About Rollway
About Rollway
Rollway's history dates to 1908, when the first bearings from the Railway Roller Bearing Company went into service on the Syracuse Rapid Transit Line in New York. In 1923 the firm was renamed Rollway Roller Bearing Company and expanded into automotive roller bearings, building on its original railway-grade engineering heritage.
Over more than a century, Rollway established itself as a pioneer in the open ball and roller bearing industry, growing into a global supplier of standard and metric bearings for a wide range of OEM and end-user businesses. Its product line includes deep groove ball bearings, self-aligning ball bearings, angular contact ball bearings, cylindrical roller bearings, spherical roller bearings, tapered roller bearings, and thrust ball bearings.
In 2015, Rollway was acquired by Regal Rexnord, pairing its century of bearing innovation with Regal Rexnord's broader engineering and manufacturing resources. ChatMRO indexes the Rollway catalog so buyers can search by bearing type, bore size, or load rating to find matching bearings.
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Frequently asked questions
When was Rollway founded?
Rollway traces its history to 1908, when its first bearings were used on the Syracuse Rapid Transit Line in New York under the Railway Roller Bearing Company name. The firm was renamed Rollway Roller Bearing Company in 1923.
What types of bearings does Rollway manufacture?
Rollway manufactures deep groove ball bearings, self-aligning ball bearings, angular contact ball bearings, cylindrical roller bearings, spherical roller bearings, tapered roller bearings, and thrust ball bearings. The company supplies both standard and metric sizes.
Is Rollway still an independent bearing manufacturer?
No, Rollway was acquired by Regal Rexnord in 2015. The Rollway brand continues to operate within Regal Rexnord's bearing portfolio.
What markets does Rollway serve?
Rollway supplies bearings to a wide array of OEM and end-user businesses across industrial and automotive markets. The company has over a century of experience in the open ball and roller bearing industry.
What was Rollway's original product application?
Rollway's first bearings were used in railway transit applications, specifically on the Syracuse Rapid Transit Line in 1908. The company later expanded into automotive roller bearings starting in 1923.