5000 Chestnut Avenue, Newport News, VA 23605
Craft Bearing Company islocated in Newport News, Virginia where it manufactures its split roller bearings, and all parts thereof, from USA raw material and sells them to the open market. It is customer-focused, quality-driven, and committed to providing the best split cylindrical roller bearings, with pillow or flange blocks, at a reasonable price. Built with a 25-year history of engineering and manufacturing excellence, it is known for its superior quality and customer service. It is ideal for use in places where ease of installation is important, and it is commonly used in marine and heavy industries including mining, steel and papermaking, water treatment plants, etc. The Craft Bearing also excels in arduous conditions. Craft Bearing has the ability to supply, in a timely manner, custom bore bearings and an optional inner race to cover worn or damaged shafts. For performance, reliability, ease of inspection, and greatly reduced downtime use the Craft Bearing. Contact us today to find out about our federal contracting abilities an how we can be of service to you and your company.
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- Manufacturing split roller bearings
- Wholesale split roller bearings
- Split to the shaft construction – ease of installation and maintenance.
- Made in the USA - Designed, manufactured, warehoused in Newport News, VA.
- Self-Aligning – the bearing cartridge and housing externally handle up to 3° of misalignment.
- Manufactured of through-hardened USA 52100 bearing steel (rollers, inner and outer races).
- Cartridges, pedestal, and flange housings machined from high strength USA ductile iron or steel.
- Powder-coated finish – (baked on) cartridge and housing.
- Drain plugs – on cartridges to allow purging of grease.
- Aluminum triple labyrinth seals – Featuring dovetail groove design to fully retain the o-ring material, allowing the seal to rotate with the shaft to avoid shaft wear.
- Patented roller cage – Small sizes feature “Zamak 3,” a zinc alloy. From 4” and up in the S1 series, and all S2 series made from 932 Bearing Bronze. All perform like a one-piece cage when installed.
- Economic advantage – Higher quality and longer life.
- Float (expansion) and held (non-expansion) bearing the same price – In all sizes.
- Three heavier duty groups – S1, S2, and S3 series to best suit load, life, and speed needs.
- Most sizes available from stock for immediate shipment – Normal inch sizes (1 ⁷∕₁₆” – 12”) and metric (40 mm - 300 mm). Larger sizes, to 32”, and special designs available upon request.
- Custom Work – special application bearings, housings, and cartridges available upon request.
- Lloyd’s Register Type Approved and U.S. Dept. of Defense Approved.
USACE vessel "Essayons" - Pillow blocks on propulsion shafting
NOAA vessel "Ferdinand R. Hassler" - propulsion shafting
USNS "Safeguard" - Pillow blocks on propulsion
Israeli Navy "Korvettes" - Propulsion shaft bearings
USS Keokuk - propulsion shafting
USCG "Eagle" - Pillow blocks for propulsion shaft bearings
Various USCG "Buoy Tender"
TCOM Aerostat Systems - Staten Island Ferries
Staten Island ferries - supplying propulsion bearings
NCDOT Ferry Fleet - Craft Bearings
New Virginia Ferry "Powhatan" - Craft Bearings
Massachusetts Steamship Authority Ferry Vessels, TXDOT Ferries - Craft Bearings
San Francisco Bay Area Passenger and High-Speed Ferries - Craft Bearings
