Tolomatic
Tolomatic is a private industrial automation manufacturer founded in 1954 and headquartered in Hamel, Minnesota, producing electric and pneumatic linear actuators, planetary roller screws, gearboxes, and caliper brakes for OEMs and integrators across automotive, food and beverage, medical, metals, and packaging industries globally.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1954
- HeadquartersHamel, United States
- Headcount251–500
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Tolomatic does
Tolomatic is a privately held industrial automation manufacturer founded in 1954 and headquartered in Hamel, Minnesota. The company designs and produces electric linear actuators (both rod-style and rodless, including servo-driven models), pneumatic cylinders, planetary roller screws, ServoWeld actuators engineered for resistance-welding environments, right-angle gearboxes, and industrial disc and caliper brakes. It sells to industrial OEMs, system integrators, and end-users across multiple verticals — automotive manufacturing, food and beverage processing, medical devices, metals processing, packaging, and other factory-automation segments — with products carrying certifications such as IP69K (harsh/washdown environments), USDA acceptance (food-grade), and ISO 14001 (environmental management).
The business operates a global manufacturing and distribution footprint anchored by US production in Hamel and Chinese production in Suzhou, with a European office in Rüsselsheim, Germany, and service centers across at least four countries. Revenue is generated through unit-based hardware sales of motion components, supplemented by aftermarket and service activity, distributed via a hybrid model combining direct field sales with a multi-region distributor network. Tolomatic supports customer design-in with standard industrial digital engineering tools — online sizing tools, a drive integration tool, and downloadable CAD libraries — rather than any disclosed AI/ML-driven offerings.
Recent strategic activity signals continued incremental expansion: a new high-force electric actuator (RSX50) launched in March 2026; planned exhibition at the Automate 2026 trade show in June 2026; ecosystem partnerships with motion-control and motor suppliers including Rockwell Automation, JVL, and Nidec; and the appointment of Manish Virmani as CEO in 2025. The company remains privately held with no public revenue or funding disclosure available.
Tolomatic firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Tolomatic
- Legal name
- Tolomatic, Inc.
- Website
- https://tolomatic.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1954
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 251–500 employees
- Short description
- Tolomatic is a private industrial automation manufacturer founded in 1954 and headquartered in Hamel, Minnesota, producing electric and pneumatic linear actuators, planetary roller screws, gearboxes, and caliper brakes for OEMs and integrators across automotive, food and beverage, medical, metals, and packaging industries globally.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Tolomatic industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Industrial Linear Motion Products
- NAICS
- Fluid Power Cylinder and Actuator Manufacturing (333995), Speed Changer, Industrial High-Speed Drive, and Gear Manufacturing (333612), Other General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing (3339), Motor Vehicle Brake System Manufacturing (33634)
- SIC
- General Industrial Machinery & Equipment, Nec (3569), General Industrial Machinery & Equipment (3560), Screw Machine Products (3451)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Actuators & Motion Devices (Linear, Rotary, Electric Actuators for Motion Control) (IMAHAGAG)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Linear Motion & Mechanical Power Transmission (Ball/roller screws, linear guides, bearings, couplings) (IMAHAGAM), Motion Control Components (Servos, Drives, Motors, Encoders) (IMAHAHAG), Hydraulic Brake Systems (Master Cylinders/Calipers/Lines/Boosters) (IMACAIAD), Linear Motion & Actuation (Linear Motors, Electric Cylinders, Actuators) (IMAGACAG)
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Where Tolomatic is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Hamel
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices4 records
Markets served
Tolomatic business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Electric Linear Actuators: Sale of electric rod and rodless linear actuators including RSX, RSA, ERD, RSH series. These are high-value industrial automation components sold primarily to manufacturing customers.
- Pneumatic Linear Actuators: Rodless pneumatic cylinders including band-type, cable cylinders, linear slides, and magnetically coupled cylinders for industrial automation.
- Power Transmission Products: Industrial caliper brakes, right-angle gearboxes (Float-A-Shaft, Slide-Rite), roller screws, and AirHeart brakes for vehicular applications.
- Servo Linear Actuators: Integrated linear servo actuators with integrated motors, including IMA series and ServoWeld actuators for resistance spot welding.
