ABSSAC

What ABSSAC does

ABSSAC Limited is a privately-held UK supplier of precision linear and rotary motion transmission components, incorporated in England (company number 1677177) and headquartered in Evesham, Worcestershire. Established in 1982, the company distributes and engineers a broad product portfolio centred on lead screws, ball screws (including KSS cold-rolled precision screws down to 1.8mm diameter), satellite roller screws, ETP hydraulic bushes, shaft couplings (notably the proprietary Servoflex range), electromagnetic clutches and brakes, machined springs, edge welded bellows, and Schmidt offset couplings. Its core value proposition combines in-house end machining with no minimum order quantity, ISO9001-certified manufacturing, and JOSCAR accreditation enabling participation in aerospace and defence supply chains. Custom engineering support, including machined-to-drawing components with short lead times, is positioned as a primary differentiator.

The business model is B2B sales-led and quote-based, targeting engineers and OEMs across multiple verticals — aerospace, semiconductor/electronics manufacturing, medical and pharmaceutical, defence, motorsports, industrial automation, energy and oil & gas, marine, vacuum, and R&D. Revenue is generated through one-time component sales plus application engineering services, with no recurring SaaS or subscription layer. Distribution is primarily direct (phone, email, engineering proposal forms, e-commerce storefront) augmented by trade exhibitions (Machine Building North/South 2026) and digital channels including website, social media, and CAD downloads. International export is supported via irrevocable letter of credit or telegraphic transfer with US export regulation compliance. Management is led by Managing Director Simon Cattle, with public contact points indicating a small, owner-operated structure.

Name

ABSSAC

Legal name

ABSSAC LIMITED

Website

https://abssac.co.uk

Company type

Private

Founded year

1982

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

ABSSAC is a privately-held UK supplier, established 1982, of precision linear and rotary motion transmission components — including ball screws, lead screws, couplings, clutches, brakes, and machined springs — serving engineers and OEMs in aerospace, semiconductor, defence, medical, and industrial sectors.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Precision Motion and Power Transmission Components

NAICS

Mechanical Power Transmission Equipment Manufacturing (333613), Other General Purpose Machinery Manufacturing (3339), Engine, Turbine, and Power Transmission Equipment Manufacturing (3336)

SIC

General Industrial Machinery & Equipment (3560), Aircraft Parts & Auxiliary Equipment, Nec (3728), Electronic & Other Electrical Equipment (No Computer Equip) (3600), Screw Machine Products (3451)

akta.pro primary industry

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

akta.pro secondary industries

Brakes, Clutches & Couplings (Electromagnetic Brakes, Torque Limiters) (IMAGACAK), Linear Motion & Actuation (Linear Motors, Electric Cylinders, Actuators) (IMAGACAG)

Keywords

• Precision motion components
• Linear power transmission
• Rotary motion control
• Ball screws supplier
• Shaft couplings

Headquarters

HQ city

Evesham

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Precision Motion Components Sales: Sale of precision linear and rotary motion transmission components including ball screws, lead screws, shaft couplings, clutches, brakes, and related products. Products sold directly to engineers and OEMs with application engineering support.
2. Custom Application Engineering Services: Application-specific engineering proposal forms and technical consultation to help specify the right components for customer applications. Includes in-house machining services for custom requirements.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

ABSSAC supplies precision linear and rotary power transmission components that convert rotary motion into linear motion for engineers and OEMs across multiple sectors. Core products include lead screws, ball screws (precision-rolled KSS line and ground miniature range), satellite roller screws, ETP hydraulic bushes, shaft couplings (including the Servoflex disc-pack family), electromagnetic clutches and brakes, machined and wire-wound springs, edge welded bellows, electroforms, universal joints, and the Schmidt offset coupling. The business is complemented by in-house end machining services with no minimum order quantity and application engineering support.

