Harbin Bearing Manufacturing

What Harbin Bearing Manufacturing does

Harbin Bearing Manufacturing Co., Ltd. (HRB) is a Chinese bearing manufacturer founded during the First Five-Year Plan period (1950) and operating for over 60 years, ranking among the top three bearing production bases in China. The company is wholly-owned by Harbin Bearing Group Corporation, a Harbin municipal state-owned conglomerate. HRB operates a 960,000 square meter production footprint in Harbin with 4,600 major equipment sets and a workforce of over 3,000, manufacturing more than 7,000 bearing specifications across 13 categories ranging from 1mm to 2000mm in diameter, including deep groove ball, roller, thrust, combination, linear motion, turbocharger, hub, and specialty aerospace/defense bearings. Annual production capacity stands at 80 million pieces with disclosed revenue above 1 billion yuan, and the company holds ISO9001-2008, TS16949-2009, AS9100, and ISO14001-2004 certifications.

HRB's revenue model is B2B industrial hardware sales, distributed primarily through direct enterprise field sales to customers in aerospace, defense, railway, automotive, precision machine tools, mining, metallurgy, petroleum/chemicals, and agricultural machinery. Marquee end-uses include bearings for the Shenzhou V/VI/VII manned spacecraft, Changzheng II F carrier rocket, and Chang'e I/II satellites, as well as Ministry of Railways-authorized speed-up railway passenger car bearings. The company operates six subsidiaries, including the AVIC Harbin Bearing joint venture (China's largest aeroengine main shaft bearing manufacturer) and the Sino-American Harbin Automotive Bearing Co., Ltd. with Garnet Industries LLC. Marketing channels include a direct website (hrbchina.com), QQ-based customer service, a phone hotline, and participation in government and industry events.

In August 2015, HRB received a 700 million yuan joint investment from Pinetree (Shanghai) Equity Investment and Management Co., Ltd. and Prince Fund Management Limited, framed as a strategic transformation from a production-oriented enterprise to a modern marketing- and service-oriented enterprise. Pricing is not publicly listed and is negotiated based on bearing specifications, order volume, and customer segment, with multi-year contracts typical for enterprise accounts. Geographic reach is documented only in domestic China with one certified export channel (TSE-certified Turkish market for deep groove ball bearings as of January 2009).

Name

Harbin Bearing Manufacturing

Legal name

Harbin Bearing Manufacturing Co., Ltd.

Website

https://hrbchina.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1950

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Harbin Bearing Manufacturing is a Harbin-based state-owned Chinese bearing manufacturer producing 7,000+ bearing specifications across 13 categories for aerospace, defense, railway, automotive, and heavy industrial customers, with over 3,000 employees and revenue above 1 billion yuan.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Industrial Bearings Manufacturing

NAICS

Ball and Roller Bearing Manufacturing (332991), Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing (33641), Aerospace Product and Parts Manufacturing (3364), Aircraft Engine and Engine Parts Manufacturing (336412), Motor Vehicle Parts Manufacturing (3363)

SIC

Ball & Roller Bearings (3562), Aircraft Engines & Engine Parts (3724), Aircraft & Parts (3720), Guided Missiles & Space Vehicles & Parts (3760)

akta.pro primary industry

Aerospace Bearings, Bushings & Motion Components (IMABANAB)

akta.pro secondary industry

Rotorcraft Parts & Components Manufacturing (Tier Suppliers) (IMABABAM)

Keywords

• Ball bearings manufacturing
• Roller bearings production
• Aerospace bearings
• Automotive bearings
• Precision machine bearings

