RKN srl

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30+ Years of Custom Machinery for Hose Production

For more than 30 years RKN has designed, built and sold machinery for rubber hose production worldwide. Hose manufacturers rely on us for machines that fit their process exactly.

We combine engineering, in-depth knowledge of hose manufacturing and machining expertise to build cutting-edge machines. Every machine is built to order: there is no standard catalogue, and every machine pictured on this site was made for a specific customer.

Our experienced engineering team develops new solutions to raise hose quality, process efficiency and output, while keeping ergonomics and operator safety at the centre of every design.

30+

Years Experience

Decades of specialized know-how in rubber machinery manufacturing and worldwide sales.

4

Solution Areas

Machinery for hydraulic, industrial, oilfield and marine hoses, plus testing equipment.

64"

Max Hose ID

From compact hydraulic hoses to large-bore marine and oilfield hose production.

Rigid mandrel extraction line
Strategic Location

In the heart of Italy's machinery industry

RKN is based in Varese, north of Milan, at the heart of Italy's mechanical engineering and machinery industry, traditionally one of the strongest industrial regions in Europe.

Rigid mandrel extraction head
In-House Manufacturing

Key parts made in-house, with trusted partners

Our own modern machine shop produces the critical machine parts, giving us full control over quality and delivery times.

For everything else we rely on a network of specialised, long-standing suppliers who meet the same quality standard.

Rotating mandrel lathe
Custom Engineering

Built around each customer

Every machine is designed around the customer's production requirements, from a single machine to a complete turnkey production line.

We keep improving our machines and support them with reliable after-sales service, so customers can count on them for many years.