HIGH PERFORMANCE CABLES AND CONDUCTORS

Taping machinery for the aviation and aerospace industries

ELECTRICAL AND ENERGY CABLES AND CONDUCTORS

Taping  machines for low to high voltage cables and conductors for electrical industries

COIL MANUFACTURING AND WINDING

A range of coil manufacturing and winding machinery for the energy industries

REINFORCED THERMOPLASTIC PIPE AND THERMOPLASTIC COMPOSITE PIPE

Machines used to manufacture RTP & TCP for the gas & oil industries

UMBILICAL CABLES

Taping machinery used in the production of cables for subsea industries

SPECIAL PURPOSE MACHINES

Special purpose taping machinery for industries including fusion and nuclear power

OUR RANGE OF MACHINERY

Explore our precision-engineered machinery designed for a wide range of applications and industries.

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Conductor and Cable Covering

Conductor and Cable Covering

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Coil Manufacturing and Winding

Coil Manufacturing and Winding

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Reinforced Thermoplastic Pipe and Thermoplastic Composite Pipe

Reinforced Thermoplastic Pipe and Thermoplastic Composite Pipe

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Coil Taping Equipment

Coil Taping Equipment

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Umbilical Cables

Umbilical Cables

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Drum Stands and Ancillary Equipment

Drum Stands and Ancillary Equipment

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Conductor and Cable Covering

Conductor and Cable Covering

Fully integrated production lines, complete with drum stands and camera control systems, designed for the electrical and power industries. These systems enable high-speed application of insulation tapes onto round or flat conductors and cables.

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Coil Manufacturing and Winding

Coil Manufacturing and Winding

From freely suspended squirrel turn taping machines for taping together multiple conductors to fully automated multi-axis complex coil winding systems. A wide range of cost effective machines for coil pull-out, forming and loop winding – including narrow coil profiles.

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Reinforced Thermoplastic Pipe and Thermoplastic Composite Pipe

Reinforced Thermoplastic Pipe and Thermoplastic Composite Pipe

Our RTP and TCP taping machines apply multiple layers of high-strength reinforcing tape, such as Kevlar or glass fibre, to create durable RTP or TCP products. These machines are commonly used in applications including oil and gas flowlines, as well as water injection systems.

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Coil Taping Equipment

Coil Taping Equipment

Specialist coil taping machinery designed for accurate and consistent application of insulation materials across demanding coil manufacturing processes.

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Umbilical Cables

Umbilical Cables

Specialist winding and taping equipment supporting the production of subsea umbilical cables for demanding offshore and marine environments.

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Drum Stands and Ancillary Equipment

Drum Stands and Ancillary Equipment

Supporting machinery and cable handling equipment designed to integrate with winding and taping production systems.

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About Ridgway Machines

Precision Taping and Winding Expertise Since 1920

Ridgway Machines is a trusted global manufacturer of high-performance taping and winding machinery for cable, conductor, coil and composite pipe production. Combining more than 100 years of engineering knowledge with flexible, customer-focused design, we deliver reliable solutions for demanding electrical, energy, aerospace, subsea and industrial applications.

Industries We Serve

Explore the industries supported by our engineering solutions.

Fusion Energy

We develop next-generation machinery for superconducting magnets and conductors, supporting the commercialisation of fusion power through accurate, scalable manufacturing solutions.

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Aviation and Aerospace

We manufacture precision machinery for advanced lightweight conductors, insulation systems and superconducting technologies that contribute to the next generation of electric aviation, aerospace and high-performance propulsion systems.

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Advanced Manufacturing

Every Ridgway machine is engineered for precision, automation, and repeatability, helping manufacturers increase production efficiency while maintaining the highest standards of quality across complex winding, taping, and coil manufacturing processes.

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AI Infrastructure

The rapid growth of AI demands higher-capacity electrical networks. Ridgway supports this transition by enabling the manufacture of advanced HTS cables and conductors that improve power transmission efficiency for next-generation data centre infrastructure.

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Power & Grid Industry

From transformers and generators to high-voltage cables and advanced conductors, our winding and taping systems help manufacturers improve precision, efficiency, and product quality across modern electrical infrastructure.

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Research & Development

We collaborate with research organisations, universities and technology leaders to develop bespoke machinery that accelerates innovation in superconductors, electrical systems and future energy technologies.

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Medtech Industry

Our precision manufacturing technologies enable advanced MRI magnet production and high-performance medical components, helping healthcare innovators deliver more accurate diagnostics, greater reliability and improved patient outcomes.

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Oil & Gas Industry

Our advanced RTP and TCP manufacturing equipment delivers precise tape application for high-performance composite pipelines used in demanding energy infrastructure, providing lightweight, corrosion-resistant alternatives for oil, gas and industrial applications.

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Offshore Industry

Our specialised winding and taping machinery supports the manufacture of subsea umbilicals and power cables designed for offshore energy, deep-water installations and harsh marine environments where long-term reliability is essential.

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ABOUT RIDGWAY

We are the leading manufacturer of precision taping and winding machines for the electrical and energy industries, with over 100 years of engineering experience. Ridgway machines are widely used in the production of electrical coils, cables, and conductors. They are also used to manufacture Reinforced Thermoplastic Pipe (RTP) for oil and gas pipelines and Subsea Umbilical Cables that connect subsea equipment to platforms or floating production systems. From innovative, flexible designs to global support, we deliver expert solutions built on a deep understanding of our customers’ individual needs.

Support & Services

Our experienced engineers can provide support either onsite or via remote diagnostics.

Worldwide Sales

We are experts in exporting and can assist with your machine requirements ourselves or with our international agents.

Happy Customers

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What Our Customers Say

“We have two Ridgway high speed horizontal taping lines used to wrap a range of conductors with materials such as Mica, Mylar, Nomex and Paper. These Ridgway machines provide high quality taping with continuous production and reliability second to none.  Service from Ridgway staff is of the highest calibre in terms of response, reliability and after sales support. We consider Ridgway to have similar values to WES – customer service focused and able to give customers the best value solutions for their specific applications. I would personally recommend Ridgway to anyone”.

Mark Vickers - General Manager - Strip Division

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