KRW

KRW Leipzig GmbH — Over 100 Years of German Quality and Bearing Innovation

Kugel- und Rollenlagerwerk Leipzig GmbH (KRW) traces its roots back to 1904, when it was founded as Deutsche Kugellagerfabrik GmbH (DKF). Today, KRW Leipzig continues the development, production, and worldwide distribution of roller bearings with the renowned “Made in Germany” quality seal.

With over a century of engineering experience, a team of highly skilled employees, an innovative research and development department, and modern production techniques, KRW delivers bearings of exceptional value. Through consistent implementation of a stringent quality management system, KRW continuously meets the criteria for DIN EN ISO 9001:2008 certification, awarded by TÜV as an independent inspection authority. Furthermore, KRW is certified in accordance with DIN EN ISO 50001, ensuring a systematic approach to continuous improvement in energy performance and efficient energy use in bearing production.

The KRW product range includes improved standard products as well as numerous innovations across various bearing series. In addition to standard products, KRW places particular emphasis on developing customer-specific bearing solutions: over 20% of all bearings produced are special designs.

As of 2011, the KRW product portfolio includes:

• Deep groove ball bearings
• Deep groove ball thrust bearings
• Angular contact ball bearings (single row, double row)
• Four point bearings
• Angular contact thrust ball bearings
• Cylindrical roller bearings (single row, multi row, and full complement)
• Cylindrical roller bearings in inch sizes
• Cylindrical roller thrust bearings
• Tapered roller bearings with steel pin cage
• Spherical roller bearings (single row, multi row)
• Special bearings
• Components and accessories