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Specline
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Specline, Inc.
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specline.com
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Private
Founded yearint
1975
Descriptiontext

Specline is a privately held, sole-ownership manufacturer of precision aircraft bearings headquartered in Carson City, Nevada, with over 49 years of continuous operation in aerospace manufacturing and a stated headcount in the 51–100 employee range. The company produces five core product families — spherical bearings, journal bearings, rod end bearings, specialty bearings, and loader slot bearings — engineered using proprietary SPECLON self-lubricating liner systems, metal-to-metal construction, and Mil-Spec-qualified beryllium copper material options. It is the only sole-ownership spherical bearing manufacturer in the United States and is approved on more than 4,000 part numbers across customer programs.

The business serves aerospace and defense original equipment manufacturers and Tier-1 suppliers, with named customers including Boeing, Lockheed Martin, Heroux Devtek, and Aerotek (Goodrich), and applications spanning landing gear, actuation assemblies, and broader airframe subsystems. Revenue is generated through direct B2B enterprise sales of precision bearing components and assemblies, with quote-based pricing, no minimum order charges, and an emphasis on the shortest lead times in the industry as a commercial differentiator. The company also offers aftermarket and discontinued-parts support along with overhaul and repair services for journal bearings, providing a service-stream extension to its new-build hardware revenue.

Specline holds AS9100 D certification, renewed in January 2024 through the Performance Review Institute, alongside unspecified Mil-Spec qualifications, and pursues commercial engagement through industry events such as Heli-Expo Las Vegas and the Carson City Airport Open House. The operating model combines custom design capability with a broad approved-part portfolio, positioning the company as a niche, high-mix supplier rather than a high-volume commodity producer.

Short descriptiontext

Specline is a privately held, sole-ownership US manufacturer of precision aircraft bearings — spherical, journal, rod end, specialty, and loader slot — serving aerospace and defense OEMs including Boeing and Lockheed Martin with proprietary SPECLON self-lubricating liner systems.

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Operating
Ownership categoryenum
Headcount rangeband
51–100
akta.pro rankint
HeadquartersCarson City, United States
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Carson City
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United States
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North America
Markets served

Serves global market

Offices1 record

Each record includes

City, Country, Type, Description, Source

Keyword5 values
precision aircraft bearings, spherical bearings, aerospace bearings, rod end bearings, journal bearings
Industry2 codes
1Aerospace Bearings, Bushings & Motion Components
CodeIMABANABPrimaryYes
2Aerospace Landing Gear Components & Subsystems
CodeIMABANAKPrimaryNo
NAICS code3 codes
  • Ball and Roller Bearing Manufacturing332991
  • Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing33641
  • Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing336413
SIC code1 code
  • Ball & Roller Bearings3562
Product category
Aerospace Bearings
Social media profiles1 record
GTM motion1 record

Each record includes

Type, Description, Source

Revenue model3 records
1Precision Aircraft Bearings Sales
TypeHardware Sales
Description

Revenue from manufacturing and selling precision spherical bearings, rod end bearings, journal bearings, specialty bearings, and loader slot bearings to aerospace customers. Both component and assembly options available.

specline.com
2Aftermarket and Discontinued Parts
TypeHardware Sales
Description

Revenue from extensive inventory of after-market and discontinued parts for aerospace applications.

specline.com
3Overhaul and Repair Services
TypeProfessional Services
Description

Overhaul and repair services to customer specifications, particularly for journal bearings in landing gear applications.

specline.com
Marketing channels3 records

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Title, Type, Stage, Description, Source

Distribution channels1 record

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Title, Type, Scope, Target buyer, Description, Source

Cost components5 values
Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales
GTM typeB2B
B2B
Offering typeHardware or Manufacturing
Hardware or Manufacturing
Brand1 record
1SPECLON
Description

Proprietary self-lubricating liner system used in journal bearings and spherical bearings for aerospace applications.

specline.com
Core offering1 text field

Specline manufactures and supplies precision aircraft bearings, including spherical bearings, rod end bearings, journal bearings, specialty bearings, and loader slot bearings, for the aerospace and defense industries. The company offers these as components or assemblies, leverages proprietary SPECLON self-lubricating liner systems, and produces both metal-to-metal and Mil-Spec beryllium copper designs qualified on major OEM aerospace programs. It also performs overhaul and repair services, particularly for journal bearings used in landing gear applications.

