GMB double-row wheel bearing, timing belt tensioner pulley shown in cutaway, and universal joint spider, alongside the red GMB logo with the tagline Your success is our Future

GMB — Automotive Water Pumps, Drive Line & Chassis Components

About GMB

GMB Corporation is an independent Japanese automotive parts manufacturer headquartered in Nara, Japan, founded in 1943 as a metal processing works. GMB supplies both OEM vehicle and parts makers and the global aftermarket, with production and sales bases across Asia, North America, Europe, and Oceania. It is especially well known for its water pumps, universal joints, and automatic transmission valve spools.

Niche / Flagship Products

Mechanical Water Pumps

Engine coolant pumps where GMB makes all the key components in-house, including the bearing, impeller, mechanical seal, flange, and body, for tight quality control at the part level.

Electric Water Pumps

Brushless DC (BLDC) electric coolant pumps for hybrid, electric, and fuel-cell vehicles, ranging from compact 20 W units up to 1.3 kW designs.

Universal Joints (U-Joints)

Forged, carburized, and precision-ground spiders and bearing cups for drive shafts and propeller shafts, with seals and dust covers matched to hot- and cold-climate conditions.

Transmission Valve Spools

Precision-machined spools that control fluid flow and pressure inside automatic transmissions (AT/CVT), including hybrid vehicle applications, produced at very high volume.

Tensioner and Idler Bearings / Timing Belt Kits

A range of over 1,000 tensioner and idler bearings, also supplied in complete timing belt kits for belt, tensioner, and idler replacement in a single job.

Viscous Fan Clutches

Silicone-oil fan clutches with a bimetal temperature sensor that vary fan speed to keep engine cooling balanced while reducing power loss and noise.

Specialized Product Categories

Cooling Systems

Mechanical water pumps, electric water pumps, and fan clutches for passenger cars, kei cars, heavy trucks, and industrial vehicles.

Engine Drive Systems

Timing belt tensioners, idler pulleys and bearings, and timing belt kits.

Transmission Parts

Automatic transmission valve spools for conventional and hybrid powertrains.

Drive Line Components

Universal joints and constant velocity (CV) joint components for drive shafts and propeller shafts.

Steering and Suspension Parts

Ball joints, tie rod ends, rack ends, and steering joints designed for smooth handling and long service life.

Axle Parts

Wheel bearing components for vehicle axles.

Automotive Bearings

Single-row ball bearings, water pump bearings, and clutch release bearings.

Other Products & Capabilities

Chassis Components

Control arms, stabilizer links, pitman and idler arms, and side rods for the aftermarket.

Wheel Bearing and Hub Assemblies

Replacement hub units supplied under the GMB brand in aftermarket channels.

EV and Hybrid Components

Electric water pumps and CV joint components developed for electrified vehicles.

OEM Engineering and Development

Custom design and fast development of parts to automaker and tier-supplier specifications.

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