SantEnt: Leading authorised distributor of FYH
Introduction
FYH, or Nippon Pillow Block Mfg. Co., Ltd., is a pioneering Japanese manufacturer renowned globally for its high-quality mounted ball bearing units. Since its inception, FYH has dedicated itself to producing a comprehensive range of pillow blocks, flange units, and take-up units that set industry standards for reliability and performance. Utilising advanced, automated manufacturing processes, FYH ensures every product meets stringent quality controls, serving diverse sectors from agriculture to high-tech manufacturing. With decades of experience, SantEnt is a leading authorised distributor, expertly sourcing and supplying genuine FYH products to meet the precise needs of our global clientele.
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FYH at a glance
| Founded | 1950 |
| Headquarters | Hirao 2306, Mihara-ku, Sakai, Osaka |
| Leadership | Yasukazu Kobayashi |
| Tentative Revenue | 45 million yen |
| Listed on Stock Market? | No |
| Parent Organisation(s) | Nippon Pillow Block Co., Ltd |
| Subsidiary Organization(s) | FYH Bearing Units U.S.A., Inc., FYH (Shanghai) Co., Ltd., FYH Bearing Units India Private Ltd. |
| Ownership | Privately Held |
| Other Group Entities or Stakeholders | None |
History of FYH
| Year | Milestone |
| 1950 | Nippon Pillow Block Mfg. Co., Ltd. (FYH) was established in Japan. |
| 1963 | Pioneered the development and production of high-performance CERAMIC BALL BEARINGS. |
| 1983 | Established its first overseas base, FYH Bearing Units, U.S.A., Inc., to serve the North American market. |
| 1987 | Acquired ISO 9001 certification, formalising its commitment to international quality management standards. |
| 2002 | Achieved ISO 14001 certification for its environmental management system. |
| 2012 | Established FYH Bearing Units India Private Ltd. to strengthen its presence in the Indian market. |
FYH Product Portfolio
Cast Iron Series
FYH Cast Iron Series
| Sub-categories | Products & Features | Applications | Industries |
| Pillow Block Units | Robust housings, relubricatable, set screw or locking collar types (UCP, UKP). | Conveyor systems, line shafts, general machinery support. | Manufacturing, Agriculture, Construction |
| Thick Pillow Block Units | Increased housing thickness for higher load and shock resistance. | Heavy-duty conveyors, crushers, demanding industrial equipment. | Mining, Quarrying, Heavy Industry |
| Tapped-Base Pillow Block Units | Elevated shaft centreline for specific clearance requirements. | Specialized machinery, custom equipment designs. | Automation, Packaging, Machine Building |
| High-Base Pillow Block Units | Designed for pure thrust loads, single and double direction types, optional spherical housing washers. | Crane hooks, vertical shafts, automotive clutches. | General Manufacturing, Food Processing |
| Compact Pillow Block Units | Smaller footprint for space-constrained applications. | Light-duty conveyors, printing machines, small appliances. | Printing, Electronics, Consumer Goods |
| 4-Bolt Flange Units | Square housing with four mounting bolts for stable, high-load mounting. | Machine side walls, structural frames, agitator shafts. | Food & Beverage, Chemical, Paper & Pulp |
| Square Piloted 4-Bolt Flange Units | Features a pilot nose for precise centering and alignment during installation. | High-precision machinery, gearboxes, indexing tables. | Automation, Robotics, Machine Tools |
| 2-Bolt Flange Units | Oval-shaped housing with two bolts, ideal for limited mounting space. | Conveyor side rails, agricultural implements, material handling. | Agriculture, Material Handling, HVAC |
| Adjustable 2-Bolt Flange Units | Elongated bolt holes allowing for positional adjustment. | Tensioning devices, systems requiring fine alignment. | Packaging, Textile, Printing |
| 3-Bolt Flange Units | Round or triangular housing with three bolts, often piloted for centering. | Compact machinery, end-of-shaft mounting, light applications. | Food Processing, Medical Equipment |
| Compact 2-Bolt Flange Units | Lighter and smaller version of the standard 2-bolt flange units. | Fitness equipment, light automation, small motor mounts. | Consumer Goods, Light Manufacturing |
| 4-Bolt Piloted Flange Cartridge Units | Cylindrical outer shape with a square flange for piloting into a housing bore. | Conveyor rollers, drum supports, wheel hubs. | Material Handling, Agriculture |
| Take-Up Units | Mounted within a frame to allow for linear adjustment and belt tensioning. | Conveyor belt systems, chain drives, power transmission systems. | Mining, Agriculture, Packaging |
| Cartridge Units | Cylindrical housing designed to be pressed into a straight bore. | Low-speed rollers, wheel assemblies, machine tools. | General Machinery, Automation |
| Hanger Units | Designed to suspend shafts, commonly used in screw conveyors. | Screw conveyors, agricultural augers, bulk material handling. | Agriculture, Food Processing |
Stainless Series
FYH Stainless Series
| Sub-categories | Products & Features | Applications | Industries |
| Pillow Block Units | Corrosion-resistant housing & insert, food-grade grease, excellent sealing. | Food processing lines, bottling plants, washdown environments. | Food & Beverage, Pharmaceutical |
| Tapped-Base Pillow Block Units | Stainless steel construction with threaded mounting holes. | Chemical processing equipment, marine applications. | Chemical, Marine |
| 4-Bolt Flange Units | High stability and corrosion resistance for hygienic or harsh environments. | Pharmaceutical mixers, food packaging machinery. | Pharmaceutical, Food & Beverage |
| 2-Bolt Flange Units | Compact and corrosion-proof for versatile mounting in constrained areas. | Medical devices, coastal or marine equipment. | Medical, Marine |
| Take-Up Units | Stainless steel construction for tensioning in corrosive environments. | Washdown conveyor systems, chemical transport lines. | Food & Beverage, Chemical |
