Askubal: High-Precision German Engineering for Rod Ends and Bearings

SantEnt: Leading independent distributor of Askubal

Introduction 

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Askubal, a brand synonymous with "Made in Germany" quality, has been a leading manufacturer of high-precision rod ends, spherical plain bearings, and specialised bearing solutions since 1938. Renowned for their robust engineering and adherence to stringent quality standards, Askubal products are trusted in demanding applications across mechanical engineering, automotive, and automation industries. Their portfolio, featuring everything from maintenance-required rod ends to advanced bearing units, showcases a commitment to performance and durability. With decades of experience, SantEnt is your reliable global partner for sourcing and supplying the complete range of Askubal products, ensuring authenticity and timely delivery.

Askubal at a glance

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Founded	1930
Headquarters	Korntal-Munchingen, Germany
Leadership	Frank Seyfert, Stefan Seyfert
Tentative Revenue	Not publicly available
Listed on Stock Market?	No
Parent Organisation(s)	None
Subsidiary Organization(s)	None

History of Askubal

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Year	Milestone
1930	Artur Seyfert establishes the company in Stuttgart-Feuerbach, Germany.
1960	The company pioneers its first line of ASK unibal joints and rod ends.
1977	Operations are relocated to a new, larger production facility in Korntal-Munchingen.
1993	The third generation, Frank and Stefan Seyfert, assume leadership of the company.
2005	Askubal celebrates its 75th anniversary, marking a long history of manufacturing excellence.
2016	A new generation of maintenance-free rod ends featuring an innovative T-profile plain bearing is launched.

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Askubal Product Portfolio

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Rod Ends

Sub-categories	Products & Features	Applications	Industries
Male Thread, Maintenance Required	External thread; steel-on-steel sliding surface	General mechanical linkages, levers, agricultural machinery	Requires periodic lubrication
Male Thread, Maintenance Required, Sealed	External thread; steel-on-steel; sealed for protection	Contaminated or wet environments; construction equipment	Requires periodic lubrication
Male Thread, Maintenance-Free	External thread; self-lubricating liner (e.g., PTFE)	Packaging machinery, food processing, clean environments	Maintenance-free
Male Thread, Maintenance-Free, Sealed	External thread; self-lubricating; sealed for protection	Outdoor applications, automotive, high-debris areas	Maintenance-free
Male Thread with Ball Bearings	External thread; integrated precision ball bearing	High-speed, low-load linkages; printing presses, robotics	Low friction; may require grease
Male Thread with Roller Bearings	External thread; integrated roller bearing for high loads	Heavy-duty linkages; high radial load applications	High load capacity; requires grease
Female Thread, Maintenance Required	Internal thread; steel-on-steel sliding surface	Control rods, steering links, industrial equipment	Requires periodic lubrication
Female Thread, Maintenance Required, Sealed	Internal thread; steel-on-steel; sealed for protection	Dirty or corrosive environments; off-road vehicles	Requires periodic lubrication
Female Thread, Maintenance-Free	Internal thread; self-lubricating liner (e.g., PTFE)	Automation, textile machinery, applications requiring no lube	Maintenance-free
Female Thread, Maintenance-Free, Sealed	Internal thread; self-lubricating; sealed for protection	Marine applications, washdown environments	Maintenance-free
Female Thread with Ball Bearings	Internal thread; integrated precision ball bearing	Precision control systems, sorting equipment	Low friction; may require grease
Female Thread with Roller Bearings	Internal thread; integrated roller bearing for high loads	Heavy industrial machinery, high-impact applications	High load capacity; requires grease
Hydraulic Rod End, Female Thread	Internal thread; robust body for hydraulic piston rods	Connecting hydraulic/pneumatic cylinders to machinery	Depends on bearing type
Hydraulic Rod End, Square Welding End	Weldable square shank; forged or cast body	Mounting hydraulic cylinders via direct welding	Depends on bearing type
Hydraulic Rod End, Round Welding End	Weldable round shank; robust construction	Attaching hydraulic cylinders where welding is preferred	Depends on bearing type

