Automotive Bearings Manufacturer

During this period, industrial development in Dalian five tasks and objectives: First, on the basis of steady and rapid growth of industrial development to improve the quality and efficiency. Strive to “second Five-Year” period, create some with strong international competitiveness and auto bearing influence of the industrial base, regional coordination of industrial development was enhanced.

Dalian Municipal Committee of the Tenth Plenary cum ten times the city’s economic work conference on the report in order to improve the quality of development as the core, to speed up economic restructuring; intensify structural adjustment, and further improve the quality of economic development; speed up the construction of modern industry gathering area, upgrade the industrial high end of the level of … … you can clearly see that economic development will accelerate the transformation of the city’s economic and social development throughout the whole process and in all areas.

Group discussions, participants agreed that the wheel bearings adjustment of industrial structure adjustment of economic structure in the focus and difficulty, we must focus on adjusting and optimizing the “four structure”: First, the structure adjustment and optimization of products and technologies to strengthen the technical transformation and innovation, innovation variety, improve quality, increase the added value; second is to adjust and optimize industrial structure, the development of internationally competitive large enterprises and groups to promote the SMEs to “specialist special new” development, cultivate industry alliances; Third, adjust and optimize the industrial layout actively guide the orderly transfer of industry and cluster development, promote the formation of a new pattern of regional development; Fourth, adjust and optimize industrial structure, promoting advanced manufacturing and modern service industries, emerging industries and the coordinated development of traditional industries.

Municipal Committee, deputy mayor Qu Xiaofei that the “second Five-Year” period, the industrial development to the quality and efficiency, to promote high value-added from low value-added to the transition from dependence to rely more on traditional factors of production technology progress, improving the quality of workers and management innovation, and from the extension of extensive development to ball bearings intensive-type intensive development changes, the formation of structural optimization, layout reasonable, technologically advanced, clean, safe, industrial chain, a strong ability to absorb employment of modern industrial system. Accelerate industrial upgrading and economic restructuring, the key is three main lines: high-end industrial, industrial scale and new technology industries

Recently, Baosteel supporting import substitution of large construction machinery wheel diameter of 5.49 m produced ZWZ bearings, which is the largest diameter ZWZ production, the largest outside the teeth, the largest three-row roller bearings. ZWZ marks in the wind generators  manufacture of large precision wheel bearings to achieve a new breakthrough.

In recent years, ZWZ full implementation of the “commanding heights strategy” to revitalize the equipment manufacturing industry, the State Council’s 16 critical areas of major technical equipment necessary for the high-grade bearings supporting the market-oriented, successfully developed a 5 MW wind turbine supporting bearings, Precision sheet metal rolling mills Bearings for work in the ultra-low temperature of minus 80 ℃ bearings, shield machine spindle bearing, bearings and other high-speed railway equipment auto bearings manufacturing industry, supporting more than 2000 kinds of countries needed to replace imported sophisticated bearings, 90% of the products meet international advanced level, breaking the blockade of foreign technologies bearing industry, achieved a major localization of core components and equipment.

Baosteel Special Steel Division, together with the development of Dalian Wafangdian Bearing Group 2 MW wind turbine steel spindle bearing success, and signed a supply contract of 100 tons, the product will soon be sent to Dalian.

ZWZ was founded in 1938, is the birthplace of China’s bearing industry, China is currently the largest ball  bearing manufacturers. In recent years, aimed at the domestic wind power ZWZ huge potential market, the state encourages the development of wind energy, nuclear power and other new green energy as an opportunity to vigorously promote wind power bearing, major equipment bearing the R & D prototype, in order to achieve a comprehensive import substitution. The group has a wind power bearing the brand “ZWZ”, and for the world’s top business quantities.

Last year, a foreign wind power generators for ZWZ bearing the user to make the strict quality requirements, requires the use of 2 MW wind turbine generators bearing steel, bearing life to ensure that more than 20 years. At that time, the domestic steel mills are not a board for the materials to meet the quality requirements ZWZ. ZWZ Special Steel Division and has a good working relationship for many years, ZWZ Special Steel Division on the high degree of confidence. Therefore, the two sides decided to jointly solve the problem, developing 2 MW wind turbine bearing steel, to replace imported products.

