Timken Company is a leading global manufacturer of...

Timken Company is a leading global manufacturer of high-performance bearings, power transmission products, and related services. Founded in 1899 and headquartered in North Canton, Ohio, USA, Timken is renowned especially for its expertise in tapered roller bearings, but its portfolio covers a broad range of bearing types and industrial applications. 1. Key Bearing Types Offered by Timken A. Tapered Roller Bearings Timken’s flagship product. Designed to manage combined radial and axial loads. Consist of inner ring (cone), outer ring (cup), rollers, and cage. Used in automotive, heavy machinery, and rail applications. B. Cylindrical Roller Bearings High radial load capacity. Low friction for high-speed applications. Available in various configurations (single row, double row). C. Spherical Roller Bearings Designed to accommodate misalignment and shaft deflection. Support very heavy radial and moderate axial loads. Ideal for mining, steel mills, and paper industries. D. Ball Bearings Deep Groove Ball Bearings: Support radial and light axial loads; used in electric motors and appliances. Angular Contact Ball Bearings: For high-speed and high-precision applications. E. Needle Roller Bearings Compact design with small-diameter rollers. High load-carrying capacity for limited space. F. Thrust Bearings Designed for axial loads. Types: Thrust ball, tapered roller thrust, spherical roller thrust. 2. Key Features of Timken Bearings Durable construction with high-quality steel Advanced surface finishes for reduced friction Precision-engineered cages and rollers Sealing solutions for improved contamination resistance Engineered for specific load and speed requirements 3. Applications Timken bearings are used in: Automotive (wheel ends, transmissions, differentials) Railroad (railcar axles, traction motors) Aerospace (jet engines, gearboxes) Construction Equipment Agriculture Machinery Wind Energy Industrial Drives, Gearboxes, Pumps 4. Timken Bearing Numbering System Timken uses a detailed bearing numbering system to convey: Bearing type Size and dimensions Internal design Precision class Special features (e.g., sealing, cage material) Example: LM48548/LM48510 LM48548 = Cone LM48510 = Cup Together, they form a tapered roller bearing assembly. 5. Specialized Timken Technologies Timken® Precision Bearings – Designed for machine tools and high-speed applications. Timken® AP (All-Purpose) Bearings – Preassembled, sealed rail bearings with long service life. Timken® Debris-Resistant Bearings – Special coatings and materials to survive contaminated environments. Wear-Resistant Bearings – Engineered for harsh, wear-intensive applications. Split Cylindrical Roller Bearings – Easy to install/remove, ideal for shaft-mounted systems. 6. Services Offered by Timken Bearing inspection and reconditioning Custom engineering and application support On-site technical services Predictive maintenance solutions Training and bearing failure analysis 7. Timken Power Transmission Products In addition to bearings, Timken also manufactures: Gears and gearboxes Chain and belts Couplings Lubrication systems Condition monitoring tools