SantEnt: Leading independent distributor of Fafnir
Introduction
Since its inception in 1911, Fafnir has been a hallmark of innovation and quality in the bearing industry. Originally established in the USA to offer a high-quality alternative to European-made bearings, Fafnir has grown into a globally recognized brand, now under the stewardship of the Timken Company. Fafnir's product portfolio is renowned for its precision-engineered ball bearings, housed units, and super-precision bearings that serve a multitude of demanding industries. For decades, SantEnt has been a trusted supplier of Fafnir products, leveraging its extensive experience and global network to deliver these premium components to its customers worldwide, ensuring authenticity, competitive pricing, and unparalleled service.
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Fafnir at a glance
| Founded | 1911 |
| Headquarters | New Britain, Connecticut |
| Leadership | Howard S. Hart |
| Tentative Revenue | US$ 4.6 billion |
| Listed on Stock Market? | No |
| Parent Organisation(s) | The Timken Company |
| Subsidiary Organization(s) | Fafnir is a brand of The Timken Company |
| Ownership | Acquired by Textron in 1968, then by The Torrington Company in 1988, and finally by The Timken Company in 1998 |
| Other Group Entities or Stakeholders | Fafnir operates as a brand within Timken's portfolio |
History of Fafnir
| Year | Milestone |
| 1911 | The Fafnir Bearing Company is founded in New Britain, Connecticut, USA. |
| 1959 | The UK subsidiary, Fafnir Bearing Co Ltd., acquires Fischer Bearings Co. |
| 1968 | Fafnir is acquired by Textron Inc., a multi-industry company. |
| 1969 | Fafnir bearings are used in the Apollo 11 mission to the Moon. |
| 1988 | The Fafnir division is acquired by The Torrington Company. |
| 1998 | Fafnir becomes a brand of The Timken Company, a global leader in bearings and power transmission products. |
Fafnir Product Portfolio
Ball Bearing Housed Units
Fafnir Ball Bearing Housed Units
| Sub-categories | Products & Features | Applications | Industries |
| Set Screw Locking Collars | Secure locking mechanism, easy installation. Products include various series of pillow blocks and flange units with set screw locking. | Conveyor systems, material handling equipment, packaging machinery. | General Manufacturing, Food & Beverage, Agriculture. |
| Eccentric Locking Collars | Provides a strong grip on the shaft, ideal for applications with reversing rotations. | Agricultural machinery, textile equipment, HVAC systems. | Agriculture, Textiles, Building & Construction. |
| Concentric Locking Collars | Offers a precise fit and minimizes vibration. | High-speed machinery, precision equipment, industrial fans. | Industrial Automation, Machine Tools, Power Generation. |
| Safety End Caps | Provides protection from rotating shaft ends and enhances safety. | Exposed shaft ends in various industrial machinery. | All industries with a focus on operational safety. |
Mounted Bearings
Fafnir Mounted Bearings
| Sub-categories | Products & Features | Applications | Industries |
| Pillow Block Mounted Bearings | Versatile and widely used, available with various locking mechanisms and housing materials. | Conveyors, fans, blowers, and general industrial machinery. | Manufacturing, Mining, Aggregates, Cement. |
| Four-Bolt Flanged Mounted Bearings | Robust four-bolt mounting for heavy loads and secure positioning. | Heavy-duty conveyor systems, industrial mixers, and processing equipment. | Mining, Construction, Pulp & Paper. |
| Piloted Round Flanged Mounted Bearings - Concentric Locking Collars | Precise alignment and concentric locking for smooth operation. | Food processing equipment, packaging machinery, and high-precision applications. | Food & Beverage, Pharmaceuticals, Packaging. |
| Three Bolt Flanged Mounted Bearings | Compact design for applications with space constraints. | Light-duty conveyors, and specialized machinery. | General Industrial, Food Processing. |
| Two-Bolt Flanged Mounted Bearings | Economical and suitable for a wide range of applications with moderate loads. | Conveyor systems, agricultural equipment, and packaging machines. | Agriculture, Material Handling, General Industrial. |
| Tapped Base Mounted Bearings | Threaded mounting holes for easy installation on various surfaces. | Industrial machinery, conveyor systems, and automation equipment. | Manufacturing, Automation, Logistics. |
| Take-Up Mounted Bearings | Allows for shaft adjustment and belt tensioning in conveyor systems. | Conveyor belt systems, and power transmission applications. | Mining, Agriculture, Material Handling. |
| Double Pillow Block Mounted Bearings Eccentric Locking Collars | Increased stability and load-carrying capacity with an eccentric locking collar. | Heavy-duty applications requiring high stability and secure shaft locking. | Heavy Industry, Mining, Construction. |
| Flangette Mounted Bearings Eccentric Locking Collars | Compact and lightweight design with an eccentric locking collar. | Light to medium-duty applications in various industries. | General Industrial, Agriculture. |
| Triangle Flangette Mounted Bearings Eccentric Locking Collars | Three-bolt mounting in a triangular pattern for specific mounting requirements. | Applications requiring a compact and secure three-bolt flange mounting. | Specialized Machinery, Automation. |
| Cartridge Block Mounted Bearings - Eccentric Locking Collars | for mounting in straight-bored housings. | Conveyor rollers, and applications where a bearing needs to be housed within a machine frame. | Material Handling, Manufacturing. |
| Take-Up Frames | Used in conjunction with take-up bearings to facilitate shaft movement and tensioning. | Conveyor systems, and power transmission drives | All industries utilizing conveyor systems. |
