Rollon Company Overview
Founded: 1975, Milan, Italy
Focus: Designing and manufacturing linear components, actuators, and systems for industrial motion, with a strong emphasis on tailored solutions to address evolving market needs.
Sectors Served: Industrial automation, aerospace, medical equipment, material handling, and other industries where product performance, efficiency, and reliability are critical.
Key Milestones:
- 2018: Acquired by The Timken Company, becoming the flagship brand for linear motion within Timken's Industrial Motion division.
- 2023: Timken's acquisitions of Nadella, Chiavette Unificate, Durbal, Shuton-Ipiranga, and Rosa Sistemi expanded Rollon’s portfolio and operational synergies, enabling new geographic growth opportunities.
At a Glance:
- Countries: 11
- Manufacturing Sites: 14
- Production Area: 60,000+ sqm
- Employees: 1,200+
- Revenue: EUR 250 million+
Product Portfolio:
Rollon offers a comprehensive range of products across four key categories:
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Linear Components
- Linear Guides: With ball or roller bearings, hardened raceways, high load capacities, self-alignment, and designed for dirty environments.
- Telescopic Rails: Featuring ball or roller bearings for partial, total, or extended extraction (up to 200% of the length).
- Curved Guides: Roller bearings with hardened raceways, capable of high loads and dirty environments.
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Actuators and Systems
- Linear Actuators: Available in aluminum or steel, with various drive mechanisms such as belt, ball screw, or rack and pinion.
- Multi-Axis Systems: XYZ combined linear units in aluminum and steel.
- Robot Transfer Units: Steel and aluminum solutions for robotic arms of all sizes.
- Circular Systems: Precision solutions for linear motion circuits with flexibility and easy installation.
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Ball Screws
- XP (Xtrem Position): High-performance ball screws designed for precision positioning applications.
- XL (Xtrem Load): High dynamics and load ball screws for heavy-duty applications such as injection molding, energy, and presses.
- XT (Xtrem Transport): High-efficiency ball screws for automation applications, available in precision and rolled options.
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Rotational Units
- Rod Ends & Spherical Plain Bearings: For efficient force transmission, enabling rotary, oscillatory, and tipping movements.
- Needle Roller Bearings: High-precision components suitable for high radial load applications with limited space.
Tools & Support:
- myRollon: A digital platform offering 3D drawings, literature downloads, and tailored solutions for linear motion applications.
- 360-Degree Support: Expert assistance throughout the entire development process, from concept to commissioning. Services include product training, prototypes, 2D/3D drawings, and on-site support.
- RollonLab: A specialized lab that tests and optimizes products beyond their technical limits, simulating real-world application scenarios to ensure competitive, customized solutions.
Rollon’s engineering teams are globally positioned to provide deep industry expertise, offering tailored solutions and high-performing products across various sectors.
