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This section provides an overview for thin section bearings as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 41 thin section bearings manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked thin section bearings companies as of December, 2024: 1.BSPD bearing manufacturing Co., Ltd., 2.Potesta & Company, LLC., 3.US HG Technology Corporation.
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A thin section bearing is a specialized bearing characterized by its minimal thickness.
Thin section bearings are employed across a diverse range of applications. For instance, in robotics, they facilitate designs that are both lightweight and compact. In industrial machinery, these bearings are chosen for their ability to support high-speed rotation with minimal torque. Meanwhile, in machine tools, thin section bearings are prized for their precision and reduced vibration. The medical equipment and automotive industries also benefit from thin section bearings, where their capabilities for miniaturization, noise reduction, and weight decrease are particularly valued.
From a structural perspective, thin section bearings are composed of inner and outer rings, rolling elements, and retainers. These components are manufactured from materials such as steel, stainless steel, and plastics. The bearings are available in various forms, including deep groove ball bearings, angular contact ball bearings, and roller bearings. Distinctive attributes of thin section bearings include their reduced weight relative to traditional bearings, slim profile, low-torque rotation capability, and exceptional precision and stiffness.
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KMS Bearings, Inc. is a manufacturer of plastic and AISI 316 stainless raceway, radial ball bearings. The company is located at Anaheim, California and established in 1979. Their product portfolio includes plastic radial ball bearings out of Engineering Polymers, Thin section ball bearings, 4-Points contact ball bearings, insert bearings, Skate wheel ball bearing, conveyor ball bearing and 316 stainless radial ball bearings. The company provide bearing solutions through the use of Design, Innovation and Material selections that suit the application.
Schatz Bearing Corp., established in 1981 and based in Poughkeepsie, New York, US, is a designer and manufacturer of bearings. The company's inventory includes precision thin, semi-precision/unground angular contact balls, and specialty and aerospace bearings. These products are designed to satisfy precision requirements in various industries such as medical, semiconductor, equipment, agriculture, construction as well as defense. The company is ISO 9001:2015 certified and also offers designing, customization, and engineering services to its customers.
The Timken Company (Timken) was founded in 1899 and is headquartered in North Canton, Ohio. Timken designs, manufactures, and manages engineered bearings and industrial motion products worldwide. Timken operates in two segments, Mobile Industries and Process Industries. The Mobile Industries segment’s portfolio includes bearings, seals, and lubrication devices and systems. The Process Industries segment provides industrial bearings and assemblies; industrial motion components, such as gears and gearboxes; and linear motion products, couplings, seals, lubricants, chains, belts, and related products and services to OEMs and end users in various industries.
New Hampshire Ball Bearings, Inc. is a bearing manufacturer established in Peterborough, New Hampshire in 1946. Its 70 years of expertise have set the company's products in many fields. In aerospace and defense for example, making self-Lubricating, sleeve, and hybrid tapered needle roller bearings. Regarding medical devices, it produces solutions for surgery tables, cardiovascular devices and intravenous infusion pumps, and more. And in high technology, it creates possibilities for automotive systems, semiconductor manufacturing, robotics, and so on. The firm holds multiple standards approvals, and provides engineering references, downloadable catalogues and brochures.
Roller Bearings Incorporated was founded in 1919 and is headquartered in Oxford, Connecticut. RBC manufactures and markets precision bearings and related components globally, mainly to the aerospace, agricultural, automotive, industrial, and semiconductor manufacturing sectors. The company’s products are primarily divided into two market segments: aerospace and industrial. Both segments include basic components such as airframe control ball bearings, needle track rollers, ball bearing rod ends, and thin-section ball bearings. The Aerospace Segment also includes special machine components while the Industrial Segment also includes heavy-duty needles roller bearings and self-lubricating bearings subsegments.
Schaeffler Group USA Inc. (SGUS) is an American manufacturer and supplier of automotive products and solutions established in 1946 as the North American subsidiary of the Shaeffler Group, which operates globally. Based in Fort Mill, South Carolina, the company manufactures standard engine, transmission and chassis products such as torsion dampers, valve train systems, and camshaft phasing units. They also produce aftermarket repair solutions like clutch and release systems, as well as various industrial bearings and linear motion systems. SGUS primarily supplies the automotive sector, as well as the industrial operations of various industries including rail, green energy, and aerospace.
