Technical wholesale for rolling bearings, drive technology, linear technology, seals and industrial supplies with custom-made products.
W+A Wälzlager- und Antriebstechnik GmbH
Langenargen (Headquarters) · Rheinstetten (Branch)New on Amplifa
About W+A
W+A Wälzlager- und Antriebstechnik GmbH is an independent, family-run technical wholesaler based in Langenargen on Lake Constance. Its product range covers rolling bearing technology, drive technology (chains, belts, pulleys, chain sprockets), linear technology, sealing technology, chemical products, hose and filter technology as well as technical industrial supplies. In addition to distributing brand products including NSK, TIMKEN, Koyo, LOCTITE, OKS, DICHTOMATIK, Ewellix, KTR and Wippermann, W+A offers custom-made products to customer drawings: special bearings deviating from the DIN standard, regrinding of bearing clearance, insertion of retaining grooves, cage manufacture and conversion of bearings, production of angle rings, assembly group assembly as well as customer-specific adaptation of drive technology. In addition, the company provides services such as cutting chains and belts to length, custom flat gaskets, damage analyses, bearing measurement and training. Customers include mechanical engineering, industry, trades, maintenance and wholesale in Germany, Austria, Switzerland and worldwide.
- Site
- Langenargen
- Processes
- Custom manufacture of rolling bearings to customer drawing (special bearings, far from the DIN, Cylindrical roller bearings, track rollers, spherical roller bearings also in the range beyond 2, Regrinding of bearing clearance in the cylindrical roller bearing range, Insertion of retaining grooves (circumferential grooves or face-side retaining grooves), Cage manufacture to customer requirements and conversion of bearings, Creation of bearing pairs (tapered roller bearings), Bearing measurement, overhaul, Damage analyses of bearings
- Materials
- Aluminium (high-strength, intermediate tube ROTEX GS ZRS, aluminium extruded profile), Ceramic (full-ceramic and hybrid bearings: steel rings, ceramic rolling elements), Steel, Cast iron (bearing housings), Stainless steel (quick-release couplings), Plastic (bearing cages, chain sprockets, housings), Rubber (drive belts), Polyurethane (PU timing belts)
- Certificates
- DIN EN ISO 9001, WIN Charter (Verification), ISO 9001
- Founded
- 2001
- Employees
- approx. 40
- Industries
- Mechanical engineering, Wholesale, Industry, Trades, Maintenance/Repair supplies, Repair supplies/Maintenance
- 01
Technical consulting and material flow analysis
- 02
Product selection and OEM part cross-referencing
- 03
Custom manufacturing to drawing (bearings, pulleys, seals)
- 04
Confectioning (cutting chains to length, cutting belts, converting bearings)
- 05
Bearing measurement, damage analysis and overhaul
- 06
Shipping incl. express/overnight express or local pickup
Products & Materials
Steel
Main material of rolling bearings, roller chains, tapered roller bearing pairs and angle rings of brands such as FAG, SKF and NSK.
Ceramic (full ceramic and hybrid bearings)
Ceramic rolling elements in full-ceramic and hybrid bearings for high demands on service life and insulation.
Cast iron
Material of bearing housings for pillow block and flange bearing designs.
Aluminium (high-strength)
Aluminium extruded profile for intermediate tubes of backlash-free intermediate shaft couplings ROTEX GS ZRS up to 4,000 mm shaft distance.
Stainless steel
Material of the quick-release couplings in the hose technology range.
Plastic
Bearing cages, chain sprockets and housings made of plastic, also for customer-specific pulleys and chain sprockets.
Rubber / Elastomer
Material of drive belts (V-belts, round belts, timing belts) and elastomers of sealing technology.
Polyurethane / Neoprene
Materials of timing belts (PU) and timing belts (neoprene) in drive technology.
PTFE / Graphite
Materials for flange gaskets and gland packings of the custom flat gasket production.
Silicone
Silicone seals and silicone hoses for temperature-resistant sealing and media conveyance.
PVC
Material of hoses for the transport of liquid, gaseous and solid substances.
Brass
Cage material in cage manufacture and in the conversion of bearings to customer requirements.
