
KOYO Bearings are high-performance mechanical components manufactured by JTEKT Corporation, a Japanese global leader in automotive and industrial products. KOYO is one of the world’s top bearing brands, widely known for its precision, durability, and reliability across various sectors including automotive, aerospace, industrial machinery, and construction equipment.
🏢 About KOYO (JTEKT Corporation)
Brand: KOYO
Parent Company: JTEKT Corporation (formed by the merger of Koyo Seiko and Toyoda Machine Works)
Founded: 1921 (Koyo Seiko)
Headquarters: Osaka, Japan
Products: Bearings, steering systems, machine tools, automotive components
🔩 1. Types of KOYO Bearings
KOYO produces a broad range of bearings, including:
✅ 1.1 Deep Groove Ball Bearings
Most common type of rolling bearing
Handles radial and axial loads
High-speed performance
Applications: Electric motors, fans, household appliances, automotive components
✅ 1.2 Tapered Roller Bearings
Inner and outer ring raceways and rollers are tapered
Handles both radial and axial loads
Excellent for high-load applications
Applications: Gearboxes, axles, construction machinery, agricultural equipment
✅ 1.3 Spherical Roller Bearings
Designed to handle heavy radial loads and moderate axial loads
Self-aligning feature compensates for misalignment
Applications: Mining equipment, heavy industrial machinery, paper mills
✅ 1.4 Cylindrical Roller Bearings
Rollers are cylindrical and have higher radial load capacity
High-speed capability
Applications: Electric motors, pumps, compressors, gearboxes
✅ 1.5 Needle Roller Bearings
Small-diameter, long rollers
Compact and suitable for limited space
High load capacity
Applications: Transmissions, automotive applications, two-wheelers
✅ 1.6 Thrust Bearings
Designed for axial (thrust) loads only
Types:
Thrust ball bearings
Cylindrical roller thrust bearings
Spherical roller thrust bearings
Applications: Automotive clutches, machine tool spindles, cranes
✅ 1.7 Angular Contact Ball Bearings
Designed to handle both radial and axial loads
Available in single or double row
Applications: Pumps, gearboxes, high-speed motors, machine tools
⚙️ 2. Special Bearing Types
KOYO also manufactures:
Hub units for automotive wheels
Clutch release bearings
Precision machine tool bearings
Hybrid ceramic bearings
Sealed bearings for harsh environments
📦 3. Designations & Codes
KOYO bearings are marked with alphanumeric codes indicating size, type, and features. Example:
6205 ZZ C3
6205: Size and type (deep groove ball bearing)
ZZ: Shielded on both sides
C3: Internal clearance specification
🧪 4. Material and Quality
Made from high-grade chrome steel (SUJ2) or stainless steel
Advanced heat treatment for long life
Precision-ground raceways
Stringent quality control under ISO 9001/TS 16949 standards
🛠️ 5. Common Applications
Automotive: Wheel hubs, gearboxes, clutches, transmissions
Industrial Machinery: Motors, gearboxes, fans, conveyors
Construction Equipment: Hydraulic pumps, axles
Aerospace & Railways: High-performance sealed and ceramic bearings
📘 6. Advantages of KOYO Bearings
Long life and reliability
High-speed capability
Competitive price-performance ratio
Global availability
Designed for extreme temperatures and conditions
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