NTN deep groove ball bearing shown in cutaway, cutaway plummer block housing with spherical roller bearing, and flanged hub bearing unit with shaft, alongside the blue NTN logo

NTN — Bearings, Constant Velocity Joints & Precision Equipment

About NTN

NTN Corporation is a Japanese manufacturer of bearings, driveshafts and precision equipment, headquartered in Osaka and founded in 1918, when it began producing its first ball bearings. It is one of the world's largest bearing manufacturers, with production plants across Asia, the Americas and Europe, and it markets products under the NTN, SNR, BCA and BOWER brand names for automotive, industrial and aftermarket customers.

Niche / Flagship Products

ULTAGE® Spherical Roller Bearings

NTN's premium high-performance bearing series, built with premium-grade steel, larger rollers and an optimized window-type pressed steel cage for higher load capacity, higher limiting speeds and longer service life.

Constant Velocity Joints (CVJ)

Driveshaft joints for front-wheel, rear-wheel and all-wheel-drive vehicles, a field where NTN has been a pioneer since the 1960s.

Hub Bearings

Integrated wheel bearing units for passenger cars and EVs, combining the bearing, flange and sensor functions into compact, lightweight assemblies.

Bearphite Oil-Impregnated Sintered Bearings

Self-lubricating sintered sliding bearings for compact motors, office equipment and automotive auxiliaries.

Condition Monitoring Systems (CMS)

Vibration-based monitoring for wind turbines and industrial machinery that detects bearing damage early and supports predictive maintenance.

Parts Feeders

Vibratory feeding systems that sort and orient small components for automated assembly lines.

Specialized Product Categories

Ball Bearings

Deep groove, angular contact and self-aligning ball bearings for motors, pumps, gearboxes and general machinery.

Roller Bearings

Tapered, cylindrical, spherical and needle roller bearings for heavy radial and axial loads.

Precision Machine Tool Bearings

High-speed, high-rigidity spindle bearings for machine tools and precision equipment.

Large-Size & Heavy-Industry Bearings

Bearings for wind turbines, steel mills, paper machines, construction and mining equipment, and rolling stock.

Bearing Units & Plummer Blocks

Mounted bearing units and housings for conveyors, agricultural machinery and material handling.

Automotive Drivetrain & Chassis Products

CV joints, hub bearings and transmission bearings for conventional and electric vehicles.

Sliding Bearings & Composite Materials

High-performance resin and sintered sliding bearings and machine parts for low-friction, maintenance-free operation.

Aerospace & Railway Bearings

Specialized bearings built for aircraft engines and airframes, and for railway axles and traction motors.

Other Products & Capabilities

Auto Tensioners

Hydraulic and mechanical tensioners that keep correct tension on engine timing and accessory belts.

Clutches

One-way and specialty clutches for automotive and industrial power transmission.

Electric Motors & Actuators

Compact motor and actuator units, including electro-mechanical actuators for vehicle and industrial systems.

Sensor-Integrated Products

Bearings and units with built-in sensors for rotation, speed and condition data.

Robot-Related Products

Positioning units and components for industrial robots and factory automation.

Green Energy Products

Small-scale wind and solar power systems, including the NTN Green Power Station street light.

Aftermarket Parts & Maintenance

Replacement bearings, repair kits, maintenance tools and technical support for vehicles and industrial equipment.

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