Ondrives.US is a custom mechanical drive manufacturer with the design experience and manufacturing capabilities to support your precision mechanical applications. We offer a vast array of in-stock, standardized drive components including Precision Gearboxes, Speed Reducers, Gears, Pulleys, Precision Fasteners, Shafts and other mechanical components. Our world-class manufacturing facility is ITAR Registered, and ISO 9001:2015 certified for quality control.

The history and shape of the standardized precision mechanical components industry is closely tied to one man and one family. Mr. Winfred M. Berg is widely considered to be the Father of the Precision Mechanical Components Industry.

Prior to World War II, there was very little standardization among small power transmission components. Design engineers were frustrated, having to first design, make mechanical drawings, specify materials and locate capable machine shops to build the components, before they could build their machine. Win Berg changed all of that.

Mr. Berg developed a selection of precision gears, categorized by pitch and configurable by bore, face thickness and quantity of teeth. Design engineers were now able to select a gear to fit their designs requirements. Winfred further revolutionized this concept by adding shafts, bearings and other mechanical components to his product listing, all designed to function together. Winfred M. Berg then founded PIC Design Corp and the industry of “standardized precision mechanical components” was established.

In 1965 Win Berg sold PIC Design to pursue a political career. After a successful foray in local politics, Win realized his true desire was engineering. Along with his son Dennis, they founded Winfred M. Berg Inc. Together Winfred and Dennis recreated the business model of PIC Design while adding many patented items that they developed or invented for the precision mechanical and motion control industries.

One of these inventions was the critical drive chain used on the MacCready Gossamer Condor's first man powered flight in 1977. Two years later the human-powered Gossamer Albatross crossed the English Channel also using the Berg patented chain.

The W. M. Berg, Inc. company was eventually sold when Win Berg retired, Dennis remained as President and Chief Engineer for the next 10 years. He then decided to build a new company, Rino Mechanical Components, that focused on customer service. This concept, a hallmark in the early days of W. M. Berg, Inc., had been lost by the new owners of the company.

In 2011, the company cemented its international presence and decades-long family friendships with long term supplier, Ondrives, Ltd., of Chesterfield England, synergistically becoming Ondrives.US Corp. Both companies benefit from expanded markets and a broader range of products.

The Berg family has been the driving force and an integral part of the standardized precision mechanical components industry since its inception in 1953. Dennis Berg remains involved in this vibrant industry as the CEO of Ondrives.US Corp., bringing over 60 years of experience and knowledge to the business.

The company's stability and continuance into the future is assured as Lee Berg has assumed the role of President of Ondrives.US Corp. He worked at both W. M. Berg, Inc. and Rino Mechanical Components, taking an ever-expanding role in manufacturing and company management. Lee grew up in the industry working first with his grandfather Win Berg and later with Dennis.

Today, Ondrives is an industry leader and innovator, producing and distributing a vast array of gears, gearboxes, piston air motors, timing pulleys and belts, shaft couplings, friction clutches, ground shafts, fasteners and numerous other precision machined products. 

Manufacturing

Ondrives, Ltd operates a world class manufacturing facility for precision machined products. Approved by Lloyd's Register Quality Assurance to both Aerospace standard AS9100 Rev D and BS EN ISO 9001:2015, they operate state of the art manufacturing and inspection equipment.

Ondrives.US has a broad selection of manufacturing equipment in Freeport, New York including gear hobbers, gear shapers, CNC vertical mills, bar fed CNC lathes, laser engraving, CMM inspection and secondary machines.

Engineering and Design

Application Engineers are available to assist in selecting the best components for any project. If a custom product is required, our Design Engineers will create a solution to meet the designer’s specifications. We will fabricate complex gearboxes or simple components to satisfy all your specification requirements. Two dimensional drawings of 3D CAD models are supplied for customer approval prior to production.

Quality Control

Ondrives has a strong commitment to the quality and constant improvement of our precision machined products. We are ISO 9001:2015 certified.

Our Mission

To offer cost effective solutions, expert service and timely delivery for all our customers mechanical components needs.

As a leading manufacturer and distributor of precision mechanical components and assemblies, with extensive knowledge and experience in the design and application of mechanical components we can assure our customers the very best selection of products and services, at competitive prices.