Spherical Plain Bearings

Sub-categories	Products & Features	Applications	Industries
Maintenance Required	Steel-on-steel sliding contact surfaces; high load capacity	Heavy industrial equipment, construction machinery, mining	Requires periodic lubrication
Maintenance-Free	Self-lubricating liner (e.g., PTFE); consistent friction	Food processing, packaging, applications where lube is impractical	Maintenance-free
Maintenance Required, Sealed	Steel-on-steel with integrated seals (e.g., 2RS)	Agricultural machinery, off-road vehicles, contaminated areas	Requires periodic lubrication
With Ball Bearings (Self-Aligning)	Inner ring with two rows of balls; accommodates misalignment	High-speed shafts, fans, textile machinery, conveyors	Lower friction; requires grease

Rolling Bearings

Sub-categories	Products & Features	Applications	Industries
Self-Aligning Ball Bearings	Two rows of balls; spherical outer raceway; compensates for shaft/housing misalignment.	Agricultural machinery, fans, long shafts, textile machines.	Typically requires grease; available in sealed versions.
Deep Groove Ball Bearings	Versatile, simple design; handles radial and some axial loads; suitable for very high speeds.	Electric motors, household appliances, automotive wheels, conveyors.	Often sealed and greased for life; otherwise, requires grease.
Self-Aligning Roller Bearings	Two rows of barrel-shaped rollers; high radial load capacity; tolerates heavy misalignment.	Heavy industrial machinery, mining equipment, paper mills, large gearboxes.	Requires grease or oil lubrication due to high loads.
Tapered Roller Bearings, Single-Row	Tapered rollers and raceways; handles high radial and axial loads in one direction.	Vehicle wheel hubs, gearboxes, industrial transmissions, axles.	Requires grease or oil; proper preload is critical for performance.
Angular Contact Ball Bearings, Single-Row	Offset raceways; supports combined (radial & axial) loads; high-speed capability.	Pumps, compressors, high-performance gearboxes, machine tool applications.	Requires grease or oil; typically mounted in pairs.
Spindle Bearings	High-precision angular contact bearing; optimized for extreme speed, accuracy, and rigidity.	High-speed machine tool spindles (milling, grinding, turning).	Requires specialized grease or oil-air lubrication systems.

Bearing Units

Sub-categories	Products & Features	Applications	Industries
Pillow Block Units  (UCP, UKP, UCPA, UCPH, UCPW, BPP, KP, UP, MUP, MUCP, PUCP, etc.)	Cast iron, pressed steel, or thermoplastic housing; two mounting holes; supports rotating shafts.	Conveyor systems, agricultural machinery, fans, food and beverage processing.	Relubricatable via grease nipple; sealed for life in some thermoplastic versions.
Square Flange Units (4-Bolt) (UCF, UKFC, UCFS, MUCF, PUCF)	Square-shaped housing with four mounting holes; for perpendicular mounting on surfaces.	Industrial machinery frames, textile equipment, processing plant machinery.	Relubricatable via grease nipple; provides rigid support.
Oval Flange Units (2-Bolt) (UCFL, UKFL, BPFL, KFL, UFL, MUCFL, PUFL, etc.)	Oval or diamond-shaped housing with two mounting holes; for limited space applications.	Light-duty conveyors, packaging equipment, applications where space is restricted.	Relubricatable via grease nipple; available in cast iron, steel, and thermoplastic.
Round & Cartridge Units (3/4-Bolt)   (UCFC, UCC, MUCFPL)	Cylindrical outer surface (cartridge) or round flange; fits into machined housing bores.achine tools, conveyor rollers, applications requiring precise housing alignment.	Machine tools, conveyor rollers, applications requiring precise housing alignment.	Relubricatable via grease nipple; allows for controlled fit.
Take-Up Units   (UCT, UKT, MUCT, PUCT)	Housed in a sliding frame; allows for conveyor belt tensioning and shaft adjustment.	Conveyor systems, belt-driven machinery, applications needing adjustable shafts.	Relubricatable; designed for linear adjustment within a guide frame.
Hanger & Specialty Units  (KHLCTE, BLCTE)	Specialized housings for suspending shafts or unique mounting configurations.	Screw conveyors, agricultural augers, overhead material handling systems.	Relubricatable; designed for specific mounting requirements.

