Rollon
Rollon, part of The Timken Company, manufactures linear guides, telescopic rails, actuators, and ball screws for automation and robotics integrators.
Rollon is a manufacturer of linear motion systems and mechanical components used in industrial automation, robotics integration, and material handling. The company's official site describes its core catalog as linear guides and rails, telescopic rails, curved guides, linear actuators, multi-axis systems, robot transfer units, ball screws (offered in XP, XL, and XT series), and rotational components including rod ends, spherical bearings, needle roller bearings, cam followers, circular systems, and locknuts and rings. These components are positioned as building blocks that machine builders and system integrators use to construct custom linear motion axes rather than as complete finished machines. Rollon also operates myRollon, a digital platform the company describes as designed to simplify selection and configuration of its linear and rotary motion products for engineers specifying a solution. Rollon is part of The Timken Company's portfolio of motion and mechanical-power brands, which according to Rollon's own site also includes Nadella, Chiavette Unificate, Durbal, Shuton-Ipiranga, and Rosa Sistemi; this corporate structure indicates Rollon operates as a Timken-owned subsidiary brand rather than an independent company. The industries Rollon lists as customers span aerospace, building and furniture, electronics, food and beverage, healthcare, industrial machinery, machine tool, material handling, packaging, railway, robotics and automation, and special vehicles, reflecting a broad horizontal component-supplier business model rather than a single vertical focus. A North American contact point is published on the company's site at 1070 N Gateway Blvd, Norton Shores, MI 49441, USA, with a listed phone number of (973) 300-5492; because Rollon also operates as a global brand with historical roots in Italy under the ITA country classification, this Michigan address most likely represents a regional North American office or distribution point rather than the group's original or global headquarters, and no separate Italian street address could be confirmed from the pages reviewed. No founding year, total employee count, formal certifications (such as ISO 9001), or official social media handles were confirmed from the pages accessible during this review; the homepage did not publish direct links to LinkedIn, X/Twitter, Facebook, or YouTube accounts, and a dedicated corporate-history or about page could not be retrieved. Rollon's business model centers on supplying precision mechanical motion components to other manufacturers and system integrators who incorporate them into finished automation equipment, robot end-of-arm tooling axes, and material-handling systems, rather than producing or selling complete robots itself.
Primary type & automation activities this supplier delivers:
V-Line Linear Guide
Cold-drawn V-shaped linear guide rails with ball or tapered roller bearing sliders for industrial motion applications.
Telescopic Line
Telescopic linear guide rails with ball or roller bearings supporting up to 2,000 kg per pair for extension applications.
Compact Rail
Self-aligning C-profile linear guide with cold-drawn hardened rails, available in 18-63 mm sizes for industrial machines.
Contact Rollon
WEBSITE
https://www.rollon.com/PHONE
+1 973-300-5492HEADQUARTERS
Italy
Company Facts
Founded
1975
Primary Role
Manufacturer
Company Size
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Primary Region
Europe
Annual Sales
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Funding Stage
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Funding Total
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Rollon has launched two new telescopic rail models featuring integrated magnets designed to improve load management and durability. These products are engineered to perform effectively even under intensive operating conditions, enhancing the overall functionality of automated systems. The introduction of these telescopic rails is significant as they offer smoother extension capabilities, which can lead to increased efficiency in various applications. The integrated magnets are expected to provide better stability and control, making them suitable for demanding environments in robotics and automation. Looking ahead, Rollon aims to expand its product offerings in the automation sector. No further timeline was disclosed at the time of publication regarding additional features or future product releases.
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