Cleaning & Lube Facilities
Authorized and certified by the bearing manufacturing industry leaders.
ISO 9001:2015, Aerospace AS9100D
Our approach to quality reflects the mindset and spirit of commitment we provide to our customers.
Kitting and Assembly
Cost savings can be maximized by outsourcing assembly of components in the kit.
Stocking Programs
Increases certainty and reduces volatility in your supply chain.
NATIONAL PRECISION
Preston, Washington (WA), United States
Aerospace, Defense & Security
Products & Services
Bearing Long Term Agreements
National Precision
Benefits include:
• Safety Stock and Inventory Reduction
• Identify Alternative Items and Sources
• Forecasting and Lead Time Management
• Inventory Management
• Vendor Reduction
• Streamline quality (DSQR)
• Reduce purchasing and accounting transactions
Spherical Plain Bearings
National Precision
Industry Standards: MS approved to AS81820 (formerly MIL-B-81820)
Types: Swaged, split ball, split race, fracture race, snap assembled, and loader slot
Materials: Standard steel, alloys, coatings, corrosion resistant steel
Precision: Aerospace or industrial standards
MS14101-3 to MS14101-16
MS14102-3 to MS14102-16
MS14103-3 to MS14103-16
MS14104-3 to MS14104-16
Thin Section Bearings
National Precision
We offer DFARS compliant thin section bearings that are manufactured in the United States. Available in standard and custom configurations, inch and metric, sealed and unsealed, up to 42" in diameter. National Precision also offers factory-authorized cleanroom relubrication for custom and specialty lubricants.
Types: Angular contact, radial contact, 4-point contact, duplex, super duplex, custom
Materials: 52100 steel, 440C stainless steel, 17-4 stainless steel, M50 steel
Precision: ABEC-1 to ABEC-9
Cam Followers
National Precision
These categories of needle bearings utilize the outer ring as the moving race, where a typical ball bearing utilizes the inner ring during operation. These should be carefully selected by reviewing the bearing type, materials, loads required and specific applications.
Types: Track & yoke rollers, single-row and double-row
Materials: 52100 steel, stainless steel (CRES)
Precision: Industrial, aerospace
Certifications: MS approved AS39901 (formerly MIL-B-3990), Boeing & Airbus approved. MS21438, MS21439, MS24465, MS24466, MS24461, MS24463, MS24464, MS21447, MS21432, NAS562
Needle Bearings
National Precision
Types: Drawn cup, machined, retained, full complement, roller clutch, thrust and heavy duty
Materials: 52100 steel and stainless steel (CRES)
Industry Standards: industrial (ISO 9001), automotive (IATF/TS 16959), aerospace (AS 9100), MS17131, MS17130, MS51961, MS51962, MS24461, MS24462, MS24463, MS24464, MS24465, MS24466, MS21438, MS21439.
Bearing Stocking Programs
National Precision
We efficiently manage multiple suppliers, thanks to our integrated operation distribution center and transportation services, and are able to reduce the total cost of procurement and year-over-year cost-out. In addition, by outsourcing the order entry and delivery process for complex programs, our customers gain the benefit of:
- Reduced cash outlay and improved ROI
- Single-point invoicing for multiple suppliers
- Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI), Just in Time (JIT), Kanban
Slewing Rings
National Precision
National Precision offers slewing rings in inch and metric sizes, as well as custom mounting configurations and lubricants. We have drive motor & pinion packages, as well as turntable solutions.
Types: Rectangular, flanged, high capacity, cross roller
Configurations: Geared (internal or external), gearless
Materials: Alloy steel, stainless steel, aluminum alloy w/ custom coatings.
Certification: AGMA Class Q5 quality gears
Easy interchange with all major brands. Standard sizes available from stock.
Types: Rectangular, flanged, high capacity, cross roller
Configurations: Geared (internal or external), gearless
Materials: Alloy steel, stainless steel, aluminum alloy w/ custom coatings.
Certification: AGMA Class Q5 quality gears
Easy interchange with all major brands. Standard sizes available from stock.
Bearing Kitting and Assembly
National Precision
In addition to assembly services, National Precision also provides individual part and sub-assembly kitting to help streamline the flow to our customers’ assembly lines. We create flexible solutions to meet our customers’ needs, engineering and designing kits in various shapes and sizes.
Benefits of Kitting and Assembly:
• Consolidation of multiple SKUs while maintaining full traceability
• Save space and time on production floor
• Eliminate costs associated with packaging waste and FOD
• Reduce inventory, Purchasing transactions and supplier management
• Consolidated documentation and billing from a single source
We assemble parts from industry-leading manufacturers at locations in the U.S. and overseas, and offer turnkey production of electromechanical actuation systems, including wire harnessing, thermal management fans, and controls.
Bearing Distributor Quality Certified ISO9001:2015 and AS9100D
National Precision
National Precision Certifications:
• AS9100D
• AS9120
• ISO9001:2015
• ITAR
• Cyber-security Compliant (NIST SP800-171)
• DSQR
Government and Defense Bearing Supplier
National Precision
We provide quick-response capabilities for design and legacy aircraft platforms including:
• Autonomous Flight
• Space and Satellite
• Land and Maritime Systems
• Surface and Subsurface Weapon Systems.
When you want expert, technical consultation for bearings, mechanical actuation, and cable harness assemblies, contact the National Precision Government and Defense Sales Team.