Headquarters

HQ city

Harbin

HQ country

China

HQ region

Asia

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Bearing Sales: HRB generates revenue primarily through manufacturing and selling quality bearings across 13 product categories with over 7,000 specifications. The company serves multiple industrial sectors including aerospace, defense, railway, automotive, and general machinery. Annual production capability is 80 million pieces of bearings.
2. Joint Venture Operations: Revenue generated from subsidiary companies including Harbin Automotive Bearing Co., Ltd. (Sino-American joint venture), Harbin HRB Precision Bearing Manufacturing Co., Ltd., Harbin Tailai Bearing Co., Ltd., AVIC Harbin Bearing Co., Ltd., HRB Spare-parts Co., Ltd., and Harbin Hagong Bearing Co., Ltd.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Harbin Bearing Manufacturing Co., Ltd. (HRB) manufactures over 7,000 specifications of quality bearings across 13 product categories, with sizes ranging from 1mm to 2,000mm in diameter. The portfolio includes deep groove ball bearings, self-aligning ball bearings, angular contact ball bearings, cylindrical roller bearings, spherical roller bearings, taper roller bearings, thrust ball bearings, combination bearings, linear motion bearings, specialized bearings (for aviation, aerospace, nuclear, and defense), turbocharger bearings, and hub bearings. The company serves industrial sectors including precision machine tools, automobiles, agricultural machinery, locomotives, motors, engineering machinery, mining machinery, petroleum/chemical engineering, aviation/aerospace, and national defense, with annual production capacity of 80 million pieces.

Product overview

Harbin Bearing Manufacturing Co., Ltd. (HRB) is a comprehensive bearing manufacturing enterprise producing over 7,000 specifications of quality bearings ranging from 1mm inner diameter to 2000mm outer diameter. The company's product portfolio includes 13 major bearing categories: Deep Groove Ball Bearings, Self-aligning Ball Bearings, Angular Contact Ball Bearings, Cylindrical Roller Bearings, Spherical Roller Bearings, Taper Roller Bearings, Thrust Ball Bearings, Combination Bearings, Linear Motion Bearings, Special Bearings (for aviation, astronavigation, nuclear industry), Turbocharger Bearings, Hub Bearings, and Other Bearings (textile, automotive water pump, railway coach). HRB serves diverse industries including precision machine tools, automobiles, agricultural machinery, locomotives, electric appliances, engineering machinery, mining machinery, petroleum/chemical engineering, aviation/aerospace, and national defense. Annual production capacity reaches 80 million pieces with sales revenue exceeding 1 billion yuan.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Deep Groove Ball Bearings Standard bearing type used for radial load applications, suitable for high-speed operation and various industrial machinery. Sold to industrial buyers across multiple sectors.
• Self-aligning Ball Bearings Bearings with spherically formed outer ring raceway that allow self-alignment to compensate for shaft deflection and misalignment. For industrial machinery applications.
• Angular Contact Ball Bearings Bearings designed to support combined radial and axial loads, with single row types supporting axial load in one direction only. For industrial machinery applications.
• Cylindrical Roller Bearings Separable bearings with rollers linearly contacting inner and outer rings, offering high radial load capacity suitable for electric motors, automobiles, and transmission shafts.
• Spherical Roller Bearings Self-aligning bearings capable of taking greatly radial loads, suitable for heavy machinery used in mining, metallurgical, and paper-making industries.
• Taper Roller Bearings Bearings used to support combined load mainly consisting of radial load, with separable cups for easy assembling and adjustable radial/axial clearance. For industrial machinery.
• Thrust Ball Bearings Separable bearings designed to carry axial load only, used in lathe centers, automobile clutches, reducers, and machine tool spindles.
• Combination Bearings Bearings capable of bearing double-direction axial load with moderately high accuracy and stiffness, including ZARN, ZARF, and YRT models for CNC machining center lead screw support.
• Linear Motion Bearings Bearings consisting of a sleeved outer ring, multi-row balls and retainer that enable linear reciprocating displacement on matching shafts with flexibility and long running life.
• Special Bearings Custom bearings for aviation, astronavigation, ships, electronics, and nuclear industry applications, including high-precision, high-speed, high-temperature, and ultra-low temperature bearings.
• Turbocharger Bearings Bearings including deep groove ball bearings, cylindrical roller bearings, and duplex mounting angular contact ball bearings designed for high-speed turbocharger applications with radial and axial load capability; cages in alloyed steel with specially treated surfaces.
• Hub Bearings Bearings designed for wheel hub applications in automotive and machinery systems.
• Other Bearings (Textile, Water Pump, Railway Coach) Including textile machine bearings, automobile water pump bearings, and speed-up railway passenger coach bearings for specialized industrial applications.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 1 billion yuan annual sales revenue
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments6 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and flagship.

