About Bernais Automation

Driven by strategic synergies within TCHSOON Group to optimize global supply chains and elevate our service across Europe.

Bernais Automation GmbH

Quick Facts

Founded: 1978 (Nearly 50 years of engineering excellence)

Structure: Owner-managed for maximum agility and commitment

Expertise: Specializing in metal processing industry automation

Team Size: 15+ highly skilled engineers and technicians

Revenue: €2.5+ million annual turnover

Quality Standard: Certified per latest ISO 9001 Guidelines

Strategic Location: Rhine-Main region (direct A60 motorway access)

Bernais Automation:Global Pioneers in Industrial Automation

Pioneer in Flexible Automation & Interlinking Systems

Decades of expertise have established Bernais Automation as a premier leader in flexible automation and conveyor technology across Germany and Europe.

Strategic Partner to Global Industrial Giants

Our Tier-1 network spans the European automotive value chain—serving leading OEMs, their suppliers, and world-renowned machine tool manufacturers.

Full Lifecycle "Single-Source" Solutions

We deliver bespoke, future-proof systems through a comprehensive service model, covering everything from initial inquiry to long-term maintenance.

Synergy within TCHSOON Group

As a key entity of the TCHSOON Group, we are expanding our global footprint by integrating high-quality components and optimizing supply chains for the European market.

Advanced Conveying & Automation Solutions

Building on our deep-rooted industry partnerships, we provide an expansive technology portfolio—ranging from precision Conveyor Systems and modular FlexLink Solutions to Special-Purpose Automation—engineered to meet the most demanding production requirements.

Conveyor Systems

FlexLink Systems 

Special Systems

Conveyor Systems

Our conveyor portfolio offers a versatile spectrum of high-performance transport solutions, engineered to master any production layout through modular straight tracks, precision curves, and specialized vertical gradients.

Friction Roller Conveyors

Universal, high-load transport for precision components
· Custom Dimensions: Fully adjustable lengths, widths, and roller types for diverse workpiece carriers.
· Surface Protection: Tangential chain drive designed for sensitive parts like gears and brake discs.
· Multi-Mode Flow: Supports both direct transport and accumulation (stowing) for flexible production.
· Heavy-Duty Performance: Robust engineering for payloads up to 100 kg per unit.
· Modular Integration: Equipped with adjustable guides and optional Stop/Lift stations for precise positioning.

Step Chain Conveyors

Space-saving precision for high-speed cycle-time transport
· Optimized for Shafts: Engineered with specialized carrying prisms for wavy or cylindrical workpieces of any size.
· Synchronized Precision: Designed for timed, indexed transport with fixed workpiece intervals for high-accuracy processes.
· Highly Adjustable: Modular design with fully adjustable lateral guides and total track widths.
· Smart Automation: Seamlessly integrates with singling, stop, and lift stations for robotic pick-and-place.
· Efficiency: Space-saving footprint optimized for payloads up to 10 kg per workpiece.

Timing Chain Conveyors

Robust toothed chain transport for medium to heavy workpieces
· Versatile Chain Design: High-strength toothed straps available in various designs for direct workpiece transport.
· Harsh Environment Ready: Engineered for durability in challenging conditions, including exposure to coolants, lubricants, and chips.
· High-Load Capacity: Robust system architecture supporting transport weights up to 100 kg per workpiece.
· Rolling Transport: Efficient movement via rolling contact to ensure smooth material flow.
· Functional Modules: Fully compatible with stop systems, separating units, and excavation (lift) stations.

Accumulation Roller Chain Conveyors

Stable and flexible transport for direct or carrier-based accumulation
· Versatile Transport Modes: Designed for both direct workpiece piling (accumulation) and stable transport on workpiece carriers.
· Customizable Configurations: Features flexible jam roller chain straps with adjustable side guides and belt widths to meet specific requirements.
· Heavy-Duty Capacity: A sturdy system architecture engineered for medium to heavy payloads up to 100 kg per workpiece.
· Efficient Rolling Flow: Facilitates material movement via rolling contact for reduced friction and smooth operation.
· Integrated Control: Fully compatible with stop/separating systems and excavation (lift) units for precise flow management.

Flat Chain Conveyors

Cost-effective and flexible transport for complex layouts
· Curved Layout Versatility: Designed with stable hinge chain straps to enable flexible, curving transport for both direct workpieces and carriers.
· Adaptable Environments: Engineered to handle both dry and wet workpieces with high reliability across various production conditions.
· Optimized Flow Control: Supports both direct transport and stowing (accumulation), easily linkable via spring steel side guides.
· Precision Handling: Fully compatible with stop and singling (separating) stations for controlled workpiece positioning.
· Load Specifications: A lightweight yet stable system optimized for small to medium workpieces up to 30 kg per unit.

Specialized Services & Components

Special Designed Services

Custom engineering beyond standard solutions
· Bespoke Design: Tailor-made engineering based on your specific wishes and specifications.
· Specialized Storage: Custom storage tracks specifically for round workpieces.
· Process Stations: Implementation of dedicated shuttle or turning stations.
· Handling Integration: Design of lifting systems and integration of gantry loaders.

Components & Spares Support

High-quality components for system maintenance, modification, and independent assembly
· Universal Compatibility: Broad range of components for roller and gravity conveyors, compatible with systems from any original manufacturer.
· Precision Spring Steel: Specialized spring steel strips for flexible side guides, capable of handling complex angles and steep gradients.
· System Upgrades & Repair: Full inventory of rollers, guides, and connecting elements for the repair or modification of existing production lines.
· Material Flow Solutions: Flexible gravity roller modules for cost-effective supply and removal of raw or finished parts.

FlexLink Components & System Services

System house for high-flexibility conveyors and components
· Comprehensive Integration: Serving as a specialized system house for FlexLink components and conveyor technologies.
· Material Options: Offers flexible belt guides available in both aluminum profile and stainless steel designs.
· Dynamic Geometry: Precision-engineered belt guides supporting horizontal curves and vertical inclines up to 90°.

Contact Us

Sales

· Name:Sebastian Döhler
· Telephone:+49 6144/337499-18;+49 151-67267330
· Email:sebastian.doehler@tchsoon.com

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