Pumps & Compressors

Pumps & Compressors

Pumps are used in all kinds of industries around the world–from petrochemicals and papermaking to irrigation and food processing.

Applications for compressors also vary widely, including factory equipment, air supply equipment for civil engineering and construction projects, HVAC systems for homes and offices, refrigerators, freezers, and more.

NSK bearings support the most critical components in pumps and compressors: their rotating parts. Pumps and compressors must be environmentally friendly, highly reliable, energy-efficient, and low maintenance.

With optimized designs and unparalleled quality, NSK bearings offer long operating life, high load capacity, and high reliability with a focus on the environment and cost savings through reduced energy consumption.

NSK continues to hone its comprehensive strengths in developing next-gen bearings for pumps and compressors that use even less energy with longer life.


Petrochemical, Industry landscape by night

The machine components used in this sector – such as pumps, compressors, electric motors, blowers and ventilators – are particularly susceptible to change. These components contain bearings which have to work reliably and precisely, even in challenging conditions.

Our Application Engineers are in touch with the research and development teams at OEMs and have the expertise to work with you on developing solutions that effectively cut costs and boost productivity. 

Pumps, Petrochemical, Centrifugal Pumps

Pump applications place a great deal of strain on bearings, meaning that the materials used for bearings and bearing cages have to withstand tough conditions.
The bearings have to support axial, radial or combined loads, run equally reliably at low and high speeds (1,500 rpm to 3,000 rpm) and handle different lubrication conditions with ease.

 

Angular Contact Ball Bearings, ACBB,  HPS, Brass Cage, Cut, 500x500, jpg

NSKHPS Angular Contact Ball Bearings

Designed for industrial machinery and applications in pumps and compressors: easy handling, long-life, low vibration and quiet running.  >>

Deep Groove Ball Bearing, HR Series, High Capacity

High Capacity - HR Series

Increased dynamic load rating with larger rolling elements to help improve machinery life performance.  >>

Cylindrical Roller Bearings

EM Series Roller Bearings

Featuring high load ratings and quiet running with enhanced precision machined one-piece cage.  >>

Cylindrical Roller Bearings,

EW Series Roller Bearings

Features high load carrying capability and high performance pressed steel cage.  >>

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BMPC Angular Contact Ball Bearings

Designed to meet the rigorous demands of centrifugal pumps.  >>

ACBB, Double Row, Sealed

Double Row Angular Contact Ball Bearings

The sealing system of double row angular contact ball bearings prevents the ingress of dirt and ensures an optimum service life.  >>

Submersible Pumps

Pumps, Petrochemical, Submersible Pumps, ABS

The double-row angular contact ball bearing must withstand axial and radial loads, while the deep groove ball bearing is only subject to light radial loads.

It is important to avoid creep (relative motion) between the outside diameter and housing of the top bearing.

 

LNG Pumps

Pumps & Compressors

Liquefied natural gas (LNG) pumps are used to load/unload cryogenic liquids in tanks.

The bearings used here must be able to withstand a liquid gas temperature of −162°C and are partly lubricated by the pumping medium.

 

Creep-Free Bearings

Tensioned O-rings mounted in the bearing outer ring improve creep prevention under rotating loads. The product offers easy assemble and the possibility of reusable housings.  >>

Deep Groove Ball Bearing, HR Series, High Capacity

High Capacity - HR Series

Increased dynamic load rating with larger rolling elements to help improve machinery life performance.  >>

Cylindrical Roller Bearings

EM Series Roller Bearings

Featuring high load ratings and quiet running with enhanced precision machined one-piece cage.  >>

Cylindrical Roller Bearings,

EW Series Roller Bearings

Features high load carrying capability and high performance pressed steel cage.  >>

Angular Contact Ball Bearings, ACBB,  HPS, Brass Cage, Cut, 500x500, jpg

NSKHPS Angular Contact Ball Bearings

Designed for industrial machinery and applications in pumps and compressors: easy handling, long-life, low vibration and quiet running.  >>

ACBB, Double Row, Sealed

Double Row Angular Contact Ball Bearings

The sealing system of double row angular contact ball bearings prevents the ingress of dirt and ensures an optimum service life.  >>

Deep Groove Ball Bearings, DGBB, 2 Pieces Fluororesin Cage, LNG Pump

LNG Pump Bearings

LNG Pump bearings designed to cope with the applications tough operating conditions & extreme temperatures.  >>

Roots Blowers

Pumps & Compressors

Roots blowers are rotary piston blowers which are often used to transport gas. The gas is carried from the intake side to the exhaust between the lobes of the rotors and the outer wall and compressed by the backflow.
This can generate some vibrations, which bearings must be capable of withstanding.

Oil-Injected and Oil-Free Compressors

Pumps & Compressors

Two screws are used to compress gases. The gas enters on the inlet side and flows through the threads while the screws rotate. As the compression space becomes smaller, the gas is compressed.
This process requires bearings that can withstand high radial and axial loads and enable precise shaft positioning.

Cylindrical Roller Bearings,

EW Series Roller Bearings

Features high load carrying capability and high performance pressed steel cage.  >>

ACBB, Double Row, Sealed

Double Row Angular Contact Ball Bearings

The sealing system of double row angular contact ball bearings prevents the ingress of dirt and ensures an optimum service life.  >>

CRB

L-PPS cage for screw compressors

Designed with L-PPS cage to offer superior wear & heat resistance.  >>

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Angular Contact Ball Bearing - Outer Ring Guided Brass Cage

Specifically designed to match the tough operating conditions found in oil-free screw compressors.  >>

4 Point Contact Ball Bearing with outer-ring brass cage

Designed to reduce heat generation, vibration & noise in oil-free screw compressors.  >>

Cylindrical Roller Bearings with Outer Ring guided Brass Cage

Specially designed to meet the tough operating conditions found in oil-free screw compressors.  >>

Conveyor Belts

Pumps & Compressors

In the petrochemical industry, conveyor belt systems are often used to transport raw materials. 
This places high demands on the bearings’ resistance to factors such as temperatures and contamination. 

Ventilators

Pumps & Compressors

Ventilators are needed for a wide range of cooling processes. 
In most cases, these involve high speeds and temperatures that can reach up to 200°C. 

Electric Motors

Pumps & Compressors

Electric drives for pumps, compressors, blowers and conveyor belt systems have to withstand high operating temperatures and high speeds.

Insert, Self-Lube, HLT

Self-Lube® HLT Inserts

These inserts provide opportunities to reduce maintenance, downtime and replacement costs in operation at extreme temperatures.  >>

Spherical Roller Bearing

NSKHPS Series Roller Bearings

NSKHPS series or high performance standard uses state of the art material technology bearings, offering high speed & load ratings.  >>

ACBB, Double Row, Sealed

High Temperature Sealed Deep Groove Ball Bearings

Specially created to run in a contaminated environment, and under high temperatures, up to 150°C.  >>

NSK Success Stories

Customer cost savings is the best reference of our success. Example Success Stories by industry are listed below >>

Troubleshooting, Ball Screw, Flaking, Shaft
Troubleshooting

Don't let your bearings fail prematurely or unexpectedly. Save yourself trouble and money with the NSK troubleshooting tools. >>