Bearings are a major component in and critical to our everyday lives. Bearings reduce friction, enabling smooth acceleration in automobiles, quiet-running ceiling fans, accurate microscopes and effective dental drills. Improvements in anti-friction bearings have played a significant role in the enhanced mobility of society in the last century.
The bearing industry dates back to the late 19th century and grew rapidly at the turn of the 20th century with the mass production of the automobile. Today’s bearing industry is global. Production is spread over 70 countries and five continents, with the United States industry continuing to play a key role.
The bearing industry supplies critical components to the following industries:
Automotive
Aerospace
Construction
Off-Highway
Railroad
Medical Instruments
Machine Tools
Energy
The technology in today’s bearings continues to exceed the dreams of the early industry pioneers. Tomorrow’s bearings will be critical to technological advancements in the manufacturing sector.
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