NTN Corporation is a leading manufacturer of precision parts and components. They were founded in Osaka, Japan in 1918. In 1954, they were the first Japanese manufacturer to receive the Deming Prize for statistical quality control. As the third-largest bearing manufacturer in the world, NTN has a global footprint, doing business in every continent but Antarctica. Their bearings appear in everything from high-speed trains to laptop computers.

The company’s slogan, “NanTe Nameraka” means, “How smooth!” Their mission is to contribute to international society by developing new technologies and products. They aim to solve social issues, creating a “Nameraka Society” where people lead secure, fulfilling lives in harmony with nature.

NTN aims for first-class quality under a safety-first policy. They manufacture premium ball bearings ranging from single-digit millimeter diameters for miniature instruments to massive bearings for wind turbines and mining equipment.

NTN supplies Alpine Bearing with deep groove bearings and machine tool spindles. Deep groove bearings are the workhorses of the industry, built for high speed, heavy loads and extreme temperatures. NTN’s high-quality deep groove bearings are available with pressed steel, machined brass, or molded nylon cages.

Lathes and mills rely on quality machine tool spindles to keep equipment spinning and machine shops running. NTN leads the Japanese market for machine tools with its state-of-the-art machine tool spindle bearings designed for high speed and precision without compromising on torque or lubricant consumption.

NTN entered the U.S. market in 1963. They offer both OEM and after-market products. As an NTN-authorized distributor, Alpine Bearing brings customers priority inventory access, deep product knowledge and additional distributor resources for NTN products.