Ballscrew Manufacturers

A B Linear repair ballscrews manufactured by a range of companies worldwide, we specialise in repairs for ballscrews made by specific companies detailed below:

THK was established in 1971 in Japan and has been the pioneer in the development of ballscrews, being the first company in the world to develop a linear motion guide. Today, THK operates and manufactures globally and are renowned for the quality of their ball screws. A B Linear are the preferred facility for THK ballscrew repairs in the UK. The ability of A B Linear to repair THK ball screws is high because the product is designed and engineered to the highest standards. As the preferred facility for THK ballscrew services and repairs, A B Linear have an extensive knowledge and skill level in servicing and repairing all types of THK ballscrews and offer a repair service worldwide.

• Japanese producer of high quality ballscrews
• Good opportunity for refurbishment
• A B Linear have provided customer care services in the past for THK

NSK was established in 1916 and now spans the world as one of the leading, recognised global names in engineering. Manufacturing a huge range of products, NSK’s history and development is based around bearings, today they are the worldwide largest manufacturer of ballscrews. As a Japanese company, the quality of the NSK ballscrew is second to none and A B Linear have been servicing and repairing NSK ballscrews in the UK for the last 27 years. The high quality Japanese construction means that there is a high level of reparability for NSK ball screws and A B Linear have repaired NSK ball screws for a huge range of industries and clients all over the world.

• Quality manufacturer
• Good opportunity for refurbishment by A B Linear
• NSK is one of the world’s leading ballscrew manufacturers

Bosch Rexroth is a leading European supplier of automated manufacturing solutions in Europe, helping to drive manufacturing into a fully automated process. Within their hi tech production processes, there lies a significant number of Bosch Rexroth ballscrews. One of the fastest growing suppliers of ball screws in the UK, Bosch Rexroth is focused on developing intelligent machines that power automation. A B Linear carry out repairs for Bosch Rexroth ball screws and linear systems for a number of international companies. As a result, A B Linear have a high degree of understanding of the ball screws and linear systems leading to a fast turnaround for repairs and services.

• German manufacturer
• Rolled and ground product
• Good opportunity for refurbishment to lengthen life
• Ballscrews and linear systems
• A B Linear provide services for this company

A B Linear was born of the demise of Thompson IBL and therefore has an ingrained understanding of the product with over 20 years within their manufacturing team. A B Linear has an extensive stock of Thompson IBL ballscrews and parts and can carry out prompt and timely repairs for all Thompson IBL ball screws.

• American and European supplier of ballscrews
• A B Linear  have a large amount of experience of this product
• A B Linear  have good resources towards refurbishment of these ballscrews

A B Linear have partnered with Korta and have the ability to one off manufacture and can convert the Korta ballscrews from Asian to European specifications with accuracy and robustness.

• Leading Spanish manufacturer specialising in one piece manufacture
• Good quality product
• Variety of methods of transferring of balls for different requirements
• Good opportunity for refurbishment
• A B Linear have a close relationship with this company

SKF is a major manufacturer of seals, lubrication systems and bearings and ball screws and originated in Gothenburg in 1907 and quickly expanded to Europe and the USA shortly after. SKF has strong links with the UK and operates the SKF University Technology Centre on Steels in conjunction with Cambridge University and the SKF University Technology Centre on Tribology with Imperial College London. This worldwide group now produces across the globe with a reputation for producing high quality ball screws and a progressive technological ethos.

• German manufacturer
• Ground and rolled product with opportunity to mount new nut on existing shafts where spare tracks are available lengthening the life of the unit
• A B Linear  provide services for this company

Hiwin produces ballscrews for special application requirements including ground ballscrews and precision rolled ballscrews with smooth movement and low friction with a range of ballscrews in stock. This company was established in 1989 in the USA and also operates in Germany, Japan, China and other European countries. The company ethos is to focus on innovation, professional excellence with environmental responsibility.

• Asian manufacturer
• Opportunity for repair and refurbishment

Shuton is a specialist designer and manufacturer of ballscrews for machine tooling and heavy load applications and manufactures ballscrews up to 160mm in diameter. Shuton is based in the Basque region of Spain and has been manufacturing ball screws for over 45 years. This company has its own technology centre and is focussed on the innovation of new products that require ball screws.

• Spanish manufacturer
• Traditional style of manufacture
• Good opportunity for refurbishment

Tzubaki is a specialist manufacturer of power transmission components including industrial drive chains and conveyor chains. The company has distributors across Europe including the UK and is a leading specialist manufacturer that can provide bespoke solutions for clients in their industry and is progressing towards long life chains that operate in harsh environments.

• Asian manufacturer
• Good quality product
• A B Linear have good experience in maintaining these units

Zuazo manufacture high precision ground ballscrews from 16mm to 300mm in diameter to ISO standards. Zuazo is a Spanish company that have been operating for over 50 years and specialise in customised ball screw solutions with a focus on providing flexible solutions at high levels of reliability. Zuazo is based in the Alava Technology Park and manufacture ball screws for the aerospace industry, robotic machines and platform elevators.

• Spanish manufacturer
• Traditional style of ballscrew
• A B Linear have a relationship with company

Neff Ball Screws are manufactured to high quality levels to result in a high life time expected use. They are available pre-tensioned with double nut units or ball selection and standard ball screws, the options include rolled, wired or polished ballscrews. Neff was founded in 1905 and is now a worldwide name and started the manufacture of drives in 1982 and is based in Germany.

• European manufacturer
• Good quality product
• Good opportunity for repair
• A B Linear has experience of repair of these linear systems

Ipiranga are a Spanish company that manufactures screws for linear translation applications. They produce ground ball screws with high capacity nuts, rotary nuts and standard nuts along with rolled ball screws with multi start and single start nuts as well as locked nuts. Their ball screws are designed for the automotive sector and precision machine tools, specifically within milling and grinding machines.

• Spanish manufacturer
• Good opportunity for repair

Jena-tec operates from the UK as well as Germany, Japan and the USA. The company manufactures a range of products including linear actuators, rotary tables, spindles and multi head spindles and ballscrews with a headquarters in Nottingham. Jena-tec operates with the ethos of providing high quality products backed by excellence in customer service at competitive prices.

• European manufacturer
• Opportunities for refurbishment

Warner Electric was established in 1927 and produces a range of electromagnetic clutches and brakes for industrial systems. This company has a deeply routed tradition of innovation in its specialist area and still holds the patent for speedometers in cars. The company now produces a large range of clutches, brakes, control systems and coils.

• USA manufacturer so tend to be imperial sizes
• We have a great deal of experience with this product
• We have access to a stock of parts for these products