Aerospace Bearing Tools
National Precision
• Swaging and staking
• Cutting
• Installation and removal
• Rotational torque measurement
• Proof-load testing (standalone or with computer interface)
• Drill-press & portable (on wing)
• Tri-roller, anvil, and custom designs
Rod Ends
National Precision
PRODUCT CATEGORIES -
- Aerospace Ball Bearing Rod Ends
- Aerospace Spherical Plain Rod Ends
- CRES Spherical Ball Rod Ends
- Commercial Industrial Rod Ends
- Precision Series Rod Ends
- Extra-Strength Heavy Duty Shank
- Special Products
- Metric Series Rod Ends
Airframe Control Bearings
National Precision
Airframe control bearings are characterized as lightweight, corrosion protected, grease lubricated, and typically sealed bearings, which are ideal for oscillating and/or heavy duty applications.
Types: Full line of airframe control ball and roller anti-friction bearings
Materials: 52100 chrome steel, 440C stainless steel
Industry Standards: Conforms to SAE-AS7949 (formerly MIL-B-7949), Airbus & Boeing approved
• Lightweight design
• Corrosion protected
• Available in “Standard” and “Precision” series
Types: Full line of airframe control ball and roller anti-friction bearings
Materials: 52100 chrome steel, 440C stainless steel
Industry Standards: Conforms to SAE-AS7949 (formerly MIL-B-7949), Airbus & Boeing approved
• Lightweight design
• Corrosion protected
• Available in “Standard” and “Precision” series
Bearing Packaging
National Precision
We offer packaging options that meet the stringent requirements of our diverse customers, including numerous inventory support and fulfillment methods that can be customized to fit any requirement. We also offer factory-authorized preservation and re-lubrication in our in-house ISO Class 6 clean room, with certification to Mil-P-197K currently available.
- Vial Pack
- Roll Pack
- Pill Pack
- Individual Box
- Kraft Bag
- Custom Pack
Bearing Analysis
National Precision
Our team works hand-in-hand with customer engineering & quality departments, providing a direct line of access to support. We can provide independent third-party inspection to provide meaningful and unbiased testing of bearing quality, performance and failure analysis upon request.
NPB services & solutions can help:
• Improve productivity
• Reduce maintenance costs
• Improve energy efficiency
• Optimize designs
• Reduce time to market
• Reduce total cost of ownership
NPB offers engineering services for all phases of the design lifecycle, from initial design consultation to bearing damage and failure analysis, including recommended solutions.
Miniature Precision Ball Bearings
National Precision
Miniature precision ball bearings perform in every day applications, as well as the most demanding environments, including high/low temperatures, cryogenic, vacuum, corrosive and high speed. National Precision offers factory-authorized relubrication with custom & specialty lubricants- easy interchange to all major brands.
Types: Radial, Angular Contact, Full Complement, Thrust
Materials: Chrome Steel, Stainless Steel, Ceramic Hybrid, Plastic
Precision: ABEC-1 to ABEC-9
Sizing: Smaller than 1.2 inches (30mm)
Bearing Cleaning and Specialty Lube Facilities
National Precision
We support critical applications ranging from Aerospace & Defense, Medical, Dental, to Industrial applications. National Precision clean room services are authorized and certified by the bearing manufacturing industry leaders. In addition, we offer engineering services to help assist in the selection process of the proper lubricant for every application. We stock hundreds of specialty and high performance lubricants, including MIL-spec, food grade, high-vacuum, corrosive resistant, and low-outgassing; we offer grease plating, centrifuge, and other special application methods as well.
Ball Transfers
National Precision
- Drop-In Style
- Flanged
- Stud Mounted
- Flying Saucer
- Pipe Mount
- Flangeless
About
National Precision specializes in precision bearing solutions for aerospace, defense, medical, and industrial applications. NPB stocks ball bearings, miniature precision bearings, spherical bearings, rod end bearings, airframe control bearings, bushings, needle bearings, and bearing installation tools. In addition to bearings, bushings and installation tools, National Precision Bearing also offers relubrication and packaging services in a ISO Class 6 (Class 1000) cleanroom.
National Precision, in business since 1979, was originally formed to support The Boeing Company and its subcontractors. Currently we are a well-known and respected supplier of a wide variety of bearings throughout the world. National's mission is to provide customers the most effective solution in the marketplace. It is our vision to be a "key player" in every market niche we do business. We value the well being of our people, integrity, a "can do" attitude, expecting success, accountability, effective decision making, respectful behavior and quality.
Our personnel are highly-trained bearing specialists with extensive experience. Our AS9100D and ISO 9001:2015 Quality System meets or exceeds the requirements of our major customers. We invite any of our customers to visit our facilities in Preston, Washington (near Seattle).
National Precision, in business since 1979, was originally formed to support The Boeing Company and its subcontractors. Currently we are a well-known and respected supplier of a wide variety of bearings throughout the world. National's mission is to provide customers the most effective solution in the marketplace. It is our vision to be a "key player" in every market niche we do business. We value the well being of our people, integrity, a "can do" attitude, expecting success, accountability, effective decision making, respectful behavior and quality.
Our personnel are highly-trained bearing specialists with extensive experience. Our AS9100D and ISO 9001:2015 Quality System meets or exceeds the requirements of our major customers. We invite any of our customers to visit our facilities in Preston, Washington (near Seattle).
