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CRAFT bearings The Official page of The CRAFT bearings company We work to internationally applicable standards (ISO, PPAP, AQL etc.) Therefore, we give warranty.

CRAFT Bearings produces and supplies comprehensive range of industrial and
automotive bearings globally and has all qualities of a good supplier:

COMPETITIVE & CORRECT PRICE - we explore the market, analyze commodity trends & take part in raw materials purchasing and work with low margins, focusing on high turnovers in order to deliver competitive pricing. QUALITY & GUARANTEES - We have modern la

boratory and engineering team in Lithuania where we double check all our production. and our team is constantly developing production processes in our own & partners’ factories. ASSORTMENT
We have international warehousing system, 8000 positions and ~500 new ones constantly
added annually. REPUTATION & PROMINENCE
Working with 80+ countries worldwide, OEM supplier and continuous participation in autosport: DAKAR team, FIA World Rally, Porsche Carrera CUP. Ultimately CRAFT is probably the most optimal solution for business & end user.

16/09/2025

⚙️ What Are Double Row Angular Contact Ball Bearings and Why Are They Essential?

Double row angular contact ball bearings are high-capacity rolling elements designed to handle both radial and axial loads in both directions.

Think of them as two single-row angular contact bearings built into one compact unit – delivering strength, stability, and space efficiency.

They are commonly used in:
➡️ Pumps and compressors
➡️ Gearboxes
➡️ Electric motors
➡️ Agricultural & construction machinery

✅ Key Advantages:
High load-carrying capacity in a compact design
Can handle combined loads in both directions
Greater rigidity compared to single-row bearings
Space-saving alternative to paired single-row designs
Reliable performance even under demanding conditions

🔍 How do they compare to Double Row Tapered Roller Bearings?
While both are designed to support combined loads and offer enhanced stability, there are key differences:

🔸 Double row angular contact ball bearings use balls – ideal for high-speed applications with moderate axial loads.
🔸 Double row tapered roller bearings use tapered rollers – better suited for very heavy axial and shock loads, but operate at lower speeds.

🧠 Choosing between them depends on your application’s demands: speed vs. load, precision vs. robustness.

Strong, precise, and efficient – double row angular contact ball bearings are critical in applications where durability and performance cannot be compromised.

09/09/2025

Do you remember these objects?
📼 Cassette players
💿 DVD & CD players
🪀 Yo-yo toys
📠 Fax machines
🖨️ Dot-matrix printers
☎️ Rotary dial telephones
⏰ Mechanical alarm clocks

Each of them was part of our lives – shaping daily routines, memories, even personalities. Time moves on, technologies change, objects come and go.

Yet one thing has never changed – bearings.

👉 “Though we don’t see them, they are the ones that give these objects life – movement and continuity.”

As the world evolved, so did bearings – from simple sliding types to high-precision solutions, from our homes to space exploration.

It makes you wonder: if yesterday was about cassettes, today about smart devices – what kind of bearings will keep the future world in motion? 🌍✨

02/09/2025

The Quality Control Laboratory is the heart of the company.

We have the latest measurement and quality assurance systems utilizing high-quality and precise measuring equipment with which we conduct all necessary tests to guarantee high quality of entire production.

26/08/2025

🎰 Bearing Roulette – From Standard to Specialized, We've Got It All 🎰
How many types? More than you think.

From miniature precision parts to heavy-duty industrial solutions – we offer hundreds of bearing types to meet every need.

🔧 Reliable performance across all industries.
⚙️ Speed, variety, and quality – it’s what drives us.

19/08/2025

🛠️ Bearings: small component, big impact
Did you know a single bearing can reduce both CO₂ emissions and fuel costs?

📊 According to a 2025 global operations study:
• Fertilizing operations consume around 4.95 L/h or 3.73 L/ha
• Harvesting consumes 14.70 L/h or 11.69 L/ha

Every liter of diesel burned = ~2.6 kg of CO₂ emitted
And for the farmer – it‘s additional costs 💸

A well-performing bearing:
✅ Reduces mechanical friction
✅ Ensures smoother power transmission
✅ Lowers engine load
✅ And ultimately – reduces fuel consumption

The result?
🔹 Lower CO₂ emissions
🔹 Lower fuel use per hectare
🔹 Lower operating costs

💡 Real-world example:
If mechanical friction is reduced by just 5–10%, fuel consumption can drop by the same margin.
On a 10 ha field, that’s 7 to 15 liters saved, or €10–25 in fuel.
Scaled across the season? Hundreds of euros saved – and a meaningful drop in emissions.

🌱 In modern farming, every liter and every euro counts.
Bearings matter. Sustainability starts here.

12/08/2025

Ever wondered how many bearings are spinning around you right now? 🔄

A standard car has around 100 bearings. A high-end vehicle? 150 or more.
Now imagine the countless bearings at work in every home, factory, and city street.

🔧 They move the world — silently, precisely, reliably.

Behind every smooth motion, there's a bearing.

06/08/2025

🔧 What Are Pillow Block Bearings and Why Are They Everywhere?

Pillow block bearings (also known as plummer blocks) are mounted bearing units that support rotating shafts in all kinds of machinery.

Each unit combines a bearing insert inside a cast or composite housing – making installation, alignment, and maintenance simple and efficient. Typically mounted with two bolts, these bearings are used in:
➡️ Conveyors
➡️ Agricultural equipment
➡️ HVAC systems
➡️ Industrial machinery

✅ Key Advantages:
Fast and easy installation & replacement
Built-in self-alignment
Greaseable housing for long service life
Available in cast iron, stainless steel, thermoplastics, and more

🔍 Small in size – big in reliability. Pillow block bearings are essential in keeping machines running with less downtime and minimal maintenance.

22/07/2025

📦 Mission: Happy Client

A classic client question:
"What kind of bearings do you have?"
We say:
"What kind do you need?"

They leave with more than expected – and we’re happy, because that’s what we believe in and work hard for. ⚙️

15/07/2025

If thoughts became visible…
…you’d get a glimpse inside the minds of Craft Bearings people. 💭

Bearings. Rolling down stairs, across desks, through every conversation.
Because that’s what lives in our heads.

We’re not just salespeople –
We’re bearing experts, fans, and thinkers. 💡

Every day, our minds spin with part numbers, load ratings, and materials.
To us, bearings aren’t just parts – they’re a way of thinking.
A way of seeing value in small, essential things.

This is more than work. It’s a mindset.

So if our thoughts ever became visible...
You’d see exactly what drives us. And yes — it rolls. 🔄

08/07/2025

Spherical Roller Bearings – Power Under Pressure 💪

Built to handle heavy radial loads, absorb shock, and self-align under tough conditions. Perfect for demanding industrial use.

Used in:
🔹 Mining equipment
🔹 Paper machines
🔹 Gearboxes
🔹 Steel mills
🔹 Wind turbines

Tough, reliable, and made for performance. ⚙️

03/07/2025

At CRAFT Bearings, we don’t just make bearings — we live them. ⚙️
We see every bearing as a piece of art — crafted with precision, filled with care.
It’s not just engineering. It’s passion in motion.

We’re opening the door — come see how our team thinks. 🚪
Yes, we aim high. Yes, we work hard.
But we never lose our sense of humor — or the joy in what we do. Let’s think like CRAFT Bearings. 💭

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