American Roller Screw

What American Roller Screw does

American Roller Screw, Inc. is a privately held, Charlotte, North Carolina-based company that serves as the exclusive North American outpost (USA, Canada, Mexico) of Rollvis SA, a Swiss manufacturer of Satellite Roller Screw linear actuators headquartered in Plan-les-Ouates, a suburb of Geneva. The company distributes and provides local technical support for Rollvis's family of high-efficiency roller screw products, which compete with ball screws and hydraulic actuators in applications requiring higher load capacity, longer life, and greater energy efficiency. Products are air-shipped directly from the Swiss parent to customers, invoiced in USD or CAD, with duties and taxes prepaid.

The core technology is the Satellite Roller Screw, invented in 1942 by Swedish inventor Carl Bruno Strandgren and commercially produced since the early 1950s. It offers higher load capability within the same footprint as a ball screw, higher power density than hydraulic actuators, and minimal maintenance over decades-long service lives. Rollvis offers five variants — Planetary, Recirculating, Differential, Micro-Differential, and Inverted — with diameters from 3.5mm to 150mm and lead precision down to 25 microns. The company holds ISO 9001/2000 and ASD-EASE EN9100 (aerospace supplier) certifications, qualifying it for mission-critical applications in aerospace, space, nuclear, defense/missiles, medical prosthetics, oil & gas, scientific instrumentation, and heavy industrial manufacturing.

Commercially, American Roller Screw operates a sales-led model through a regional network of sales agents covering North America, with direct-sales support from the Charlotte office for uncovered geographies. Pricing is quote-based and not publicly disclosed; the value proposition emphasizes lifetime cost rather than upfront price (roller screws often cost 2x ball screws but deliver lower TCO via durability and energy efficiency). The firm is small (1–10 employees), privately held, and shows no evidence of external funding, M&A activity, or recent executive change. Digital marketing is limited to a dated corporate website with downloadable catalogs and FAQ content targeting mechanical engineers.

Name

American Roller Screw

Legal name

American Roller Screw, Inc.

Website

https://about-ars.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2001

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

American Roller Screw is the North American (USA, Canada, Mexico) sales and technical-support arm of Swiss manufacturer Rollvis SA, distributing Satellite Roller Screw linear actuators — high-efficiency alternatives to ball screws and hydraulics — to aerospace, defense, nuclear, medical, and heavy-industrial customers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Precision Mechanical Actuators

NAICS

Mechanical Power Transmission Equipment Manufacturing (333613)

SIC

Ball & Roller Bearings (3562)

akta.pro primary industry

Linear Motion & Mechanical Power Transmission (Ball/roller screws, linear guides, bearings, couplings) (IMAHAGAM)

Keywords

• Linear actuators
• Roller screws
• Precision motion components
• Planetary roller screws
• Industrial linear motion

Headquarters

HQ city

Charlotte

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Personnel

Revenue model

1. Roller Screw Product Sales: Sale of high-efficiency roller screw actuators and components, including various types (Planetary, Recirculating, Differential, Micro-Differential, Inverted) in sizes from 3.5mm to 150mm diameter
2. Technical Support and Consultation: Pre-sales technical assistance helping mechanical engineers select appropriate roller screw solutions for their applications

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

American Roller Screw is the North American (Canada, Mexico, U.S.A.) general outpost of Rollvis SA, distributing a family of Satellite Roller Screw linear actuators. The product line includes the RV and RVR Satellite Roller Screw models plus specialized variants (Planetary, Recirculating, Differential, Micro-Differential, and Inverted Roller Screws) ranging from 3.5mm to 150mm diameter with leads from 1mm to 30mm and precision down to 25 microns. These high-efficiency mechanical actuators are used as alternatives to ball screws and hydraulic actuators in demanding mechanical engineering applications.

