Could this be the biggest bearing…ever?!

Messinger Bearings have been BearingNet members since 2003. They are known for their HUGE bearings, so we interviewed them….

An Interview with Vincent Candello, Messinger Bearing

Do you know what the biggest bearing ever made was??

To my knowledge  it was approx. 20 Feet

What was the biggest bearing Messinger ever made?

The largest bearing we have manufactured was 18 feet in diameter! We have the largest capability in North America to manufacture up to 25 Feet in diameter.

How do you ship a bearing of that size? and how do you move them around??

We ship our bearings typically on a flatbed truck and mount it to a “ A “ frame standing upright with police escorts to where we ship the bearing.

What sort of price does a 18-25 ft. bearing sell for?

All depends which features you need with the type of bearing you are looking for. Could be $100,000 or could be $300,000 depending on your needs.

What sort of things do your bearings go into?

Typically applications for these large bearings include: Steel mills, Draglines, Cranes, Tunnel boring machines , Large Antenna’s

How long you have been with Messinger and what is your role there?

I started with Messinger in 2006 coming from the Timken Company as a territorial account reprehensive. I have taken on the role as Technical inside sales with Messinger’s custom product line. Much different than your typical bearings that you would sell off the shelf. Vince has recently been promoted to Senior Purchasing Agent for Messinger/Kingsbury.

Testimonial of Messinger Bearings from Constellation Wines, U.S., Canandaigua Winery

Messinger, over the course of just two weeks, took a large bearing that was literally trashed and rebuilt the unit. As the unit was of foreign make, no drawings could be provided. Messinger machinist ground new bearing races, cleaned the entire assembly, and installed a full complement of oversized rolling elements. The bearing was express shipped back to New York and the Winery was back in full operation and ready to meet holiday orders. Messinger Bearing’s prompt and professional attention to this critical component is greatly appreciated by all of us here at the Canandaigua Winery. Charles Meyn.

About Messinger Bearings

In 2004, the well-respected Messinger line of bearings, including ball bearings, radial roller bearings and axial roller bearings, became part of Kingsbury – the leader in hydrodynamic bearing technology.

Equipment applications for Messinger rolling element bearings include the rock crushing, mining, steel making, pulp & paper, tunnel boring, beverage bottling, coal pulverizing, and government/defense industries.

Messinger bearings have been the first choice for many different large-scale OEM applications over the years and are often specified as reliable replacement bearings. That’s because few other rolling element manufacturers have the depth of expertise or the large machining and turning capabilities that we have.

No matter what size or type of Messinger rolling element bearings you choose, you can expect a quick response, unparalleled application support and timely delivery, not to mention comprehensive bearing repair and maintenance services.

Have you manufactured a bigger bearing than Messinger? Send us your pictures and let us know about it!