Alinabal

What Alinabal does

Alinabal, LLC (operating as Alinabal Group) is a US-based precision metal components manufacturer and contract fabricator with roots dating to 1913-1914, headquartered in Milford, Connecticut. The company produces specialized metal parts, sub-assemblies, and finished assemblies - including rod ends, spherical bearings, SAMBA self-aligning molded bearing assemblies, custom linkages, brackets, sheets and laminated shims, aircraft instrumentation components, rotary solenoids, bi-stable laser shutters, and wind-driven turbine alternators - through a vertically integrated set of capabilities spanning stamping, machining, welding, waterjet and laser cutting, wire EDM, electromechanical assembly, and injection molding across five US facilities totaling more than 300,000 square feet.

The business serves enterprise OEMs and Tier suppliers in five core verticals: aerospace and defense (commercial aircraft components for flight/engine/air management systems), military (mission-critical parts for mortar shells, smart bombs, and cruise missiles, anchored by the wind-driven turbine alternator line with 12+ million units shipped since 1978 and a documented zero-failure rate), medical (hospital beds, wheelchairs, surgical tables, dental equipment), recreation and power sports (steering/suspension/brake linkages for off-road, marine, motorcycle, and golf/snow vehicles), and industrial equipment (hydraulic pumps, scales, packaging). Multiple proprietary product platforms (SAMBA, NYLOY race, bi-stable laser shutters, rotary solenoids) and AS 9100D, ISO 9001:2015, IATF 16949:2016, and ITAR certifications underpin qualification into demanding end markets.

Alinabal monetizes through quote-based B2B sales of custom and catalog precision components, with a consultative direct-sales motion led by a Senior VP of Sales & Business Development, multi-year contracts, and a co-design-to-delivery New Product Introduction service. Distribution is direct to enterprise OEMs via a 'Request a Quote' model with no e-commerce or channel partners, and demand is anchored by long-tenured programs in defense and aerospace. The company is privately held under a Connecticut LLC structure, expanded via the March 2024 acquisition of ERW, Inc., and is opening a new 10,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in Greer, South Carolina in 2025-2026.

Name

Alinabal

Legal name

Alinabal LLC

Website

https://alinabal.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1914

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Alinabal is a US precision metal components and assemblies manufacturer serving aerospace, defense, military, medical, and power-sports OEMs from five Connecticut and South Carolina facilities, offering rod ends, spherical bearings, linkages, laser shutters, and wind-driven turbine alternators under AS 9100D, IATF 16949, and ITAR certifications.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Precision Metal Components Manufacturing

NAICS

Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing (33641), Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336413)

SIC

Aircraft & Parts (3720)

akta.pro primary industry

Aerospace Interior Materials & Components (Cabin) (IMABANAI)

akta.pro secondary industry

Avionics Integration, Wiring Harnesses & Installation Kits (IMABAFAL)

Keywords

• Precision metal components
• Aerospace defense manufacturing
• Specialty bearing assemblies
• Metal stamping fabrication
• Contract manufacturing services

Headquarters

HQ city

Milford

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Precision Metal Components and Assemblies: Manufacture and sale of specialized metal components, assemblies, and sub-assemblies for aerospace, defense, military, medical, and recreation/power sports industries. Products include rod ends, spherical bearings, linkages, brackets, laser shutters, rotary solenoids, aircraft instrumentation, shims, and wind-driven turbine alternators.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Alinabal is a precision metal components manufacturer and fabricator that designs, engineers, and produces specialized metal components, assemblies, and sub-assemblies for aerospace, defense, military, medical, and recreation/power sports OEMs. The company offers a comprehensive single-source manufacturing solution spanning stamping, machining, welding, laser/waterjet cutting, electromechanical assembly, and tooling, with proprietary products including rod ends, spherical bearings, self-aligning molded bearing assemblies (SAMBA), laser shutters, rotary solenoids, wind-driven turbine alternators, and aircraft instrumentation.

Product overview

Alinabal is a precision metal components manufacturer and fabricator with over 110 years of experience, operating as a single-source manufacturing partner. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio of specialized metal products including aircraft instrumentation components (indicators and desiccators), rod ends (multiple series including A, K, KP, P, V), spherical bearings, custom linkages, laser shutters, rotary solenoids, wind-driven turbine alternators, brackets, sheets and laminated shim stock, and self-aligning molded bearing assemblies (SAMBA). The DACO Instruments sub-brand provides advanced laser shutters and rotary solenoids for medical and aerospace applications. Manufacturing services encompass comprehensive in-house capabilities (stamping, machining, welding, laser/waterjet cutting, wire EDM, assembly) and New Product Introduction (NPI) services. Alinabal Group expanded through the 2024 acquisition of ERW, Inc., a sheet metal fabrication and machining company serving aerospace and medical industries since 1985.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• DACO Instruments: Advanced Laser Shutters, Rotary Solenoids & Aircraft Instrumentation for aerospace, medical, homeland security, defense, spectroscopy and industrial instrumentation applications.

