44 Thrust Bearing Manufacturers in 2024
This section provides an overview for thrust bearings as well as their applications and principles. Also, please take a look at the list of 44 thrust bearing manufacturers and their company rankings. Here are the top-ranked thrust bearing companies as of November, 2024: 1.TIMKEN, 2.Hartford Technologies, Inc., 3.Torque Transmission.
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What Is a Thrust Bearing?
A thrust bearing is a bearing used to support loads in the axial direction (parallel to the shaft center). Thrust bearings generally do not support radial loads and are not suitable for use in high-speed rotating applications.
A bearing is a mechanical part to support a rotating body, such as a shaft, accurately and smoothly. When a shaft is rotated, the shaft is in contact with the supporting structure or support. This invariably generates resistance force and frictional heat due to friction, resulting in the loss of rotational energy. Bearings are used to prevent energy loss and heat generation due to friction.
The following standards related to thrust bearings and thrust bearings are interchangeable among manufacturers in terms of dimensions, etc.
Applications of Thrust Bearings
Thrust bearings are available in the following types, each of which has different applications.
1. Thrust Ball Bearings
Used in machine tool spindles, etc.
- Single type: A single bearing consists of a shaft raceway, housing raceway, rolling elements (balls), and cage.
- Duplex: A bearing consisting of a shaft raceway, housing raceway, rolling elements (balls), and cage in two pairs. Duplex bearings can accommodate axial loads in both directions.
To allow for mounting error, the housing raceway, whether single or double type, is available in spherical alignment type or with alignment washers.
2. Thrust Roller Bearings
Single, double, and triple rows are available to accommodate large loads, and the duplex type is used in the roll necks of rolling mills in steel production facilities.
- Thrust roller bearings (thrust cylindrical and tapered roller bearings)
- Spherical thrust roller bearings (spherical thrust roller bearings)
- Thrust needle bearings
- Thrust roller bearings
3. Thrust Metal Washers
Principle of Thrust Bearings
A thrust bearing consists of a housing raceway, shaft raceway, rolling elements (balls and rollers), and cage.
The shaft and shaft raceway support the axial load via balls or rollers, and the housing raceway supports the thrust load applied in a direction parallel to the shaft center axis. However, radial loads can also be supported by using thrust angular contact ball bearings.
Thrust roller bearings can also support large axial loads, while thrust needle bearings are used for smaller loads. Thrust spherical roller bearings can support large axial loads due to the spherical contact surface of the rolling elements on the housing raceway. This is also due to the degree of freedom in positioning the tapered rollers in relation to the rolling elements, which allows them to be aligned.
Lubrication of the bearing is very important when using thrust bearings. Especially for thrust spherical roller bearings, which have a complicated shape and it is difficult to distribute lubricant to all parts of the bearing.
Assembling Thrust Bearings
Thrust bearings must be assembled in the correct orientation because the assembly direction is fixed. It is especially important to determine the difference in size between the shaft raceway and housing raceway, with the shaft raceway having a smaller inner diameter. The raceway must be assembled in the correct orientation and the correct order.
When assembling, thoroughly clean each part of the raceway and apply grease to the balls or rollers. (This is not necessary in the case of oil lubrication.)
List of 44 Thrust Bearing Manufacturers
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CoorsTek, Inc.
Ceramic Bearing and Bushing Components for Wear Resistance
Manufacturer Overview
CoorsTek, Inc., founded in 1910, is a family-run manufacturer of technical ceramic material formulations with products such as acetabular liners, baffle chambers, carbon brushes for power, focal plane array components, and precision fixed gauges used in transportation, food & beverage, electronic, chemicals, and semiconductor industries. The company in Golden, CO, USA, has research & development, custom manufacturing, and design assistance capabilities. The company's CIO- Matt Mehlbrech, was awarded the 2023 Colorado ORDIE Award for CIO of the Year.
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Torque Transmission
Carbon Steel Thrust Bearings Inch
Manufacturer Overview
Torque Transmission, founded in 1947 and headquartered in Fairport Harbor, Ohio, is a manufacturer and designer of custom power transmission components. The company specializes in producing precision-machined components, such as pulleys, clutches, and flexible couplings, for various industries, including automation, packaging, and material handling. Its main products encompass timing pulleys, roller chain sprockets, speed reducers, and flexible shaft couplings. These components find applications in power transmission systems and motion control equipment. The company is ISO 9001 certified, ensuring a quality management system.
