The manufacturing base of Schaeffler in Taicang has recently achieved a milestone, producing the 500 millionth needle roller bearing for universal joint, marking a major advancement in the group's China operations.

U-joints are flexible parts that can change angles to transmit power, widely used in automotive steering and powertrain systems. The needle roller bearings nestled within these joints play a crucial role in reducing friction and bearing loads.

Schaeffler's U-joint needle bearings are distinguished by their high torque capacity, low friction, exceptional robustness, and torsional stiffness. These qualities are achieved through meticulous raw material selection, innovative design, advanced heat treatment, and precise stamping processes.

Schaeffler is currently expanding the applications of universal joint bearings. Their superior performance and reliability have made them key components in emerging fields such as embodied intelligence and the low-altitude economy.

Schaeffler's manufacturing base in Taicang. [Photo/WeChat account: gh_5d51cb296177]