Roller bearings manufacturers
Roller bearings are made by specialty bearing OEMs (precision and engineered bearings), industrial bearing producers (cylindrical, spherical, tapered rollers) and some heavy‑industry/automotive groups; buyers should look for manufacturers that list the specific roller type, material/heat treatment capabilities, and relevant quality/certification support. Use manufacturers' factory/OEM statements, product range and country of manufacture when shortlisting suppliers.
11 verified manufacturers
- RBC BearingsUSA
““RBC Bearings Incorporated is an international manufacturer and marketer of highly engineered precision bearings” (rbcbearings.com homepage snippet).”
- The Timken CompanyUSA
“Timken is listed as an engineered bearings producer: “The Engineered Bearings portfolio includes ... Timken® ... bearings.” (timken.com snippet).”
- Schaeffler (FAG / INA)Germany
“Named in ranking of roller bearing companies: “Schaeffler (FAG / INA)” (lily-bearing list snippet).”
- NSK Ltd.Japan
“Listed among major global bearing manufacturers: “Japan's NSK” (bearing industry ranking snippet).”
- American Roller BearingUSA
““American Roller Bearing is a leading manufacturer of anti-friction bearings for the heavy lifting industry.” (amroll.com snippet).”
- PEER BearingUSA
““PEER manufactures and offers an extensive and full line of insert ball bearings and assemblies...” (peerbearing.com snippet).”
- JTEKTJapan
“Named in industry rankings as a leading bearing manufacturer: listed among major companies (ranking snippet referencing JTEKT).”
- MinebeaMitsumi
“Appears in a revenue‑ranked list of the world's largest bearing manufacturers (ranking snippet referencing MinebeaMitsumi).”
- ZKL Group
“Named in a list of cylindrical roller bearing manufacturers: “ZKL Group” (top manufacturers list snippet).”
- Kaydon bearings
“Listed among notable U.S. bearing companies in an industry list: “Kaydon bearings” (rollsbearing list snippet).”
- Triangle Manufacturing CompanyUSA
““Triangle Manufacturing Company is a USA based manufacturer of industrial bearings, spherical rod ends, Lazy Susan bearings and motor mounts.” (pibsales.com snippet).”
Compiled from public sources and refreshed periodically. Always verify certifications and capabilities directly with the manufacturer before ordering.
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What to specify in your RFQ
Manufacturers quote faster and more accurately when your request covers these points.
- Roller type
Specify cylindrical, spherical, tapered, needle or tapered-roller — manufacturers often specialize by roller geometry.
- Bore and outside diameter / width
Provide exact inner bore, outer diameter and width (or housing/shaft fits) so the manufacturer can size or confirm standard part availability.
- Load and speed requirements
Give expected radial/axial loads, shock conditions and RPM so the supplier can recommend appropriate cage, roller profile and heat treatment.
- Materials and heat treatment
State required steel grade, stainless options or surface treatments (e.g., case hardening, nitriding, coatings) for corrosion or wear resistance.
- Tolerances and precision class
Specify dimensional tolerances, runout and bearing accuracy class (e.g., P0/P6/P5) if precision or high-speed performance is required.
- Certifications / testing
Request applicable quality standards and tests (ISO 9001, ISO/TS, material certs, FAI, NDT reports) the manufacturer must provide.
- Quantity and unit pricing targets
State expected annual/PO quantity and target unit price to determine MOQ, tooling needs and quoting level (sample vs production).
- Environmental / application conditions
Describe operating temperature range, contamination, lubrication type and sealing needs so the manufacturer can specify seals/grease and clearances.