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Boston Gear
Bearings
Manufacturer Overview
Boston Gear is a North Carolina-based manufacturer and supplier of power transmission components including bearings, clutches, enclosed gear drives, and AC/DC motors. Founded in 1877, the company offers more than 30,000 standard products, as well as the option to create custom-engineered solutions. The company is ISO 9001 certified, with clients in the mining and aggregate, energy, aerospace, defense, construction, and agricultural industries. Boston Gear components are also used in packaging and robotics operations by companies such as Disney and Coca-Cola.
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TIMKEN
Thrust Bearings
Manufacturer Overview
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.
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Stock Drive Products/Sterling Instrument - SDP/SI
Thrust Bearings & Components
Manufacturer Overview
SDP/SI was founded in 1950 and is situated in New Hyde Park, New York. SDPP/SI is a manufacturer of precision gears and high-quality mechanical components used in the aerospace, industrial manufacturing, medical technology, and robotics fields. The company manufactures parts in a variety of materials including alloy steel, stainless steel, bronze, brass, nylon, and titanium. The company also provides coating services such as heat treating, zinc plating, and painting. Additional custom options are available including manufacturing to customer drawings and specifications.
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Roller Bearing Company Inc.
Thrust Bearing
Manufacturer Overview
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.
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Huyett
Thrust Bearings
Manufacturer Overview
Huyett, established in 1906 and headquartered in Houston, Texas, is an ISO 9001:2015 certified manufacturer of industrial fasteners and related products. The company offers an array of pins like cotter pins and spring pins, retaining rings such as external and internal rings, key stock in shapes like square and hexagonal, various types of grease fittings, and a range of O-rings including buna-n, viton, and silicone varieties. These components serve diverse applications in securing, aligning, transmitting torque, reducing friction, and sealing against leakage in machinery and structures.
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Hartford Technologies, Inc.
Thrust Bearing
Manufacturer Overview
Hartford Technologies was founded in 1926 in Hartford, Connecticut and is currently headquartered in the suburbs of Hartford in Rocky Hill. The ISO 9001 certified company is a manufacturer of custom bearings and assembly solutions for the automotive, agriculture, medical, and other industries. The company has four primary product categories: Custom Bearings & Components, Precision Balls, Bearing Parts, and Precision Pins, Shafts, and Rollers. The company’s manufacturing and service capabilities include prototype development, 3D modeling, technical support including inventor management, and quality control systems.
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Manufacturer Overview
3M Company was founded in 1902 and is headquartered in St. Paul, Minnesota. 3M provides diversified technology services globally. 3M operates through four segments: Safety and Industrial, Transportation and Electronics, Health Care, and Consumer. The Safety and Industrial segment offerings include industrial abrasives, masking, and natural and color-coated mineral granules for shingles. The Transportation and Electronics segment offerings include ceramic solutions, light management films, and electronics assembly solutions. The Healthcare segment offerings include wound care, dentistry and orthodontia solutions, and filtration and purification systems. The Consumer segment offerings include consumer bandages, picture hanging, and stationery products.
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Maedler North America
Thrust Bearings
Manufacturer Overview
Mädler North America was founded in 2020 as the US-based subsidiary of Mädler which was founded in Berlin, Germany in 1882. Mädler specializes in manufacturing precision-made machine parts. Product lines include linear guides, bearings, bushes, bevel gears, worm wheels, castors and wheel systems, couplings, fastening elements, clutches, gear boxes, idlers, linear bearings, locking assemblies, machine mounts, elements for pneumatic machines various joints, rubber padding and dampers, splined shafts and hubs, sprockets, timing belts, spindles, adhesives, sealants, and other assorted accessories.
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Bunting Bearings and Bronze LLC
Vespel Thrust Washers
Company Overview
Bunting Bearings, LLC, established in 1907 and headquartered in Holland, Ohio, is a manufacturer of bearing solutions for industrial markets such as marine, mining, and medical. Its products include a wide range of bronze alloys, including lead-free, powdered engineered metals, and plastic products made from quality metals and polymers. Some of its offerings are cast bronze bearings, lube-align mounted bearings, and plates. Its products are sold directly as well as through a nationwide network of distributors and metal service centers.