• Garnet Industries LLC (USA)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 October 2012In October 2012, HRB and Garnet Industries LLC (USA) established Harbin Automotive Bearing Co., Ltd. Sino-American joint venture. The company went into production on July 9, 2014, manufacturing automotive bearings including steering gear bearing, differential mechanism bearing, generator bearing, air conditioner bearing, and automotive wheel bearing of GEN 1, 2, and 3 for saloon cars.
• Harbin Municipal GovernmentmajorStrategic or Co-development Partner · 29 April 2010Cooperation agreement signed April 29th between Aviation Industry Corporation of China and Harbin Municipal Government for establishing bearing industrial base. The agreement signing ceremony was held at Shangri-La Hotel in Harbin.
• Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC)flagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 April 2010In April 2010, HRB and Aviation Industry Corporation of China (AVIC) founded AVIC Harbin Bearing Co., Ltd., which is China's largest manufacturer of aeroengine main shaft bearing. The joint venture covers 350,000 square meters with 1 billion yuan investment, focusing on aerospace bearings, railway bearings, high-end precision bearings, and wind power bearings.

Scale indicators10 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• SKF Group: The world's largest bearing manufacturer headquartered in Sweden, producing ball and roller bearings across industrial, automotive, and aerospace end markets. Directly comparable as a global bearings incumbent competing in many of the same heavy industrial and precision bearing segments as HRB.
• Schaeffler Group (INA/FAG): German global bearings and automotive components leader, with INA and FAG brands covering industrial bearings, automotive drivetrain, and aerospace. Directly comparable to HRB across the same product spectrum including ball, roller, and aerospace bearings.
• NSK Ltd. Major Japanese bearing manufacturer with broad product portfolio spanning automotive, industrial machinery, and precision bearings. Comparable to HRB as a diversified bearings producer serving automotive, machine tool, and industrial customers globally.
• JTEKT Corporation (Koyo Bearings): Japanese bearings and steering systems producer with Koyo brand covering automotive, industrial, and aerospace bearings. Comparable to HRB in product breadth across ball/roller bearings and automotive drivetrain components.
• NTN Corporation: Japanese bearing manufacturer producing a wide range of ball and roller bearings for automotive, industrial machinery, and aerospace. Comparable to HRB as a diversified global bearings producer with similar product categories and end-market exposure.

Direct peers

• The Timken Company: US-based manufacturer specializing in tapered roller bearings, engineered bearings, and power transmission products for industrial and aerospace markets. Comparable to HRB in producing specialized bearings for heavy industrial, rail, and aerospace applications.
• C&U Group: Chinese bearing manufacturer producing deep groove ball bearings, tapered roller bearings, and automotive bearings. Comparable to HRB as a domestic Chinese peer competing across industrial and automotive bearing segments.
• Luoyang LYC Bearing Co., Ltd. One of China's top bearing producers and a direct domestic competitor to HRB, manufacturing large-size and specialty bearings for wind power, mining, metallurgy, rail, and aerospace. Closest Chinese direct peer in scale and product range.
• Wafangdian Bearing Group (ZWZ): China's largest bearing manufacturer, producing a full range of bearings for industrial, automotive, and railway applications. Comparable to HRB as a fellow top-3 Chinese bearing producer with similar end-market diversification and domestic competition.
• RBC Bearings Incorporated: US-based manufacturer of engineered bearings and components for aerospace, defense, and industrial markets. Comparable to HRB in specialty aerospace bearing capabilities and high-end engineered bearing portfolio.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/harbin-bearing-manufacturing-co.-ltd.

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Subsidiaries6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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