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» Abbott Ball Company - Manufactures ball bearings in a variety of sizes and alloys, including stainless steel, carbon steel, aluminum, gold, platinum, brass, titanium and plastic balls.

» Accurate Bushing Company - Manufacturer of SMITH brand bearings, cam followers, idler rollers, bushings and aerospace products.

» Acorn Industrial Services Ltd - Providers of ball, roller, thrust and journal bearings.

» AFC Bearings - Supplier of anti friction/corrosion stainless steel ball bearings.

» AG Slides - Linear motion components, ball and roller slides.

» AHR International Ltd - Distributor and exporter for a range of aerospace, automotive, industrial and dental bearings, including ball, roller and deep groove designs. Located in United Kingdom.

» Air Bearings Ltd. - A UK based precision engineering air bearings manufacturer supplying products worldwide. Details of range, manufacturing and quality processes.

» American Babbitt Bearing - Babbitt bearing repair and new manufacture. ASTM certified alloy. 24 hour service

» American Babbitt Bearing and Machine, Inc. - Specializing in the manufacture and repair of babbitt bearings and labyrinth seals for all types of high speed rotating equipment.

» American Power Service - Provides Babbitt bearing repair and refurbishment services.

» Applied Industrial Technologies - Mexico. Distributor of major brands of power transmission products, bearings, electric motors, and lubrication systems. Gives products list and locations.

» Ashoka Bearing Housing Pvt Ltd. - Design and manufacturing of standard and custom made plummer block housings.

» Atlantic Bearing Services - Bearings and power transmission distributors based in Miami, USA.

» A&W Bearings and Supply Company, Inc. - Distributes a wide range of brandname bearings with searchable online database of 400,000 bearings.

» B & D Industrial Enterprises - Independent industrial supplier of bearings to mining, manufacturing, and OEMs.

» Babbitt Bearings, Inc. - Syracuse, NY, plant produces and repairs Babbitt precision OEM bearings for high speed rotating equipment: compressors, turbines, electrical motors, pumps, chillers, and locomotives.

» Bearing Buddy, Inc. - Manufacturer of the original wheel bearing protector for trailers subject to wheel bearing corrosion.

» Bearing Consultants LLC - An engineering service firm offering bearing related technical consulting and technical sales representation.

» Bearing Distributors, Inc. (BDI) - Supplier of bearings and other products and services to manufacturing companies throughout the world.

» Bearing Engineers, Inc. - Manufacturer and distributor of motion control products, linear motion systems, bearings and hardware to the semiconductor, medical and test equipment industry.

» Bearing Kinetics - Distributor of ball and roller bearings. Provides bearing modification services and worldwide shipping.

» Bearing Remetalling Service - Manufactures and relines white metal babbitt bearings.

» Bearing Sales Corporation - Dealer in a wide variety of bronze bearings and bushes.

» Bearing Service Company - Distributor and manufacturer of standard and special ball and roller bearings with engineering, application and re-manufacturing services.

» Bearing Tech Inc. - Manufacturers of specialty precision bearings; spindle bearings, stainless meter bearings, high temperature bearings and ceramic hybrid bearings.

» Bearing Technology Ltd. - Manufacturers and repairers of all white metal journal bearings.

» Bearing Works - Provides a full line of ceramic hybrid radial ball bearings for high speed applications, vacuum and clean environments.

» Bearings & Industrial Sales Inc. - Distributors for bearings and power transmission products.

» BearingSupply.com - West coast supplier of miniature, instrument grade precision bearings. Large selection of precision roller ball, linear slide, and extended inner ring bearings.

» Bett Sistemi - Manufacturers and suppliers of Robolinear, linear guides, motorised guides, bearings and Robomec profiles from Italy.

» Bishop-Wisecarver Corp. - Linear motion bearings, slides, systems and components: including Dual-Vee, Lo Pro, Hepco, Ring and Track, Driven Linear Systems, journals, multi-axis positioning and track plates.

» Bobs Bearings - Based in Bolton Lancs UK. Suppliers of bearings, belts, chains, seals and other engineering components.

» Boca Bearings - Supplies miniature bearings for hobbies and industry.

» Bri-Mac Engineering Ltd. - UK based engineers and manufacturers of bearing housings and plummer blocks. Standard and custom built specials available.