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Boca Bearing Company
F5-10C-BR
Company Overview
Boca Bearing Company, established in 1987 and headquartered in Boynton Beach, Florida, operates as a distributor, manufacturer, and designer of ball bearings. Its product range includes ceramic balls, utilized for its durability and resistance to harsh environments, ceramic hybrid bearings that combine ceramic rolling elements with steel races, full ceramic bearings made entirely of ceramic material, and medical bearings. The company has over 8000 different bearings and well over 10 million bearings in stock.
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NSK Americas
Thrust Roller Bearings
Company Overview
NSK Americas, established in 1916 in Tokyo, Japan, is a manufacturer and supplier of global motion and control products. The company's product range includes ball and roller bearings, linear motion technology, automotive components, and steering systems. Catering to industries such as automotive, aerospace, and manufacturing, the company provides essential solutions for various applications. Its services include reconditioning, ball screw repair, product integration, and application engineering. Besides, its expertise lies in pioneering motion and control solutions that enhance efficiency and reliability. The company's aim is to deliver products that empower industries. With a passion for quality, NSK holds ISO 9001:2015 certification.
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Auburn Bearing & Manufacturing
Thrust Bearing
Company Overview
Auburn Bearing & Manufacturing, established in 1898 and located in Macedon, New York, USA, is a manufacturer and supplier of precision bearings. The company's product range covers custom bearings, thrust bearings, and thin section bearings, catering to diverse industries such as agriculture, construction, marine, oil and gas, and power generation. The company’s services include design, manufacturing, testing, supply chain management, and technical support. The company also holds ISO 9001:2015 certification and leverages several decades of experience to consistently surpass quality expectations.
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Bearings Plus
Thrust Bearings
Company Overview
Bearings Plus, established in 1994 and headquartered in Houston, Texas, is a manufacturer, distributor, and supplier of fluid film bearings and seals. The company specializes in improving the efficiency and service life of rotating equipment in industries such as oil & gas, power generation, and industrial markets. They offer a complete line of hydrodynamic fluid film bearings and compliant sealing systems for steam turbines, compressors, pumps, turbo-expanders, and electric machinery. Bearings Plus also provides services such as bearing repair, maintenance, engineering, upgrades, and customization, and is ISO 9001:2015 certified.
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Quality Bearings & Components - QBC
Axial Needle Roller, Thrust Bearings
Distributor Overview
Quality Bearings & Components (QBC) has been a distributor of bearings and related motion control components since 1950. The company is under the Designatronics division, headquartered in New York, USA. The company supplies various bearings, such as ball, roller, thrust, and spherical plain bearings. These components are critical in reducing friction and facilitating smooth motion in machinery and equipment. The company also has other motion components, including bushings, rod ends and linkages, linear motion products, pillow blocks and flanges, and shafting. The company serves a broad customer across various industries, including manufacturing, automotive, aerospace, agriculture, and industrial machinery.
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VXB Ball Bearings.
29448E Nachi Thrust Bearing Japan 240x440x122 Extra Spherical Bearings
Distributor Overview
VXB Ball Bearings., founded in the USA is a supplier of bearings. The company's product portfolio consists of a variety of ball bearings, including deep groove ball bearings, angular contact ball bearings, thrust ball bearings, cylindrical roller bearings, tapered roller bearings, and spherical roller bearings. It also provides specialized bearings for specific industries and applications, such as agricultural bearings, automotive bearings, and medical equipment bearings. The company offers services including delivery, technical assistance, and after-sales support.
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USDI
Thrust Bearings
Distributor Overview
United Sales Distributors (USDI) is an American distributor of unground or non-precision bearings established in Morganton, Georgia in 1972. The company offers various non-precision bearings and related products, including conveyor bearings, ball transfers, replacement rollers, and skate wheels. These are used in a broad range of industrial processes, such as in material handling and belt line assembly operations. USDI chiefly serves clients in demanding areas of the industrial sector, including in steelworking, power generation, dock handling, and transportation.
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OILES CORPORATION.
OILES Self-lubricating Bearings
Manufacturer Overview
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.
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NKE Austria GmbH
Spherical Roller Thrust Bearings
Manufacturer Overview
NKE Austria GmbH is based in Steyr, Austria, and is a premium bearings manufacturer that was established in 1996 before becoming a part of the Fersa group of companies in 2016. The company mainly produces rolling bearings for custom and heavy duty industrial applications. These include bearings for industrial gearboxes, bearings for rail or freight operations, and bearings for conveyor belts. It also offers inch-sized bearings designed to support heavy loads and reduce friction. The company chiefly serves clients in Europe’s heavy industry, sustainable energy, and railway mass transit industry.
