RKB

The RKB Bearing Industries Group, a Swiss manufacturing organization, has been a key player in the bearing industry since 1936. With decades of experience, RKB has the specialized knowledge and skills required to design and produce industrial bearings ranging from 1 mm bore diameter to over 2,000 mm outer diameter.

RKB has a global distribution footprint reaching over 70 countries, RKB provides value-driven bearing solutions that feature strong operational adaptability, high-quality service, large stock reserves, quick shipping times, and the premium quality associated with top providers.

The RKB Group started as a niche supplier of rolling bearings and bushings but has since expanded to serve various industries globally. Their success is built on a deep understanding of the specific needs and characteristics of each industry, which informs their manufacturing and marketing strategies.

Through thousands of successful collaborations with top OEM and MRO customers across various sectors, RKB has developed exceptional expertise in bearing technology.

RKB has a strong history of achievements across major industries, including shipbuilding, offshore oil platforms, steelmaking, metalworking, excavators, tunnel boring machines, lifting bridges, power transmission, home appliances, wind turbine
gearboxes, heavy automotive, and off-highway applications.

RKB’s success in various industrial sectors is built on a thorough understanding and firsthand experience in design, research and development, and manufacturing technology.

RKB specializes in designing and manufacturing all types of rolling bearings, including:

• •  Deep groove (DGBBs) and angular contact ball bearings (ACBBs).
  • Spherical roller bearings (SRBs), which are the largest share of the current
    production.
  • Cylindrical roller bearings (CRBs), particularly multiroll assemblies.
  • Tapered roller bearings (TRBs), especially multi row arrangements.