Industry

Needle roller bearings are a premium choice for industrial equipment where compact size, high load capacity and durability are key.

1. Robotics & Automated Machinery

In the fast-evolving world of automation, industrial robots demand bearings that operate under high cycles, micro-movements and compact installations. Our needle roller bearings support robot joint axes, gearboxes, linear actuators and end-effectors. The slender profile allows drivetrain designers to reduce gear center distances and minimize overall joint mass, while the increased roller-surface engagement offers high load capacity for precise positioning. For example, a 6-axis pick-and-place robot manufacturer replaced standard deep-groove bearings with our drawn-cup needle roller bearings and achieved a 15 % reduction in joint backlash, improving repeatability to ±0.02 mm.

2. Precision Machine Tools & Industrial Drives

High-precision machine tools — such as CNC mills, grinders and machining centers — impose stringent demands: high speeds, minimal vibrations, tight tolerances and heavy radial loads. Our full-complement and caged needle roller bearings maintain low run-out and high stiffness, which translates into superior surface finishes and longer tool life. In a case with a vertical spindle grinding machine, the use of our machined needle roller bearing enhanced radial stiffness by ~20 % compared to conventional bearings, and reduced spindle thermal growth during extended runs.

3. Textile, Printing & Household Appliance Machinery

Textile looms, printing presses and household appliances often demand compact mechanism bearings that handle moderate loads but must endure continuous operation and variable lubrication conditions. Here, our bearings’ slim-section design enables tighter compactness in drives, and our proprietary heat-treatment enhances wear resistance in dusty or humid environments. A home-appliance motor supplier integrated our drawn-cup needle roller bearings into high-RPM fan motors and observed quieter operation and improved longevity — measurable by reduced bearing vibration and extended maintenance interval.

4. Door-Closing Mechanisms, Fitness Equipment, Drones & More

Beyond heavy industrial gearboxes, needle roller bearings shine in many “lighter-duty, high-precision” applications. Consider motorized door closers (which demand low-drag, high-cycle bearings), fitness equipment actuators (requiring silent, smooth motion under load) and drones (where weight matters). Our flexible rubber-sealed needle roller bearings are specifically suited for environments with dust, moisture or intermittent lubrication — ensuring reliable performance. In one case, a drone gimbal manufacturer replaced ball bearings with our sealed needle roller bearings and extended operational battery life by reducing bearing drag.