Rotary and Linear Lightweight Bearings
Franke are Rotary and Linear lightweight bearings specialists and inventors of wire race bearings. Designing, manufacturing and supplying bespoke and stock bearings to customers. Lightweight and Flexible saving more space in your application for your Ideas.
From the blog…
High Executing Bearings
The BenefitsThe Benefits
When it comes to high-performance bearings precision, durability, and efficiency are key. Bearings are critical components in industries ranging from robotics and aerospace to medical devices and automation. Franke Bearings stand out by delivering innovative solutions
How to assemble a LEL bearing
Assemble an LELHow to assemble...
Dive into the details of building bearings and learn how your bearings work in just 4 minutes. Get to know the science, process and design behind wire race bearings so that you can make the most of your own applications and exceed boundaries.
Bearing Applications
Precision In MotionAssemble an LEL
Bearings play a crucial role in countless industries, enabling smooth motion, reducing friction, and ensuring reliable operation in various machinery and equipment. At Franke Bearings, we specialize in delivering advanced solutions for diverse bearing applications.
Top 3 for Lancashire’s Degree Apprentice of the Year 2025
We’re proud to announce that Rosie Davies, Marketing Executive at Franke UK, is a finalist for Lancashire’s Degree Apprentice of the Year 2025, a well-deserved recognition of her hard work and growth. The winner will be revealed at the upcoming awards ceremony, and we’ll be cheering her on!
Build Your Own
Direct Drive Bearing
We understand that one specification doesn’t fit all, that is why each and every Direct Drive Bearing that leaves our factory is completely bespoke, built to your specification. If you have an application in which high performance and small mounting spaces are of great importance we would love to give you a demonstration.
How We Ensure Top Quality Bearings
Quality is at the heart of everything we do. In our latest video, we take you behind the scenes to show the rigorous quality control process that ensures every bearing meets the highest standards of precision, durability, and reliability. Watch now to see why precision engineering matters in high-performance applications.
Franke Bearings Products
Insights & Innovations
Supporting Engineers
for over 75 Years
Welcome to Franke Bearings, experts in rotary and linear bearings with over 75 years experience. We design and manufacture bespoke solutions that are tailored precisely to deliver what your application needs. Based in Preston, Lancashire we are the sole distributors for Franke Bearings GmbH in the UK and Ireland.
Don’t miss our first-ever webinar on cutting-edge bearing technology!
Re-watch our exclusive live session where our experts discuss the latest innovations in high-performance bearings. Gain insights, ask questions, and stay ahead in the industry!
Universities, Listen Up!
At Franke UK, we’re committed to supporting the next generation of engineers. Through The Innovation Station, our dedicated student platform, we provide real-world insight and industry connections. We’re keen to partner with universities that share our passion for helping engineering students grow… let’s collaborate.