Development period, the steel division, Shenyang and Dalian Baoshan Steel employees ZWZ several times the exchange of technical personnel. The two sides on the slab quality of life of the product research experiment, the formation of technology agreements, from raw materials, smelting technology and other aspects of improvement. Through the cooperation of both sides, and 2 MW wind turbines developed a smooth steel shaft bearings for wind generators

The People’s Republic of China’s number one bearing brand and the world’s number seven – is entering into India with the plans to set up its operations. The Indian arm of ZWZ Group, The People’s Republic of China will be named as ZWZ Bearings India Private Limited.

With this set up, the public listed enterprise of The People’s Republic of China’s ‘Wafangdian Bearing Group Corporation’ – short named as ZWZ – will ensure its direct presence in Indian markets with its vast product portfolio and global expertise. To begin with, the Indian Company will mainly focus on sales and marketing of industrial bearings under ‘ZWZ’ brand in India.
ZWZ Bearings India has, thus, become one of the few enterprises from The People’s Republic of China to commence its operations in India. Says Mr Niu Qingbao, Consul General of The People’s Republic of China, “Considering the standing of the world’s two largest countries – China and India – there is an immense need from both the sides to steadily consolidate cooperative partnerships. As The People’s Republic of China’s trade with India is around USD 60 billion, we see further scope for forging these bilateral ties through trade cooperation that will speed up the growth of trade and investment. As ZWZ is number one brand in The People’s Republic of China, its entry into India is one such step towards attaining the same.”

With its entry, the USD 1 billion ZWZ Group is aiming to expand into the USD 2 billion Indian bearings market, which has been registering a CAGR of 20 per cent. Says Mr Zhao Yang, Global Sales Director, ZWZ Group, “We have always wanted to strengthen our presence in India wheel bearings with long-term plans. With Indian economy marking rapid strides, we find it an opportune time to mark our presence. We aim at becoming a prominent supplier to major industries of India and accordingly, we are launching a complete range of products that are ideally suited for Indian customers.”

Backed by its thrust bearings  manufacturing and technological capabilities, ZWZ Bearings India has identified key growth sectors for supply of bearings. Accordingly, it will supply its high quality and precision bearings to actual users and Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) in the industries like steel & metals, power, mining, paper, cement, machinery, engineering, petroleum, construction & infrastructure and railway. The Indian arm will first establish a network of long-term channel partners across the country with strong presence in select metro cities. As an early market initiative, it will launch about 5,000 types of industrial bearings in India and gradually take the portfolio to 15,000 products. ZWZ owns the intellectual property rights of all their manufactured products. Given the bearing manufacturing range, size and production capabilities, ZWZ India would be benchmarking against all the major bearing manufacturers operating in India and will compete with top five manufacturers.

In India, ZWZ Bearings will supply middle, large and extra large diameter ball bearings upto 6M diameter. As ZWZ Bearings are well-known for its shorter production lead times in comparison to other players, the same practice will be followed in India. Says Mr Nishant Vora, Director & General Manager, ZWZ Bearings India, “We are committed to supplying high quality, high precision, world-class bearing products with better delivery and compelling value.”

Adds Mr Vora, “Globally, there are few countries that specialize in the manufacture of large range bearings. In India, bearings are manufactured from small to medium sized bearings range. There is a vacuum in the middle to large size bearings and extra large sized bearings, which are normally imported. Indian market is in a growth phase when many other global markets are experiencing sluggish or no growth; particularly in the west. Indian market is very fragmented and spread out geographically in a very wide area that makes it different from rest of the world. With ZWZ Bearings, we want to capitalize on these key differentiators.”

For first three years, ZWZ Bearings India is envisaging annual sales of Rs 100-crore from its operations and expecting to reach to Rs 500-crore in the long-run. During this period, the Company expects to garner higher revenues from verticals like steel & metal, power, mining, construction & infrastructure related supplies, cement and railway.