- Motors & Drives: JVL integrated servo and stepper motors, Nidec servo systems sold alongside actuators to provide complete motion solutions.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Fixed Hub & Disc Assemblies - Standard configurations |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Fixed Hub & Disc Assemblies - Basic models |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | MB1 Mechanical Caliper Disc Brake |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Master Cylinders |
| Unit Pricing | Pay-as-you-go | Blank Brake Discs |
| Other | Multi-year contract | Custom/Configured Actuators - Quote-based |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels3 records
Marketing channels10 records
Tolomatic product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Tolomatic designs and manufactures electric and pneumatic linear actuators, servo linear actuators, right-angle gearboxes, planetary roller screws, and industrial caliper disc brakes for industrial automation customers. The company produces a full range of rod and rodless actuators (belt-driven, screw-driven, band cylinders, cable cylinders, magnetic cylinders), integrated servo spot welding actuators (ServoWeld), and hygienic stainless steel actuators for food/beverage and medical applications. It sells these motion control components directly and through an authorized distributor network to OEMs in automotive, food processing, medical, metals, packaging, and oil and gas industries.
Product overview
Tolomatic is a US manufacturer of linear motion solutions offering a comprehensive portfolio of electric and pneumatic linear actuators, servo linear actuators, power transmission products, and motion control accessories. The product lineup centers on electric rod actuators (ERD, RSA, RSX, RSH series), electric rodless actuators (belt and screw-driven), integrated servo linear actuators (IMA, IMA-S, IMA-WP), and ServoWeld resistance spot welding actuators (CSWX, GSWA, SWA/SWB). The RSX Extreme Force family now includes the new RSX50 delivering up to 50 tons of force as an electric replacement for hydraulic cylinders. Supporting products include pneumatic rodless cylinders (band, cable, magnetic types), Power-Block thrusters, planetary roller screws, industrial caliper brakes, right angle gearboxes, and AirHeart vehicular brakes. The company also offers motors and drives (JVL, Nidec) as add-on options. A Drive Integration Tool enables selection of compatible drives and cables to complete systems.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- ServoWeld: ServoWeld actuators for robotic resistance spot welding applications
- AirHeart
- Float-A-Shaft
- Slide-Rite
Products and services
- RSX Series Extreme Force Electric Linear Actuators High-force electric linear actuators designed as hydraulic cylinder replacements for metalforming, timber processing, and injection molding applications. Includes the new RSX50 model with up to 50 tons of force, planetary roller screw technology, zero-leak design, and optional IP67 rating.
- ERD Series Electric Cylinders Economical electric rod cylinders designed as pneumatic cylinder replacements, available in seven body sizes with forces up to 4,500 lbf, stroke lengths up to 40 inches, and speeds up to 57.5 inches/sec. IP69k rated for washdown food and beverage applications.
- RSA Series Electric Linear Actuators Industrial electric rod actuators for automation applications requiring reliable linear motion control with servo and stepper motor compatibility.
- RSH Series Hygienic Electric Rod-Style Actuators Stainless steel electric rod actuators designed to hygienic standards for food and beverage processing, eliminating harborage points and preventing bacterial growth.
- GSA Series Linear Slide Actuators Linear slide actuators for multi-axis motion control systems built for rigidity and accuracy to deliver required speed and force.
- ServoChoke SVC Electric Choke Valve Actuator High-performance drilling choke valve actuator designed for managed pressure drilling applications in the oil and gas industry, replacing conventional hydraulic or electric jackscrew-type operators.
- IMA Integrated Linear Servo Actuators Industrial linear actuators with integrated servo motors that adapt to drives and controls of choice using the Drive Integration Tool, with optional food-grade configurations.
- IMA-S Hygienic Stainless Steel Servo Actuators Stainless steel integrated servo actuators designed for the most demanding food and beverage processing applications with modular clean-in-place solutions.
- IMA-WP Food-Grade Servo Actuators Food-grade servo actuators designed for high-force food and beverage processing with superior actuator protection in sanitary washdown environments.
- ServoWeld CSWX Compact Servo Spot Welding Actuators Compact profile servo actuators combining a hollow-core servo motor integrated into a high-force welding actuator for faster resistance spot-weld cycles in robotic automotive applications.
