IKO Bearings are high-precision components made by...

IKO Bearings are high-precision components made by Nippon Thompson Co., Ltd., a Japanese company known for its innovation in the field of linear motion and needle roller bearings. IKO (short for “Innovation, Know-how, Originality”) is highly respected for its durable and compact bearing solutions, especially in demanding applications such as robotics, automation, machine tools, and aerospace. 🏢 About IKO Bearings Company: Nippon Thompson Co., Ltd. Brand Name: IKO Founded: 1950 Headquarters: Tokyo, Japan Specialty: Needle bearings, linear motion rolling guides, cam followers 📦 Main Types of IKO Bearings Bearing Type Description Common Series Needle Roller Bearings Cylindrical rollers with small diameters; high load capacity in compact design NA, RNA, TAF, TRB, GTRI Cam Followers (Track Rollers) Stud- or yoke-type bearings that follow cam profiles CF, CR, CFE Linear Motion Guides Bearings integrated into guide rails for smooth linear motion LWL, LWLF, LWE, ML Spherical Bushings Self-aligning, used in oscillating movements GE, SB, PHS Crossed Roller Bearings Handle radial, axial, and moment loads in one bearing CRB, CRBC, XSU Rotary Table Bearings Ultra-precise for rotary positioning Turntable series 🔩 IKO Needle Roller Bearings – In Detail Feature Description Design Cylindrical rollers with small diameters (long relative to diameter) Cage Options Steel, plastic, or full-complement (no cage) Load Capacity High radial loads; minimal space Speed Capability Moderate to high (depends on design) Mounting Available with inner ring, without inner ring, or with drawn cup design 📌 Example: TAF253520 TAF = Needle roller bearing (full complement) 25 mm bore, 35 mm outer diameter, 20 mm width 🔧 IKO Cam Followers (e.g., CF Series) Designed to follow cam profiles or tracks in automation equipment Thick outer ring resists deformation under load Types: Stud type (with threaded shaft), Eccentric type (adjustable) Sealed for life or re-lubricatable versions available Used in conveyors, linear tracks, and robotic joints 📐 IKO Linear Motion Bearings Series Key Features LWL / LWLF Miniature linear guides, ideal for compact applications LWE Light and accurate with high load capacity ML / MLF Lightweight, corrosion-resistant, used in clean rooms or small automation equipment 🧩 Applications of IKO Bearings Industry Use Cases Robotics Compact linear guides, crossed roller bearings for joints Machine Tools Precision guideways and cam followers Printing/Packaging Cam followers, needle bearings in moving parts Medical Devices Clean-room capable miniature bearings Automotive Transmission, engine components (needle bearings) Aerospace High-load, compact bearing systems for controls and actuators ✅ Advantages of IKO Bearings Compact size with high load rating Long service life and reliability Precision manufacturing for tight tolerances Special coatings available (e.g., anti-corrosion, DLC) Customizable designs for OEMs and special machines