Serving industrial manufacturers for 80+ years. Everything in-house. Dependable delivery.

Large Roll Manufacturing & Precision Machining

Up to 24″ Diameter x 28′ Length

A THREE GENERATION LEGACY

Service Machine Shop delivers high-performance roll manufacturing and precision machining backed by 80+ years of real-world production experience. Built and led by three generations of the Kirkpatrick family since 1945, SMS has established itself as one of the leading roll manufacturers in the Southeastern United States. Our 16,500 square-foot facility, skilled workforce, and large-capacity equipment allow us to handle demanding projects ranging from single custom components to full production runs while maintaining strict quality and delivery standards.

We’re committed to customer satisfaction by manufacturing quality products.

80+

Years of Manufacturing Experience & Counting

capabilities

  • 24″ Max Diameter
  • 28′ Max Length
  • 80+ Years in Business
  • 250+ Years Combined Machining Experience

shop services

what we build and repair

Custom Roll Manufacturing

New rolls built to your specs, any quantity

Roll Rework & Repair

Fast turnaround, pickup & delivery available

Welding & Fabrication

MIG, TIG, structural, weld build-up

Roll Balancing

Static and dynamic, integrated with machining

Roll Coverings

Rubber, chrome, urethane, Teflon, epoxy and more

Through-Bore Capabilities

Up to 24″ Diameter and Up to 18′ Long

Gears and Sprockets

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General Machining

Gear boring, keyway cutting, milling, custom fabrication

industries we serve

  • Textile Industry
  • Automotive — Some of our rollers are in plants such as Mercedes-Benz, Ford, Volkswagen, Volvo, and Suzuki

  • Heat Processing — Furnaces, Ovens, Quench Systems
  • Wood Handling & Material Conveying
  • Chemical Processing
  • Foundry Operations
  • Glass Manufacturing
  • Carbon Fiber Industry
  • Concrete and Precast Industry
  • Food and Beverage Industry

Service Machine Shop is the right choice

WHY SMS

  • Three generations of Kirkpatrick family leadership since 1945
  • Large-capacity equipment most shops can’t match — up to 24″ dia x 28′ length
  • Strategic partnerships with minimal delays for coatings and coverings
  • Consistent lead times with real-time communication
  • American-made quality backed by 80+ years of production experience
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