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This section provides an overview for air bearing as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 14 air bearing manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked air bearing companies as of December, 2024: 1.IBS Precision Engineering, 2.Specialty Components, 3.Celera Motion.
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Specialty Components, incorporated in 1980 in Connecticut, is a manufacturer of precision products for the optics and air bearings. The company specializes in the design and production of high-precision air bearings, offering a range of options including porous carbon and discrete inlet (orifice) types for use in critical sectors such as semiconductor and aerospace industries which require speed, repeatability, stiffness, and minimal friction as well as various geometries such as linear, spherical, and cylindrical shapes which can be provided as complex multilevel assemblies or individual components.
New Way, established in 1994, and based in Pennsylvania, USA, is a manufacturer and supplier of bearings and mounted components. The product portfolio includes a diverse range of bearings, airbrushes, air spindles, air bars, mounted components, gauges, regulators, and filters. The products are used in many industries which are automotive, additive, meteorological sensors, and medical implants. ‘The company also provides products with the latest advanced technologies which include frictionless motion with porous media air design basics.
Physik Instrumente aka PI, founded 50 years ago, is a private company that creates and produces automation systems, including hexapods, air bearings, and piezo drives that are used in life-sciences, photonics, and aerospace industries and research institutes. Their products are manufactured in North America, Europe, and Asia. Physik Instrumente is ITAR registered. The company's head office is located in Auburn, America. And its manufacturing and other facilities are located in New England.
Celera Motion, founded in 1994 in the USA, is a motion control business of Novanta Inc. and a manufacturer of motion control devices and composite solutions for OEMs. The company's products, which include inductive encoders, direct-drive motors, servo drives, transducers, and air-bearing spindles, among others, are also used in the medical, Satcom, UAV, medical, and scientific markets. Celera Motion also offers ISO 9001 and ISO 13485-compliant encoders, motors, sensors, transducers, and servo drives in custom sizes.
Isotech was founded in 182 and is headquartered in Hatfield, Pennsylvania. Isotech is a manufacturer’s representative and distributor of proprietary mechanical and electromechanical products to the industrial, medical, and military OEM and in-plant markets. Some of Isotech’s products include linear slide assemblies & rail sets, shock/vibration mounts & pads, linear bushings & shafting, telescoping lifting columns, positioning stages, air bearings, gas springs/air cylinders, motorized positioning tables, laser marking cutting systems, foamed aluminum/metal/composites, stamped metal, noise control products, and belt driven actuators.
OILES CORPORATION, a distinguished manufacturing company, excels in diverse domains, leading in Oilless Bearings production and sales, along with precision machinery, office equipment, and components The company thrives in construction and civil engineering equipment, architectural projects, and telecommunications solutions. Engaged in research, indemnity insurance, and real estate management, their global footprint is cemented by ISO certifications across the Americas, Asia, China, Europe, and Japan. OILES CORPORATION embodies excellence across a spectrum of sectors.
IBS Precision Engineering, established in 1993 and headquartered in Eindhoven, Noord-Brabant, Netherlands, is a manufacturer of engineering and design services for ultra-precision components and modules. The company’s expertise encompasses non-contact measuring solutions, nanometrology (including CMM), and porous media air bearings. Its products include measuring systems, machine qualification solutions, and a range of air bearings for various applications. Its clients span multiple industries, such as semiconductor equipment, printing equipment, and scientific instruments. The company was awarded a contract by CERN in 2016 to develop ALICE detector assembly machines.
TOTO LTD. was established in 1917 and is based in Kitakyushu, Fukuoka, Japan, and is a manufacturer of residential equipment and sanitation products for various applications. The company's product portfolio includes bathroom fixtures such as sanitary ware, system toilets, plumbing accessories, toilet seats, and bathroom vanity units for agribusiness, aerospace, travel & tourism, retail, and packaging industries. The company also offers kitchen fixtures such as modular kitchens, heating and drying systems, restroom fixtures welfare equipment, and optical components as well as carries out green building materials and ceramics businesses.
Morgan Advanced Materials, founded in 1856 and headquartered in Windsor, United Kingdom, is a manufacturer of carbon- and ceramic-based raw materials. The company employs various production methods across its global facilities to craft precision components using materials such as carbon, silicon carbide, alumina, polymers, and magnesium oxide. Its array of products includes ceramic products and components, electrical carbon brushes, foundry crucibles, as well as seals, bearings, and other products. The company holds ISO 9001:2015 certification and has received an MSCI ESG Rating of AAA.
Physik Instrumente is based in Karlsruhe, Baden-Württemberg, Germany, and is an ISO 9001-certified manufacturer of positioning systems and nanotechnology established in 1970 as a spin-off from the Max-Planck Society. The company offers hexapod robotic platforms for multi-axis positioning operations, and piezo systems and motion components for nanometer-level accuracy. It also offers motion control instrumentation such as servos and steppers for automated industrial operations. The company’s products are commonly used in the biotech, semiconductor, and automotive industries.
OAV Air Bearing, founded in 1964 and headquartered in Princeton, New Jersey, is a manufacturer specializing in standard and custom air bearings and motion systems. The company's product range includes air bushings, air thrust bearings, air bearing slides, air bearing stages, and air bearing spindles. These products find utility across industries such as aerospace, automotive, semiconductor, medical, and machine tools for precise and frictionless movement, supporting applications that demand elevated levels of accuracy, smooth motion, and reduced wear and tear.
Ranking as of December 2024
Derivation Method| Rank | Company | Click Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | IBS Precision Engineering |
10.0%
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| 2 | Specialty Components |
9.6%
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| 3 | Celera Motion |
9.6%
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| 4 | OAV Air Bearing |
9.3%
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| 5 | TOTO LTD. |
8.5%
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| 6 | Isotech, Inc. |
8.5%
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| 7 | PI (Physik Instrumente) L.P. |
8.2%
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| 8 | OILES CORPORATION. |
7.8%
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| 9 | Morgan Advanced Materials plc |
7.1%
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| 10 | Rigging.com |
5.7%
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Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the air bearing page as of December 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
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*Including some distributors, etc.
*Including some distributors, etc.
| Country | Number of Companies | Share (%) |
|---|---|---|
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United States of America
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6 | 66.7% |
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Japan
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2 | 22.2% |
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Netherlands
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1 | 11.1% |