» Bushings Inc. - Manufacturer of marine engine mounts, bushings, machine mounts, pillow blocks, and sleeve bearings.

» C &U Group - Manufacturer of ball and roller bearings for industrial and automotive applications.

» Calnetix - Manufacturer of magnetic bearings, high speed motors and generators, from design and prototype to mass production.

» Canadian Babbitt Bearings Inc. - Manufactures Babbitt bearings, Babbitt bearing repair and refubishment services and low production customised manufacturing.

» Canadian Bearings Online - Canadian Bearings is the largest distributor of bearings in Canada. Serving Canada's bearing needs for 50 years.

» CBR Bearing Company - Bearing dealers specializing in precision ball bearings, for hi-tech industry, the Motorcycle, ATV and Kart industry, machine tool bearings, medical and ceramic hybrid ball bearings.

» CES Bearings - Offers single source availability for bearings, gearboxes, transmission chains, hydraulic cylinders and general engineering.

» C-Flex Bearing Co., Inc. - Manufacturer of an elegantly simple cylindrical bearing that provides precise single-plane positioning and frictionless motion for limited angular rotation devices.

» China Zob Bearing - Manufacturer and exporter of plain bearings, oilless self lubricating bearings, sliding bearing, bimetal bearings, wrapped bronze bushing, brass bushings from China.

» Chuang Hon Yi Axle Co., Ltd. - NBK brand ball, needle and roller bearings

» Chuang-Ming Bearings & Autoparts Development Co., Ltd. - Chinese supplier of bearings and autoparts.

» Cincinnati Babbitt, Inc. - CBI is a non-oem Babbitt bearing repair and new manufacture facility. Specializes in turbine, generator and motor bearing repair and new manufacture.

» City Bearings & Transmission Ltd. - Supplier for bearings, castors and power transmission products.

» Cixi FeiJie Bearing Manufacturing Co.,Ltd. - Manufacturers in China for miniature and small ball bearings in standard and non-standard sizes.

» Cixi Tonglian Bearings Co.,Ltd. - Chinese manufacturer of miniature bearings, small deep groove ball bearings and roller chains.

» Cixi Whist Bearing Co., Ltd. - Manufacturers specializing in miniature and small sized deep groove ball bearings in metric and inch sizes.

» Coleherne Ltd. - Manufactures white metal lined journal bearings and thrust bearings for rotating equipment. Represents Kingsbury in Northern Europe and United Kingdom.

» CPM S.p.A. - Italy. Manufactures broad variety of ball bearings and cylindrical and needle roller bearings according to customer requirements. Site provides detailed information regarding products and manufacturing process.

» C.R. srl - Manufactures special cylindrical roller bearings for use in industrial and machinery applications. Italy.

» Craft Bearing Company Inc. - American manufacturer of split cylindrical roller bearings and components.

» Criptic Arvis Ltd - Manufacturers of mounted self aligning plain bearings. Designers of special application bearings. High temperature bearings. Underwater bearings. Split plain bearings. Steel bearing housings to replace cast iron housings.

» CW Bearing - Manufacturer of ball bearings, Division of Ningbo Cixing Group China. Direct sales offices Worldwide.

» Daemar Inc. - Manufacturers of DMR brand ceramic and self lubricated linear motion bearings. Features low friction and longer bearing life.

» Del-Tron Precision, Inc. - Del-Tron Manufactures linear motion components. This includes linear slides, actuators, linear guides, positioning stages, linear bearings, and other linear devices.

» Derby Bearings Ltd - Suppliers and dealers of bearings, roller chains, parts and components in the UK.

» DHK International Co., Ltd. - Suppliers and exporters of DHK brand ball and roller bearings. Available in standard and non-standard sizes.

» Dongguan Bearing Factory - Chinese manufacturer and exporter of spherical outside surface ball bearings and units.

» Drie-D - Manufacturer of maintenance free, D-glide, plain bearings and brake linings for on- and offshore applications and insulation components.

» Dular Steel Balls - Manufacturer of balls made from copper, brass, high chrome, high carbon, stainless steel, and lead.

» Durga Enterprises - Importers, dealers, distributors of bearings in India importing major brands like INA, McGILL, Gamet, FAG, Rollway, NSK-RHP, Timken, STIEBER, UKF, SKF, NTN, Torrington, CNC Spares, Electronic Spares and spindle drives.