Differentiator
Functional benefit
Problem solved
Quantifiable outcome1 of 3 values shown
  • Shortest standard lead times in the industry
+2 more records
Product overview1 text field

Specline is a precision aircraft bearing manufacturer offering five core bearing product lines: Spherical Bearings, Journal Bearings, Rod End Bearings, Specialty Bearings, and Loader Slot Bearings. The company is the only sole-ownership spherical bearing manufacturer in the United States, serving the aerospace industry with over 49 years of experience. Products feature SPECLON lined and metal-to-metal designs, with applications in landing gear, flight control systems, and space/aerospace programs. The company emphasizes short lead times, custom manufacturing capabilities, and no minimum or premium charges.

Product and service1 record
1Spherical Bearings
Scale indicator4 records

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Type, Value, Description, Source

Partnership1 partner
1Performance Review Institute (PRI)
Strategic tierCoreTypeOthersAnnounced on2024-01-02
Description

Specline is AS9100 accredited by the Performance Review Institute. PRI is the body that administers aerospace quality management system certifications including AS9100, AS9110, and AS9120 for the aerospace industry.

Recent move4 records

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Key risks5 records

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Key highlights6 records

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Named customers4 records

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Segment3 records

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Ideal customer profile3 records

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Profile, Firmographic size, Sales motion, Sales cycle length, Buying structure, Purchase trigger, Buyer persona, Geography, Industry vertical, Primary use case, Description, Pain points, Evidence proof points, Target buyer

Technology focused
No
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Has app

Feature4 records

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Compliance1 record

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Investors

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Name, Type, Date of entry, Rounds participated, Website

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

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Name, Acquisition type, Announced date, Completed date, Status, Website, News

Investment

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Name, Round, Announced date, Lead investor, Website, News

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Specline

Aerospace Bearingsspecline.com

Specline is a privately held, sole-ownership US manufacturer of precision aircraft bearings — spherical, journal, rod end, specialty, and loader slot — serving aerospace and defense OEMs including Boeing and Lockheed Martin with proprietary SPECLON self-lubricating liner systems.

What Specline does

Specline is a privately held, sole-ownership manufacturer of precision aircraft bearings headquartered in Carson City, Nevada, with over 49 years of continuous operation in aerospace manufacturing and a stated headcount in the 51–100 employee range. The company produces five core product families — spherical bearings, journal bearings, rod end bearings, specialty bearings, and loader slot bearings — engineered using proprietary SPECLON self-lubricating liner systems, metal-to-metal construction, and Mil-Spec-qualified beryllium copper material options. It is the only sole-ownership spherical bearing manufacturer in the United States and is approved on more than 4,000 part numbers across customer programs.

The business serves aerospace and defense original equipment manufacturers and Tier-1 suppliers, with named customers including Boeing, Lockheed Martin, Heroux Devtek, and Aerotek (Goodrich), and applications spanning landing gear, actuation assemblies, and broader airframe subsystems. Revenue is generated through direct B2B enterprise sales of precision bearing components and assemblies, with quote-based pricing, no minimum order charges, and an emphasis on the shortest lead times in the industry as a commercial differentiator. The company also offers aftermarket and discontinued-parts support along with overhaul and repair services for journal bearings, providing a service-stream extension to its new-build hardware revenue.

Specline holds AS9100 D certification, renewed in January 2024 through the Performance Review Institute, alongside unspecified Mil-Spec qualifications, and pursues commercial engagement through industry events such as Heli-Expo Las Vegas and the Carson City Airport Open House. The operating model combines custom design capability with a broad approved-part portfolio, positioning the company as a niche, high-mix supplier rather than a high-volume commodity producer.

Specline firmographics

Firmographics
Name
Specline
Legal name
Specline, Inc.
Website
https://specline.com
Company type
Private
Founded year
1975
Operating status
Operating
Headcount range
51–100 employees
Short description
Specline is a privately held, sole-ownership US manufacturer of precision aircraft bearings — spherical, journal, rod end, specialty, and loader slot — serving aerospace and defense OEMs including Boeing and Lockheed Martin with proprietary SPECLON self-lubricating liner systems.
Ownership category
akta.pro rank

Specline industry classification

Industry
Product category
Aerospace Bearings
NAICS
Ball and Roller Bearing Manufacturing (332991), Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing (33641), Other Aircraft Parts and Auxiliary Equipment Manufacturing (336413)
SIC
Ball & Roller Bearings (3562)
akta.pro primary industry
Aerospace Bearings, Bushings & Motion Components (IMABANAB)
akta.pro secondary industry
Aerospace Landing Gear Components & Subsystems (IMABANAK)

