16/01/2026
Recycling and reuse of precision balls: sustainable practices for industrial products
The recycling of industrial products is a crucial issue today: every year, billions of industrial balls reach the end of their useful life in bearings, valves and precision mechanisms. In the past, these components were disposed of, with two consequences: the production of enormous quantities of metal waste and the loss of value of both the raw materials and the energy invested in producing them.
The recovery and remelting of precision balls is now a concrete lever for reducing environmental impact and increasing production efficiency. Steel and metal alloys can be remelted and reused without losing their original properties, closing the production cycle with structured collection, selection and remelting processes.
13/01/2026
The importance of suitable materials for food contact in precision balls
When it comes to food safety, attention often focuses on ingredients and production processes. However, there is a less visible but equally crucial aspect: the materials used for food contact in the mechanical components of pumps, valves, dosing and packaging systems.
Even a component measuring just a few millimetres can compromise the quality of an entire production line if it does not comply with standards. The choice of certified food-grade materials therefore becomes strategic in protecting consumers and safeguarding the brand's reputation.
08/01/2026
Automation and robotics in precision ball production lines
The evolution towards Industry 4.0 has made the automation of ball production a key factor in competitiveness.
This sector requires extremely high levels of accuracy, which are difficult to achieve with manual intervention alone: process automation, together with robotics and artificial vision, has transformed what was once a craft sector into an efficient digital industrial ecosystem. Where previously skilled operators manually lapped each ball, nowadays automated and interconnected lines produce millions of pieces with consistent quality and tolerances in the region of microns.
17/12/2025
Industrial product certifications for precision balls: quality assurance and conformity
Compliance is the zero point of advanced manufacturing, especially for those operating in highly regulated sectors, and turns industrial product certifications into strategic tools that ensure quality and competitiveness of individual components. In fact, an accuracy of just a few millimetres in a precision ball can determine the difference between a compliant machine and an entire blocked production line.
The regulatory framework governing industrial products is increasingly complex. Regulations and directives are no longer just about mechanical performance, but encompass chemical safety, environmental impact and responsibility along the entire supply chain.
15/12/2025
Reducing the carbon footprint in precision ball production
Measuring and reducing the carbon footprint now guides the most advanced industrial development strategies. In the case of precision balls, this approach translates into the rigorous analysis of every step: from the origin of the materials to energy management, all the way to transport and the end of the product's life.
Nowadays, companies are driven by two converging forces: on one hand, increasingly stringent regulations and, on the other hand, market demand for high-performance components but manufactured with environmental responsibility. In this scenario, sustainability becomes a driver for innovation that brings with it more efficient processes, greener technologies and new opportunities.
12/12/2025
The digitisation of industrial processes for precision balls and load-bearing balls
The digitisation of industrial processes is the catalyst which is rewriting the rules of advanced manufacturing, particularly in sectors that demand extreme standards of quality and reliability, such as precision balls and load-bearing balls.
Its impact goes far beyond mere production speed: it enables complex parameters to be orchestrated, drastically reducing waste, minimising defects and ensuring complete traceability. This changes even the most traditional processes into more sustainable and significantly more competitive production models.
10/12/2025
Precision balls and sustainability in the industry: how to reduce environmental impact
Sustainability is the new imperative redefining competitiveness in the global industry landscape. For a niche sector such as precision balls, this principle acts as an operational necessity that shapes the entire product lifecycle: from the ethical selection of materials to the energy efficiency of processes, from machining to logistics and on to end-of-life recovery.
Integrating sustainability into this production strategy transforms environmental constraints into concrete opportunities: resources are optimised, emissions are reduced and waste is reduced.
01/12/2025
Ecological materials for industrial balls: a step towards sustainability
How important is the choice of environmentally friendly materials nowadays in the transition to sustainable industrial production?
In critical industrial sectors such as precision balls, the adoption of low-impact alternatives is an operational strategy that reduces the environmental footprint, enhances the circular economy and optimises production processes.
Infact, the effect of this choice is exponential. These small components are produced in billions of units each year, having critical uses in bearings, valves and control systems. On a global scale, every gram saved and every improvement in recyclability translates into a concrete reduction in overall consumption and emissions.
27/11/2025
RGPBALLS custom machining: how a ball is made to customer specifications
The modern precision ball industry is no longer satisfied with standard solutions. Every sector, from automotive to medical, from aerospace to mechanical engineering, imposes unique challenges and requires components precisely tailored not just to the micron, but to specific requirements.
This is where custom machining makes the difference. Where standard balls find their limits, it is necessary to transform the customer's technical request into a customised ball, developed according to accurate operations or application specifications.
More than a supplier, RGPBALLS is a strategic partner. We offer an integrated service that covers the entire route: from initial technical advice to production, from strict in-house quality control to final delivery. This is our way of ensuring that each customised component is a determining factor in the success of the implementation.
25/11/2025
How an RGPBALLS precision ball is made: from raw material to final quality control
There is a complex production process behind a precision ball, requiring advanced technology, specialist skills and meticulous care at every stage. From raw material selection to machining, from heat processing to final inspection, each step is designed to ensure consistent performance and long-term reliability.
08/10/2025
UNI EN ISO 9001:2015 Standard: efficiency and effectiveness of company performance
Production efficiency, consistent quality and the ability to promptly respond to customer needs: these are the pillars upon which a company's credibility is based on nowadays. In this context, the UNI EN ISO 9001:2015 standard represents the international reference for implementing a Quality Management System (QMS) that is solid, traceable and oriented towards the continuous improvement of company performance.
In sectors, such as manufacturing, but likewise in all industrial and regulated sectors, where efficiency and effectiveness, precision and reliability do not permit compromise, ISO 9001:2015 certification is the foundation of our manufacturing identity: because it does not merely describe what we do, but demonstrates how we do it, confirming our commitment to quality, transparency and sustainable competitiveness.
30/09/2025
RGPBALLS at Inter Airport Europe: 7-9 October 2025 – Munich
From 7 to 9 October 2025, Inter Airport Europe returns to Munich to celebrate its 25th edition, establishing itself as the world's leading event for the entire airport supply chain: from ground equipment to terminal digitisation and smart mobility solutions.
With more than 600 international exhibitors, 31,000 m² of exhibition area and an audience of decision makers and professionals from all over the world, Inter Airport Europe Munich 2025 is a strategic showcase to anticipate the industry's transformations and build valuable relationships.
And RGPBALLS cannot miss it!
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20092 Cinisello Balsamo (MI) - Italy
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20092 Cinisello Balsamo (MI) - Italy
P.I. / C.F. / Reg. Impr. 08678490965
N. REA: MI-2042305
Cap. soc. € 1.000.000 int. vers.
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