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Motion requires precision Rolling bearings, linear components, automotive

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2 Keep getting better or stop being good As one of the world’s leading manufacturers of rolling bearings, linear technology components and steering systems, we can be found on almost every continent – with production facilities, sales offices and technology centres - because our customers appreciate short decision-making channels, prompt deliveries and local service. Content About NSK 4 Innovation & Quality 6 Principal industries 8 Processing industries 10 Processing Machinery 12 Consumer goods 14 Automotive 16 Services 18 People & Environment 20 Addresses 22 Europe Africa Asia Americas...

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Motion requires precision 3 Continuously optimising production processes, delivering innovative products in perfect quality, expanding the range of services – opportunities for improvement come in many forms. And we at NSK make good use of them all, because as a leading supplier in the field of Motion & Control we are determined to achieve our goal: Being number one in Total Quality. This integrated approach drives us every day so that you, our customer, reap direct and sustainable benefits. This is due to the fact that a quality advantage involves many beneficial effects: low maintenance...

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4 About NSK Individually tailored solutions without compromising on quality Products and solutions from NSK are everywhere where things are in motion – even under the toughest conditions. Our high-precision rolling bearings are used in wind turbines and machine tools, our linear components are found in production lines while our automotive components are installed in the vehicles of almost every well-known automaker. A worldwide reputation built on rolling bearings. NSK went into business as the first Japanese manufacturer of rolling bearings back in 1916. Ever since then, we have been...

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Motion requires precision 5 Ball bearings Rolling bearings Bearing units Linear components Automotive products Principal industries Processing industries Processing Machinery Consumer goods Automotive Ball bearings: Deep groove ball bearings, single and double row angular contact ball bearings, self-aligning ball bearings, thrust ball bearings, super precision ball bearings and SPACEA ball bearings Rolling bearings: Spherical rolling bearings, cylindrical rolling bearings, taper rolling bearings, super precision rolling bearings, thrust rolling bearings and needle rolling bearings Bearing...

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6 Innovation & Quality Our research is always focussed on finding new and better solutions › BSH Supplier Award 2008 › Bosch Supplier Award 2007 › Brammer Award › Continental Supplier Award 2006 › Volkswagen Group Award 2004 Hall of Fame › Toyota Award › Achievement Award: 1998/1996/1995 › Certificate of Recognition: 2008/2006/2005/2004/2001/2000/1999/1998 › Project Management Award: 2007 › Superior Performance Award: 2000/1997

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Motion requires precision 7 Among the group of companies that submit patent applications for machinery components, NSK is one of the leaders and can look back over a long tradition. In this regard, we not only concentrate on the development of new technologies, but also on the continuous optimisation of quality – throughout the entire process. Bundled know-how in worldwide technology centres At our research centres in Europe, America and Japan & Asia, we are working on the technologies and solutions of tomorrow and on details which may seem minor but which lead to major savings in terms of...

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8 Principal industries Well-grounded solutions for impressive results Ready for anything In the iron and steel industry, operating conditions are harsh: large temperature variations, heavy contamination, conveyor belt speeds of up to 2000 m per minute, vibrations and impact loads. NSK rolling bearings can withstand these stresses throughout the entire process, starting from raw material preparation to the smelting of the steel right through to the final rolled product. In every wind and weather Wind turbines generate electricity under hostile and constantly changing conditions, both onshore...

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Motion requires precision 9 Principal industries: Mining and extraction technology, construction, agriculture and forestry, steel industry, cellulose and paper, energy production, utilities Optimised lubrication – using less grease means going easier on the environment and your pocket

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10 Processing industries Staying in motion also helps to trim costs Unscheduled stoppages cost thousands of millions of euros every day. In order to ensure production without interruption, bearings must be precisely matched to manufacturing processes and machines. That’s why engineering plays a key role at NSK, going hand in hand with our comprehensive product range. After all, potential weaknesses have to be analysed before precision products can be developed and implemented for your application. High temperatures, high load ratings In complex industrial processes such as those used in...

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Motion requires precision 11 Processing industries: Food & beverage industry, packaging & bottling machines, automotive assembly, petroleum products, wood and metal processing, cement, chemicals, pharmaceuticals, ceramics & glass, gypsum processing, concrete, rubber & plastics, textile & leather processing, printing & publishing, semiconductors

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12 Processing Machinery Power where you need it – for greater productivity We have been working in close cooperation with many well-known manufacturers of machinery and plant equipment for many years now. These partnerships have resulted in individual solutions that ensure greater productivity. As varied as the products may be, they all have one thing in common: high reliability with an above average service life. That’s the difference NSK makes – and that’s something you can depend on. For smooth operation Smooth-running and long-lasting bearings are key criteria in pumps and compressors –...

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