About Us




FB Peripherals is now Rugged Limited
At Rugged Limited (formerly FB Peripherals), we are driven by a relentless commitment to excellence and a mission to exceed the evolving expectations of our clients. While our name has changed to better reflect our core focus, our dedication to quality remains absolute.
With over two decades of experience in specialist computing, our founders bring deep technical insight and a practical understanding of the unique challenges faced across the industrial, aerospace, and defence sectors—environments where reliability is mission-critical.
Our Integrated Approach
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Independent UK Expertise: As a specialist UK-based company, Rugged Limited combines the knowledge of industry leaders in hardware, connectivity, and integrated system design.
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Precision Engineering: We don’t force your requirements into predefined products. Building on the legacy of FB Peripherals, we continue to engineer the right solution tailored precisely to your specific environment.
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Beyond the Point of Sale: Our mission goes beyond delivering world-class technology. We provide exceptional build quality and responsive support, ensuring our customers receive outstanding value long after a project is completed.
Tailored for Performance
Whatever your requirements—from compact industrial devices to fully integrated, mission-critical systems—we work closely with you to deliver the optimal solution.
Contact Rugged Limited today to discover how our decades of experience can deliver the perfect rugged solution for your operation.
Our Products
We provide a comprehensive range of hardware from world-class manufacturers, specifically engineered for maximum reliability, performance, and endurance in the world’s harshest environments.
Our extensive product portfolio is designed to meet the rigorous demands of the industrial, aerospace, and defence sectors, featuring:
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Rugged Tablets & Smartphones: Military-grade mobile computing for field operations.
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Panel PCs & Industrial PCs: High-endurance processing for manufacturing and automation.
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Rugged Displays & Workstations: Sunlight-readable and high-resolution screens for critical data visualization.
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Industrial Keyboards, Keypads & Trackballs: Sealed, IP-rated peripherals for tactile precision.
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Ergonomic Joysticks & Pointing Devices: Heavy-duty controllers for vehicle and machinery integration.
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Connectivity Solutions: Specialist cables, hubs, and accessories for seamless system integration.
Engineered for Mission-Critical Reliability
Every product in our catalog is built to withstand extreme temperatures, vibration, moisture, and dust. Whether you are upgrading a tactical ground station or outfitting an industrial facility, Rugged Limited delivers robust, high-quality solutions that exceed MIL-STD and IP-rating requirements.
From standalone devices to fully integrated systems, we ensure your technology performs where others fail.
Our Services
At Rugged Limited (formerly FB Peripherals), we provide an end-to-end service spectrum designed to support your operations from initial consultation through to long-term deployment. Our UK-based experts act as your technical partners, ensuring every rugged solution is optimized for your specific environmental and operational demands.
Our specialized service portfolio includes:
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Technical Sales & Expert Consultancy: Leveraging decades of industry insight to identify the right technology for your unique challenges.
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Bespoke Design & Customisation: Tailoring hardware, enclosures, and configurations to meet exact project specifications.
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Strategic Sourcing & Global Procurement: Streamlining your supply chain by sourcing hard-to-find, high-reliability components from world-leading manufacturers.
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Staging & System Configuration: Pre-deployment setup, software imaging, and hardware integration to ensure “out-of-the-box” readiness.
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Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul (MRO): Dedicated technical support and rapid repair services to minimize downtime in the field.
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Aftercare & Hardware Refurbishment: Extending the ROI of your equipment through proactive support and professional refurbishing services.
Expert Support for Demanding Environments
We pride ourselves on delivering responsive, first-class technical support. Our commitment to lifecycle management ensures that your mission-critical systems remain functional, compliant, and efficient long after the initial deployment.
Whether you are navigating complex aerospace certifications or industrial automation requirements, Rugged Limited provides the expertise to keep you moving.
Our Industries
We provide specialist technical expertise and hardware across a diverse range of global sectors where equipment failure is not an option.
Defence, Aerospace & Security
We support Military & Defence with MIL-STD compliant hardware, alongside specialized solutions for Aerospace, Emergency Services, and Security & Surveillance.
Industrial, Manufacturing & Robotics
Our IP-rated systems power Manufacturing, Robotics & Autonomous Systems, and Construction sites, providing the processing power needed for Industrial IoT (IIoT) and data monitoring.
Energy, Resources & Agriculture
From Oil & Gas exploration and Oceanography to Precision Agriculture and Geospatial mapping, our hardware is built to survive salt spray, extreme temperatures, and heavy vibration.
Logistics & Mobile Enterprise
We optimize Transport & Logistics and Mobile Enterprise workflows with durable handhelds and vehicle-mounted computers designed for constant use in the field.
Engineered for Excellence
Every product we offer is built to deliver dependable operation in the most challenging settings. We are committed to providing robust, high-quality solutions that meet and exceed your toughest environmental and operational requirements.