AUTOMOTIVE
Besides driving innovation, today’s automotive industry is aiming at an improvement of engine efficiency, cleaner exhaust, and optimized transmission technology. The great challenge for a car manufacturer is to sustain the car's performance while reducing its environmental impact.
At JTEKT we understand the needs and unprecedented developments which the automotive industry is facing nowadays. By using our know-how and technology in this field we can offer a complete line of products that support improved vehicle performance, improved safety & comfort, an increase of fuel efficiency, and reduction of CO2 emission.
Experience and capabilities
JTEKT is a leading supplier to the automotive original equipment manufacturers and replacement markets. Our bearings can be found in applications such as wheels, engines, transmissions, and many others.
Needle roller bearings
•Zero clearance radial ball bearings
•Zero clearance drawn cup bearings
•Universal joint drawn cup bearings
•Full complement drawn cup bearings
•Angular contact ball bearing (RCO and TBP)Thrust bearings AX (for Tilt)Dowel and lock pins for hydraulic steering valve
•Drawn cup needle bearings for steering pinion support
•Cage & roller assemblies for steering torque sensor
Hub driveshaft modules
•Combination of hub unit and CVJ technology enables this lighter-weight module.
Hub units
•Generation 1, 2 and 3 with speed sensing encoder with or without sensor.
•Hub unit with extreme low friction oil seal that contributes to reduce CO2 emissions.
•Lightweight while maintaining strength and rigidity.
Tapered roller bearing unit
•High efficiency & low friction design contributing to CO2 emission reduction.
Needle roller and cage assemblies for high-rotation speed planetary gears
•Contribute to AT unit multi-staging and compactness through handling carrier high-speed rotation.
Low friction needle roller and cage thrust assemblies
•Reduce rotational torque up to 60% by optimizing contact system between rollers and retainers.
Long life bearing series
•Series of high-performance bearings using special heat treatment and materials.
•Extended bearing life in severe operating conditions.
Koyo offers bearings and components which are strictly dedicated to steering column systems, as well as a large variety of products for steering gears. At Koyo we have the technical know-how to develop innovative designs for the most demanding steering applications, taking into account their specific safety and NVH requirements.
