Kaydon markets

Aerospace and defense

Kaydon bearings have been solving tough engineering problems in critical applications for the U.S. military and its allies for decades.

For combat, recon or simple transportation, today's designs demand innovation as well as performance. Thanks to top-flight engineering and manufacturing teams, you can count on Kaydon bearings.

• Space and weight saving products, plus reliable, accurate positioning
• Integration of civilian technology into military products for faster, more economic performance improvement
• Comprehensive technical support and long-term commitment
• Decades of rotating equipment experience and engineering expertise
• Leading industry brands with proven experience and active service references

Kaydon slewing ring bearings and WireX® wire-race bearings.

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Applications

• Aircraft (Jet fighters, Helicopters, UAVs, Airlift & Cargo, Commercial)
• landing wheels
• navigation, target acquisition pods
• counter measure systems
• mast, swash plate and gearbox bearings
• propulsion and control systems
• refueling booms, wenches, APUs
• Ships
• missile defense
• gun mounts
• sonar, radar, and communication
• carrier elevator and arresters
• Ground combat and security vehicles
• turrets
• target & sighting systems
• transmission
• suspension
• Weapons
• guidance & propulsion systems
• missile launchers
• gun mounts and ammunition loaders
• Space
• satellites
• space station
• telescopes
• rover
• Radar (fixed and mobile)