THE LARGEST RANGE

Of Ball Transfer Units in the world

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ALWAYSE A SMART MOVE

80 years of never standing still  

For over eight decades, Alwayse has stood at the forefront of engineering innovation, embodying a commitment to excellence in every ball transfer unit we design and manufacture. Our journey began with a simple yet powerful idea: to revolutionise the way goods move. Today, that idea has transformed into a global legacy, as Alwayse continues to set the standard in creating movement solutions that drive efficiency, precision, and reliability across industries worldwide.

Solutions

Sectors

aircraft structural assembly
TRANSPORTATION
Flexible solutions for projects on land, sea, air and space. 
AIR CARGO BALL TRANSFER DECK AT COLUMBIA AIRPORT
MATERIALS HANDLING, LOGISTICS, SHEET HANDLING AND AIR CARGO
Smart, efficient handling of materials in any shape, size and weight. 
construction crane
CONSTRUCTION
High performance solutions for construction and civil engineering. 
automated laser cutting of heavy duty tube
AUTOMATION, OEM, MACHINERY DESIGN, LEAN MANUFACTURING AND PROCESS FLOW
Ingenious solutions and limitless applications. 
mri machine ct machine medical
HEALTHCARE AND PHARMACEUTICAL
Smart solutions for hygienic and non-metallic requirements. 
Glass printing machine
GLASS
HANDLING
Glass and other delicate sheet materials 
retail display
RETAIL AND FOOD/BEVERAGES
A smart low profile alternative to castors for moving retail display units. 
float on ball casters
GLASS
PROCESSING
Smart, innovative solutions for glass processing. 
oil rig in the middle of the sea at sunset
OIL AND GAS
Robust design for use across a wide range of heavy duty applications. 
ice hockey
ENTERTAINMENT AND SPORTS FACILITIES
Smart movement solutions from stage sets to winter sports. 
nuclear
NUCLEAR
Innovative movement solutions for radioactive materials handling. 
DIE TOOL MOVEMENT
DIE LIFTERS AND TEE BLOCKS
Retractable units that facilitate easy tool changeovers. 
alwayse glide strips
GLIDE STRIPS
A cost-effective alternative to Ball Platforms. 
loading a plane with cargo
CARGO MOVEMENT
Smart solutions that make cargo movement safe and effortless. 
tool handling
HEALTH AND SAFETY
Smart solutions that reduce workplace injuries. 
press tool handling
BALL TRANSFER PLATFORMS
More productive workstations and manual transfers. 
Live / dead scissor lift
LIVE/DEAD BALL TRANSFER TABLES
Move items freely, then lock in place. 
tool handling
HEAVY LOADS
Making molehills out of mountains. 
Atlas Copco workstations using Alwayse ball transfer units
LEAN MANUFACTURING
Unrivalled efficiency for assembly lines and process control. 

Success Stories

oil rig in the middle of the sea at sunset
360° THINKING FOR OIL AND GAS EXPLORATION
Commissioned by: NOV Elmar Location: Scotland and Singapore THE CHALLENGE NOV Elmar is an oil and gas company, specialising in…
national express movement solution installation
ALWAYSE PROVIDES TOTAL MOVEMENT SOLUTIONS
Commissioned by: National Express Location: UK THE CHALLENGE National Express Group is a leading transport provider delivering services across 11…
easy movement of air conditioning unit
WEATHERITE’S SMART MOVE TO IMPROVE ASSEMBLY
Commissioned by: Weatherite Group Location: West Midlands, UK THE CHALLENGE The Weatherite Group is the country’s leading HVAC (Heating, Ventilation…
loading a plane with cargo
ALWAYSE THE GO TO SOLUTION FOR AIR…
Commissioned by: Global Air Cargo handlers Location: Colombia Airport THE CHALLENGE At many global airports, the unknown weight of bulky…
Glass printing machine
HIGH-TECH SOLUTION FOR HANDLING GLASS
Commissioned by: Dip-Tech Location: Israel THE CHALLENGE Dip-Tech is a global pioneer of digital ceramic glass printing solutions. Their machines…
offshore pipeline
DEEP THINKING FOR OFFSHORE PROJECTS
Commissioned by: Global leader in offshore pipelines Location: Scotland THE CHALLENGE Alwayse worked with a global leader in the delivery…
OFF-ICE PUCKS
ALWAYSE A GOOD SPORT
Commissioned by: Stedol Location: Estonia THE CHALLENGE Demand for all weather pitches has reached an unprecedented high. Sports equipment manufacturer…
Akaypak moving steel plates effortlessly using Alwayse ball transfer units
EFFORTLESS MOVEMENT OF METAL
Commissioned by: Akyapak Location: Turkey THE CHALLENGE AKYAPAK drilling machines provide high quality manufacturing and application solutions to many industries.…
automated laser cutting of heavy duty tube
360° AUTOMATED MOVEMENT FOR HGG
Commissioned by: HGG Location: The Netherlands THE CHALLENGE HGG provides cutting-edge, fully automated 3D profiling machines that give fabricators the…
WHEEL ALIGNMENT BALL TRANSFER TABLE
FORD LEAVES THE HEAVY MOVING TO US
Commissioned by: Ford Location: Worldwide THE CHALLENGE Ford Motor Company is one of the world’s most well-known brands with operations…
Magnetic Shields Factory
BOOSTING MAGNETIC SHIELDS’ PRODUCTIVITY
Commissioned by: Magnetic Shields Location: UK THE CHALLENGE Since establishment in 1957, Magnetic Shields Limited (MSL) have been world leaders…
Atlas copco assembly line using Alwayse ball transfer units
MODULAR DESIGN TO HANDLE MATERIALS BETTER
Commissioned by: Atlas Copco Location: UK THE CHALLENGE Atlas Copco UK handles a huge range of innovative products across many…
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