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N T N
NTN Technology
for ECOLOGY
NTN Technology
for SAFETY
NTN Technology
for COMFORT
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COMPACT
LIGHTER
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N T N Te c h n o l o g y
for ECOLOGY
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With constant velocity joints for automotive use, performance demands are different depending upon the
type of joint and the location that they are used. So, at
NTN, we develop special, environmentally-conscious
lead-free grease in accordance with each type of constant velocity joint and each differing application, so
that each one of our joints can sufficiently demonstrate
its maximum level of performance, like durability, flakeresistance and NVH (Noise, Vibration, and Harshness)
characteristics.
Furthermore, as a pioneer in constant velocity joints,
NTN is contributing to the protection of the global environment by answering the demand for lighter, more
compact and higher performance products in order to
reduce fuel consumption, as well as by providing
environmentally-considerate products that strictly adhere to both domestic and international environmental
standards.
Te c h n o l o g y R e p o r t
The development of automobiles that take the environment into consideration has been
accelerated at a rapid pace.
At NTN, in order to answer todays environmental needs, like more efficient operation and
further improved fuel efficiency, we work each and every day towards offering products that are
more compact, lighter in weight, have a longer life and lower friction, and that use fewer
materials that might have a negative impact on the environment.
NVH
On the other hand, by applying the special heattreatment "FA processing" technology originally developed by NTN to standard bearing steel, we have been
able to produce more compact, lighter weight and
longer-lived bearings. Through further improvements
in design and by turning sliding bearings into roller
bearings, we are also able to develop a wider variety
of low friction products.
High-Rigidity and
Super Low Torque Tapered
Roller Bearings
N T N Te c h n o l o g y
for SAFETY
NTN
Hub bearings are becoming more and more unitized,
with the number of parts decreasing from the first
generation to the third (GEN3), and they have currently evolved into lightweight, compact products. NTN
now mass-produces GEN3 hub bearings in factories
in Japan as well as North America and Asia, and we
deliver various generations of hub bearings to automobile manufacturers the world over. We also offer a
full lineup of GEN3 hub bearings with built-in active
ABS sensors that respond to the need for ever greater safety in the automotive world.
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GEN3
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GEN3
Te c h n o l o g y R e p o r t
ABS
GEN3
ABS
N T N Te c h n o l o g y
f o r C O M F O RT
NTN
30
50%
Te c h n o l o g y R e p o r t
NVH
Example Applications
Products that Maximize NTN Technology in Support of Various Parts of Your Automobile
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Vehicles are used in a variety of settings. At NTN, we make the best use of our technology in order
to make each setting and each application more convenient and efficient for all.
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13 Engine
15 Axle
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C O N T E N T S
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11Drive Train
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CVT
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/ATV
Drive Train
Engine
Axle
Automatic Transmission
Manual Transmission
CVT
Rear Differential
Accessory
Body
Motorcycles
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Automotive Products Guide Book
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Example Applications
Drive Train
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Fixed Joint
Fixed Joint
EBJ
HEBJ
Plunging Joint
EUJ
HEDJ
Plunging Joint
HETJ
EDJ
HLJ
ETJ
PTJ
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Example Applications
Engine
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Cageless FA Needle
Roller Bearings for Rocker Arm
Chain Tensioner
without Oil Supply
Built-in Pulley
Auto Tensioner Unit
Incorporates the world's smallest hydraulic auto tensioner inside the tension pulley.
Ballscrew Unit
for Continuously
Variable Valve System
BEARPHITE Seals
for Variable Valve Timing
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Example Applications
Axle
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Super-Lightweight
Hub Bearing
Sensor Integrated
Hub Bearing (Sealed Type)
GEN1
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Example Applications
Automatic
Transmission
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FA Deep Groove
Ball Bearings
FA
FA Deep Groove
Ball Bearings
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Example Applications
Manual
Transmission
FA Deep Groove
Ball Bearings
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FA Deep Groove
Ball Bearings
FA
FA
31.5
A compact ballscrew unit that delivers high response and compact for
mechanical automatic transmissions.
