Aerospace Bearings

For Aircraft Control bearings, R.A.Rodriguez represent the Schatz Bearing Corporation based in Poughkeepsie, New York State.

The Schatz name has been synonymous with bearings for over 90 years. Founded in 1908, the company started by manufacturing bearings for the Automotive Industry.
Today they have achieved a wide range of approvals and around 60% of their output is for Aerospace applications.

In addition to the bearings listed in their catalogue, Schatz have the flexibility to manufacture a wide variety of new sizes.

Through R.A.Rodriguez, they welcome requests to manufacture other Bearing companies' obsolete bearings and will work with customers to produce new and/or unique designs.

Materials

• SAE 52100
• 440C - 300 - 304 Stainless Steels
• Carburizing Steels
• Ceramic Rings and Balls.

Closures and Other Features

• Shields
• Seals
• Special end caps
• Grooves for wire snap rings
• OD notches and pulley grooves

Size Range and Precision

Schatz manufacture ball bearings from 2.4mm ID (3/32") to 150mm OD (6.0") However the Precision Thin Section range start at 25mm ID (1.0") and go up to 300mm OD (12.0"). Precision classes up to ABEC-5.

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For more information or to receive a Catalogue please call R.A.Rodriguez on +44 (0)1462 67 00 44 or visit our Contact Us page.

For Spherical bearings, R.A.Rodriguez represent Kahr Bearing based in Tucson, Arizona.

Kahr Bearing is a division of Sargent Controls & Aerospace who in turn are a division of the Dover Corporation - a $5 Billion Corporation quoted on the NY Stock Exchange.

Kahr specialise in non-standard and purpose designed spherical bearings using a wide variety of common and exotic materials. Typical applications include swing wing pivot bearings, Swashplate bearings, spindle conversion bearings for the new generation Tiltrotor Aircraft and Landing gear hinge pin and dragstay bearings.

Kahr also manufacture an extensive range of standard size sphericals both metal to metal and self-lubricated.

Kahr is widely recognised for having developed and perfected the Kahr-Lon® self-lubricating liner system.

This proprietary product incorporates an extremely low-friction, long life bearing surface that is uniquely adaptable to many different applications. Its smooth, durable and lube free characteristics assures a far better performance and life than ordinary fabric liners.

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For more information on Kahr Spherical Bearings or the Kahr-Lon® self-lubricating liner system applications, please call R.A.Rodriguez on +44 (0)1462 67 00 44 or visit our Contact Us page.

For Rod End bearings, R.A.Rodriguez represent Kahr Bearing based in Tucson, Arizona.

Kahr Bearing is a division of Sargent Controls & Aerospace who in turn are a division of the Dover Corporation - a $5 Billion Corporation quoted on the NY Stock Exchange.

Kahr specialise in non-standard and special purpose Rod End bearings used extensively in Helicopter Rotor applications where reliability and long life are the primary considerations.

Kahr also manufacture an extensive range of standard size Rod Ends both metal to metal and self Lubricated.

Kahr is widely recognised for having developed and perfected the Kahr-Lon® self-lubricating liner system.

This proprietary product incorporates an extremely low-friction, long life bearing surface that is uniquely adaptable to many applications. Its smooth, durable and lube free characteristics assures a far better performance than ordinary fabric liners.

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For more information on Kahr Rod End Bearings or the Kahr-Lon® self-lubricating liner system applications, please call R.A.Rodriguez on +44 (0)1462 67 00 44 or visit our Contact Us page.

For Journal bearings, R.A.Rodriguez represent Kahr Bearing based in Tucson, Arizona.

Kahr Bearing is a division of Sargent Controls & Aerospace who in turn are a division of the Dover Corporation - a $5 Billion Corporation quoted on the NY Stock Exchange.

Kahr specialize in non-standard and special purpose Journal bearings used extensively in Landing gear and Helicopter applications where durability and long life are the primary considerations.

Kahr is widely recognised for having developed and perfected the Kahr-Lon® self - lubricating liner system used extensively in Journal Bearings.

This proprietary product incorporates an extremely low-friction, hard wearing bearing surface that is uniquely adaptable to many applications. Its smooth, durable and lube free characteristics assures a far better performance than ordinary fabric liners.

Kahr-Lon® lined Journal bearing have been used to replace expensive needle Roller bearings in Helicopter Rotor applications.

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For more information on Kahr Journal Bearings or the Kahr-Lon® self-lubricating liner system applications, please call R.A.Rodriguez on +44 (0)1462 67 00 44 or visit our Contact Us page.

Information on Reali-Slim bearings, Ultra-Slim Bearings and Reali-slim turntable bearings can be found on a dedicated page here

For Airframe Track Rollers and needle bearings, R.A.Rodriguez represent Accurate Bushing Co. based in New Jersey, USA.

Accurate Bushing have been manufacturing high quality machined parts for over 50 years. Today they also manufacture the Smith® range of Aerospace bearing products which includes the SmithAlignT Spherical Bearing - a unique and high performance design for use where performance is paramount and failure too costly to contemplate.

Standard catalogue bearings include the MS series Track Rollers and Needle Bearings.

In addition, Smiths Accurate Bushing have the flexibility to manufacture new sizes and specials to customers most stringent requirements utilising their Engineering - materials research, development and testing lab.

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For more information or to receive a Catalogue please call R.A.Rodriguez on +44 (0)1462 67 00 44 or visit our Contact Us page.

In addition to the supply and support of our aerospace products, we also offer our customers the following aerospace services!

• Application engineering
• Special bearing design and development
• Warehouse, stock/supply management, kit marshalling, labelling and JIT devliveries for OEM's
• Bearing sub assembly work
• Self lube re-lining for military parts
• Military spares

Kaydon was the Pioneer and is the world leader in Thin section Bearing technology. Their comparative light weight and small cross section make them particularly suitable for a huge variety of military applications.

The overwhelming majority of these are "fit and forget" and will never be replaced. However, there are certain applications where, due to their critical nature (swashplate bearings) or the extremely demanding operating environment (landing wheel bearings) have to be replaced at pre-determined intervals.

Kahr Bearing specialise in non-standard an purpose designed spherical, Rod End and Journal bearings both lined & unlined. They are used extensively in both fixed and rotary wing aircraft for high load, high wear applications such as pitch change link, stabilizer, and landing gear hinge pin and dragstays. They are replaced either at pre-determined intervals or "on-condition". Often, these bearings can be refurbished.

R.A. Rodriguez (UK) Ltd., supply brand new bearings direct from the original manufacturing facility complete with manufacturers Certificate of Conformity and providing full mill & plating certification if required.

R.A. Rodriguez (UK) Ltd., specialise in bearing spares for almost all US manufactured aircraft and military vehicles.

R.A. Rodriguez (UK) Ltd. have an extensive library of original manufacturers part numbers and NATO stock numbers to enable fast identification of customers requirements.