Industrial Bearings & Skate Wheels

FAG, part of the Schaeffler Group, is one of Europe's most established bearing brands with a heritage dating back to 1883. FAG bearings are widely used in heavy industry, wind energy, steel mills, mining, and material handling, where reliability under extreme loads and harsh conditions is critical. Their product range covers standard and special bearings in both metric and imperial dimensions, and their engineering support resources are among the best in the industry for application-specific bearing selection.

Jealco has proudly partnered with Frantz Manufacturing for over 30 years. Founded in 1909, Frantz is a trusted name in conveyor bearings, offering a full range of precision and semi-precision bearing types engineered specifically for conveyor and material handling applications. Their IronGrip housing technology and ABEC-1 precision cores deliver reliable, long-lasting performance across a wide range of industrial environments. Visit the Frantz page for full product details and Buy Now options.

INA, also part of the Schaeffler Group, is a specialist in needle roller bearings, linear motion systems, and precision components for engine and transmission applications. Their needle roller and drawn cup bearings are particularly valued in space-constrained applications where high load capacity is needed in a compact form factor. INA products are widely used in automotive, agricultural machinery, packaging equipment, and industrial gearboxes, and are available in a broad range of metric and imperial sizes.

NTN is a globally recognized bearing manufacturer known for high precision, reliability, and a comprehensive product range covering virtually every bearing type and application. Their bearings are widely used in automotive, industrial machinery, agriculture, and material handling equipment. NTN places strong emphasis on quality control and dimensional accuracy, ensuring consistent performance across their full catalog. Their housed units and insert bearings are particularly popular for conveyor and material handling applications.

RBC Bearings is an American manufacturer specializing in highly engineered precision bearings for industrial, aerospace, and defense applications. They are particularly well known for their plain bearings, rod ends, and specialty bearings used in demanding environments where standard off-the-shelf products are not sufficient. RBC's ability to produce custom and hard-to-find bearing configurations makes them a valuable resource for applications requiring non-standard solutions or replacement of obsolete parts.

SKF is one of the world's largest bearing manufacturers, with over a century of engineering expertise across virtually every industry. Their bearing portfolio covers everything from standard deep groove ball bearings to highly specialized units for extreme temperatures, heavy loads, and contaminated environments. SKF bearings are known for long service life, low maintenance requirements, and precise performance, making them a trusted choice in manufacturing, mining, food processing, and material handling worldwide.

How do I choose among the bearing brands Jealco carries?
Jealco sources from FAG, Frantz, INA, Koyo, Nachi, NSK, NTN, RBC, SKF, and Timken specifically so you're not tied to a single supplier. Each brand has its own strengths: FAG and SKF (Europe) and Timken (inventor of the tapered roller bearing) are known for broad heavy-industry ranges; Koyo, Nachi, NSK, and NTN (Japan) are known for precision, tight tolerances, and consistent quality; INA specializes in needle roller and linear motion components for space-constrained applications; RBC focuses on highly engineered plain bearings and specialty configurations for aerospace and defense; and Frantz is Jealco's 30-year conveyor bearing partner. Rather than picking a brand first, tell us your application and load, speed, and environment requirements, and our team will match you to the right brand and bearing type.
What's the difference between precision, semi-precision, and non-precision bearings?
This shows up clearly in the Frantz lineup: GenStar® bearings are precision, built on machined ABEC-1 cores; GenII® bearings are semi-precision; and Flanged bearings are non-precision. Precision bearings hold tighter dimensional tolerances, which generally means smoother rotation, less vibration, and longer service life, but at a higher cost. Semi-precision bearings trade some of that tolerance for a lower price point, and non-precision bearings are the most economical option for applications where tight tolerances aren't critical. The right tier depends on your equipment's speed, load, and how critical smooth, long-term performance is to your operation.
What are housed bearing units, and when should I use one instead of a bare bearing?
Housed units and inserts — offered by FAG, NTN, SKF, Koyo, and Timken among others — combine a bearing with its mounting housing as a single pre-assembled component, rather than requiring you to source and machine a separate housing for a bare bearing. This simplifies installation and replacement, which is especially useful in conveyor and material handling equipment where downtime for a bearing swap needs to be minimized. If you're replacing a bearing in an existing housing, a bare bearing is usually the right match; if you're building new or replacing a worn housing along with the bearing, a housed unit is typically the simpler choice.
What are skate wheels, and when would I use them instead of a roller or belt conveyor?
Skate wheels are used in conveyor systems, transfer tables, and other material handling applications, typically in gravity or low-power accumulation conveying where individual wheels support and guide product along a track rather than a continuous belt or powered rollers. Jealco's primary skate wheel partner is Frantz Manufacturing, whose lineup covers the most common conveyor and industrial skate wheel needs, from light-duty to Tortoise Shell® heavy-duty wheels. Skate wheel conveyors are generally a lower-cost, lower-maintenance option than belt or roller conveyors for applications that don't need continuous surface support.
How do I choose the right skate wheel material — steel, stainless, aluminum, or plastic?
Frantz offers skate wheels in several materials and profiles: Hollow Core Steel Wheels and Low Profile Conveyor Wheels for standard-duty steel applications, Stainless Steel Skate Wheels for washdown or corrosive environments, Aluminum Skate Wheels where lighter weight matters, Plastic Skate Wheels for quieter operation and lighter loads, and Tortoise Shell® Heavy Duty Wheels for the most demanding loads. Light & Medium Duty Skate Wheels and Idler & Guide Wheels round out the lineup for lower-load and guide-track applications. If your specific requirement isn't a clean fit — a different brand, size, or load rating — Jealco can source it as an independent distributor; contact us with your specifications.

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