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Example Applications
CVT
CVT
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Super-High Capacity
Tapered Roller Bearings
Super-High Capacity
Tapered Roller Bearings
Double-row
Thrust Needle Roller Bearings
Machined-ring
Needle Roller Bearings
FA Deep Groove
Ball Bearings
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Example Applications
Rear Differential
High-Rigidity and
Super Low Torque Tapered
Roller Bearings
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FA Tapered
Roller Bearings
FA
Tapered roller bearings that employ
FA-processed standard bearing steel
to achieve a longer service life.
Note
FA processing: The technology of
making longer-lived bearing steel
through the miniaturization of the
crystal grains.
High-Rigidity and
Super Low Torque Tapered
Roller Bearings
FA
Super-High Capacity
Tapered Roller Bearings
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Example Applications
Accessory
Drawn-cup Needle Roller Bearings
for Throttle Body
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High-Temperature and
Long-Life Resin Pulley
High-Temperature and
Long-life Bearings
for Alternator
Compact Clutch
Integrated Pulley
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Example Applications
Body
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Cradle Bearings
for Air Disk Brake
Needle Roller Bearings
for ABS Pump
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Example Applications
Motorcycles
Chain Tensioner
without Oil Supply
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Pressure-Resistant
Ball Bearings
Pressure-Resistant
Ball Bearings
Chain Tensioner
without Oil Supply
ATV
ATV
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NTN's manufacturing, sales and service, and technology span throughout the world. They are organically linked, which
enhances performance while pursuing their fields of specialty.
For example, the technology division forwards its research results to the production and sales divisions to analyze
what products to be supplied for what customer in which sector. Also, feedback with production and sales divisions
enhances our pinpoint accuracy in supplying products.
One division works for all divisions, and all divisions work for one. The end result is better products for our customers.
NTN
Head office
Corporate name : NTN Corporation
Trademark
Founded
Head office
:
: March 1918
: 3-17, 1-chome, Kyomachibori,
President
Number of
employees
Fiscal year ended
Capital
Sales
: Yasunobu Suzuki
: Tatsuo Kondou
: 5,519 (consolidated: 18,637)
(As of September 30, 2007)
: March 31
: 42.3 billion yen
: 336.8 billion yen (consolidated: 483.8 billion yen)
(As of March 31, 2007)
Main business
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Boasting a global network for producing products, NTN employs a Trinity of manufacturing, sales, and R&D that is implemented worldwide. And everything carried out in each individual area of the world is connected through that network. In
other words, any one of our bases on the planet is connected with the rest of the
world. That means knowledge can be gathered from anywhere and everywhere
around the globe in order to produce a particular product. One by one, and from
a global point of view, NTN is working on its own specialty topics along with solving those presented to us by our customers and by society.
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Sales
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Sales activities that place the customer first have earned us great
trust
NTN has established branch offices and distributorships as close as possible to our customers both in
Japan and overseas to quickly respond to customer requests. In addition to maintaining relations
with our customers, we provide information that will
be useful to the customer in the future through regular participation in activities and exhibits closely
connected to customer interests, while actively offering proposals for new technology and new products. We offer support to our sales personnel and
strive to respond quickly to current trends in the industry as well as customer requests.
NTN
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ENGLAND
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EUROPE
GERMANY
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FRANCE
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Hauptverwaltung
Niederlassung NORDRHEIN-WESTFALEN
Niederlassung STUTTGART
Niederlassung MNCHEN
Filiale in ITALIA
ITALY
ASIA
NTN KOREA LTD.
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PUSAN Branch
JAPAN
JAPAN
KOREA
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4
CHINA
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3
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INDIA
PHILIPPINES
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1
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THAILAND
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NTN
Head Office (OSAKA)
KANTO Automotive Branch, TOKYO Branch
TAIWAN
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NTN corporation
JAPAN
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MALAYSIA
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SINGAPORE
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CVJ
CVJ Technical Center
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TOHOKU Branch
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NISHIKANTO Branch
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NAGOYA Branch
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KYUSYU Branch
NORTH AMERICA
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CANADA
UNITED STATES
of
AMERICA
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2
MXICO
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2
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SOUTH AMERICA
NTN SUDAMERICANA, S.A.
PANAMA
AUSTRALIA
BRAZIL
AUSTRALIA
ARGENTINA
SALES OFFICE
NTN DRIVESHAFT INC.
PLANT LOCATION
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