Schaeffler India, a leading
motion technology company, has further strengthened its localization commitment
by widening the existing industrial portfolio with inclusion of
Made-in-India large size Spherical
Roller Bearings (SRBs), Cast Steel Housings, and accessories. In continuation
to maximizing our localization efforts, these bearings are manufactured at
Schaeffler India's advanced manufacturing facility in Savli, Gujarat.
This launch marks a
significant expansion of the company's industrial portfolio for heavy-duty
applications across core sectors like Steel, Cement, Mining, Power Plants and
Pulp & Paper.
The current product program
from India will target Spherical Roller Bearings upto outer diameters <=720 mm, across series 222, 223, 230,
231, 240, and 241. Manufactured with
X-life quality standards, the SRBs offer higher dynamic and static load
ratings, improved performance, reduced friction, and extended service life.
Complementing the bearings
portfolio, the company has also introduced large-size Cast Steel Housings,
Adapter, Withdrawal & Hydraulic Sleeves that now offer the OEMs and
Consultants to choose the complete portfolio from Schaeffler. The Housings are
designed to provide superior strength and durability under extreme operating
conditions. Additional design features like
advanced sealing , internal lubrication groove, provision for mounting vibration &
temperature sensors and auto-lubricators enable enhanced performance,
reliability, and ease of maintenance.
On the announcement, Mr.
Seshan Iyer, President- Bearings and Industrial Solutions stated, “This launch
reflects Schaeffler's commitment to Make-in-India & our continued focus on
manufacturing excellence combined with local engineering and Research &
Development capability. By localizing the manufacturing of these critical
components, we are making our solutions more accessible, economical, and
responsive to the needs of Indian industry.
As the demand for
high-quality, value-driven solutions grows, we are proud to bring our global
expertise to India and strengthen our ability to serve our customers faster and
better.”
The complete solution suite
includes bearings, housings, adapter and withdrawal sleeves, advanced sealing
solutions, lubricants, and condition monitoring systems positioning Schaeffler
as a trusted, single-window partner
for motion solutions. These new
products are set to benefit key industrial sectors in the heavy industry
supporting applications including conveyors, stacker reclaimers, gearboxes,
crushers, and pulping systems.
Schaeffler India's
continued investment in localized manufacturing and application engineering
capabilities is aligned with the Government of India's “Make in India”
initiative and reflects the company's longstanding commitment to supporting the
evolving needs of Indian industry with future-ready motion technologies.