Potesta & Company LCC, established in 2012 with headquarters in the USA, is a manufacturer and distributor of slewing rings, drives, and gears. The company's product line includes single, double, or triple row bearing slewing rings, slew drives designed to handle radial or axial loads using high rotational torque, and slewing gears made from a wide range of materials, and its capabilities include milling, drilling, turning, and broaching. The company caters to clients in manufacturing and related industries, and it also offers a full custom product service that includes design, engineering, and production to meet client-specific requirements.
Xiamen Miclay Imp. & Exp. Co. Ltd., established in 2008 and headquartered in Fujian, China, is a manufacturer of bearings and various pulley systems. The company's products include deep groove balls, taper rollers, and agricultural machinery bearings. It also offers pillow blocks, angular contact balls, and thrust roller bearings. Its deep groove ball bearings are used in precision instruments, low-noise motors, and general machinery. Its agricultural machinery bearings, including round, square, and hex bore types, are used for seeding, tillage discs, and straw machinery. The company's products are used for applications in food processing machines, environmental cleaning machines, and fitness equipment.
Luoyang Huigong Bearing Technology Co., Ltd. is a manufacturer of bearings and bearing components. Established in 1998, the company is headquartered in Luoyang, Henan, China. The company's main activities involve designing and producing multiple types of bearings and bearing components. Its product range includes Thin-section bearings, Tapered roller bearings, Cylindrical roller bearings, Slewing bearings and Ball bearings. The company provide solutions for industrial robots, wind turbine, metallurgy, mining, and medical device industries. Luoyang Huigong Bearing offers services like customized bearing solutions and technical assistance.
Spindel- und Lagerungstechnik Fraureuth, established in 1993 and headquartered in Fraureuth, Sachsen, Germany, is a spindle machine and ball bearing manufacturer. The company's bearing products include roller, precision, and thin-section bearings. Its spindle units include grinding, dressing, and workpiece spindles. The company also offers application-optimized bearings, customized bearings, and customized spindle solutions. Its services include spindle unit analysis, wear and damage estimation, and repair of its units and those of other manufacturers.
Luoyang E-FIND Precision Bearing Manufacturing Co. Ltd., a part of Henan Front Group, was established in 2004 and is a bearings manufacturer in Luoyang City, China. The company owns a brand named EFANT. The product portfolio comprises crossed cylindrical roller bearings and rotary table bearings from 20 mm to 2,000 mm diameter. The company also caters to OEM and ODM orders. Its products have been exported to worldwide customers from the United States, Russia, Korea, England, and Thailand.
Hangzhou Ever-power Transmission Co., Ltd., established in 2006 in China, operates as an exporter, manufacturer, and supplier of speed reducers, planetary gearboxes, and helical gearboxes. The company specializes in producing customized variators, geared motors, electric motors, and other hydraulic products based on customers' drawings. It produces various types of mechanical and hydraulic transmissions, such as spiral and helical reducers, automatic transmissions, and drive shafts. Remarkably, 80% of its products are internationally exported, catering to markets including the United States, Germany, Japan, Australia, the Middle East, and other regions.
Luoyang Huigong Bearing Technology Co., Ltd. was founded in 1998 and is a manufacturer of standard and non-standard bearings in Luoyang City, China. The company offers its products under the trade name of CHG. Its products include thin sections, crossed roller, and deep groove ball bearings. These products are extensively used in industrial robots, aviation, defense, and medical equipment applications. The company has received over 20 utility model patents and is certified with ISO 9001.
XRB-ZWA Bearing Industry Co., Ltd is an ISO9001:2015 certified manufacturer and supplier of general purpose and non-standard Bearings based in Shandong Province, China. The company offers a wide range of products including Spherical Roller Bearings, High Precision Electrically Insulated Bearing, Pillow Block Bearings as well as High-Temperature Bearings, and Self-Lubricating Bearings used in various heavy-duty equipment including construction and agricultural machinery. XRB has partnerships with global bearing manufacturers such as KOYO from Japan, and SKF from Sweden.