» E.B. Atmus - USA and export distributor of USA manufactured bearings, power transmission and motion control products.

» eBearing.com - A neutral trading hub and community for the world bearing industry.

» Emerson Bearing - Resource for all types of bearings including ball, roller, super precision, imported, leaf chain, and special bearings.

» E.P.Bearings - Dealer in all kinds of auto and industrial bearings.

» Excellent Engineering Corp. - Indian manufacturer and exporter of different types of ball bearings for a wide range of applications.

» Fag Hanwha Bearings Corp. - Manufacturer of roller bearings, ball bearings and special bearings.

» FAG Kugelfischer Georg Schäfer AG - Global manufacturer of ball, roller bearings and accessories. Complete with an interactive catalog.

» Feng De Parts Co.,Ltd. - Manufacturer of automotive bearings and universal joints for OEM and after-market sales.

» FIT Bearings - Offers a line of bearings and seals including radial, tapered, spherical, mounted, split blocks.

» FLURO-Gelenklager GmbH - Manufactures and supplies rod ends and spherical plain bearings in metric sizes. Maintenance free versions in stainless steel are also available.

» Frantz Manufacturing - Manufacturer of pressed conveyor ball bearings, steel balls, steel wheels and carriers.

» Freudiger SA - Manufacturers of synthetic sapphire jewel bearings, sapphire and ruby components to customers requirements.

» Fuzhou Hongs Bearings Ltd. - Manufacturer of miniature and small to medium sized deep groove ball bearings in China.

» General Bearing Corporation - Global manufacturer provides ISO certified production, design and applications engineering, regional warehouses, after-sales services.

» Getecno - Offers a wide range of rod ends and plain spherical bearings, and precision locknuts. Company is based in Italy.

» Gopher Bearing Company - Distributor for bearings and power transmission products.

» Goto Trading Co., Ltd. - Bearings sales, especially in mainland China.

» Graphite Metallizing Corporation - Manufacture graphite and carbon bearings and bushings for high temperature and submerged applications. Includes information on graphalloy and its applications .

» Hayley Group Plc - Stockists of bearings, seals and power transmission, fluids, fasteners, metals, lube and castors and associated products.

» HB Bearings - UK precision manufacturer of standard and obsolete bearings. Bearing modification services available.

» HCH Bearing - Specializes in manufacturing and international trade of miniature, small and middle deep-groove ball bearings and tapered roller bearings. Products, certification, and company information included.

» Heinz Knust GmbH - German distributor for bearings and power transmission products operating worldwide. Products are also sold online.

» Hoover Precision Products - Specialists in the manufacturing of balls used in the bearing, pump, and check valve industries.

» Hope Industrial Corporation. - Taiwan based manufacturer of industrial ball bearings, skate bearings, pressed bearings and plastic bearings for furniture use.

» Houston Bearing & Supply Co., Inc. - Bearing and power transmission specialists offering ball and roller bearings, pillow block and flange bearings, v belts and sheaves, stock gears, belt and screw conveyors.

» IKO Nippon Thompson - Japanese manufacturer for needle roller bearings and linear motion products.

» INA - Schaeffler KG - Manufacturer of INA brand, rolling and plain bearings, linear systems and engine components.

» Industria Engineering - Stockist and distributor for commercial and aerospace bearings.

» Industrial Tectonics Inc. - Manufacturers of high precision ball products.

» Interactive Design Studios - ScrollerWheel - Wheel bearing technology. Tech transfer functions and applications.

» Interchange Inc. - Parts cross-referencing resources. Includes company history, products and services offered, technical support, ordering information, and contact details.

» Intercontinental Bearing Supply Company - Supplies metric, high precision, thrust, thin section, miniature, machine tools, and instrument bearings, and a full white room lubrication center.

» Jaipur Bearing Ltd. - Manufacturer and exporter of HRB brand deep groove, cylindrical, spherical and taper bearings from India.

» Kansara Group - Manufacturers of high precision tapered rollers for bearings.

» Kingsbury, Inc. - Manufacturers of Babbitted fluid-film thrust and journal bearings in standard and custom sizes from 3" to 120" diameter.