With a view to further scale up its Indian operations, ZWZ Bearings India also intends to set up a full-fledged manufacturing base in the next two to three years. Till the manufacturing facility in India is set up, ZWZ Bearings India will import all its product requirements from People’s Republic of China. Also, it will launch specialty products for steel, cement, thermal power and wind power applications as ZWZ has very strong and deep product portfolios in these segments, specifically in Wind Turbine generators where ZWZ is number one in People’s Republic of China and among the largest in the world.

ZWZ is also looking forward to provide supply chain solutions to bearing manufacturers in India. ZWZ is one of the largest manufactures of forged and semi-finished bearing components such as races, cages, balls and rollers. ZWZ can significantly augment the ranges of several local manufacturers by providing such long-term supply chain solutions in India. ZWZ is also one of the leading manufacturers for precision manufacturing machines used in the bearing industry. ZWZ intends to supply the same to the Indian bearing industry through a specialized program and marketing initiative.

“Through these avenues – in addition to our core bearings product range – we are looking forward to being both a manufacturer and enabler to the industry. Our large presision ball bearings manufacturing expertise and technology will provide the platform for our growth in India” adds Mr Vora, who has been associated with the group for seven years.

Says Mr Li Dong, General Manager, Exports, ZWZ Group, “Our presence in the Indian market through vast product portfolio will ensure good brand visibility. Indian market has started recognizing Chinese products as high quality products and the brand ‘ZWZ’ will further cement this trust among our Indian customers.” Adds Ms Leena Wang, Manager, India & South-East Asia, ZWZ Group, “Post our expansion in India, ZWZ would hopefully emerge as one of the top 10 brands and will be accepted throughout the country as a leading global manufacturer.”

About ZWZ Bearings Corporation, China:
Founded in 1938, ZWZ is The People’s Republic of China’s largest bearing manufacturer and 7th largest manufacturer in the World. ZWZ manufactures over 15,000 products within its 22 plants and exports its products to over 80 countries worldwide. ZWZ has joint ventures with SKF AB of Sweden, in the production of Spherical Roller bearings, With JTEKT (Koyo) – Japan for production of automotive bearings and with THK – Japan for production of Linear motion Bearings. The Company is ISO 9000:14000 & TS 16949 certified. Its nationally accredited technology center carries R&D and life testing for various new products.

Fifteen years ago, the German performance igus has introduced a comprehensive “iglidur J” plastic sliding bearings. The lubrication-free bearing the highest long-term use temperature of 90 ° C, and both very low coefficient of friction and very long service life. According to the company reports that this section wheel bearings have been successfully applied for millions, all walks of life. Recently, the company has launched a “iglidur J260″ material. Compared with the previous model, the friction has a similar performance on the basis of good, which material of the sliding bearing 120 ° C maximum applicable to long-term applications.

Now, researchers igus plastics company has developed a new type “iglidur J350″ material, which has a higher temperature. The maximum maintenance-free bearings can withstand 180 ° C, at the same time as the press fit sleeve, providing a very high pressure interference fit. Only in the ambient with wind turbines temperature exceeds 150 ° C only when the need for additional fixed axis. In the dust environment, This new bearing is still a high wear resistance and excellent performance. In addition, both the material this strong overall performance and flexibility advantages of injection molding for the production and assembly to bring a lot of possibilities. This means that the new material used as piston ring, double ring flange or card solutions, or for use in harsh environments, such as: shock and vibration.

ZWZ learned from, but also supporting a number of major equipment for the country’s high-end products bearing well produced here, to fill the gap: 5 MW wind turbine pitch bearing sent to the user installed; completion of the main bearings and roller shield knives bearing the R & D, and began to test installed; successfully developed nature of mind and with adjusted axial displacement of the SDB larger bearings, reached world leading level; large portfolio backing, precision, sealed bearings successfully developed, through the use of user acceptance … … W Axis Group relies on innovation to achieve the high-end bearings industrial upgrading, changing many of our key focus areas of technology and equipment on high-precision, high reliability, high speed bearing long-term dependence on import conditions.