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Origin Co.,Ltd.
Thrust Bearing
Manufacturer Overview
Origin Co.,Ltd. was founded in 1938 and is a manufacturer of power supplies, precision machinery parts, and synthetic resin paint based in Saitama, Japan. The company manufactures various products such as torque limiter, selectable clutch, general solvent paint, resistance welding machines, and optical bonding system. The products have been used and applied in various sectors such as mobility, medical care, housing, industrial equipment, and entertainment. The company has certified with ISO 14001 and ISO 9001 standards for the management and environment system.
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NSK Micro Precision Co., LTD.
Bearings
Manufacturer Overview
NSK Micro Precision Co., LTD. was founded in 1949 and is a manufacturer of bearings, unit products, and linear motion products based in Chiyoda, Tokyo, Japan. The company produces various products including high speed dental bearing, deep groove ball bearings, traction drive, support unit croxport, and fulride. The products have been used in various application such as automatic ticket gates, measuring instruments, vending machines, conveying equipments, and vacuum cleaners. The company has obtained various certifications such as ISO 9002, ISO 14001, IATF16949, and ISO45001.
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NACHI-FUJIKOSHI CORP.
Bearings
Manufacturer Overview
NACHI-FUJIKOSHI CORP. is a Japanese manufacturer of industrial machinery and tools, such as bearings, hydraulic equipment, robots, and cutting tools. They also provide services such as machine maintenance and repair. The company's products are used in automotive, aerospace, construction, and electronics. One of NACHI-FUJIKOSHI's renowned products is their robotic arm, the "MZR series," which is designed for precision assembly and inspection tasks in industries. They received several awards for their technological advancements and contributions to the industry, including the 2021 Japan Society of Mechanical Engineers Medal for new hydraulic equipment technology and the 2020 Nikkan Kogyo Shimbun Grand Technology Award.
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JTEKT Corporation
Thrust Bearing
Manufacturer Overview
JTEKT was born from the merger of bearing maker Koyo Seiko and machine tool maker Toyoda Machine Works. JTEKT focuses on environmental sustainability to create automotive-specific components as well as industry-agnostic components including sensors, gears, displays, storage devices, and hydraulic units. JTEKT also creates and designs machine tools and equipment necessary for machine production. JTEKT is also developing "internet of everything" (IoE) solutions for modern industry.
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NSK Ltd.
Thrust Ball Bearings
Manufacturer Overview
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.
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SKF
81209 TN
Manufacturer Overview
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.
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Omniseal Solutions
Polymer Thermoplastic Materials
Manufacturer Overview
Omniseal Solutions is based in Garden Grove, California, USA, and is a manufacturer of wear control and sealing products for the industrial sectors that was originally established as Furon in 1955. The company’s products include various electron-beam physical vapor deposition (EBPVD) materials, such as ingots. These are for incorporation into seals made with polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) and other plastic or rubber compound products. The company chiefly serves clients in the aerospace, automotive, and energy sectors.
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IKO International
THRUST BEARINGS
Manufacturer Overview
IKO International was established in 1950 and is headquartered in Himeji, Japan. As a certified ISO 9001:2015, the company is a manufacturer of needle bearings, linear motion rolling guides, and precision positioning tables. Its products are used in a wide variety of applications, including industrial machinery, robotics, and medical equipment. The company's product range includes needle bearings, linear motion rolling guides, and precision positioning tables and are used in some of the world's advanced machines. IKO International has over 6,000 employees and operates in more than 50 countries.
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W.M. Berg
B5-2
Manufacturer Overview
W M Berg, founded in 1967 and based in Cudahy, Wisconsin, is a manufacturer and supplier of precision industrial parts. The company delivers ISO 9001:2015 certified products and services, including assemblies, bearings, belts & chains, couplings & shafts, gears, fasteners & hardware, pulleys & sprockets and more. W M Berg provides designing, developing, manufacturing and testing facilities to its clients in the aerospace, medical and motion control industries. Its distributors include Applied Industrial Technology and Motion Industries.
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Waukesha Bearings
Tilt Pad Thrust Bearings
Manufacturer Overview
Waukesha Bearings, established in 1946 and headquartered in Pewaukee, WI, United States, is a manufacturer of engineered fluid film bearings and active magnetic bearing systems. The company's solutions include Engineered Magnetic Bearing Systems, horizontal bearing assemblies, and engineered damping devices used on rotating equipment to reduce vibrations and prevent damage to the rotor. These products are used in compressors, turbines, and gear boxes. It serves industries that include power generation, oil and gas, and marine. It became an operating company of Dover in 1977 and is part of Dover Precision Components.
