INA drawn cup needle roller bearing, needle roller bearing with inner ring shown in cutaway, and spherical plain bearing, alongside the green diamond INA logo

INA — Needle Roller Bearings, Linear Guidance & Precision Motion Components

About INA

INA is one of the core brands of the Schaeffler Group, founded in 1946 by brothers Wilhelm and Georg Schaeffler in Herzogenaurach, Germany. The brand is best known for the cage-guided needle roller bearing, developed by Georg Schaeffler in 1949, and today stands as a global leader in needle roller bearings, linear guidance systems, and compact precision bearing solutions for industrial and automotive applications.

Niche / Flagship Products

Cage-Guided Needle Roller Bearings

INA's original innovation, delivering very high radial load capacity in an extremely compact cross-section.

Drawn Cup Needle Roller Bearings (HK / BK Series)

Thin-walled, deep-drawn outer ring bearings for space-saving installations in gearboxes and mechanisms.

X-life Needle Roller Bearings

Premium performance grade with optimized surface finish and geometry for higher load ratings and longer service life.

Linear Recirculating Ball & Roller Guideways (KUVE / RUE Series)

Profiled rail guidance systems for high rigidity and precision in machine tools and automation.

Axial/Radial Bearings for Rotary Tables (YRT Series)

High-precision combined bearings for rotary tables, indexing heads, and machining centers.

Hydraulic Valve Lash Adjusters

Valve train components INA pioneered in volume production for automotive engines.

Specialized Product Categories

Needle Roller Bearings

Radial and axial needle bearings, needle roller and cage assemblies, and combined needle bearings.

Track Rollers & Cam Followers

Stud type and yoke type track rollers with thick-walled outer rings for cam and conveyor applications.

Linear Guidance Systems

Rail guides, flat cage guidance, track roller guidance, shaft guidance, miniature guides, and complete linear modules.

Spherical Plain Bearings & Rod Ends

Maintenance-free and lubricated GE series plain bearings and rod ends for pivoting and oscillating motion.

Precision Bearings for Screw Drives

Axial angular contact ball bearings (ZKLF / ZKLN series) for ball screw support in machine tools.

Crossed Roller Bearings & Slewing Rings

Compact, high-rigidity bearings for robotics, rotary axes, and positioning systems.

Radial Insert Ball Bearings & Housing Units

Self-aligning bearing units with plummer block and flanged housings for agricultural and conveying equipment.

Cylindrical Roller Bearings

Full-complement and caged designs for high radial loads in compact spaces.

Other Products & Capabilities

Belt Drive Tensioners & Idlers

Automatic tensioning systems and pulleys for automotive timing and accessory belt drives.

Engine & Transmission Components

Valve train components, roller clutches, and freewheel units for automotive powertrains.

Bearing Accessories

Axial washers, locking elements, sealing rings, and spacers for complete bearing arrangements.

Condition Monitoring Integration

Access to Schaeffler monitoring solutions for early detection of bearing damage and reduced unplanned downtime.

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