In recent years, the rapid development of China’s equipment wheel bearing manufacturing industry, but for major equipment, but most of the bearings supporting the high dependence on imports, bearings and other core components of major equipment has become a bottleneck in the development countries. ZWZ commitment to the national field of 16 major technical equipment bearings supporting the development of domestic and industrial base construction tasks, construction of the “ZWZ precision technology and manufacturing industrial park” and “precision technology and manufacturing (Dalian) Industrial Park” adhere to the starting point of technology development and rapid industrialization of research results, development of a number of high-tech products with independent intellectual property rights.

In the new energy industry, the development of a large-scale ZWZ clean and efficient wind power generators equipment, bearings, bearing varieties of the world has already built up the largest production scale, and the supporting units of the whole, the largest wind power generation bearing production bases, in the design and development, wind turbines manufacturing process , testing the three major technology has reached the world advanced level, as the world’s only 3 to 5 MW wind turbine bearings supporting one of the enterprises. ZWZ has successfully developed large-scale thermal power generating units produced a large vertical mill bearings, achieve a localization support and so on.

In the petrochemical industry, ZWZ developed for large-scale twin-screw granulator unit supporting multiple joint before and after the thrust bearing, turntable bearing the development of deep drilling rig, offshore drilling platform series bearings and mud pump bearings, chemical equipment developed and manufactured series of high reliability, maintenance-free bearings, breaking the blockade of foreign technologies bearing industry.

In the steel industry, has successfully implemented a large-scale ZWZ hot and cold rolling thin coating equipment and coating processing equipment of the localization project, developed a large domestic steel companies supporting the hot and cold Tapered Roller Bearings ; successfully developed a sophisticated bearing plate rolling mills, H beam vertical roller bearings; series developed a heavy plate, ship plate meter hot rolling mill ball bearings and heavy rail rolling series of bearings.

In the automotive and agricultural machinery industry, automobile industry in China ZWZ developed a series of heavy-duty card wheel hub bearings, gearbox bearings and differential bearings; car third-generation wheel hub bearings for quantities. In the mining, coal, shipbuilding, port machinery, marine engineering, rail transportation, machine tools and precision equipment, large construction machinery industry, ZWZ also continue to break the monopoly of foreign technology and blockade, to create a huge social benefits.

Neolithic engineers may have used ball bearings in the construction of Stonehenge, it has been claimed.
The same technique that allows vehicles and machinery to run smoothly could have been used to transport the monument’s massive standing stones more than 4,000 years ago, according to a new theory.
Scientists showed how balls placed in grooved wooden tracks would have allowed the easy movement of stones weighing many tons.

In the lower reaches of the expanding field of CNAC successful, its industrial chain to get the important part. The old bearing strong opponents of domestic Harbin Bearing Manufacturing Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as “Ha-axis”) is also bearing the high-end market for its beach and lay the most solid foundation.

Heilongjiang Provincial Committee and Party Secretary of Harbin, cover, such as yin, deputy party secretary of China Aviation Group, Vice President Tanrui Song, Harbin Mayor Zhang Xiaolian, the National Development and Reform Commission Wang Northeast Division inspectors and other relevant leaders attended on the day ceremony; Kazakhstan axis Pang Jun, chairman and general manager and party secretary ZHONG Ji-bin and other relevant leaders attended the signing ceremony.

Zhang Xiaolian told reporters in the Aviation Group carries the heavy responsibility of the development of aviation industry, with strong financial and technical strength. The industrial base is to build the aircraft bearing the Group of Gao Zhan, a move, but also with the Harbin Aviation Group complement each other, mutual benefit and common development cooperation again, Harbin municipal government will continue to care for and support Kazakhstan axis great development, fast development, promoting industrial transformation and upgrading of Harbin Bearing and achieve a new leap forward.

The joint venture, to some extent in the aircraft industry means tha t Clutch Release Bearings Kazakhstan will conduct a comprehensive re-axis.

It is understood that CNAC is the direct management of the State-enterprise groups, and now has nearly 200 members of the unit, employs about 40 people. In 2009, the Air Group was selected Fortune 500 companies, ranked 426.

The Kazakhstan-axis is China’s “First Five” period to establish the first machinery industry key enterprises, and the Luoyang Bearing, Dalian Wafangdian Bearing and as China’s “three-axis.”