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Linqing Splendor Bearing Co., Ltd.
Thrust ball bearing
Manufacturer Overview
Linqing Splendor Bearing Co. Ltd. is a manufacturer of bearings for industrial processes established in 1986 in Linqing, China. The company offers tapered roller bearings for heavy loads such as in car hubs, and spherical roller bearings for accommodating radial as well as heavy axial loads in more than one direction. It also offers deep groove ball bearings designed for versatility in standard industrial applications. The company is ISO 9001-certified, and chiefly serves client manufacturers of construction equipment, industrial machinery, and conveyor systems.
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National Precision Bearing Group of Mechatronics, Inc.
Thrust Bearings and Washers
Manufacturer Overview
National Precision Bearing Group of Mechatronics, Inc. established in 1979 and based in Preston, Washington, USA, is an AS9100/ISO9001-certified manufacturer and supplier of bearings and motion-related products. The company's product range includes ball bearings, miniature bearings, bushings, airframe control bearings, and spherical plain bearings. These products play a crucial role in facilitating motion and reducing friction, providing services to industries such as aerospace, industrial, medical and dental, precision, and defense. The company offers services such as cleaning and lube facilities, bearing analysis, quality/ISO assessment, packaging, and stocking programs.
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Miba Industrial Bearings U.S. LLC
Tilting Pad Thrust Bearing
Manufacturer Overview
Miba Industrial Bearings U.S. LLC, founded in 1968, and located in Grafton, Wisconsin, is a manufacturer of hydrodynamic/fluid film bearings and seals. Some of the products that the company offers include journal and thrust bearings and labyrinth seals. These products are used in critical rotating equipment, such as turbines, compressors, generators, motors, and industrial pumps. The company operates more than 20 production facilities and sales offices in Europe, America and Asia and works with other companies worldwide.
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Kingsbury, Inc.
EQH Thrust Bearings
Manufacturer Overview
Kingsbury, Inc., established in 1912 and headquartered in Pennsylvania, USA, is a manufacturer of fluid film bearings and related services for rotating machinery applications. The company’s products include tilting pads, fixed profiles, and specialty bearings. Its tilting pad bearings are available in flooded and directed lubrication configurations. Its fixed profile bearings cater to lower performance needs and deliver hydrodynamic bearing performance. The company’s specialty bearings serve ship propulsion and oil compressors, from repairing turbine thrust to custom manufacturing. Its bearings are used in hydro turbines, gas and steam turbines, and marine applications.
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KITANIHONSEIKI CO.,LTD.
Bearings
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PEER Bearing Company
Thrust Bearings
Manufacturer Overview
PEER Bearing Company is a manufacturer and supplier of roller and ball bearings founded in 1941 and based in Waukegan, Illinois. The company was acquired by AB Svenska Kullagerfabriken (SKF) in 2008 but continues to operate independently within the SKF Group as one of its North American subsidiaries. The company produces various standard and specialty bearings, including deep groove and miniature ball bearings, as well as precision electric motor and tapered roller bearings. These supply clients in agriculture, automotive, industrial piping, and construction.
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American Roller Bearing Company
Thrust Bearings
Manufacturer Overview
American Roller bearing Company is headquartered in Hickory, North Carolina and is a manufacturer of heavy duty industrial class bearings that are used in various industries in the US and around the world. The company’s capabilities include maximum manufacturing diameters of 84 inches for ball bearings, cylindrical, spherical, custom, and tapered roller bearings in both radial and thrust configurations. The company’s service capabilities include bearing modification, service engineering, employee training, bearing repair & reconditioning, and engineering design services.
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BOWMAN International
WMG Plastic Bearings
Company Overview
BOWMAN International, founded in 1974 and located in the Thames Valley, UK, is a manufacturer and supplier of plain and bespoke bearings. The company’s products are needle rollers, ball bearings, acetal washers, precision shafts, and sintered components. These products are used in automotive, construction, aerospace, lubrication, and manufacturing industries. It offers technical support, particular parts, testing, inspection, and stock holding services. The company holds BS EN 9001-2015 certification and is a member of EPTDA, BEARING Net, and Bearing Specialists Association.
