Bearing Test Rigs
NES offers bearing and application support to solve complex bearing design and bearing test conditions. Whether a new or existing design, give the bearing the respect it deserves and contact us to aid in proper bearing selection. Our support for newly purchased testing equipment can significantly help to improve manufacturing reliability.
Large Bearing Test Rig
Load Capacity: | Radial Load 175,000 lbs Axial Load – 0 |
Speed Range: | 15-130 rpm |
Number of Rigs: | 1 |
Bearing Capacity: | 4 |
Test Methodology: | Classical or Sudden Death |
Data Acquired: | Temperature, Vibration |
Bearing Type: | Tapered, Spherical, Ball |
Size Range: | 11″ OD |
Lubrication: | Grease |


JDS Wheel Hub Rig
Load Capacity: | Radial Load 3,500 lbs Axial Load – 2,000lbs Moment 16,500 lb-in |
Speed Range: | 180-2,000 rpm |
Number of Rigs: | 8 |
Bearing Capacity: | 16 |
Test Methodology: | Classical or Sudden Death |
Data Acquired: | Temperature, Vibration |
Bearing Type: | Tapered Roller, Deep Groove Ball |
Size Range: | 2-5″ OD |
Lubrication: | Grease |
AOS Small Bearing Rig
Load Capacity: | Radial Load 2,000 lbs Axial Load – 0 |
Speed Range: | 400-4,000 rpm |
Operating Temp.: | 500 F |
Number of Rigs: | 3 |
Bearing Capacity: | 12 |
Test Methodology: | Classical or Sudden Death |
Data Acquired: | Temperature |
Bearing Type: | Ball, Radial Ball, Deep Groove |
Size Range: | 0-4″ OD |
Lubrication: | Grease |


Pillowblock Test Rig
Load Capacity: | Radial Load 5,000 lbs Axial Load – 0 |
Speed Range: | 400-2,250 rpm |
Number of Rigs: | 1 |
Bearing Capacity: | 8 |
Test Methodology: | Classical or Sudden Death |
Data Acquired: | Temperature |
Bearing Type: | Insert Bearing |
Size Range: | 2-4″ OD |
Lubrication: | Grease |
NES Generation I
Load Capacity: | Radial Load 60,000 lbs Axial Load – 30,000 lbs |
Speed Range: | 500-2,250 rpm |
Number of Rigs: | 6 |
Bearing Capacity: | 24 |
Test Methodology: | Classical or Sudden Death |
Data Acquired: | Temperature, Vibration |
Bearing Type: | Tapered, Spherical, Cylindrical Roller Bearing, Deep Groove Ball |
Size Range: | 3-6″ OD |
Lubrication: | Grease / Oil |


NES Generation II
Load Capacity: | Radial Load 100,000 lbs Axial Load – 60,000 lbs |
Speed Range: | 400-2,250 rpm |
Number of Rigs: | 4 |
Bearing Capacity: | 16 |
Test Methodology: | Classical or Sudden Death |
Data Acquired: | Temperature, Vibration |
Bearing Type: | Tapered, Spherical, Cylindrical Roller Bearing, Deep Groove Ball |
Size Range: | 5-10″ OD |
Lubrication: | Grease / Oil |

NES Generation III
Load Capacity: | Radial Load 100,000 lbs Axial Load – 60,000 lbs |
Speed Range: | 400-2,250 rpm |
Number of Rigs: | 4 |
Bearing Capacity: | 16 |
Test Methodology: | Classical or Sudden Death |
Data Acquired: | Temperature, Vibration |
Bearing Type: | Tapered, Spherical, Cylindrical Roller Bearing, Deep Groove Ball |
Size Range: | 3-7-1/4″ OD |
Lubrication: | Grease / Oil |
NVY Generation I
Load Capacity: | Radial Load 4,700 lbs Axial Load – 30,000 lbs |
Speed Range: | 800-16,000 rpm |
Number of Rigs: | 1 |
Bearing Capacity: | 4 |
Test Methodology: | Classical or Sudden Death |
Data Acquired: | Oil flow, Temperature, Proximity Sensor, RPM Sensor |
Bearing Type: | Cylindrical Roller, Ball |
Size Range: | 0-5″ OD |
Lubrication: | Grease / Oil |


NVY Generation II
Load Capacity: | Radial Load 4,700 lbs Axial Load – 30,000 lbs |
Speed Range: | 800-16,000 rpm |
Number of Rigs: | 1 |
Bearing Capacity: | 4 |
Test Methodology: | Classical or Sudden Death |
Data Acquired: | Oil flow, Temperature, Proximity Sensor, RPM Sensor |
Bearing Type: | Cylindrical Roller, Ball |
Size Range: | 0-5″ OD |
Lubrication: | Grease / Oil |