Metal frames are cut, bent and soldered from stainless steel, monel, nickel silver or beryllium copper, then plated and coated. They are lighter and thinner than acetate and are the workhorse of the optical trade from budget to designer.
Metal Frames from Germany — varieties
Each button first explains the product, then lists Germany makers with specialities and contact routes.
Metal Frames (Stainless steel, monel, nickel silver)Stainless steel optical framesMonel metal framesNickel-free metal framesSheet-metal (laser cut) framesCombination metal and acetate framesHalf-rim metal framesGold-plated and gold-filled framesMemory metal (flexible) frames
Trade routes for metal frames in Germany
ManufacturersExporters and wholesalersWholesalers and distributorsCertified suppliers (ISO 9001, CE, FDA, ISO 12870)Price and lead time
Named metal frames producers in Germany
| Company | City | Speciality | Live search |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rodenstock GmbH | Munich | Lenses and frames | AboutExplore |
| Eschenbach Optik (Inspecs) | Nuremberg | Frames, sunglasses, low-vision aids | AboutExplore |
| Menrad | Schwäbisch Gmünd | Frames and sunglasses, licensed brands | AboutExplore |
| Mykita | Berlin | Sheet-metal and acetate designer frames | AboutExplore |
| ic! berlin | Berlin | Screwless sheet-metal frames | AboutExplore |
| Fielmann AG | Hamburg / Rathenow | Listed retail chain with own frame and lens production | AboutExplore |