Plant 60 years, Kazakhstan has become the axis of aerospace bearing “Shenzhou V”, “Shenzhou VI”, “Shenzhou VII” and other supporting manned spacecraft, to the development of China’s aerospace industry has made tremendous contributions. In recent years, Kazakhstan shaft bearings for the more than 150 companies nationwide train and a large number of practical and technical personnel. Also independently established a national R & D center, to revitalize our national industry, especially for the bearing area of one of the world’s advanced level made many achievements.

According to the strategic restructuring agreement shows that the bigger and stronger bearings industry, in accordance with the overall plan, step by step integration methods, namely Air Group first invested in the integration of Kazakhstan axis aerospace bearings, railway wheel bearings, high precision bearings, large wind power bearing four categories of products, and then to the continued existence of the Kazakhstan-axis integration of other resources, and ultimately Harbin Bearing industry’s rapid development.

Into high-end

Pang Jun told reporters in the registered capital of Air Kazakhstan axis of 6 billion, of which science and technology into the hair [26.22 -1.83%] invested 310 million yuan investment, accounting for Air Kazakhstan axis in 51.67% of registered capital, the aviation industry, the other 3 companies Total invested 90 million yuan.

“Our need to import large quantities of high-end bearings, including aerospace, high-speed railway, of which only the annual import volume to rail about 20 billion U.S. dollars, reflected in its market space.” Pang Jun, said the purpose of the flight is to build a Kazakhstan-axis China’s high-end bearings industry, enhance the bearing localization. He said that these products will be used bearings made large aircraft, C919, and the ARJ21, and other types of civil aircraft in the helicopter.

According to reports, the newly formed Air Kazakhstan axis in the unit of the Central AVIC AVIC Dongan, the aircraft industry into a hair technology, AVIC AVIC dawn and four West Airlines axis enterprises and Kazakhstan set up joint venture and cooperation. Company covers an area of 35 million square meters, with a total investment of no less than 10 billion yuan, mainly engaged in the aerospace Self-Aligning Ball Bearings , railway bearings, high precision bearings, large wind power high-precision bearings bearing the design, development, production, maintenance, marketing and after-sales service and other business and derivative products in the bearing technology research, development, production, sales, service and other services.

Neolithic engineers may have used ball bearings in the construction of Stonehenge in Wiltshire, claim experts from the University of Exeter.

Scientists showed how balls placed in grooved wooden tracks would have allowed the easy movement of stones weighing many tonnes.

Nobody has yet explained successfully how the heavy slabs used to build Stonehenge more than 4,000 years ago were shifted from their quarries to Salisbury Plain.

Some, the “bluestones”, weighed four tonnes each and were brought a distance of 150 miles from Pembrokeshire, Wales.

Attempts to re-enact the transporting of the blocks on wooden rollers or floating them on the sea have not proved convincing. The hard surfaces and trenches needed when using rollers would have left marks on the landscape, but none is there.

Experts hit on their new theory after examining mysterious stone balls found near similar monuments in Aberdeenshire, Scotland. About the size of a cricket ball, they are precisely fashioned to be within a millimetre of the same size, suggesting they were meant to be used together rather than individually.

Secondary school teachers and principals are seeking better working conditions, as well as a bigger pay rise.
At present, pay talks for secondary and area school teachers and secondary principals are stalled.
It is likely they will be offered the same 2.75% pay rise that primary teachers and principals belonging to the NZEI have been offered.
But the Post Primary Teachers’ Association says the secondary talks are stuck on issues specific to secondary schools.
The Secondary Principals’ Assocation says it wants a auto bearing pay rise of 3.75% to 4%, plus new salary steps after three, six and nine years in the job.
It says principals will consider taking industrial action – something secondary and area school teachers have already approved.
The NZEI will ask its teachers and principals to accept the 2.75% increase, which comes with a one-off payment of $300 and covers two years.
If the PPTA obtains a better deal than the NZEI, this will be automatically offered to the primary teachers.
More industrial action is being considered by the groups in the new year.