Products and services

• Aircraft Instrumentation Components Custom precision indicators and desiccators for aerospace applications, including custom aircraft indicators and self-regenerating or static desiccators for airborne instruments. Used by aerospace OEMs for aircraft instrumentation systems.
• Brackets Bracket assemblies and structural components for precision clamping and mounting, manufactured from specialty materials for diverse industrial applications across aerospace, defense, medical, and power sports industries.
• Connecting Linkages Custom links and linkage assemblies engineered for precise motion transfer, torque, and force across aerospace, medical, and power sports applications.
• Custom Rod Ends & Ball Joints Specialized mechanical components and assemblies for transmitting motion in mechanical applications, customized with diverse materials, sizes, and value-added features for OEM customers.
• Laser Shutters Advanced bi-stable or spring shutter devices for beam-blocking in aircraft, fiber optics, spectroscopy, thermal imaging, and military/defense applications.
• Rod Ends Precision-engineered rod ends including A-series, K-series, KP-series, P-series, Steel Pro Line, and V-series configurations for linear to circular motion transfer. P-Series uses proprietary NYLOY molded race with self-wiping seal.
• Rotary Solenoids Durable bi-stable or spring solenoid devices providing rotational motion (30-60 degrees) with DC operation up to 45 volts and 0.4 to 1.8 watts power range; customizable form and fit for OEMs.
• Self-Aligning Molded Bearing Assemblies (SAMBA) Proprietary high-performance bearing assembly combining precision metal bearing with molded reinforced polymer race, providing lightweight, self-aligning, and self-lubricating operation. Unique single-source solution.
• Sheets & Laminated Shim Stock Custom sheet metal and precision laminated shims ranging from .001 to .125 inch thickness, available in aluminum, brass, stainless steel, and specialty alloys for aerospace and industrial applications.
• Spherical Bearings Specialized metal bearing components and assemblies ranging from 0.50 to 4.75 inches in diameter, featuring Teflon lining and molded NYLOY races for self-lubrication.
• Wind-Driven Turbine Alternators Wind-driven power generators for military and civilian applications including mortar shells, smart bombs, cruise missiles, and remote sensors; self-governing up to 120,000 RPM with 25-year shelf life and zero-failure track record since 1978.
• DACO Instruments Sub-brand offering advanced laser shutters, rotary solenoid devices, and aircraft instrumentation for thermal imaging, fiber optic networks, medical systems, and aerospace applications.
• Comprehensive Manufacturing Services Contract manufacturing services including stamping, machining, welding, precision waterjet and laser cutting, electromechanical assembly, wire EDM, and custom laminations across five U.S. facilities.
• New Product Introduction (NPI) Services Full-service product development support from co-design through delivery, including specification, design, prototyping, validation, testing, and commercialization for OEM customers.

Quantifiable outcome

• 12+ million wind-driven turbine alternators supplied with zero failures since 1978
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• ERW, Inc.coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 25 March 2024Acquisition of ERW, Inc., a precision sheet metal fabrication and machining firm serving aerospace and medical industries since 1985. ERW provides in-house welding, fabrication and machining expertise, expanding Alinabal's manufacturing capabilities and supply chain breadth.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• QA1: Manufacturer of rod ends, spherical bearings, and suspension components for motorsports, performance, and aerospace applications. Comparable product mix and overlapping recreation/power sports and aerospace OEM customer base.
• Carter Manufacturing: Manufacturer of spherical plain bearings and rod ends used in aerospace and industrial applications. Direct product overlap with Alinabal's bearing portfolio.
• RBC Bearings: Public US manufacturer of engineered bearings (including spherical plain bearings and rod ends) for aerospace, defense, and industrial markets. Closest large-cap comparability to Alinabal's bearing and rod end portfolio.
• Aurora Bearing Company: Manufacturer of spherical plain bearings and rod ends serving aerospace, military, and industrial OEMs. Highly comparable in product category and target customer profile to Alinabal's spherical bearing business.

Emerging players

• Protolabs: On-demand digital manufacturing service provider offering CNC machining, sheet metal, and injection molding. Comparable in precision manufacturing capabilities but competes on a different GTM model (rapid prototyping/low-volume vs. Alinabal's higher-volume OEM production).

Broad incumbents

• Precision Castparts (Berkshire Hathaway): Large diversified aerospace components manufacturer (investment castings, fasteners, airfoil). Major Tier 1 supplier to the same commercial aerospace OEMs that Alinabal serves, though at much greater scale.
• NTN Corporation: Global Japanese bearing and driveline manufacturer with aerospace and industrial product lines. Competes with Alinabal in bearing categories across multiple end markets.
• Minebea Mitsumi: Global Japanese manufacturer of bearings, motors, and electronic components with significant aerospace exposure. Substantially larger scale but overlapping bearing/aerospace markets.
• Triumph Group: Aerospace systems and components manufacturer serving commercial and military OEMs. Overlaps with Alinabal in aerospace structural and mechanical components and shares defense customer relationships.
• SKF: Global leader in bearings, seals, and lubrication solutions with aerospace and industrial divisions. Competes broadly in the same end markets as Alinabal with much greater scale.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A2 records

Investments

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