Are you looking for a custom bearing manufacturer? Many larger companies won’t offer custom products unless you’re placing a large order. That’s not the case with Schatz Bearing, where we design and manufacture custom bearings in low volumes. Working with Schatz also means you’ll enjoy the benefits of fast turnarounds, AS9100 and ISO 9001:2015 quality, Made in USA manufacturing, and exceptional engineering expertise.
Keep reading to learn more and contact us for a quote. Schatz supplies custom bearings to industries that include aerospace, military and defense, medical devices and equipment, and semiconductor manufacturing. We offer sizes up to 14” OD (outer diameter), tolerances up to ABEC 7 ratings, and a variety of retainer and closure options. Custom bearing materials include 52100, 440C, BG42, M50, and high nitrogen stainless steel.
What are Custom Bearings?
Schatz designs and manufactures custom versions of the many standard products you’ll find in our catalog. We can also provide you with low volumes of custom bearings that use new configurations for application-specific conditions. Whether you’re starting from scratch or want to customize one of our existing designs for dimensional, load, material, or performance specifications, Schatz has the flexibility, versatility, and responsiveness you need for smaller, custom jobs.
For example, maybe you need a stainless-steel bearing with a non-standard raceway geometry, a custom lubrication package, or a hybrid design that incorporate ceramic balls. Alternatively, you might need a custom bearing with extremely tight tolerances for gimbal applications, or a precision bearing that can fit into a space-constrained assembly. Whether the customization is simple or complex, our engineering team is ready to support you from concept through delivery.
Engineering Is the Difference
As a custom bearing manufacturer, Schatz’ engineering team is part of what makes us different. Here at our Poughkeepsie, New York (USA) headquarters, we employ highly-skilled engineers with deep experience in bearing design, manufacturing, and performance analysis. Their expertise allows us to quickly assess your application requirements, offer design guidance, run simulations, turn ideas into drawings, and turn drawings into deliverables.
From prototyping through production, Schatz offers small lots of custom products. We can design and manufacture custom bearings for demanding applications, especially challenging operating environments with heavy loads or shock loads, torque sensitive mechanisms, requirements for high precision and accuracy, and contaminated or corrosive environments. Custom bearings from Schatz can also incorporate features such as special internal components.
Choose a Custom Bearing Manufacturer That Does More
When speed matters, Schatz delivers. Thanks to our in-house design, machining, and assembly capabilities, we offer short lead times even on custom work. Whether you’re prototyping a new device or solving a specific field issue, Schatz is the custom bearing manufacturer with the right solution – and without long delays. Plus, we offer DFARS compliant options for most custom bearing designs.
At Schatz, we offer low minimum order quantities (MOQs) and remain highly responsive to customer needs. In an industry where too many suppliers are slow to respond unless the order is large, Schatz offers a much-needed alternative. Our custom bearing program is built around flexibility, engineering know-how, and a genuine commitment to helping you succeed—regardless of order size. To learn more, contact us.