Ball Screw Products
RBS’ Flagship product, the ball screw, consists of a screw that runs on ball bearings. Matching helical grooves on the screw and nut recirculate the bearings, making it an efficient way to convert angular-to-linear motion and vice versa. Ball screws are available in standard and metric sizes.
Service & Repair
Our service team is standing by with free, comprehensive evaluations, supported by reverse engineering and failure mode analysis. Our repair team offers one of the fastest turnaround times in the industry, reducing machine down time and saving up to 70% of the cost to replace with new product.
Configure A Product
Engineering challenge? To assist your design efforts, 2D & 3D CAD files are available to help you specify our product.
Application Stories
Our products are found in numerous commercial, industrial, and consumer applications.Assembly
Product knowledge, specialized equipment, and fixturing delivers ready-to-use assemblies.Engineering
Leverage decades of experience in processes and materials to bring motion solutions to life.Custom Solutions
We can work with you to create a unique linear motion solution for your specific application.Tech Articles
June 6, 2022
Rockford Ball Screw products provide our customers the ability to lift, position, hold and support loads in a variety of industrial applications. We support Marine applications by supplying robust standard ball screws and free wheeling units with short lead times and competitive pricing.
March 12, 2021
Ball screws are used in a wide array of linear motion applications across multiple industries. They are one of the most economical ways of converting rotary motion into precision linear motion and can move heavy loads at fast speeds with outstanding accuracy. While these devices provide numerous hours of smooth, trouble-free operation, they must be properly specified, installed and regularly maintained to avoid system downtime and premature failure.
About Rockford Ball Screw
Rockford Ball Screw is an industry leader in Ball Screws and Linear Guide Rails – serving customers from a state-of-the-art facility and providing personalized customer service every step of the way. In addition to custom-designed solutions, RBS offers an extensive product line-up with one of the largest inventories of ball screws and ACME screws in the industry.