Rockford Ball Screw Co. (RBS) is a premier American manufacturer and distributor specializing in high-performance linear motion components. Founded in 1973 and headquartered in Rockford, Illinois, the company has grown from a family-owned business into an industry leader known for its extensive inventory and state-of-the-art manufacturing facility. RBS operates as an ISO 9001 certified organization, employing between 50 and 100 professionals and generating an annual revenue of approximately $10 to $24.9 million.
The company's core product portfolio includes an exhaustive range of ball screws (inch, metric, and free-wheeling), ACME screws, and profile linear guide rails. They also provide essential accessories such as bearing mounts, linear bearing blocks, and actuators. Utilizing materials like stainless steel, bronze, and engineered plastics, RBS offers various specialized coatings including nickel, chrome, and PTFE to meet rigorous environmental demands.
Beyond standard products, Rockford Ball Screw excels in custom engineering and contract manufacturing, offering OEM and ODM services. Their in-house engineering team provides prototyping, reverse engineering, and custom-designed solutions for complex applications in the aerospace, automotive, medical, defense, and energy sectors—specifically for oil and gas equipment like frac-gate valves. Complementing their manufacturing prowess, the company provides comprehensive secondary services, including assembly, inspection, analytical services, and maintenance and repair for ball screw assemblies. RBS serves a global market with a robust distribution network across North America.
OEM manufacturerOffers OEM services for customized brand manufacturing.
Product customizationOffers full customization for design and features.
Established brandFounded in 1973, with over 20 years of industry experience.
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FREE WHEELING
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Free-wheeling ball screws eliminate the need for limit switches and other types of stops.
Accessories
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A full line of accessories to complement and enhance your ball screw’s performance.
BEARING MOUNTS & SUPPORTS
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Bearing mounts provide the support of a screw’s rotational axis and absorb radial and axial force components.
METRIC
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Metric ball screws feature a unique bearing return system. Ideal solution minimize footprints while achieving quiet and smooth operation. Improved wiper technology for optimum cleaning - an ideal solution for many actuation applications.
BRIDGEPORT KITS
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Keep production moving with our easily-convertible Bridgeport kits.
ACME SCREWS
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Manufactured to provide an economical means for converting angular/rotational motion to linear/translational motion.
CUSTOM
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Engineered solutions for unique requirements – design, prototyping, trial runs and full production.
INCH
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Our flagship product converts rotational motion to linear motion with minimum friction and is an integral part of what keeps manufacturing, production and people on the move.
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International Organization for Standardization 9001
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