Luoyang Tedin Bearing Co., Ltd., founded in 2006 and located in Luoyang, China, is a manufacturer of optimal-quality precision roller bearings. The product varieties encompass slewing bearings, crossed roller bearings, cylindrical roller bearings, and tapered roller bearings. These precision-engineered bearings offer benefits such as advanced load-bearing capacity, optimal durability, and smooth operation, making them important components in various industries, including construction machinery, wind energy, robotics, and medical equipment. The company is ISO, CE certified with patented ball bearing technology that offers advanced P5, P4, P2 precision grades, assisting in the efficiency and stability of countless mechanical systems worldwide.
NSK Ltd., based in Japan, is a manufacturer of precision bearings and motion control solutions which started its journey in 1916. The company has established itself as a major supplier for multiple industries, including automotive, industrial machinery, and aerospace. Their extensive product portfolio encompasses ball bearings, roller bearings, and linear motion components. Their Motion & Control products and technologies support the motion that brings comfort and convenience in cars, planes, wind turbines, satellites, and almost anything with moving parts.
SKF UK is the British division of SKF, originally founded in 1907 and headquartered in Gothenburg, Sweden. SKF designs, develops, and manufacturers bearings, seals, lubrication systems, and services worldwide, with industrial and automotive segments, providing solutions for industries including aerospace, agriculture, transportation, food and beverage, general machinery, material handling, mining, energy, paper, and wind energy. SKF UK offers rolling bearings, mounted bearings, automotive seals, lubrication management, vehicle aftermarket services, waste electric products, and electronic equipment products as well as services including maintenance, remanufacturing, customization, and training.
Schaeffler, established in 1946, is headquartered in Fort Mill, South Carolina, USA, and is a manufacturer and supplier of precision components and systems for the automotive and industrial sectors. The company's product portfolio encompasses a wide range of bearings, linear guidance systems, engine components, and precision machinery. These components are crucial for ensuring the smooth and efficient operation in various machinery and equipment. Schaeffler's products find applications in diverse industries, including automotive, aerospace, and renewable energy. the company aims to provide advanced solutions that enhance performance and efficiency while reducing environmental impact.
Silverthin Bearing Group, based in Preston, Washington State, is an ISO 1900-certified manufacturer of large-diameter thin-section ball, slewing ring, and custom bearings. The company manufactures its bearings in the United States, including both sealed and unsealed bearings, and achieves up to 37 inches in diameter. The thin-section bearings include inch, metric, and specialty options such as ceramic hybrid and specialty coated bearings, while slewing ring bearings include flanged, rectangular high-capacity, and pinions. The company is a group within the Mechatronics Corporation and also offers services such as bearing analysis, customization of bearings or assemblies, and bearing lubrication.
UNASIS International Limited, founded in the United Kingdom in 1973, is a global supplier of precision bearings and related products. The company specializes in providing quality bearings for various industries, including aerospace, automotive, and industrial applications. With a well-established network, it serves a diverse customer base worldwide, offering a wide range of bearing solutions designed for precision and reliability. Its strengths lie in its extensive product catalog and delivering top-notch customer service. It has earned appreciation for its expertise in bearing technology and its ability to meet the exacting demands of industries where precision matters most.
Ranking as of December 2024
Derivation Method| Rank | Company | Click Share |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | BSPD bearing manufacturing Co., Ltd. |
14.8%
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| 2 | Potesta & Company, LLC. |
11.1%
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| 3 | US HG Technology Corporation |
7.4%
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| 4 | ITM UNITEC |
7.4%
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| 5 | VISTA Bearing |
7.4%
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| 6 | KMS Bearings, Inc. |
7.4%
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| 7 | FRÖHLICH & DÖRKEN GmbH |
3.7%
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| 8 | ZMS Bearings Co.,Ltd |
3.7%
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| 9 | Ningbo NBVO Seiko Bearing Co., Ltd. |
3.7%
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| 10 | Luoyang Nice Bearing Co.,Ltd. |
3.7%
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Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the thin section bearings 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
Newly Established Company
Company with a History
*Including some distributors, etc.
*Including some distributors, etc.
| Country | Number of Companies | Share (%) |
|---|---|---|
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China
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8 | 42.1% |
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United States of America
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7 | 36.8% |
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Germany
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1 | 5.3% |
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Japan
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1 | 5.3% |
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Sweden
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1 | 5.3% |
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United Kingdom
|
1 | 5.3% |
