This section provides an overview for leveling feet as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 24 leveling foot manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked leveling foot companies as of November, 2024: 1.Fasteners Web, 2.Sunnex, 3.Sigerist GmbH.
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A leveling foot is a device attached to the bottom of structures like trestles to adjust their height. It consists of a conical pad touching the ground and a bolt oriented towards the apex. The bolt is inserted into a frame attached to the trestle, allowing height adjustment by securing the bolt at various positions. To prevent loosening, a nut is used to firmly secure the bolt to the frame.
Leveling feet are commonly used in industrial and academic settings, particularly on trestles and machine tools. They facilitate the installation of equipment on uneven surfaces by compensating for ground irregularities, thereby ensuring horizontal alignment. However, care must be taken during installation to avoid straining the frame.
The functionality of a leveling foot lies in its ability to adjust the height of a structure by tightening a bolt. The conical part at the bolt's end makes ground contact, supporting the structure. Height adjustment is typically achieved by rotating the bolt in threaded holes on the frame, although methods using two nuts to secure the pad without threaded holes are also common.
Some leveling feet designs include rollers for easy movement of the equipment. The rollers are grounded when moving the equipment, and the pad is placed on the ground to secure the machine when stationary.
Leveling feet come in various types, each designed for different loads:
Used for lighter structures, these feature smaller bolts (around M5) and a thinner conical ground contact part. The ground surface area is often enlarged for increased stability.
Designed for heavier loads, these have larger bolts (up to M30) and a thicker conical part for ground contact, offering sturdier construction.
There are also variants with rubber on the ground contact surface to prevent scratches, as well as those offering anti-vibration and anti-slip benefits.
Leveling feet are often made from strong stainless steel. However, the risk of galling or welding of threads due to frictional heat can occur when tightening bolts under heavy loads. To prevent this, applying a fluorine spray to the threads is recommended. Additionally, using a nut in conjunction with the bolt ensures stable height over time.
Long bolts can compromise rigidity in the bolt area, especially if a significant off-ground height is required. In such cases, extending the bolt fixing section is advisable to maintain structural integrity.
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Industrial Components Group is a manufacturer of operating and control components, established in 2008 and based in Brighton, Michigan. The company specializes in manufacturing handle tools, such as adjustable, pull, revolving, and ratchet handles. It also manufactures anti-vibration mounts, ball lock pins, magnetic switches, adjustable clamping levers, and toggle clamps. Its products are in compliance with RoHs regulations and cater to several industries, such as electrical, automation, and robotics, throughout the United States, Canada, Europe, and Asia.
J.W. Winco was originally founded as Ganter in 1894 in Germany. Winco specializes in parts manufacturing. Parts offerings the operating parts segment including handles, adjusting, and positioning parts; clamping parts segment featuring tensioning, clamping, switching, and levers; and finally the machine parts segment with indexing, locking, mounting, connecting elements, guides, spindles, rollers, magnets, casters, and wheels. Winco’s complete catalog contains over 75,000 standard parts. Winco is also ISO 9001 certified. Winco offers free CAD downloads and technical documentation for many arts.
NGI USA, founded in Seattle, Portland, USA, in 1972, is a manufacturer of all types of hygienic stainless steel components. The company’s product portfolio includes a comprehensive range of stainless steel components designed for hygienic and sanitary applications, conveyor support systems, and hygienic components. Its hygienic casters are the only patented casters in the world following USDA, EHEDG, and 3-A design principles, and its products are sold in more than 50 countries.
C&C Manufacturing has been a manufacturer of fabricated aluminum extrusions since 1990 and is based in Sterling Heights, Michigan. The company fabricates aluminum extrusions to produce conveyors, fasteners, door hardware, panels, and tools, designing major and minor components for each category. It also provides manufacturing solutions to enclosures and rooms, inspection and gauge storage, safety fencing and guarding, and material handling with complete customization, assembling, and delivery services serving the medical, military, and automotive industries.