| 4-Bolt Piloted Flange Cartridge Units | Precision-piloted stainless cartridge for hygienic or corrosive settings. | Stainless steel conveyor rollers, processing drum supports. | Food Processing, Pharmaceutical |
Clean Series
FYH Clean Series
| Sub-categories | Products & Features | Applications | Industries |
| Pillow Block Units | Solid lubricant (L-SEALS), no grease splatter, maintenance-free operation. | Semiconductor manufacturing equipment, cleanroom conveyors. | Electronics, Semiconductor |
| 2-Bolt Flange Units | Compact flange design for clean environments where contamination is critical. | Medical imaging systems, precision inspection equipment. | Medical, Optics, Laboratory |
Steel Plate Series
FYH Steel Plate Series
| Sub-categories | Products & Features | Applications | Industries |
| Pillow Block Units | Lightweight pressed steel housing, suitable for light to medium loads. | HVAC systems, light-duty conveyors, fitness equipment. | HVAC, Consumer Goods |
| Round 3-Bolt Flange Units | Pressed steel, three-bolt round flange for compact mounting. | Fans, blowers, light agricultural machinery. | HVAC, Agriculture |
| 2-Bolt Flange Units | Economical and lightweight pressed steel housing with two mounting bolts. | Packaging machinery, light material handling systems. | Packaging, Logistics |
Frame Series
FYH Frame Series
| Sub-categories | Products & Features | Applications | Industries |
| Take-up unit with form steel frames | Pre-assembled unit with a sturdy formed steel frame for tensioning. | Conveyor belt tensioning, power transmission adjustment. | Material Handling, Agriculture |
| Take-up units with channel steel frames | Take-up unit with channel steel frame | Heavy-duty conveyor systems, industrial chain drives. | Mining, Heavy Industry |
| Take-up units with steel plate frames | Lightweight frame design for light-duty tensioning applications. | Packaging lines, food handling conveyors. | Packaging, Food & Beverage |
Ball Bearing Inserts
FYH Ball Bearing Inserts
| Sub-categories | Products & Features | Applications | Industries |
| ER, RB (Set screws) | Cylindrical outer surface, inner ring extended on both sides with set screws. | Replacement inserts for housings, custom-built machinery. | General Machinery, OEM |
| ERC (Concentric locking collar) | Cylindrical outer surface, uses a concentric collar for a secure, 360° grip on the shaft. | High-speed or vibration-prone applications, precision equipment. | Automation, Robotics |
| SAA-F, SBB-RK (Set screws) | Spherical outside surface, for use in self-aligning mounted units. | Standard replacement for all FYH mounted bearing units. | All Industries |
SN housings
FYH SN housings
| Sub-categories | Products & Features | Applications | Industries |
| 2-Bolt Base Type SN Pillow Block Units | Split plummer block design for easy installation and maintenance of bearings. | Large fans and blowers, paper machinery, heavy-duty shafts. | Paper & Pulp, Power Generation |
Spherical Roller Bearing Units
FYH Spherical Roller Bearing Units
| Sub-categories | Products & Features | Applications | Industries |
| 2 & 4-Bolt Base Pillow Block Units | Accommodates heavy radial and axial loads and severe misalignment. | Heavy-duty conveyors, crushers, vibrating screens. | Mining, Construction, Cement |
| 4-Bolt Flange & Flange Cartridge Units | High-capacity roller bearing in a flanged housing for rigid mounting. | Steel mill machinery, large industrial mixers, marine propulsion. | Steel, Chemical, Marine |
| Take-Up Units | Robust units for tensioning heavy-duty systems with high loads. | Mining conveyor head pulleys, large chain drive tensioning. | Mining, Quarrying, Bulk Handling |
Acquisitions & Group Companies
Nippon Pillow Block Co., Ltd
This is the head of the entire corporate group and the official owner of the FYH brand. Headquartered in Japan, it oversees global strategy, research and development, and the operations of all its subsidiaries worldwide.
FYH Bearing Units U.S.A., Inc
Established in Illinois, this subsidiary serves as the North American headquarters. Its strategic purpose is to provide localised inventory, sales, and technical support, ensuring faster delivery and dedicated service to customers across the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
Qinhuangdao NPB Bearings Co. Ltd.
Located in the industrial city of Qinhuangdao, this entity is a key manufacturing base for FYH in China. Its establishment allows for the direct production of NPB's high-quality bearing units within the country, catering to the massive domestic market and strengthening the supply chain for Asia.
Why choose SantEnt for your Fyh requirements?
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Vast Inventory, Global Sourcing & Competitive Pricing
Over 60,000 bearings in stock and strong relationships with the manufacturer & other distributors help us ensure no FYH product is too far from you. It is always competitively priced through our extensive collaborations and strong relationships with our supply chain stakeholders to achieve the best prices for FYH 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.
Official Authorization for FYH
Authorised Distributor Certificate
SantEnt holds the distinguished title of an Authorised Distributor for FYH in India. This official partnership is not a recent development, but a deep-rooted relationship that began in 1977, marking decades of unwavering trust and collaboration with the brand. Our long-standing authorization is your ultimate guarantee of receiving 100% genuine FYH products, fully backed by manufacturer warranties and support. This enduring alliance equips us with unparalleled product knowledge and a direct line to FYH's technical expertise. When you partner with SantEnt, you are choosing an officially recognized source, ensuring authenticity and reliability.
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