Product overview

ABSSAC is a UK-based provider of rotary and linear power transmission equipment, established since 1982. The product portfolio centers on mechanical motion control components including Lead Screws and Precision Rolled Ball Screws (manufactured by KSS) for converting rotary motion to linear motion, Satellite Roller Screws for heavy loads, ETP Hydraulic Bushes for shaft connections, and a comprehensive range of Shaft Couplings including the Servoflex series. The company also offers Clutches & Brakes (electromagnetic and unitised models), Machined Springs (as an alternative to wire-wound springs), Edge Welded Bellows, Schmidt Offset Couplings, and Electroforms. Supporting services include in-house end machining, linear guides, support bearings, and custom design capabilities. ABSSAC serves diverse sectors including aerospace, automotive, medical, defence, semiconductor manufacturing, and industrial automation.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Servoflex: A range of disc pack couplings characterised by high flexibility and high torsional stiffness, available in multiple models (SFC, SFU, SFR, SFF, SFS, SFM, SFH) for various industrial applications.

Products and services

• Lead Screws Precision lead screws in power, miniature, and high helix thread forms, supplied with in-house end machining services for custom configurations. Designed for engineers and OEMs needing reliable rotary-to-linear motion in industrial machinery, packaging, machine tools, and OEM equipment.
• Ball Screws Precision ball screws including ground ballscrews (1.8mm to 16mm, ultra accuracy) and rolled ballscrews (4mm to 80mm), with high mechanical efficiency and varied lead options. Used by engineers and OEMs in semiconductor manufacturing, electronics, aerospace, and high-precision automation.
• Precision Rolled Ball Screws (KSS) Cold rolled formed precision ball screws manufactured by KSS (Kawasaki Hokkaido Takasago Kiki Co., Ltd.), with diameters from 4mm to 15mm, leads from 1mm to 20mm, and accuracies from C7-20 to C10-50. Steel ball bearings provide approximately 90% mechanical efficiency, suited to high-precision positioning applications.
• Satellite Roller Screws Heavy axial load capacity for small diameter screws with nut designs featuring extremely long life, high efficiency, no-backlash operation, and high stiffness linear precision. Used where high loads and stiffness are required in compact envelopes.
• ETP Hydraulic Bushes Hydraulic quick-connect shaft and hub connection bushes providing excellent concentricity and frequent mounting/dismounting capability. Suitable for OEM equipment needing fast, repeatable shaft fixation without set screws or keys.
• Shaft Couplings Comprehensive range of shaft couplings including precision miniature and industrial options in a wide range of materials, with fast delivery. Used by engineers for rotary power transmission, misalignment compensation, and vibration damping across industrial, aerospace, and motion control applications.
• Servoflex Couplings High flexibility and high torsional stiffness disc pack couplings for reliable and precise positioning at high speeds. Includes SFC, SFU, SFR, SFF, SFS, SFM, and SFH models with torque ranges from 0.25 Nm to 8000 Nm and speeds up to 25,000 rpm, suitable for high-speed machinery, CNC, robotics, and precision automation.
• Clutches & Brakes Electromagnetic clutches and brakes with compact design, high torque-to-size ratio, and custom design options. Includes BXR, BXR LE, BXH, BXW and unitised variants, suited to precise and cost-effective engagement/disconnection in packaging, printing, machine tools, and automation.
• Springs Wire wound and machined format springs with high precision options, fully customisable and available in a wide range of materials. Targeted at engineers and OEMs requiring precision spring elements for OEM equipment and custom designs.
• Machined Springs Fully machined rather than wire-wound springs offering virtually unlimited design flexibility with performance advantages over conventional spring types. Available in compression, extension, torsion, lateral bending, and lateral translation configurations.
• Edge Welded Bellows Edge welded bellows offering high travel versus free length, high pressure differentials, wide range of materials, vacuum compatibility, and standard precision or custom designs. Used in vacuum chambers, semiconductor processing, and research equipment.
• Schmidt Offset Coupling Precision coupling designed for extreme shaft offset within a small D.B.S.E. (distance between shaft ends), with extreme parallel offset capability. Used where substantial parallel misalignment must be accommodated in a compact coupling envelope.
• In-House End Machining Service High-precision end machining service for lead screws and ball screws delivered with quick turnaround, no minimum order quantity, and consistent high quality. Supports custom machined-to-drawing requirements so customers can avoid external machining lead times.
• Electroforms Precision electroforms including bellows, couplings, and electrical contact components, manufactured via electroforming for high-precision miniature parts. Suited to OEM applications needing precision bellows, coupling shells, or electrical contact components.
• Universal Joints Universal joints for rotary power transmission applications, used where angular misalignment needs to be transmitted through a compact rotary joint in industrial machinery, automotive, and OEM equipment.
• Self Reversing Screws Self-reversing lead screws for specialised motion control applications where bidirectional axial motion is required from a single rotation direction. Targeted at OEM equipment needing compact reversing linear motion.

