienic Design versions food and pharmaceutical applications, and ESD versions electrostatically sensitive areas. Also consider thread and connection dimensions, operating forces and available space.

Ganter Norm at KSK Components

KSK Components offers a very extensive Ganter range, organised by function. Combined with profile systems, castors, pneumatics and other components from leading manufacturers, you can source parts for machines, fixtures and frames from a single supplier. Business customers see their individual prices after logging in.

Frequently asked questions

What does the GN designation mean?

GN stands for Ganter Norm. The number identifies the product series; further details in the designation define size, material and version.

Are Ganter standard parts available in stainless steel?

Yes, many series are also available in stainless steel, some additionally in Hygienic Design.