Over a century of American Engineering & Manufacturing
At American Metal Bearing, we take pride in our long-standing tradition of American manufacturing excellence. With over a century of experience in the industry, our commitment to quality and precision is unrivaled. Our heritage of craftsmanship and innovation ensures that every product we deliver meets the highest standards of performance and reliability.
Over a century of American Engineering & Manufacturing
At American Metal Bearing, we take pride in our long-standing tradition of American manufacturing excellence. With over a century of experience in the industry, our commitment to quality and precision is unrivaled. Our heritage of craftsmanship and innovation ensures that every product we deliver meets the highest standards of performance and reliability.
Humble Beginnings
In 1921, a small bearing company was established in Los Angeles to manufacture specialty bearings for early Indy Cars. From the seed planted that day grew the world’s leading developer in bearing propulsion systems. Throughout the 20th century, we’ve pioneered advancements in journal bearing design and the list of Navy ships and submarines equipped with bearings engineered and manufactured by AMB reads like the history of the US Navy fleet.
Maritime & Diesel Engine Markets
By the 1930’s AMB was producing bearings for marine propulsion and large diesel engines. AMB had fully transitioned from small automotive bearings to large industrial babbitt bearings for OEM’s such as Sun-Duxford and Bethlehem diesel engines.
From Underdog to Key Role In World War II
By the time World War II began, AMB had already established its product lines for ship propulsion systems. This photo shows just one of three deliveries of AMB’s Weldtite Lineshaft Bearings used in the construction of 531 Victory class ships.
Product Line Expansion
Post World War II, AMB’s products were used on most of the US Navy’s large surface combatant programs. Frigates, destroyers, amphibious transport docks, and nuclear submarines all utilized AMB components within their propulsion systems. AMB had expanded its engineering services and began working with prime contractors for propulsion system related research projects.
Meeting Modern Day Demands
AMB currently operates out of its 50,000 sqft advanced manufacturing facility in Garden Grove, California. We’re able to provide a full range of design and engineering services, applied research and prototyping, and production manufacturing services.