Locations
Langenargen
DEHeadquarters with office and warehouse
- Materials
- Steel, Ceramic, Plastic, Rubber, Aluminium
- Warehouse with over 30,000 items
- B2B and D2D online shop
- Drive technology confectioning
- Express/overnight express shipping
Rheinstetten
DEBranch (since 2009, successor to Schmitz Kugellager GmbH)
Product Components
Inside the production
Industries
Processes & technical limits
| Processes | Tolerance | Max. part | Weight | Lot size | Materials |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Custom manufacture of rolling bearings to customer drawing (special bearings, far from the DINEngineering | – | – | – | – | Steel, Ceramic, Plastic |
| Cylindrical roller bearings, track rollers, spherical roller bearings also in the range beyond 2Machining | – | over 2 m outer diameter | – | – | Steel |
| Regrinding of bearing clearance in the cylindrical roller bearing rangeMachining | – | – | – | – | Steel |
| Insertion of retaining grooves (circumferential grooves or face-side retaining grooves)Machining | – | – | – | – | Steel |
| Cage manufacture to customer requirements and conversion of bearingsJoining | – | – | – | – | Plastic, Steel, Brass |
| Creation of bearing pairs (tapered roller bearings)Assembly | – | – | – | – | Steel |
| Bearing measurement, overhaulTesting | – | – | – | – | – |
| Damage analyses of bearingsTesting | – | – | – | – | – |
| Production of angle rings for the corresponding brands (e.g. FAG, SKF, NSK)Joining | – | – | – | – | Steel |
| Assembly group assembly (bearing units)Assembly | – | – | – | – | Steel, Cast, Plastic |
| Chain confectioning / roller chain confectioning / cutting roller chains to lengthAssembly | – | – | – | – | Steel |
| Rubberizing and coating of drive componentsSurface | – | – | – | – | Rubber |
| Customer-specific adaptation to size/drawing (drive technology)Engineering | – | – | – | – | – |
| Custom manufacture of pulleys and chain sprockets to drawingMachining | – | – | – | – | Steel, Plastic |
| Assembly | – | – | – | – | Rubber, Plastic |
| Individual manufacture of flat gasketsAssembly | – | – | – | – | Elastomer, Graphite, Silicone, PTFE, asbestos-free fiber quality |
| Joining | – | – | – | – | – |
| Technical consulting, material flow analysis, OEM part cross-referencingEngineering | – | – | – | – | – |
Additional services
Reference customers
Quality
W+A is certified to DIN EN ISO 9001 and, via the Supply Chain Act, binds suppliers and customers to statutory quality and safety requirements. Bearings are measured and overhauled, damage analyses are carried out, and express deliveries are handled with quality and punctuality.
| Evidence | Langenargen |
|---|---|
| ISO 9001 | |
| WIN Charter (Verification) |
History
- 2001
Foundation of W+A Wälzlager- und Antriebstechnik GmbH by Hugo and Sven Bäuerle in Tettnang; first rolling bearing sales from a garage
- 2006
Anika Bäuerle joins the company
- 2008
Expansion of sales office and warehouse space; eight employees
- 2009
Expansion of the business area in the Rheinstetten region through the acquisition of Schmitz Kugellager GmbH
- 2010
Growth despite the economic situation; planning for a larger building begins
- 2011
10th anniversary with record turnover; sales focus on Baden-Württemberg and Bavaria
- 2012
Trading partner of NSK Deutschland GmbH; move into the new company building in Langenargen (300 m² office, 1,000 m² warehouse)
- 2013
Certification to DIN EN ISO 9001; growth of the internal sales department
- 2014
Sales partnerships with Henkel (Loctite/Teroson) and OKS; 4 new employees
- 2015
Sales partnership with TIMKEN GmbH
- 2017
Trading partner of STIEBER GmbH and Koyo Deutschland GmbH; 4 new colleagues
- 2018
Sales partner of Wippermann jr. GmbH
- 2020
Anika Bäuerle becomes Managing Director; Hugo Bäuerle becomes advisor
- 2021
20th company anniversary
- 2023
Complete relaunch of the W+A web shop
- 2024
Verification under the WIN Charter; commitment to sustainable, regional projects
- 2026
25th anniversary; nearly 40 employees, over 30,000 items in stock