Bearing Specialists Since 1960

King Engine Bearings was founded in 1960 with a single, unchanged objective: to supply the highest quality engine bearings available. By specialising exclusively in bearings, never diversifying beyond their core expertise, King has built one of the most extensive and technically advanced engine bearing ranges in the world, covering automobiles, light and heavy-duty trucks, marine, aviation, standby power, and a wide variety of other internal combustion engine applications. That depth of focus has made King the first choice in two of the most demanding sectors in the industry: aviation and motorsport.

Proprietary Materials and Coating Technology

King's investment in materials research sets them apart from conventional bearing manufacturers. Their in-house R&D team continuously develops innovative bearing materials including high-strength aluminium alloys, lead-free bronzes, and advanced overlay coatings, among them the proprietary pMax Black™ overlay and PVD sputter technology for lead-free, high-load applications. This ongoing commitment to materials science ensures that King bearings are not only engineered to meet the demands of current engine technology, but are continuously advancing to meet the requirements of tomorrow's powerplants.

Total Control, from Raw Material to Final Product

Every King bearing is manufactured entirely in-house, from the initial casting of proprietary alloys through to machining, plating, and final packaging. This complete vertical integration, originally pioneered by King through the development of their own manufacturing machinery and high-speed production lines, ensures a level of precision and consistency that outsourced manufacturing cannot achieve. Multiple quality control checkpoints are applied throughout the entire process, reflecting an aerospace-grade approach to zero-defect production that carries through to every automotive bearing that leaves the facility.