HSB Automation GmbH
About us
Linear technology with enthusiasm and passion.
HSB Automation is a family-owned, mid-sized company from Reutlingen, Germany with a passion for mechanical linear technology.
Since 1993, our mindset has been simple: if there is a challenge, there is a solution. We develop and manufacture systems for applications where off-the-shelf products are no longer enough – from (portal) linear units and linear tables to gantry systems, complex multi-axis solutions and handling systems.
Custom engineering is at the heart of what we do. Many of the products in our portfolio started with a specific customer challenge, an unconventional idea or a demanding application.
These challenges continuously push us to explore new approaches, refine existing products and advance our solutions.
Our solutions are used across a wide range of industries, including energy technology, medical technology, food processing, mechanical and plant engineering, and automotive applications.
With engineering, manufacturing and assembly all in-house, we benefit from short decision paths, deep manufacturing expertise and a high degree of flexibility. This allows us to deliver sophisticated custom solutions quickly and reliably – from batch size one.
Behind it all is an experienced team that combines technical expertise with genuine enthusiasm for what we do.
Products & services
Mechanical Linear Units HSB-beta®
Our HSB-beta® mechanical linear units are true classics in linear technology. First introduced in 1996, they have been continuously refined and expanded with additional sizes and configurations – forming the cornerstone of HSB Automation GmbH’s success. Each HSB-beta® linear unit is built around a specially developed aluminum profile, precisely engineered for its respective size and application. Today, the HSB-beta® series is available in 11 sizes, ranging from HSB-beta® 40 to HSB-beta® 180. To meet diverse practical requirements, we offer a variety of guide and drive options, ensuring the right configuration for virtually any application.
Ball Screws HSB-kgt®
Our ball screws HSB-kgt® are specifically optimized for handling and automation applications, with a clear focus on smooth running performance, high dynamics, long service life, and compact dimensions for easy integration. We combine precision-rolled ball screw spindles from renowned manufacturers – some produced exclusively to our specifications – with ball screw nuts manufactured in-house from premium materials in line with the latest production standards. A consistent design across each nominal diameter ensures maximum interchangeability and simplifies maintenance and replacement.
Portal Linear Units HSB-gamma®
Our HSB-gamma® portal linear units are the proven choice for building versatile multi-axis systems across a wide range of applications. Each HSB-gamma® unit is based on a closed, high-rigidity aluminum profile developed in-house. Equipped with powerful ball guide rails, they deliver high load capacity and reliable performance even under demanding conditions. All functional and mounting surfaces are precisely machined to ensure accurate integration and long-term stability. The HSB-gamma® series is available in five sizes, from HSB-gamma® 90 to HSB-gamma® 280. To meet practical application requirements, various drive options are available, allowing flexible configuration for different system concepts.
Portal Linear Units HSB-sigma®
Our HSB-sigma® portal linear units are the lighter and more streamlined alternative to the HSB-gamma® series – ideal for multi-axis systems where efficiency and reduced weight are key. Each HSB-sigma® unit is built around a closed, high-rigidity aluminum profile developed in-house and equipped with an integrated HSB roller guide. The optimized arrangement of the hardened guide strips allows the carriage to absorb forces almost equally from all directions, ensuring balanced performance and dependable stability. The HSB-sigma® series is available in four sizes, from HSB-sigma® 70 to HSB-sigma® 160. A range of drive options is offered to meet practical requirements and enable flexible system configurations.
Linear Tables HSB-alpha®
Our HSB-alpha® linear tables are the powerhouses of our linear modules, combining high load capacity with outstanding precision. Their robust mechanical design has proven itself in demanding applications for decades. Since 1999, they have been an integral part of our product portfolio. The HSB-alpha® series is currently available in four standard sizes, ranging from the HSB-alpha® 15-B-155 to the HSB-alpha® 35-B-455. In addition to these standard models, we offer a wide variety of customized versions to meet specific application requirements.
Compact Linear Units HSB-delta®
Our HSB-delta® compact linear units are the ideal solution for applications that require high rigidity and precise guidance in a compact design. At the core of every HSB-delta® unit is a wide, flat aluminum profile developed in-house. Depending on the size, it is equipped either with two parallel-mounted ball guide rails (HSB-delta® 110 to 240) or with a single HSB roller guide featuring an especially wide base for maximum stability. All profiles are precisely machined on the relevant mounting surfaces to ensure accurate integration of the linear guides. The HSB-delta® series is currently available in five sizes, from HSB-delta® 90 to HSB-delta® 240. To meet practical requirements across a wide range of applications, we also offer various guide and drive options for maximum flexibility.
Custom Solutions
At HSB Automation, we stand for tailored linear technology solutions – practical in design, carefully engineered, and built to perform reliably in real-world applications. In addition to purposefully modified standard units, we deliver customized solutions such as cleanroom, ATEX, and stainless-steel versions, as well as temperature- and contamination-resistant designs. Our portfolio covers a wide range of applications: from powerful manifold linear units, right-left, dual-drive, and double-stroke linear units for complex motion tasks in compact spaces, to toothed belt units with rear-mounted Omega drives, rotary feedthroughs, robust gantry axes with steel base profiles, and heavy-duty linear tables for demanding loads. And if your requirements go beyond what’s listed here, we will develop the right solution to meet them.
HSB-sigma® ZRX Outdoor Unit
The HSB-sigma® ZRX outdoor unit has been specifically engineered for long-term operation in demanding environmental conditions. While conventional linear units quickly reach their limits when exposed to intense sunlight, rain, severe temperature fluctuations, and contamination, the ZRX sets new standards for robust outdoor applications. Its combination of a high-performance toothed belt drive and a precision roller guide system ensures exceptional dynamics, operational reliability, and repeat accuracy, even under harsh climatic influences. The performance of the HSB-sigma® ZRX was validated by an independent testing laboratory under realistic, industry-relevant conditions. Despite extreme stress scenarios, the unit remained fully functional throughout all test cycles, clear evidence of its suitability for use in exposed and demanding environments.