Segments10 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature6 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• KSS (Kawasaki Hokkaido Takasago Kiki Co., Ltd.)coreTechnology or IntegrationABSSAC is a distributor of KSS (Kawasaki Hokkaido Takasago Kiki) cold rolled formed precision ball screws. KSS ball screws are manufactured under temperature-controlled environments with ultra-precision lead screw and screw gauge machining technology, providing high precision and accurate positioning.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• THK Co., Ltd. Global leader in linear motion systems including LM guides, ball screws, and actuators. THK is a direct competitor in the linear motion transmission category ABSSAC serves, with far greater scale, geographic reach, and R&D resources.
• Schaeffler Group (INA/FAG): German automotive and industrial supplier offering linear guidance systems, ball screws, and direct-drive technology. Overlaps with ABSSAC's linear motion and power transmission portfolio, particularly in machine tool and automation applications.
• NSK Ltd. Major Japanese manufacturer of bearings, ball screws, and linear motion components serving aerospace, semiconductor, and industrial automation. Competes directly with ABSSAC's ball screw and bearing offerings at global OEM level.
• SKF Group: Global bearings and power transmission manufacturer with a dedicated linear motion division (formerly Ewellix spinoff). Competes with ABSSAC in ball screws, linear guides, and motion components across industrial sectors.
• Bosch Rexroth: German motion-control powerhouse offering ball screws, linear guides, and mechatronic systems. Competes across ABSSAC's aerospace, industrial automation, and semiconductor-aligned product lines with a much larger installed base.

Direct peers

• HepcoMotion: UK-based manufacturer of linear motion systems, slides, and driven track systems. Direct geographic peer to ABSSAC with overlapping product categories (linear guides and rails) and similar target customer base in UK industrial automation.
• Nook Industries: US manufacturer of linear motion components including ball screws, lead screws, and actuators. Comparable product set and target customer base (engineers and OEMs), competing with ABSSAC in North American and aerospace applications.
• PBC Linear: US-based specialist in linear motion products including ball screws, linear bearings, and slides. Comparable product portfolio and B2B engineer-led GTM motion to ABSSAC, competing in the same mid-market industrial automation space.
• Ewellix (formerly SKF Linear Motion): Specialist in linear motion and actuation solutions including ball screws, linear guides, and electromechanical cylinders. Closely comparable to ABSSAC's core lead screw and ball screw product set, with stronger global brand recognition.
• KSS (Kawasaki Hokkaido Takasago Kiki): Japanese manufacturer of miniature precision ball screws — ABSSAC's own supplier and partner. Direct comparable in precision ball screw manufacturing technology, particularly in semiconductor-aligned miniature sizes.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCEcZDPq28h02SwEViT7GVxw
• Instagraminstagram.com/abssac/?hl=en
• Pinterestuk.pinterest.com/abssac
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/abssac-limited

Compliance3 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles3 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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