» KML Bearing and Equipment Limited - Hong Kong based company with manufacturing facilities in China. Manufactures and exports precision rolling bearings. Distributors located in North America.

» Koyo Canada - Koyo Canada designs, manufactures and distributes OEM and after-market bearings for industrial and automotive industries.

» Linear Rotary Bearings, Inc. - Offers ball bearings that combines unlimited linear and rotary motion. Interchangeable with existing linears.

» LM - Tarbell - Manufactures and supplies metric bronze bearings, oil impregnated metric sleeve and flange bearings in North America.

» Lutco, Inc. - Manufacturer of stamped flangettes and semi-precision ball bearings including: thrust, radial, angular contact, flanged OD, spherical OD, self-aligning, unground, mounted, conveyor, and wheel bearings.

» Maguire Bearing Company LTD. - A Kamaaina company that has been serving Hawaii and the Pacific Rim.

» Matex Seiko Co., Ltd - Japanese manufacturers of Duraco brand Delrin bearings. Used in parts for desks, furniture, electric appliances, and office equipment.

» Mayfield Bearings - Manufacturer of Mayfiel brand plain spherical bearings, rod ends, hydraulic rod ends and plain angular contact bearings in India.

» MBC Composite Bearing Mfg,Inc - Manufacturing company specializing in the production of sliding bearings and bushes.

» McNeil Industries - Manufactures custom bearings and machine component parts. Specializes in parts that are machined, heat treated, and ground to finish dimensions. Offers contact information and product specifications.

» Mecos Traxler AG - Company in Zurich/Switzerland. Producer of ball bearing parts for industrial machines specialising in magnetic suspension bearings.

» Metallized Carbon Inc. - Provides carbon-graphite dryer bearings and assemblies to the board dryer industry.

» Michael International - Manufacturer of ball bearings and adapter sleeves.

» Milwaukee Bearing & Machining - Manufacturer of babbitt lined split, insulated, tilt pad, and journal bearings for turbines, motors, pumps,and generators.

» Monarch Bearing Company - Supplies ball bearings, roller and sleeve bearings, also maintenance tools to power transmissions and electric motors for bearings industry users.

» Motion Bearings Singapore - Exporters and wholesalers of European, Japanese and Chinese manufactured ball and roller bearings.

» MSP Industries Sdn. Bhd. - Manufacturer and exporter of bearing parts from Malaysia.

» N. Gandhi & Co. - Suppliers of precision steel balls and burnishing media.

» Nachi Australia - Manufactures ball bearings for industrial use, hydraulic equipment and cutting tools.

» Napoleon Engineering Services - Provides custom bearing manufacturing, modification, inspection and testing.

» National Bearings Company - ISO9002 and QS9000 Certified - Custom Manufacturer of unground radial bearings, thrust retainers, thrust washers, angular contact bearings, plastic rollers and metal stampings.

» National Precision Bearing - International stocking distributor of bearings, bushings and sleeves for aerospace and industry with a government sales division.

» Nationwide Group - Distributor of bearings and oilseals, with custom application design and manufacturing. Online ordering available.

» NB Linear System - Manufacturer of linear motion bearings, slides, ball splines and related products. Downloads for catalogs and CAD drawings.

» New Hampshire Ball Bearings (NHBB) - Manufacturer of precision roller, machine tool, rod ends, spherical, and miniature bearing products.

» New Sun Bearings - China based manufacturer of ball and roller bearings, automotive bearings and parts.

» New Way Machine Components Inc. - Manufacturers of New Way air bearings and modular air bearing components.

» NHB - Steel balls, bearings, automobile, bicycle, chrome, stainless, steel, balls, chrome balls, stainless steel balls, manufacturer from India.

» NHB Ball & Roller Limited - Bearings manufacturer from India specializing in manufacturing steel balls from 3.000 mm to 8.000 mm.

» Ningbo Ball Bearing Manufacturer Co., Ltd - Manufacturer of ball, roller and needle roller bearings in standard and non-standard sizes. Also available, linear motion bearings.

» Ningbo East-Best International Co., LTD - China-based manufacturers of ball and roller bearings.

» Ningbo WT Bearing Co., Ltd. - China. Deep groove ball bearings manufacturer and exporter with ISO9002 certification.

