Vehicles include a vast array of electrical accessories such as engine starters, air-conditioning systems for a comfortable riding environment, windshield wipers for safety, and oil-pressurized motors to assist power steering.
An engine utilizes a large number of bearings and engine-related parts. The requirements for comfort and convenience in the vehicle have diversified in the car market in recent years, resulting in roomier car interiors with reduced engine sizes. NSK offers compact and durable engine parts that lead the trend toward smaller engines.
Hub unit bearings have to meet increasingly strict requirements that demand lighter weight, greater promotion of fuel efficiency, and enhanced module production systems. Along with the widespread adoption of antilock braking systems (ABS) to ensure stable maneuverability during braking, there is a growing need for our hub unit bearings with a built-in sensor.
The lightweight and compact EPS creates various merits for the future, in addition to improvements in fuel efficiency due to its lightweight. The steering system, which accurately conveys road conditions to the driver, is indispensable for safe and comfortable driving.
These rolling bearings are provided with self-lubricating molded oil, which provides ample lubrication from oil seeping from a polyolefin resin These bearings provide excellent performance in dust-contaminated environments.