Born from Akron’s rubber industry, Palmer Products makes custom industrial and marine shaft bearings in its own facility. Family owned and operated, the company developed its distinctive Water Wedge design for improved lubrication and particulate flow, and has supplied precision-machined bearing solutions since 1985. Palmer Products continues to serve pump manufacturers and professional mariners with custom-engineered bearings.
Duramax Marine LLCDuramax Marine LLC manufactures marine and industrial products, with a long-standing specialty in water-lubricated bearing technology. The company also makes shaft-sealing and cooling products and impact-protection systems for marine applications. Its products serve military, commercial, and recreational marine markets, as well as industrial applications including hydro turbine power generation.HIRAM, OH
Scheerer Bearing CorporationSince 1963, family-owned Scheerer Bearing Corporation has engineered and manufactured industrial ball and roller bearings from its facilities outside Philadelphia. The Rymar family still owns the company, now in its third generation, which is known for large-bore custom bearings up to 120 inches in diameter and for reconditioning bearings from virtually any manufacturer for severe industrial service. Its engineers work directly with OEMs on specialized designs for equipment ranging from steel mills and mining machinery to wind turbines.HORSHAM, PA
Beemer Precision, IncFor more than 80 years, Beemer Precision, Inc. has produced and delivered plain bearings, including its U.S.-made Oilite® self-lubricating bearing products. With two plants focused on bearing production and delivery, the company works with OEM and distribution partners to develop solutions from proven designs or new material matrices. Beemer Precision is ISO 9001 certified and supports custom bearing development through its engineering resources.FORT WASHINGTON, PA
Michell BearingsMichell Bearings, founded in Newcastle upon Tyne in 1920, designs and manufactures hydrodynamic white-metal and PTFE-lined bearings for industrial, commercial marine and naval equipment. Its roots reach back to 1905, when AGM Michell patented the pivoting-pad bearing that carries the Michell name, and the company now combines in-house engineering with bespoke design, testing and manufacture. A dedicated global service operation also repairs white-metal bearings from Michell and other manufacturers, with 24-hour manufacturing capability for urgent work.333613FORT WASHINGTON, PA