» Nisuma International Ltd. - Manufacturer of carbon steel balls, stainless steel balls, chrome steel balls, bearing balls, plastic balls and grinding media in Taiwan.

» NMB Corporation - Manufacturer of miniature and instrument bearings, step motors, spindle motors, and mechanical assemblies.

» NMB Minebea UK LTD - Manufactures and distributes precision rod end and spherical bearings to major industries such as aerospace, automotive, train and mass transit systems.

» Northern Overseas Industry Ltd. - ISO 9002 certified manufacturer and exporter of ball and roller bearings based in China.

» Nova International Ltd. - Specialist in supplying finished components for bearings. Range includes balls, rollers, green rings, shields, cages, snap rings, and adapters.

» NSK Australia Pty Ltd - Importer and wholesaler of NSK and RHP brand ball and roller bearings, automotive components, linear motion products and associated housing products in Australia.

» NTN Bearings - Produces and distributes inline skate bearings, ball bearings and stainless steel ball bearings.

» Odessa Babbitt Bearing Co., Inc. - Manufacturer of babbitt bearings, labyrith seals, and bushings of bronze and aluminium. Recondition any size of marine or power generation bearing.

» OILES Corporation - Production and sales of "Oiles" lube free bearings for use in automobiles, precision machinery, machine tools carrier equipment, office equipment and their components.

» Omega Industries Pvt. Ltd. - Manufacturers white metal lined turbine and generator bearings.

» ORS Bearings - An ISO9000/QS9000 certified company that specializes in the production of bearings located in Ankara, Turkey. Manufacturers of ORS brand bearings.

» Osborn International - Manufacturer of idler-rollers, cam followers, and track systems in Cleveland, Ohio. Product information and specifications.

» Ozak Seiko Co. - Japanese manufacturer of linear bearings.

» Pacific Bearing Company - Manufacturer of linear motion solutions. Products, applications and distributor information.

» Pacific Industries - Parts for the power transmission industry including bearings, shaft collars and chains.

» Pacific International Bearing - Imports and stocks high precision ball and roller bearings. Represents GRW made in Germany Wib in Switzerland IJK SMT and others from Japan.

» PBI International - Supplies a range of miniature ball bearings, thin section, three part thrust, pop metric and stainless steel bearings.

» PCM Mfg. - Manufactures custom spacers and bushings from steel, stainless steel, brass, aluminum, or plastic. Provides a contact form and list of industries served.

» Pimet - Company that designs and manufactures special plastic bearings for light constructions such as wooden or aluminium sliding door and drawer systems for shower cabinets and general furniture.

» Pioneer Bearing Corp. - Wholesale distributor specializing in miniature precision bearings. Hard to find sizes and prototype inquiries invited.

» PME Babbitt Bearings - Repair and manufacturing of Babbitt bearings and Babbitted components for turbines, generators, fans, and motors.

» Precision Bearing House - Distributors for INA, OZAK, STIEBER, TSUBAKI, and IKO brands of bearings and linear motion products, based in Delhi, India.

» Pro-Hawk Corp - Manufacturer of bearings and rollers.

» Quality Bearings & Components - Catalog supplier of 18,650 off-the-shelf bearings of all types.

» Queen Jen Co., Ltd. - Manufacturer of automotive bearings, parts and components from Taiwan.

» Railko Ltd. - Manufacturers of composite bearings for automotive, railway, marine and general engineering applications.

» RBC Ball Bearings - Manufacturers of a complete line of precision ground, semi-ground, and unground ball bearings and bearing assemblies.

» Rencol Tolerance Rings - Develops tolerance rings used in fasteners, bearings, gears, pulleys and steering columns to satisfy customer requirements.

» Rollico Rolling Components - Manufacturers of needle and roller bearing cages for linear guides.

» Rotek USA - Design, manufacturer, sales and service of larger diameter slewing ring bearings, seamless rolled rings, raw forgings and machined rings.

» Salem Specialty Ball Company - Precision ball specialists supplying chrome, stainless steel, ceramics, tungsten carbide and specialty materials used in a wide variety of applications worldwide.

» SBB Steel Ball Mfg. Co., Ltd. - Manufacturer of steel, ceramic, and media balls, rollers, needles, and steel shot. Contains product specifications.

