At Flowdrill, we’re changing the way tubes and profiles are connected.
As a specialist in friction drilling, we’re known for our innovative, reliable and sustainable solutions.
With over 5,000 customers in more than 50 countries, we help businesses worldwide create stronger and more efficient connections. Every year, our technology enables the creation of more than 500 million connections.
Each year, more than 500 million connections are made using our friction drills.
The idea behind friction drilling first emerged in 1923 in southern France.
Jan Claude de Valliere discovered that friction and heat could be used to create holes in thin-walled materials. However, due to the technological limitations of the time, practical application was not possible yet.
Nearly 60 years later, with new materials, precision tools and advanced machines, the friction drill was developed as we know it today. Under new leadership, this evolved into a technique that made metal connections stronger, more durable and more cost-effective.
This became the foundation of our mission: improving metalworking and setting new standards in mechanical joining.
From our headquarters and factory in the Netherlands, we continuously work on improving our friction drills.
Together with our colleagues in offices around the world, we invest heavily in research and development.
This ensures Flowdrill continues to innovate and raise the bar for friction drilling and high-performance connections.
Our friction drills are manufactured in-house by our dedicated production team, adhering to strict quality controls and precision standards. This guarantees reliable and consistent quality, ensuring that our customers always achieve the best performance.
At Flowdrill, innovation and collaboration are at the core of everything we do. We combine advanced materials with cutting-edge technology to ensure that every friction drill is of the highest quality and performs optimally.
With decades of experience and a customer-centric approach, we are a trusted partner for companies seeking efficient and future-proof solutions.
We are ISO 9001-certified, meaning our products and processes comply with strict international quality and safety standards. This guarantees consistent and reliable quality for our customers worldwide.
Friction drilling is used in a wide range of industries, including automotive, construction, industrial machinery and many more.
It’s essential for manufacturers who want to create durable, efficient and cost-effective metal connections.
From optimizing high-performance production lines to simplifying complex assembly processes and cooling systems, our friction drills add value for companies of all sizes.
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In addition to improving manufacturing processes, friction drilling contributes to a more sustainable world.
We align with global initiatives for sustainable manufacturing and help companies work more efficiently and eco-consciously.
Thanks to this innovation, 500 million conventional fasteners are avoided every year, saving around 2.5 million tons of steel.
Flowdrill provides the go-to connection technology for tubes and profiles. Our solutions replace traditional fastening methods, reduce post-processing, shorten cycle times, lower costs, improve supply chain sustainability and enhance the aesthetics of products.
Flowdrill plays a key role in products and structures you encounter and use daily, even in applications you might not expect. Our friction drills are used in the production of:
And that’s not all, our friction drills will even play a role in future projects on the moon!
From your backyard to the most iconic office buildings, and even outer space, Flowdrill is proud to support innovation and quality across industries worldwide.
At Flowdrill, we are committed to delivering stronger and more sustainable solutions for the industries of tomorrow.
Discover how Flowdrill can enhance your production process and help you achieve your goals. Let’s make a lasting impact, one friction drill at a time.