OneMonroe, formerly known as Monroe Engineering Products, is an industrial manufacturer and distributor of hardware, electrical components, rubber & sealing, and cables & harnesses. Based in Rochester Hills, Michigan, the company has been serving its customers since 1955. Their product line is extensive, catering to a diverse range of customers in various industries, such as aerospace/defense, automotive, medical, and transportation. OneMonroe is an ISO 9001:2015 & AS9100D certified company that specializes in custom manufacturing, hinges, piano hinges, adjustable handles, and many more products.
S&W Manufacturing Company, Inc., founded in 1978 and based in Bensenville, Illinois, manufactures precision machined products. Its product categories include levelling mounts, spring-loaded devices, knobs, furniture glides, tooling components and thread checkers. The company manufactures parts made of steel, aluminium and brass and finishes are made of zinc plating, black oxide and nickel plating. The company has a distribution network across North America, Europe, and Asia. S&W Manufacturing serves the packaging, chip manufacturing, gaming, electronics, and pharmaceutical industries.
Steel-Smith was founded in 1970 and is headquartered in Maharashtra, India, as a manufacturer and exporter of a wide range of toggle clamps and other industrial accessories. The design process at Steel-Smith entails converting a given requirement into a product that effectively fulfills such requirements. The company is driven by a singular dominant force that encompasses the entire process, from conceptualization to execution and from drawing to production. The company consistently introduces novel and inventive items while making ongoing enhancements to old offerings and providing clients with timely post-sales support.
TARUN ENGINEERING WORKS founded in Delhi, India, in 1995, is a manufacturer of sheet metal and plastic molded products. The company manufactures furniture level adjusters, caster wheels, wall hooks for photos, and sheet metal components. Its caster wheels provide smooth rolling of trolley or chair without generating any scratch marks on the floor surface or producing any noise. The company is a member of TradeIndia and it has an in-house warehousing and inspection facility to test products before these are dispatched for delivery.
B.V. Transmission Industries, founded in Mumbai, India, in 1963 is a manufacturer of industrial Components that includes Stainless Steel Slate Chains, Universal Joints Couplings, and Pulleys. The company's product portfolio includes Chain Sprockets, Chains, Mechanical Gears, belts, gears and racks & pinions. The company serves industries such as Oil and Gas, Aerospace and Defense, Automotive and Transportation, Construction, and Power Generation. They have operations in UK, Dubai, Oman, Gulf, Argentina, Sri Lanka, and European countries.
Abc Plastics cc has been a manufacturer of plastic components since 1989 and is based in Durban, South Africa. The company has three divisions: plastic injection molding for producing plastic inserts and end caps, core plugs, medical supplies, etc., and dip molding for aluminum dyes to be coated with liquid PVC plastisol. The blow molding department deals in bottles, shower traps, button tubes, and Ice Bricks, serving industries like furniture, medical, packaging, beverage, and paper.
Schwaderer GMBH, established in 1995 and based in Affalterbach, Germany, is a machine feet manufacturer and supplier. The company offers stainless steel, plastic steel galvanized machine feet, and plastic stainless steel products to its customers. These products are used to stabilize, reduce vibrations, and support the performance of industrial machines. The company serves fabricated metal products, machinery manufacturing, automation, and other industries. It also offers modular system configurations, vibration damping, and assembly support services.
Essentra plc, established in 1955 and based in Oxford, Oxfordshire, UK, is a manufacturer and distributor of plastic injection moulded components. The company's product range includes access hardware, fastening components, general protection, masking solutions, and caps and plugs. These products are commonly used in industrial applications. The company primarily serves the equipment manufacturing, automotive, industrial electronics, and fabrication industries. Its services include manufacturing, distribution, custom solutions, and global supply chain management.
Ningbo Shangxin Caster Co., Ltd, established in 2015 and based in Yuyao City, Zhejiang Province, China, is a manufacturer and supplier of casters. The company's product range includes light-duty castors, heavy-duty castors, leveling castors, waste bin and casters, and leveling feet. These products are primarily used in hardware and mobility solutions. The industries served by the company include hardware manufacturing, construction, waste management, and industrial machinery. The company also offers services such as research & development, customization based on market requirements, and advanced manufacturing.
