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Demand for bearing quality in the Indian market

2025-01-03

The demand for bearing quality in the Indian market varies according to the application field, and here are some common situations:



Automotive field

High reliability and durability  : The safety of the car is very important, so the bearings of the steering system, transmission system, engine and other key parts, such as tapered roller bearings, deep groove ball bearings, etc., require high reliability and durability to withstand highspeed rotation and large radial and axial loads to ensure the smooth operation and handling performance of the vehicle. For example, Indian automobile manufacturers in the production of passenger cars, commercial vehicles and twowheelers, usually choose SKF, Schaeffler and other international wellknown brands of highquality bearings, or India's local NBC, NRB and other brands of higher quality products.

High temperature and wear resistance  : In the hot climate of India, bearings in the parts of the automobile engine and brake system need to have good high temperature resistance to prevent bearing failure due to overheating. At the same time, in order to reduce maintenance costs and improve the service life of the vehicle, the bearing also needs to have good wear resistance.


Industrial sector

High precision and high load capacity  : In heavy industrial equipment such as machine tools, metallurgical equipment, mining machinery, highprecision bearings are needed to ensure the processing accuracy and production efficiency of the equipment. For example, cylindrical roller bearings and selfaligning roller bearings are often used in industrial equipment that bear large radial loads, requiring bearings to have high load capacity and rigidity to ensure the stable operation of the equipment. Some large industrial enterprises in India will give priority to reliable quality and high precision brand products when purchasing bearings, such as SKF, Timken and other international brands, as well as highquality bearings produced by Tata Steel and other enterprises in India.

Good corrosion resistance and sealing performance  : In the chemical, food and beverage, pharmaceutical and other industries, due to the poor working environment, the presence of corrosive media or high health requirements, it is necessary to use bearings with good corrosion resistance and sealing performance. For example, stainless steel bearings, ceramic bearings, etc., have certain application needs in these fields to prevent bearing damage due to corrosion, while avoiding media leakage on the production environment and product quality.


Power sector

Insulation performance and stability  : In power equipment such as generators and motors, bearings need to have good insulation performance to prevent electric corrosion and short circuit failure caused by current through bearings, affecting the normal operation of the equipment. At the same time, in order to ensure the stable power supply of power equipment, bearings also need to have high stability and reliability, and can maintain good performance during longterm operation. For example, when purchasing bearings, power companies in India usually choose brand products with good insulation performance and stability, such as SKF, Schaeffler and other internationally renowned brands of insulation bearing series.


Agriculture

High cost performance  : India is a large agricultural country, and the number of agricultural machinery is large. In agricultural machinery, such as tractors, harvesters, irrigation equipment, etc., the quality requirements for bearings are relatively low, but they need to have a high cost performance. Therefore, some domestic bearings with moderate prices and reliable quality have a certain market share in the Indian agricultural field. For example, some small bearing enterprises in India produce ordinary ball bearings, roller bearings and other products, which can meet the basic requirements of agricultural machinery, while the price is relatively low, which is welcomed by Indian farmers and agricultural enterprises.


Wind power sector

High reliability and long life  : The Indian government actively promotes the construction of wind power projects, and wind power bearings, as an important part of the wind power industry, have extremely high quality requirements. Wind power bearings need to operate stably in harsh outdoor environments for a long time, withstand huge loads and complex stresses, and therefore require high reliability and long life. For example, SKF, Schaeffler and other internationally renowned brands of wind power bearings occupy a large share of the Indian wind power market, and their products have been rigorously tested and verified to meet the high requirements of wind power equipment.