- ServoWeld SWA/SWB Integrated Servo Spot Welding Actuators Integrated servo spot welding actuators for robotic resistance spot welding applications with cost-effective actuator design.
- Rodless Linear Belt Actuators (B3W, MXB-S, MXB-P, MXB-U) Rodless linear belt actuators for moderate-loading applications requiring high duty cycle and high speed over long strokes, available in multiple configurations including trapezoidal solid-bearing and unguided variants.
- Rodless Linear Screw Actuators (B3S, BCS, MXE-S, MXE-P, TRS) Rodless linear screw actuators with ball screw and lead screw technology for precision linear motion in industrial automation, including the TRS twin profile rail stage with enclosed design.
- BC2/BC3 Band Cylinders Rodless band-type pneumatic cylinders with band seal design for linear motion in industrial automation.
- MXP Series Pneumatic Air Cylinders Rodless pneumatic air cylinders including MXP-S long stroke, MXP-N compact, and MXP-P profiled rail configurations for various industrial applications.
- LS Pneumatic Linear Slide Pneumatic linear slides for guided linear motion in industrial automation applications.
- MG Magnetic Linear Cylinders Magnetically coupled rodless cylinders for linear motion without direct mechanical connection between piston and carriage.
- MGS Magnetic Linear Slides Magnetically coupled linear slides for contamination-free linear motion applications.
- Cable Cylinders (Double/Single Acting) Cable-driven rodless cylinders including double acting, single acting, double purchase, and track configurations for extended stroke applications.
- Power-Block Pneumatic Linear Thrusters Pneumatic thrusters for linear pushing and pressing applications in industrial automation.
- Power-Block 2 Guided Air Cylinders Guided pneumatic air cylinders for applications requiring guided linear motion with enhanced stability.
- Planetary Roller Screws Planetary roller screws for high-force linear actuation applications, enabling precise motion control with high load capacity and efficiency.
- Industrial Caliper Brakes (Pneumatic, Hydraulic, Mechanical, Spring-Applied) Industrial caliper disc brakes available in pneumatic, hydraulic, mechanical, combination, and spring-applied configurations for holding, safety, and dynamic braking with torque ratings from 520 to 66,000 in-lbs.
- Float-A-Shaft Right Angle Gearboxes Right angle gearboxes with proprietary design offering various ratios (1:1, 2:1, 2.5:1, 3:2) in compact and standard configurations for industrial power transmission.
- Slide-Rite Right Angle Gearboxes Corrosion-resistant right angle gearboxes in compact and standard configurations for industrial power transmission applications.
- AirHeart Brakes High-performance caliper disc brakes, brake discs, and master cylinders for vehicular applications, including MB1 mechanical caliper disc brake and master cylinder assemblies.
Quantifiable outcome
- Up to 50 tons (100,000 lbf) force capacity in RSX50 actuator
- +3 more outcomes
Companies that use Tolomatic
Customer profileSegments10 records
Ideal customer profiles4 records
Tolomatic technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed Yes
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature7 records
Tolomatic partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Two partnerships are on record, tiered core.
- JVL (Integrated Servo & Stepper Motors)coreTolomatic offers JVL integrated servo and stepper motors as part of their product portfolio, providing complete motion solutions alongside their actuators. These motors are compatible with Tolomatic's actuator sizing tools and Drive Integration Tool.
- Nidec (Servo Systems)coreTolomatic offers Nidec servo systems as part of their motors and drives product line, complementing their linear actuator products to provide complete motion control systems.
Scale indicators2 records
Recent moves5 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Tolomatic competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- Parker Hannifin: Global motion and control leader with an extensive electric and pneumatic linear actuator portfolio (Electromechanical Automation division). Highly comparable on product category and target OEM customers, but operates at vastly greater scale across many other fluid power and aerospace lines.
- Bosch Rexroth: Major supplier of linear motion components, electric cylinders, and roller-screw actuators (e.g., eRod, CytroForce). Directly comparable to Tolomatic's RSX family for hydraulic replacement and serves overlapping automotive, metals, and factory automation customers worldwide.