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NIPPON THOMPSON CO., LTD.
Thrust Bearing
Company Overview
Nippon Thompson Co., Ltd. - IKO is based in Japan and was established in 1950 as a manufacturer of bearings. The company designs Linear Motion Rolling guides and Mechatronics series and they were the first to produce Needle Roller Bearings. These products have vast applications in various industries as they are used in Electronics-related Devices and Equipment like semiconductors and for precision devices that are used in laboratory measuring instruments and medical equipment. Textile, printing, construction, transportation, and robotics are also on the list of industries that benefit from IKO products.
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P.T. International
Thrust Bearings
Company Overview
P.T. International, also known as PTI, was founded in 1994 and is headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina. PTI is a distributor of European metric and American standard industrial power transmission products, serving the food/beverage, wood products, steel, automotive, and other industries. PTI’s 3 product segments are bearings, power transmission components, and linear products. PTI also offers value-added services including bearing forensics, private branding & custom labeling, custom projects, and new product designing. PTI is ISO 9001 certified.
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JTEKT Corporation.
Powertrains
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IKO International, Inc.
THRUST BEARINGS
Company Overview
IKO International, Inc. founded in 1950 and headquartered in Parsippany, New Jersey is a manufacture of needle bearings, linear motion rolling guides, precision positioning tables & machine components. The company offers specialized solutions for diverse manufacturing environments, including clean rooms, vacuum conditions, high-temperature settings, and locations with dust or spatter protection. IKO also exclusively provides C-Lube, a maintenance-free lubrication system with a lifespan of up to 5 years or 12,500 miles for M series linear ways and maintenance-free cam followers.
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KG International FZCO
KG Bearings
Distributor Overview
KG International FZCO is a distributor of parts and components for vehicle systems and industrial machinery established in 1968 and based in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The company offers automotive parts including navigation and drive monitoring modules, industrial aftermarket parts for industrial machinery. It also offers industrial bearings for linear or rotational movement, and various lubricants and greases. The company operates internationally, and mainly markets to clients in the automotive and industrial manufacturing sectors.
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Thrust Bearing Manufacturer Ranking
*Including some distributors, etc.Ranking as of November 2024
Derivation Method| Rank | Company | Click Share |
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| 1 | TIMKEN |
12.2%
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| 2 | Hartford Technologies, Inc. |
8.1%
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| 3 | Torque Transmission |
6.8%
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| 4 | Auburn Bearing & Manufacturing |
5.4%
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| 5 | CoorsTek, Inc. |
5.4%
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| 6 | Stock Drive Products/Sterling Instrument - SDP/SI |
5.4%
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| 7 | Roller Bearing Company Inc. |
5.4%
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| 8 | Kingsbury, Inc. |
4.1%
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| 9 | Huyett |
4.1%
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| 10 | Boston Gear |
4.1%
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Derivation Method
The ranking is calculated based on the click share within the thrust bearing page as of November 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
- JTEKT Corporation: 46,053
- NSK Ltd.: 30,577
- Boston Gear: 9,100
Newly Established Company
- Maedler North America: 2020 (4 years ago)
- NSK Americas: 1997 (27 years ago)
- NKE Austria GmbH: 1996 (28 years ago)
Company with a History
- Auburn Bearing & Manufacturing: 1898 (126 years ago)
- Huyett: 1899 (125 years ago)
- SKF: 1907 (117 years ago)
Thrust Bearing Manufacturers in United States
*Including some distributors, etc.
- CoorsTek, Inc.
- Torque Transmission
- Boston Gear
- TIMKEN
- Stock Drive Products/Sterling Instrument - SDP/SI
- Roller Bearing Company Inc.
- Huyett
- Hartford Technologies, Inc.
- 3M
- Maedler North America
- Bunting Bearings and Bronze LLC
- Boca Bearing Company
- NSK Americas
- Auburn Bearing & Manufacturing
- Bearings Plus
- Reid Supply
- Quality Bearings & Components - QBC
- VXB Ball Bearings.
- USDI
Global Distribution of Thrust Bearing Manufacturers by Country
*Including some distributors, etc.
| Country | Number of Companies | Share (%) |
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United States of America
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19 | 65.5% |
Japan
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7 | 24.1% |
Austria
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1 | 3.4% |
Sweden
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1 | 3.4% |
United Kingdom
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1 | 3.4% |
List of Thrust Bearing Products
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