NRB Bearings Ltd. (formerly Needle Roller Bearings...

NRB Bearings Ltd. (formerly Needle Roller Bearings Co. Ltd.) is a leading Indian bearing manufacturer, specializing in needle roller bearings and other customized friction solutions for the automotive and industrial sectors. Established: 1965 (Technical collaboration with Torrington, USA) Headquarters: Mumbai, India Global Reach: Exports to over 30 countries Core Strength: Engineering innovation, custom bearing solutions, high-volume OEM supplies 🔩 Product Categories NRB manufactures a wide range of high-precision anti-friction solutions, including: 1. 🪝 Needle Roller Bearings Cylindrical rollers with small diameters Designed for compact, high-load applications Ideal for gearboxes, engines, and transmissions Types: Needle roller & cage assemblies Drawn cup needle roller bearings Solid needle bearings Inner rings 2. ⚙️ Cylindrical Roller Bearings High radial load capacity Suitable for heavy-duty and high-speed machinery Used in gearboxes, compressors, and wind turbines 3. 🔧 Ball Bearings Low friction and noise Radial and thrust load support Used in automotive accessories, electric motors, and pumps 4. ⚙️ Tapered Roller Bearings Conical elements support combined radial and axial loads Common in wheel hubs, gearboxes, and axles 5. 🔄 Spherical Roller Bearings Self-aligning, handles misalignment Suitable for mining, construction, and heavy-duty equipment 6. 🏗️ Customized & Special Bearings For EVs, railways, aerospace, industrial robots, etc. NRB works closely with OEMs to develop application-specific solutions 💡 Key Features and Advantages Feature Benefit Compact Design High load support in limited space (esp. needle bearings) Custom Engineering Tailored bearings for specific industries High Fatigue Strength Long life in harsh environments Precision Manufacturing Consistent tolerances and finish Automotive-Grade Quality Tier-1 supplier to major global OEMs Cost-Effective Competitive for emerging markets and high-volume orders 🧰 Industries Served Automotive (ICE & EV): Engines, transmissions, gearboxes, axles Two-Wheelers and Three-Wheelers Railways Industrial Machinery Agricultural Equipment Construction and Mining Aerospace & Defense (via NRB Industrial Bearings division) 📦 OEM Clients & Global Presence NRB is a key supplier to: Maruti Suzuki, Tata Motors, Mahindra, Bajaj, Hero MotoCorp ZF, Bosch, Cummins, Volvo, Dana Export markets: Europe, North America, and Asia 📘 Quality Certifications ISO/TS 16949 ISO 14001 IATF 16949 Compliance with international quality standards for automotive and industrial applications 🔍 Product Example: Drawn Cup Needle Bearing Spec Detail Series HK-type (e.g., HK2020) Load Type Radial Cage Steel or polymer Applications Gearboxes, rocker arms, compressors