Feature
●OE-Quality wheel bearing ensures proper fit, safety and reliability
●Gen 1, cartridge-style wheel bearing with double row ball or tapered roller bearing design
●Precision engineered rolling elements, cage and raceways meet or exceed OE specifications
●High-grade lubricant and premium seals ensure a long-life with no maintenance
●Integrated magnetic encoder ring ensures proper function of ABS, traction and stability systems
Description
BCA Bearings by NTN: Gen 1 Wheel Bearing Features and Benefits
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Precision Rollers and RacewaysPrecision ground and polished rollers and raceways ensure low friction, smooth performance, even load distribution and extended bearing life. |
Premium GreasePre-lubricated bearings, sealed for life with specialized grease provide longer life and a wider range of operational temperatures. |
High-Grade SteelPremium, high-grade steel, yields excellent hardness qualities to maximize resistance against deformation and wear. |
How Do BCA Bearings Compare to Other Aftermarket Bearings?
The NTN test lab conducted a 0.8G overturning moment test on three wheel bearings. This test subjected the wheel bearings to 0.8Gs of lateral acceleration, while in rotation, to simulate extreme cornering. After testing, the bearings were disassembled and inspected for failures. The competitive aftermarket bearings experienced raceway flaking damage as well as ball and cage failures, while BCA’s bearing survived over 60 hours with no evidence of damage or excessive wear.
BCA recognizes that using OE-quality parts is integral to maintaining the intended level of performance and, more importantly, the safety of the vehicle. NTN’s automotive facility includes an in-house test lab that performs stringent OE testing to ensure our parts maintain safety and performance standards.
Our Testing Includes:
- Fatigue, Strength and Rigidity
- Noise, Vibration and Harshness
- Seal Durability
- Rotational Torque
- Impact and Environmental Exposure
OE Established, Aftermarket Demanded
As a top supplier of OE engineered hub assemblies, NTN fulfills more than 30% of the demand for North American OE vehicle production from our Elgin, Illinois plant. This state-of-the-art 670,000 square foot facility - one of the largest manufacturers of hub assemblies in the world - provides automotive aftermarket customers with highly-engineered replacement parts that meet or exceed OE engineering expectations.
In the aftermarket, this gives BCA Bearings by NTN the advantage of providing highly-engineered replacement parts that meet or exceed the OE engineering specifications. We leverage this expertise to offer comprehensive full-line coverage for both domestic and import applications.