Top 10 Pillow Block Manufacturers

The German brand works as part of the Bilstein company. The concern specializes in the manufacture of spare parts for steering, exhaust systems, and damping mechanisms. The manufacturer develops and manufactures its own products, and also packs parts from other brands in its own boxes. Therefore, the story of the replacement of parts in the boxes continues. So in SWAG packaging you can find Febi bearings.

Rollax products are delivered to the VAG conveyor. What does not pass the tests is packaged under the labels of budget brands. To buy Rollax products cheaper, you can take a chance and buy Febi bearings. There you can often find German products, but without markings. True, you will not always get exactly Rollax. By the way, unmarked products are exactly like Mayle bearings. Well, if you order original VAG parts, there is a high probability that Rollax will come to you. That's how the automaker trusts this brand!

Like Lemforder, it is part of ZF Friedrichshafen AG. This is a more budget option, in comparison with its counterpart. And the quality is also a bit inferior.The bearing design is narrower than the Lemforder, so the car doesn't get noticeably taller. Despite this, TRW boasts a long service life without any cleaning or extraneous sounds. Parts can last up to three years without complaints, and the front of the car will become "cheerier". All thanks to good seals that do not allow moisture and dirt to pass through.

The most budget option with the appropriate quality from Ferdinand Bilstein GmbH + Co. kg. Saved on the separator and sealing gum. There is silicone, but it breaks quickly. And due to the lack of a separator, the balls roll along the clip, breaking up after a while and crackling characteristically. But nevertheless, these bearings were repeatedly set as original ones. There are even legends that on some parts there was a worn inscription Volvo or BMW. The bearings themselves serve up to 65,000 km.

A brand formed as a result of the merger of two concerns from Japan and France. Such a successful combination made it possible to implement technologies for the needs of the Japanese and European car markets. The result is the best aftermarket parts. The manufacturer is proud of the low percentage of defects. According to statistics, there is one defective spare part in a million. And in order to distinguish the original from the fake, the manufacturer polishes the bearings perfectly. You will not find a counterfeit with such a dazzling coating. By the way, this is the first company to receive ISO 9001 certification.

Spare parts of a German company at an affordable cost. The brand's thrust bearings are not well known, but those who come across them are satisfied.They are especially loved by those who appreciate the brutal suspension. Meyle parts allow you to get rid of knocks and make the car noticeably higher. Pillow block bearings of the brand are included in the line of reinforced parts of the HD series. Of course, the quality is inferior to more eminent German brands. Car owners complained about the horizontal play, but this does not affect the comfort of the trip. Most of the problems that arise are easily solved with lubrication, so the parts quietly work out the declared service life.

The German brand Lemforder is owned by ZF Friedrichshafen AG. The quality of the manufacturer's products is confirmed by numerous contracts with car factories for the production of parts for cars coming off the assembly line. Lemforder strut support bearings are ideal for replacing original VAG spare parts of origin. And they will cost three times cheaper! In general, there is no doubt about the reliability of German parts. Lemforder leads the market for suspension parts.The only thing is that with a high probability you can run into a fake.

Another analogue of Lemforder. Same quality, just for a cheaper price. With the money saved, you will have, perhaps, to buy additional lubricants. Without it, the bearing will tap evenly. Brand details are suitable for rack supports of any production. By the way, you can find the same INA bearings in the Lemforder packaging. The German manufacturer sometimes puts analog products in their boxes. And the INA bearings themselves are produced at the facilities of the Schaeffler Group. Together with the FAG brand, the number of rolling bearings is about 40,000. INA has already received more than 6,000 patents, so innovative technologies are used in production.

SKF strut bearings, at one time, were supplied to the AvtoVAZ conveyor. By the way, they served as long as the domestic cars themselves. Some of them are still alive, although they were released before 2010. The details are unique in appearance. Their body is painted in different colors. The part that is placed to the support of the rack is white, and the lower part is black. The body is stamped with the production date. If they are not, most likely, you have a fake in front of you. In the case when the part suddenly rattled, it can be washed. Often it becomes "musical" due to the sand that has accumulated in the hull.

The products of the German brand enjoy unprecedented success. Therefore, by 2001, 90% of the company's shares were transferred to the INA holding. As for bearing life, they will last much longer than SKF and even Lemforder parts.Due to the fact that most FAG spare parts are delivered to the assembly line, you will not find some articles in retail sales. Sometimes FAG bearings can be found in RUVILLE, Sachs or Lemforder packaging. Some car owners, in order to save money, even purchase used bearings - after all, FAG will outlive everyone!