Schaeffler India Expands Large Industrial Bearings with Made‑in‑India Range

India’s heavy‑duty industrial sector is set to gain a boost in localized, high‑performance motion solutions as Schaeffler India expands its portfolio with Made‑in‑India large‑size Spherical Roller Bearings, Cast Steel Housings, and accessories. In continuation to maximizing our localization efforts, these bearings are manufactured at Schaeffler India’s advanced manufacturing facility in Savli, Gujarat. This launch marks a significant expansion of the company’s industrial portfolio for heavy-duty applications across core sectors like Steel, Cement, Mining, Power Plants and Pulp & Paper.

The current product program from India will target Spherical Roller Bearings (SRB) up to outer diameters <=720 mm, across series 222, 223, 230, 231, 240, and 241. Manufactured with X-life quality standards, the SRBs offer higher dynamic and static load ratings, improved performance, reduced friction, and extended service life.

Complementing the bearings portfolio, the company has also introduced large-size Cast Steel Housings, Adapter, Withdrawal & Hydraulic Sleeves that now offer the OEMs and Consultants to choose the complete portfolio from Schaeffler. The Housings are designed to provide superior strength and durability under extreme operating conditions. Additional design features like advanced sealing, internal lubrication groove, provision for mounting vibration & temperature sensors and auto-lubricators enable enhanced performance, reliability, and ease of maintenance.

On the announcement, Seshan Iyer, President- Bearings and Industrial Solutions stated, “This launch reflects Schaeffler’s commitment to Make-in-India & our continued focus on manufacturing excellence combined with local engineering and Research & Development capability. By localizing the manufacturing of these critical components, we are making our solutions more accessible, economical, and responsive to the needs of Indian industry.”

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“As the demand for high-quality, value-driven solutions grows, we are proud to bring our global expertise to India and strengthen our ability to serve our customers faster and better,” Seshan Iyer added.

The complete solution suite includes bearings, housings, adapter and withdrawal sleeves, advanced sealing solutions, lubricants, and condition monitoring systems, positioning Schaeffler as a trusted, single-window partner for motion solutions. These new products are set to benefit key industrial sectors in the heavy industry supporting applications including conveyors, stacker reclaimers, gearboxes, crushers, and pulping systems.

Schaeffler India’s continued investment in localized manufacturing and application engineering capabilities is aligned with the Government of India’s “Make in India” initiative and reflects the company’s longstanding commitment to supporting the evolving needs of Indian industry with future-ready motion technologies.