» S.C. Rulmenti Barlad S.A. - Romanian manufacturers of URB brand ball and roller bearings.

» Schaeffler Group - Development and manufacture of roller and plain bearings, and linear bearing systems and precision components for automotive engines, transmissions and powertrains.

» Schock Metal America, Inc. - Precision ball bearing slides and linear guides for furniture, office and industrial applications.

» Schrade Ball Bearing Products - Offers a selection of precision and unground bearings for OEM applications. Inch and metric sizes are available as well as special products.

» ShaftSaver Marine Bearings - ShaftSaver rotary bearings reduce maintenance costs for all boat owners.

» Sheedy Bearings - Australian manufacturer of maintenance-free Sheedy Bearings. Applications in wet or dry and extreme conditions.

» Skamar Machine Company - A source for linear motion components, subassemblies, systems and machining requirements.

» Skatebearings.com - Supplier of bearings for skates, skateboards, and scooters.

» SKF Group - Leading worldwide manufacturer and supplier of ball and roller bearings, linear motion products, precision bearings, spindles and seals.

» SKF Linear Motion - Manufacturer of high efficiency ball and roller screws, electromechanical actuators as well as linear ball bearings and guiding systems.

» SKF USA - Manufactures roller bearing bearings, ball bearings, maintenance products, condition monitoring equipment.

» Slideways, Inc. - Massachusetts company that manufactures non-metallic ball bearings, bushes, housings as well as chain guides and belt guides.

» SMI Specialty Motions Inc. - Manufacturer and supplier of linear motion systems and components. Products include ball slides, cross roller slides, positioning stages, ball screws and related components.

» SMP Bearings Ltd. - New Zealand based supplier of bearings for the automotive, industrial, commercial and agricultural markets.

» SNR Mechatronics - SNR Mechatronics is able to offer customized motion sensing technology, sensor bearings, speed sensors and angle sensors.

» Société Nouvelle de Fabrication Aéronautique - SNFA is a well established company with experience in aerospace and space bearing design and manufacture.

» Southern Precision Bearings - Stocking warehouse of precision miniature, instrument, radial ball, angular contact and roller bearings.

» Southern Sales & Engineering - Manufacturer's representatives for large diameter bearings, seamless rolled rings, planetary and parallel shaft gearboxes, custom gears, precision fine pitch gears, and service and rebuild.

» Spadone-Alfa - Provider of self lubricating bearings, bushings, and pillow blocks flange units.

» Specialty Components - Designers and manufacturers of air bearing machine components. Custom designs and integration into your system.

» St. Marys Carbon Company - Manufactures and supplies self-lubricating carbon graphite dryer bearing assemblies used in gypsum board, ceiling tile, veneer, plywood, fiberboard, and insulation board dryer applications.

» Steel City Bearings - Supplier of bearing products to the world.

» Struening Bearings - Manufacturers of plain spherical roller bearings, rod ends and ball links in Taiwan.

» STZ Steel Balls - Manufacturer and exporter of steel balls and burnishing media.

» Suzhou Jincheng Bearing (SJB) - Manufacturer of a variety of bearings, cage assemblies, and one-way clutches.

» Suzhou Machinery & Hardware Import & Export Co., Ltd. (SLZ) - Exporter of SLZ brand Chinese bearing units, needle bearings, track runner, cam followers in stainless steel or chrome steel. On-line catalog available.

» Symmco - Manufacturer of powdered metal bearings and structural parts. Complete line of standard sintered bronze bearings available.

» Taiwan Ball Screw Industrial Co., Ltd. - Manufacturer of TBI brand ball screws and ball screw support units, linear ball bearings, slide shafts and slide shaft support units and other linear motion products.

» Taylor Precision Plastics Ltd. - Manufactures plastic bearings for conveyors, curtains, automotive applications, gym equipment, and drawslides.

» Technocon Engineers - Manufactures and supplies steel balls for bearings in various materials and grades. Company is based in India.

» Texas Oil Patch Service - Houston based company that sells oilfield bearings for drilling rigs.

» Thordon Bearings Inc. - Designs and manufactures long life, non-metallic, journal bearing systems for ships, offshore oil rigs, hydro-electric plants, pumps and other industrial applications.

» Timken Bearings - Leading manufacturer of a broad range of be