Hammond Manufacturing Ltd is a manufacturer of transformers, racks, and enclosures. The company is based in Guelph, Ontario, Canada since 1917. Hammond Manufacturing's range of products includes racks and cabinets, electrical and electronic enclosures, power bars, and low-voltage transformers. They also manufacture general accessories such as door clamping and mounting hardware. The company provides product customization services and technical support to electronic and electrical manufacturers, utilities, and institutions through its global network of distributors and agents.
Sigerist has been a manufacturer and supplier of technical components since 1867 and is based in Schaffhausen, Switzerland. The company deals in casters for leveling, lifting, transporting, or securing objects, along with leveling caster systems, including other components, such as feet, wheels, or clamps. It also provides Locking assemblies that can fasten components on shafts with clamp and shaft collars to serve industries like drive engineering, furniture and equipment, and industrial doors.
The Phoenix Industry has been a manufacturer and supplier of conveyor systems and belts since 2014 and is based in Uttar Pradesh, India. The company also designs PVC and rubber conveyor belts with variations like rough top PVC, white PVC, PVC sidewall cleated, etc., along with leather nylon leather sandwich belts, polyurethane belts, rubber open-end timing belts, and packing conveyor belts. The different conveyor belts have applications in CNC machining, power transmission, food grade conveyors, and various other conveyors used in industries like food processing, packaging, material handling, etc.
Simplex Profilo Systems, founded in 2015 in Gurgaon Haryana, India, is a manufacturer and supplier of aluminium profiles and accessories. The company’s product portfolio includes aluminium profiles and angle brackets of different sizes for various industrial applications. It also offers accessories such as nuts, handles, hinges & end caps, angle brackets, as well as industrial trolleys. The company provides grinding and machining services, and holds ISO 9001:2015 quality management certification, exporting to Asia, Africa, the Middle East, and European countries.
Fasteners Web is an India-based digital marketing service provider and advertising platform that focuses on connecting suppliers and clients. Their product range includes fasteners, fittings, cutting tools, hand tools, as well as flanges, gaskets, and all types of industrial raw materials. They serve professionals involved in the industrial buying process, providing solutions through information and support which caters to suppliers, dealers, importers, exporters, and manufacturing businesses. Their product and service suite is designed to help their partners attract, convert, and retain customers in the industrial space.
Electrocomp Holdings has been a distributor of electronic components since 1980 and is headquartered in Johannesburg, South Africa. The company focuses on the distribution of semiconductor and IPE products, including passives like resistors, capacitors, and adaptors, along with electromechanical equipment, solder, and consumables, and a vast product list of instrumentation providing complete solutions to various industries with parts and components. The products have numerous uses in the telecommunication, automotive, semiconductor, IPE, and engineering industries.
Ranking as of November 2024
Derivation MethodRank | Company | Click Share |
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1 | Fasteners Web |
20.0%
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2 | TARUN ENGINEERING WORKS |
10.0%
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3 | The Phoenix Industry |
10.0%
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4 | Simplex Profilo Systems |
10.0%
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5 | Steel-Smith |
10.0%
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6 | Industrial Components Group |
10.0%
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7 | Sunnex |
5.0%
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8 | Sigerist GmbH |
5.0%
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9 | C & C MANUFACTURING INC |
5.0%
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10 | S&W Manufacturing Company, Inc. |
5.0%
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Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the leveling foot page as of November 2024. Click share is defined as the total number of clicks for all companies during the period divided by the number of clicks for each company.Number of Employees
Newly Established Company
Company with a History
*Including some distributors, etc.
*Including some distributors, etc.
Country | Number of Companies | Share (%) |
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United States of America | 8 | 38.1% |
India | 6 | 28.6% |
Germany | 1 | 4.8% |
Japan | 1 | 4.8% |
China | 1 | 4.8% |
Canada | 1 | 4.8% |
Switzerland | 1 | 4.8% |
Taiwan | 1 | 4.8% |
United Kingdom | 1 | 4.8% |