| Inserts | Replacement bearing units for various housed bearing designs. | Maintenance and repair of existing mounted bearing units. | All industries using housed bearings. |
Ball Bearings
Fafnir Ball Bearings
| Sub-categories | Products & Features | Applications | Industries |
| Aerospace Ball Bearings | Manufactured to exacting standards for high reliability and performance in extreme conditions. | Aircraft engines, gearboxes, and auxiliary power units. | Aerospace & Defense. |
| Deep Groove Ball Bearings | Versatile bearings suitable for radial and axial loads in both directions. | Electric motors, gearboxes, pumps, and general machinery. | Automotive, Industrial, Consumer Goods. |
| Maximum Capacity Ball Bearings | Designed with more balls for higher radial load capacity. | Applications with high radial loads and limited space. | Heavy Machinery, Industrial Gearboxes. |
| Miniature Ball Bearings | Small-sized bearings for compact and precision applications. | Medical devices, robotics, and small instruments. | Medical, Electronics, Robotics. |
| Large Imperial Ball Bearings | Imperial dimension bearings for specific industrial applications. | Older machinery, and equipment designed with imperial specifications. | Industrial Maintenance, Repair, and Operations (MRO). |
| Single Row Angular Contact Ball Bearings | Accommodate combined radial and axial loads in one direction. | Pumps, compressors, and machine tool spindles. | Industrial, Automotive, Machine Tools. |
| Double Row Angular Contact Ball Bearings | Accommodate radial and axial loads in both directions. | Industrial gearboxes, pumps, and conveying equipment. | Heavy Industry, Automotive. |
| Eccentric Locking Collar Ball Bearings | Feature an eccentric collar for easy and secure mounting on shafts. | Agricultural machinery, and conveyor systems. | Agriculture, Material Handling. |
| Wide Inner Ring Setscrew Locking Ball Bearings | Wide inner ring with set screws for secure shaft attachment. | Agricultural equipment, and industrial machinery. | Agriculture, General Industrial. |
| Spindle Angular Contact Ball Bearings | High-precision bearings for machine tool spindles, enabling high speeds and accuracy. | Lathes, milling machines, and other high-speed machining centers. | Machine Tools, Manufacturing. |
| High Speed Spindle Angular Contact Ball Bearings | Designed for extremely high rotational speeds and precision. | High-speed machine tool spindles, and precision rotating equipment. | High-Tech Manufacturing, Aerospace. |
| Spindle Deep Groove Ball Bearings | Precision deep groove bearings for use in machine tool spindles. | Spindle applications requiring high precision and reliability. | Machine Tools, Industrial Automation. |
| Single Row Ball Screw Support Bearings | Support ball screw assemblies in linear motion systems. | CNC machinery, and precision automation equipment. | Machine Tools, Robotics, Automation. |
| Single Row Imperial Ball Screw Support Bearings | Imperial dimension bearings for ball screw support in specific applications. | Linear motion systems in equipment with imperial specifications. | Industrial Machinery, Automation. |
Acquisitions & Group Companies
Timken
The most significant transition occurred in 1998 when The Timken Company acquired Fafnir. As a global leader in engineered bearings and power transmission, Timken has since positioned Fafnir as a premier strategic brand within its portfolio, ensuring its legacy of quality is backed by world-class engineering and global distribution.
Textron Inc.
In 1968, Fafnir was acquired by Textron Inc., marking its transition from an independent entity to a division within a large, multi-industry American conglomerate. This period saw Fafnir's integration into a broader industrial products group, leveraging Textron's corporate structure and resources to expand its reach.
Torrington
In 1988, the Fafnir division was acquired by The Torrington Company, a major bearing manufacturer. This move consolidated Fafnir's operations within a more specialized bearing-focused organization, aligning its products and manufacturing capabilities with a company dedicated to precision motion components before its subsequent acquisition.
Why choose SantEnt for your Fafnir requirements?
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Vast Inventory, Global Sourcing & Competitive Pricing
Over 60,000 bearings in stock and a strong relationship with the Manufacturer & other distributors helps us ensure no Fafnir product is too far from you, and is always competitively priced through our extensive collaborations and strong relationships with our supply chain stakeholders to achieve the best prices for Fafnir products. Additionally, we are Authorised Distributors of Schaeffler, FAG, INA, FYH, Optibelt and Dodge. -
Genuine Products Guaranteed over Decades of Trust
As a renowned Bearing distribution company established in 1977, our third generation is equipped with Engineering, Technology & Business Management education as well as corporate experience. This enables us to deliver genuine products with professionalised services to our rapidly growing global customer base spread across 60 countries and 6 continents. -
Robust Technical & After-Sales Support
Owing to the criticality of the products we deal in, our responsibility starts much before the supply of products, by way of Technical Support in identifying the right spare parts for the desired application, eliminating instances of failure or premature breakdown. Even after supply, we closely work with our customers in case of any queries or support requirements such as product warranty, installation & storage guidance to cite a few.
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