Product overview

American Roller Screw is the North American outpost (Canada, Mexico, and USA) of Rollvis SA, offering a comprehensive family of Satellite Roller Screw linear actuators. The core product line includes the RV and RVR Satellite Roller Screw models, complemented by multiple specialized variants (Planetary, Recirculating, Differential, Micro-Differential, and Inverted Roller Screws). These products serve as high-efficiency mechanical actuators for linear motion applications, offering superior power density, energy efficiency, and durability compared to conventional ball screws. Sizes range from 3.5mm to 150mm diameter with leads from 1mm to 30mm, including micro-differential options with less than 25 micron lead. The company operates from Plan-les-Ouâtes, a suburb of Geneva, Switzerland, and has been serving the mechanical engineering community since the late 1960s.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Satellite Roller Screw: The company's primary product line - a resource-efficient, high power density linear actuator manufactured by Rollvis SA
• RV Satellite Roller Screw
• RVR Satellite Roller Screw

Products and services

• Satellite Roller Screw (RV)
• RVR Satellite Roller Screw
• Planetary Roller Screw
• Recirculating Roller Screw
• Differential Roller Screw
• Micro-Differential Roller Screw
• Inverted Roller Screw

Quantifiable outcome

• Roller screws may cost 2x more upfront than ball screws but have significantly lower lifetime cost due to durability and minimal maintenance
• +2 more outcomes

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Rollvis SAcoreOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing PartnerRollvis SA is the parent manufacturing company located in Plan-les-Ouâtes, Switzerland (suburb of Geneva). American Roller Screw Inc. serves as the general outpost of Rollvis SA in Canada, Mexico, and U.S.A. Products are manufactured by Rollvis and distributed through American Roller Screw's agent network. Rollvis has over 40 years of experience and sells in over 40 countries.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Nook Industries: Nook Industries manufactures ball screws, lead screws, and linear actuators in North America. A direct peer in the linear motion and mechanical power transmission market, serving similar industrial customers.
• THK Co., Ltd. THK is the global leader in linear motion components including ball screws and LM guides. Directly comparable to American Roller Screw as both compete in the linear actuator / mechanical power transmission market, though THK's ball screws are the primary incumbent ARS displaces.
• Rollix (Defontaine Group): Rollix, part of the Defontaine Group, manufactures roller screws and slewing rings. A direct peer in roller screw technology, competing in similar heavy-load and precision motion applications across aerospace, defense, and industrial markets.
• Ewellix (formerly SKF Linear Motion): Ewellix specializes in linear motion solutions including ball screws, roller screws, and actuators. A direct peer offering competing roller screw technology to industrial, medical, and aerospace markets.
• Kugel Motion (GSA Technology): Kugel Motion manufactures planetary roller screws and is one of the few direct competitors to Rollvis's roller screw technology. A direct peer offering highly comparable roller screw products for similar mission-critical applications.
• NSK Ltd. NSK manufactures ball screws, linear guides, bearings, and other precision motion products. A direct peer to American Roller Screw in the mechanical linear motion space, particularly competing in industrial, aerospace, and semiconductor-equipment applications.

Broad incumbents

• SKF Group: SKF is a leading bearings manufacturer that also offers linear motion products. Competes with ARS in mechanical power transmission, particularly for industrial machinery and heavy-duty applications.
• Schaeffler Group (INA/FAG): Schaeffler produces rolling bearings, linear guides, and direct-drive linear motors under its INA brand. Overlaps with ARS in mechanical power transmission and linear motion for industrial and aerospace applications.
• Bosch Rexroth AG: Bosch Rexroth is a broad incumbent offering ball screws, linear motion, hydraulics, and factory automation. Directly competes with roller screws in the linear actuator market and is the dominant supplier of hydraulic actuators that ARS explicitly positions against.

Emerging players

• Tolomatic, Inc. Tolomatic produces linear actuators, including roller screw variants, for industrial automation. Comparable to ARS in linear motion technology with overlap in aerospace and industrial automation customers.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance2 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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