NSK Ltd. announced that its product series won a machinery award at the 2016 CHO MONOZUKURI Innovative Parts and Components Awards.

The award-winning NH Series and NS Series have a lifespan double that of conventional products due to the application of a new ball groove. These products and the technology behind them earned recognition for contributing to longer equipment lifespans and smaller equipment size.

The world's highest load rating level delivers double the lifetime of traditional products The lifespan of these two products is more than double that of conventional products (LH Series and LS Series), with a dynamic load rating* 1.3x higher. They are useful for extending the lifespan of equipment, and their compact size helps keep the equipment they are used in smaller.

Compatible with conventional products. The installation dimensions are the same as conventional products (LH Series and LS Series), so the NH Series and NS Series can be adopted without modifying the design of the equipment. Like their predecessors, the new products also allow free combination of rails and bearings and can be used with popular options such as the NSK K1™ lubrication unit for long-term, maintenance-free operation, and other products.

This award was established in 2004 as a way to rediscover the power of Japanese manufacturing as the unsung hero that contributes to Japanese industries and society, recognizing parts and components that contribute to Japanese manufacturing. The award focuses on six fields: machinery, automobiles, electrical/electronic equipment, environmental, health/medical equipment, and daily living.