Cam Followers

Sub-categories	Products & Features	Applications	Industries
Stud Type Cam Followers (KR, KRV, MCF, MCFR, MCFD)	Integrated stud for direct mounting; cage-guided (KR) or full-complement (KRV) needles; often with a crowned outer ring.	Cam drives, indexing mechanisms, linear motion systems, automation equipment.	Relubricatable via lubrication holes in the stud head and body.
Yoke Type Cam Followers (Track Rollers)  (NATR, NATV, MCYR, MCYRD, MCYRR)	Designed for mounting on a shaft or pin; cage-guided (NATR) or full-complement (NATV) for higher loads.	Track rollers, guide rollers, support rollers in conveyor systems and material handling.	Relubricatable via the inner ring; some versions include axial guidance.

Shaft-Hub-Connections

Sub-categories	Products & Features	Applications	Industries
Internal Locking Assemblies (Standard)  (Type 110)	Non-self-centering; high transmissible torque; requires a guide for concentricity.	Connecting gears, sprockets, and pulleys to shafts in general machinery.	Generally maintenance-free; bolts may require re-torquing after initial run-in.
Internal Locking Assemblies (Self-Centering)  (Types 130, 131, 132, 133, 134)	Self-centering design; excellent concentricity; various torque/pressure ratings.	High-precision applications; machine tools, conveyor pulleys, gearboxes.	Maintenance-free after installation; bolts must be tightened to specified torque.
External Shrink Discs  (Type 200)	External mounting; compresses hollow shafts/hubs; very high torque capacity.	Connecting hollow shaft gearboxes, heavy-duty conveyor drums, large levers.	Maintenance-free; provides a robust, backlash-free connection.
Cone Clamping Element (Type 300)	Simple two-part cone design; light to medium torque; easy installation and removal.	Fastening small gears, timing belt pulleys, cams, and other light-duty components.	Maintenance-free; offers a compact and cost-effective solution.

Clevises and Bolts

Sub-categories	Products & Features	Applications	Industries
Clevises and Bolts	Standardized components (DIN 71752), high-strength steel.	Connecting rod ends to levers and cylinders, creating pivot joints.	Pneumatics, Hydraulics, General Machine Building.

Steel Balls

Sub-categories	Products & Features	Applications	Industries
Steel Balls	High-precision grades, hardened chrome steel for durability.	Ball bearings, check valves, locking mechanisms.	Bearing Manufacturing, Automotive, Hydraulics.

Why choose SantEnt for your Askubal requirements?

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• Vast Inventory, Global Sourcing & Competitive Pricing
  With over 60,000 bearings in stock and a robust global network, SantEnt ensures that no Askubal product is out of reach. Our strong relationships with manufacturers and distributors allow us to source efficiently and offer highly competitive pricing on all Askubal products. Additionally, as Authorised Distributors of Schaeffler, FAG, INA, FYH, Optibelt, and Dodge, our sourcing capabilities are second to none.
• Genuine Products Guaranteed over Decades of Trust
  Established in 1977, SantEnt is a trusted name in the bearing distribution industry. Now led by a third generation equipped with modern engineering, technology, and business management expertise, we guarantee 100% genuine products. This commitment to quality and professionalism serves our rapidly growing customer base across 60+ countries and 6 continents.
• Robust Technical & After-Sales Support
  We understand the critical nature of industrial spares. Our responsibility begins long before a sale, offering expert technical support to help you identify the precise Askubal part for your application, preventing premature failure. After the supply, we remain your dedicated partner, providing assistance with product warranties, installation guidance, and any other support you may require.