Direct peers
- Festo: Leading pneumatic and electric linear actuator manufacturer with deep food & beverage, packaging, and process automation presence. Closely comparable on product mix (pneumatic cylinders, servo-driven linear actuators) and direct overlap in hygienic actuator and IP69K-rated product lines.
- SMC Corporation: World's largest pneumatic component manufacturer with a growing electric actuator portfolio. Direct competitor in pneumatic rodless cylinders and increasingly in electric linear actuators across factory automation and process industries.
- Thomson Industries (Danaher): Specialist in linear motion including electric linear actuators, ball/roller screws, and linear guides. Closest direct competitor to Tolomatic's core electric rod and rodless actuator business, serving the same OEM and machine-builder channels.
- IAI Corporation: Japanese manufacturer of electric linear actuators, servo cylinders, and Cartesian robots. Highly comparable product portfolio with strong overlap in integrated servo linear actuators and compact rod-style electric cylinders for factory automation.
- Exlar (Curtiss-Wright): Manufacturer of roller-screw-based electric linear actuators (GSX, EL series) targeted at hydraulic replacement in heavy-duty industrial applications. Directly competes with Tolomatic's RSX family using similar planetary roller screw technology in oil & gas, metals, and motion control.
- PHD Inc. Manufacturer of pneumatic and electric linear actuators, grippers, and slides. Comparable product mix focused on industrial automation OEMs, particularly in automotive and packaging applications.
- Bimba Manufacturing: Manufacturer of pneumatic and electric linear actuators, including rodless cylinders and stainless-steel hygienic units. Comparable product overlap in pneumatic and stainless steel actuator lines serving food & beverage and industrial automation.
Emerging players
- Ewellix (SKF linear motion): Specialist in linear motion including electric actuators, roller screws, and ball screws (formerly SKF Motion Technologies). Directly comparable roller-screw electric actuator technology targeting hydraulic replacement and machine builder applications.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat5 records
Key risks5 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Tolomatic social profiles
Digital presenceTolomatic compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance1 record
Tolomatic financial estimates
Financial estimateRevenue estimate
Valuation estimate
Tolomatic leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
Tolomatic subsidiaries and ownership
Company hierarchySubsidiaries2 records
Tolomatic funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Tolomatic M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Tolomatic
What does Tolomatic do?
Tolomatic designs and manufactures electric and pneumatic linear actuators, servo linear actuators, right-angle gearboxes, planetary roller screws, and industrial caliper disc brakes for industrial automation customers. The company produces a full range of rod and rodless actuators (belt-driven, screw-driven, band cylinders, cable cylinders, magnetic cylinders), integrated servo spot welding actuators (ServoWeld), and hygienic stainless steel actuators for food/beverage and medical applications. It sells these motion control components directly and through an authorized distributor network to OEMs in automotive, food processing, medical, metals, packaging, and oil and gas industries.
Is Tolomatic a public or private company?
Tolomatic is a private company. It is classified as unknown and is currently operating.
When was Tolomatic founded?
Tolomatic was founded in 1954. It employs 251 to 500 people.
Where is Tolomatic based?
Tolomatic is headquartered in Hamel, United States, in the North America region.
How does Tolomatic make money?
Five revenue lines are on record. Electric Linear Actuators are the primary driver. The others are pneumatic Linear Actuators, power Transmission Products, servo Linear Actuators and motors & Drives.
Who are Tolomatic's main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are Parker Hannifin and Bosch Rexroth. Direct peers are Festo, SMC Corporation, Thomson Industries (Danaher), IAI Corporation, Exlar (Curtiss-Wright), PHD Inc. and Bimba Manufacturing. Ewellix (SKF linear motion) is listed as an emerging player.
Does Tolomatic have an API?
No public API is recorded for Tolomatic.
What industry is Tolomatic in?
Tolomatic's product category is Industrial Linear Motion Products. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMAHAGAG, Actuators & Motion Devices (Linear, Rotary, Electric Actuators for Motion Control), with a secondary code of IMAHAGAM, Linear Motion & Mechanical Power Transmission (Ball/roller screws, linear guides, bearings, couplings). Its NAICS code is 333995 and its SIC code is 3569.