Keywords

  • Precision aircraft bearings
  • Spherical bearings
  • Aerospace bearings
  • Rod end bearings
  • Journal bearings

Where Specline is headquartered

Location

Headquarters

HQ city
Carson City
HQ country
United States
HQ region
North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

Specline business model

Business model
GTM type
B2B
Offering type
Hardware or Manufacturing
Cost components
Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

  1. Precision Aircraft Bearings Sales: Revenue from manufacturing and selling precision spherical bearings, rod end bearings, journal bearings, specialty bearings, and loader slot bearings to aerospace customers. Both component and assembly options available.
  2. Aftermarket and Discontinued Parts: Revenue from extensive inventory of after-market and discontinued parts for aerospace applications.
  3. Overhaul and Repair Services: Overhaul and repair services to customer specifications, particularly for journal bearings in landing gear applications.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels1 record

Marketing channels3 records

Specline product offering

Product offering

Core offering

Specline manufactures and supplies precision aircraft bearings, including spherical bearings, rod end bearings, journal bearings, specialty bearings, and loader slot bearings, for the aerospace and defense industries. The company offers these as components or assemblies, leverages proprietary SPECLON self-lubricating liner systems, and produces both metal-to-metal and Mil-Spec beryllium copper designs qualified on major OEM aerospace programs. It also performs overhaul and repair services, particularly for journal bearings used in landing gear applications.

Product overview

Specline is a precision aircraft bearing manufacturer offering five core bearing product lines: Spherical Bearings, Journal Bearings, Rod End Bearings, Specialty Bearings, and Loader Slot Bearings. The company is the only sole-ownership spherical bearing manufacturer in the United States, serving the aerospace industry with over 49 years of experience. Products feature SPECLON lined and metal-to-metal designs, with applications in landing gear, flight control systems, and space/aerospace programs. The company emphasizes short lead times, custom manufacturing capabilities, and no minimum or premium charges.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

  • SPECLON: Proprietary self-lubricating liner system used in journal bearings and spherical bearings for aerospace applications.

Products and services

  • Spherical Bearings

Quantifiable outcome

  • Shortest standard lead times in the industry
  • +2 more outcomes

Companies that use Specline

Customer profile

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Specline technology and API

Technology

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API
No
API docs
API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Specline partnerships and signals

Strategic signal

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

  • Performance Review Institute (PRI)coreOthers · 2 January 2024Specline is AS9100 accredited by the Performance Review Institute. PRI is the body that administers aerospace quality management system certifications including AS9100, AS9110, and AS9120 for the aerospace industry.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Specline competitors and assessment

Company assessment

Market position

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Specline social profiles

Digital presence

Specline compliance and trust

Trust signal

Compliance1 record

Specline financial estimates

Financial estimate

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Specline leadership team

Management profile

Number of profiles

Specline funding detail

Funding detail

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Specline M&A and investment

M&A and investment

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

Frequently asked questions about Specline

What does Specline do?

Specline manufactures and supplies precision aircraft bearings, including spherical bearings, rod end bearings, journal bearings, specialty bearings, and loader slot bearings, for the aerospace and defense industries. The company offers these as components or assemblies, leverages proprietary SPECLON self-lubricating liner systems, and produces both metal-to-metal and Mil-Spec beryllium copper designs qualified on major OEM aerospace programs. It also performs overhaul and repair services, particularly for journal bearings used in landing gear applications.

Is Specline a public or private company?

Specline is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.

When was Specline founded?

Specline was founded in 1975. It employs 51 to 100 people.

Where is Specline based?

Specline is headquartered in Carson City, United States, in the North America region.

How does Specline make money?

Three revenue lines are on record. Precision Aircraft Bearings Sales are the primary driver. The others are aftermarket and Discontinued Parts and overhaul and Repair Services.

Does Specline have an API?

No public API is recorded for Specline.

What industry is Specline in?

Specline's product category is Aerospace Bearings. Its primary akta.pro industry code is IMABANAB, Aerospace Bearings, Bushings & Motion Components, with a secondary code of IMABANAK, Aerospace Landing Gear Components & Subsystems. Its NAICS code is 332991 and its SIC code is 3562.

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