NSK made an announcement on successful development of specially made ball bearing that has been equipped with retainer plate, resulting in a reduced size and weight transmissions, toward a greater fuel efficient vehicles. The new ball bearing is capable of reducing the total transmission length by approximately 4 mm in comparison to conventional bearings, resulting in a more compact and lightweight transmission products, delivering improved fuel efficiency.The new product is targeted to be used in manual and double clutch transmission. NSK has been using a sealed configuration which is designed to prevent gear dust seeping into the ball bearings that is used inside transmissions.
