Custom Precision Ground Ballscrews Manufactured in the UK
Kugel Aerospace & Defence provide a BS EN 9100/AS9100 accredited, UK manufactured continuation of Meggitt Barnstaple / Thomson Aerospace & Defence ballscrew products, utilising the same precision thread grinding machines, manufacturing processes and experience.
Precision ball nut grinding
Precision internal thread grinding to Kugel Aerospace & Defence ball profiles or as specified by our customers.
Metric, imperial and non-standard ball sizes and thread pitches are well within our internal thread grinding capabilities.
Precision ballscrew thread grinding
Kugel Aerospace & Defence operate the UK's only external thread grinding machines specialising in the manufacture of precision miniature ball screw assemblies.
Metric, imperial and non-standard ball sizes and thread pitches are well within our external thread grinding capabilities.
Ballscrew Assembly
Kugel Aerospace & Defence ensure the highest standards are met by ultrasonically cleaning and assembling ballscrews to agreed processes by qualified and skilled staff in our laminar flow cabinet sited in our clean room.
Satellite Roller Screw Manufacture
High quality custom high-load precision ground satellite roller screw assemblies manufactured in the UK for defence and aerospace applications.
Manufactured with preload or with minimum axial play manufactured with full AS9100 traceability.
Inspection to AS9102
Kugel Aerospace & Defence operate a dedicated temperature and humidity monitored inspection area.
Component FAI protocols and procedures compliant to AS9102.
Mitutuyo CMM, calibrated granite surface tables and qualified staff ensure the highest standards are maintained.
Kugel Aerospace and Defence is the only UK manufacturer of precision ground ball screws and satellite roller screws for the aerospace, defence and automotive industries. Kugel Aerospace & Defence specialises in 'make-to-print' ballscrews for highly customised designs and niche applications.
We have over 65 years experience in the design, application and manufacturing of precision ball screws for use in actuators and linear motion systems, from moving aircraft and missile fin control surfaces, acting as inerters in motorsport suspension systems and for the actuation elements of aircraft electronic braking systems.
BS EN 9100/AS 9100 rev D quality accredited, UK manufactured precision ground ball screw assemblies, built to the highest standards in a clean room environment with controlled axial play or in a preloaded condition.
Kugel Aerospace & Defence provide a UK manufactured continuation of Meggitt Barnstaple /Thomson Aerospace & Defence ballscrew products, utilising the same precision thread grinding machines and manufacturing experience.
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About
Proud to be the only precision ground ballscrew manufacturer in the UK, manufacturing high quality products for Aerospace, Defence and Automotive industries.
BS EN 9100 / AS 9100 rev.C quality accredited for the design, manufacture and assembly of ball screw.
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Services
From custom ball screw design to fully traceable aerospace ballscrew servicing, Kugel Aerospace has the knowledge and expertise to assist you with your ball screw application.
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Products
AS9100 accredited manufacturing facility offering custom ball screw manufacture for niche applications in Aerospace, Defence and Automotive industries.