Welcome to Machine Building Systems


Machine Building Systems is home to the Item modular extruded aluminium profile system and Elcom modular flat belt conveyors. We provide bespoke solutions for automation projects, including machine frames, machinery guarding, linear motion systems, workstations and work benches , roller conveyors, industrial safety fences, or jigs and fixtures.

Our reputation has been built on quick delivery times, massive stockholding, excellent build quality, dedicated engineering support and, of course, unsurpassed product quality, making MBS the natural choice for machine builders and end users alike.

 

Products


Item Modular Aluminium Profile System

The Item MB System is the world's best modular aluminium extrusion based machine construction system. First developed in 1976 by machine builders looking to find a better way than traditional steel fabrications, the Item system has led the way ever since.

Elcom Modular Flat Belt Conveyor System

A superb range of flat belt conveyors designed around the Item MB System with a range of belt and drive option.

Item Stainless Steel Tube System

The Item RS System is an award winning modular stainless steel construction system with 40mm stainless steel tubes and innovative fastening techniques.

 

Services


Frame Building

For those who wish to benefit from taking receipt of fully assembled frameworks in order to concentrate on their own speciality, we can build your frame, guard or slide for you, whilst you concentrate on the part that you do best. We have a team of technicians who are dedicated to building frameworks using the Item MB System so that quality of build and speed of delivery remain at the forefront of our minds.

Design Service

For those with less experience, or less time, the free MBS design service is the best in the business. Fax or email your drawing or sketch, and we will produce a design using the most appropriate Item components. We have a team of project engineers dedicated to designing with the Item MB System. This means that you can be sure that you are getting a quality solution that works. There are a number of alternative options if any particular design doesn't suit you.

Component Sales from Stock

Alternatively, we can supply individual components for you to put together yourselves. The Item MB system contains many hundreds of modular aluminium extrusions and over a thousand different accessories designed to connect to the extrusions, and is constantly growing. The unique MBS policy to keep stocks of everything means that same day despatch on all catalogue items is offered as standard.

Special Purpose Machine Builders

Although we do not build machines, that is what many of our customers do. We offer first class specialist support for our products whilst the machine builder can concentrate on his area of expertise. If you need to find a machine builder we can help. Let us know what you require, and we will put you in touch with a machine builder who will be able to provide you with a solution using the Item system.

  


Machine Building Systems Ltd., Heage Road Industrial Estate, Ripley, Derbyshire, DE5 3GH
Registered in England No. 2415581