NSK Ltd. – NSK Produced the First Ball Bearings Made in Japan

NSK produces a wide range of industrial bearings, linear motion products, automotive bearings & modules as well as automotive steering systems.

Corporate Profile
NSK was founded in 1916 and produced the first ball bearings made in Japan. Since then, the company has spearheaded the development of bearings in Japan. NSK now offers a full range of bearings and sells them worldwide. NSK bearings have contributed greatly to the growth of many industries and to the advancement of mechanical technology. Now, the company has the largest share of the bearings market in Japan and is one of the largest bearing suppliers in the world.
NSK has used its expertise in precision machining technology, refined through years of bearing manufacturing, to diversify into:

• Automotive Products
• Precision Machinery and Parts
• Mechatronic Products

Since the beginning of the 1960s, following the establishment of its first overseas sales office in Ann Arbor, Michigan in the United States, NSK has continued to set up business locations overseas and has continuously strengthened its global presence. Click here for more details.

Division Overview
NSK has two core business segments – the Industrial Machinery Business (industrial machinery bearings, precision machinery and parts) and the Automotive Products Business (automotive bearings, automotive components).
NSK aims to focus on the needs of each customer and market by further accelerating its business-based management system, in which sales, production, and technology functions are operated under one umbrella by the respective business division headquarters, which also hold responsibility for advancing growth strategy and profitability improvement initiatives.

• Industrial Machinery Business
  NSK’s Industrial Machinery business develops and manufactures industrial machinery bearings as well as precision machinery and parts. Leveraging its global network, the business provides products and solutions to customers in a wide array of industries around the world. Click here for more details.

• Automotive Products Business
  NSK’s Automotive Products business develops and manufactures automotive bearings, components for steering systems and automatic transmission systems. The business supplies these products to automobile manufacturers all over the world through its global network. Click here for more details.

Products
NSK has engaged in technological challenges for many years, working with customers around the world to develop effective solutions.
We have developed high performance products through strengthening our global R&D focus. We continue to create top of the line products that utilize the core technologies of lubrication, materials, and analytical techniques to respond to field requirements.

Featured Products

• NSKHPS High Performance Standard Bearings for Industrial Machinery Spherical Roller Bearings
  NSKHPS spherical roller bearings meet the needs of various equipment for components with reduced maintenance costs and unsurpassed functionality.

• NSK Ball Screws for Standard Stock Compact FA Series for Carrier Machines
  Next-generation compact ball screws offer quiet, high-speed operating performance. A standard stock series assures immediate delivery.

Commodity Bearings

• Ball Bearings
  Deep Groove Ball Bearings, Angular Contact Ball Bearings, Self-Aligning Ball Bearings, Thrust Ball Bearings, and N Series Thin-Section Ball Bearings Metric and Inch Designs.

• Roller Bearings
  Needle Roller Bearings, Thrust Roller Bearings, Spherical Roller Bearings, Tapered Roller Bearings, and Cylindrical Roller Bearings.

• Bearing Units
  Plummer Blocks and Ball Bearing Units.

Bearings for Specific Applications

• Super Precision Bearings
  Super Precision Angular Contact Ball Bearings, Super Precision Cylindrical Roller Bearings, Ball Screw Support Bearings, and Angular Contact Ball Slewing Bearings.

• Bearings for the Steel Industry
  High performance bearings help to maximize uptime and to reduce maintenance costs for steel manufacturers.

• Bearings for Mining & Construction
  Bearings for Mining Machinery and Bearings for Construction Machinery.

• Bearings for Papermaking Machines
  Bearings with excellent durability under high-temperature conditions including moisture-and dust-laden environments, resulting in longer life, higher limiting speed, and dramatically enhanced productivity.

• Bearings for Pumps & Compressors
  Bearings with outstanding resistance to oil, chemicals, and heat-the mark of their superior reliability in a variety of chemical environments.

• For Special Environments (SPACEA™ Series)
  Bearings for Vacuum Environments, Bearings for Corrosive Environments, Bearings for Clean Environments, Bearings for High-Temperature Environments, Bearings for Non-Magnetic Requirements, and Bearings for Dust-Contaminated Environments.

Automotive Products / Precision Machine Components

• Automotive Products
  Hub Unit Bearings, Electric Power Steering, Steering Column & Intermediate Shafts, Engine Parts, Electrical Accessories, Automatic Transmissions, Manual Transmissions, Differential Gear & Propeller Shafts, Half-Toroidal CVT POWERTOROS Units, and Motorcycles & All-Terrain Vehicles.

• Precision Machine Components
  Ball Screws, NSK Linear Guides, Monocarriers, Megatorque Motors, XY Tables, and Accessories.

Automotive Products / Precision Machine Components

• Automotive Products
  Hub Unit Bearings, Electric Power Steering, Steering Column & Intermediate Shafts, Engine Parts, Electrical Accessories, Automatic Transmissions, Manual Transmissions, Differential Gear & Propeller Shafts, Half-Toroidal CVT POWERTOROS Units, and Motorcycles & All-Terrain Vehicles.

• Precision Machine Components
  Ball Screws, NSK Linear Guides, Monocarriers, Megatorque Motors, XY Tables, and Accessories.

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