Quality Management

Genetically engineered for quality

PFI Quality Management System

Leading with quality

Our current PFI quality system complies with the international standard ISO 9001:2008 and IATF 16949:2016 and it creates a framework for clearly and reliably defining the quality control and quality assurance of materials, processes and verification activities, thus providing our customers with the unbreakable confidence that the production of PFI bearings is performed in a well-defined and controlled environment.

American quality. World-class products.

Full control of the complete quality loop:

We do not only deliver durable, long life bearing solutions to our customers, we also provide them with the necessary technical support
and all sorts of best practices information relevant for the aftermarket segment, where failure prevention and proper assembly/ installation are critical aspects. In addition to this, we also offer extensive cross reference/identification and pertinent application information to make sure you always find the right bearing for each application!

Customer experience is the fabric of our organization and we proactively scrutinize the market for new applications that will maximize our product portfolio, including specialty bearings and rare to find applications. We are constantly reducing time to market while strengthening our unrivaled market coverage.

Quality is also embedded in our design philosophy of OE performance. All our products are developed to OE standards and optimally designed to achieve maximized performance and durability based on higher grade steel, controlled internal and external geometry, improved load capacity and precision tolerances, while gradually increasing the level of technological complexity towards higher wheel-end systems’ integration
(2nd and 3rd gen wheel hubs).

We endeavor to enhance quality with every step of the way and high- level quality service is also part of our excellence approach. PFI responsive global team ensures swift reaction, flexibility and timely delivery to customers all over the world.

At PFI we practice what we preach: strict adherence to best quality practices and controls at all stages: from supplier validation to the manufacturing, assembly and validation processes. Our rigorous quality policy contemplates thorough quality inspection of incoming raw material, advanced tests and measurement during manufacturing and stringent final product validation tests. Our quality labs are provided with a wide range of detection equipment and instruments necessary to check and measure all the required material, dimension and function
parameters (chemical composition, hardness, roughness, internal geometry, roundness, noise and vibration etc).

PFI combines advanced technology with a lean approach to obtain manufacturing excellence. We count on several automatic bearing and wheel hub production lines, as well as automatic assembly lines and our core processes go from heat treatment to machining, grinding and honing to assembly in sterile controlled environment class 1000, ensuring production of reliable, long life, precision products.

Customer experience is the fabric of our organization and we proactively scrutinize the market for new applications that will maximize our product portfolio, including specialty bearings and rare to find applications. We are constantly reducing time to market while strengthening our unrivaled market coverage.

Quality is also embedded in our design philosophy of OE performance. All our products are developed to OE standards and optimally designed to achieve maximized performance and durability based on higher grade steel, controlled internal and external geometry, improved load capacity and precision tolerances, while gradually increasing the level of technological complexity towards higher wheel-end systems’ integration
(2nd and 3rd gen wheel hubs).

PFI combines advanced technology with a lean approach to obtain manufacturing excellence. We count on several automatic bearing and wheel hub production lines, as well as automatic assembly lines and our core processes go from heat treatment to machining, grinding and honing to assembly in sterile controlled environment class 1000, ensuring production of reliable, long life, precision products.

At PFI we practice what we preach: strict adherence to best quality practices and controls at all stages: from supplier validation to the manufacturing, assembly and validation processes. Our rigorous quality policy contemplates thorough quality inspection of incoming raw material, advanced tests and measurement during manufacturing and stringent final product validation tests. Our quality labs are provided with a wide range of detection equipment and instruments necessary to check and measure all the required material, dimension and function
parameters (chemical composition, hardness, roughness, internal geometry, roundness, noise and vibration etc).

We endeavor to enhance quality with every step of the way and high- level quality service is also part of our excellence approach. PFI responsive global team ensures swift reaction, flexibility and timely delivery to customers all over the world.

We do not only deliver durable, long life bearing solutions to our customers, we also provide them with the necessary technical support
and all sorts of best practices information relevant for the aftermarket segment, where failure prevention and proper assembly/ installation are critical aspects. In addition to this, we also offer extensive cross reference/identification and pertinent application information to make sure you always find the right bearing for each application!

Technical Specs

– PFI Bearings are manufactured according to relevant ABEC, DIN and JIS standards in effect on the date of manufacture.

 

– We use AISI 52100 high strength chrome alloy steel in all inner rings, outer rings, and rolling elements, heat-treated to 60-65 HRC.

Accuracy

Our bearings are manufactured to ABEC 3 (ISO 492 class 6) dimensional tolerances.

Radial Internal Clearance

Our standard program consists of C3. Other radial clearance tolerances are available by special order.

100% Noise & Vibration Testing

Every PFI ball bearing is electronically tested for noise and vibration according to ANSI/AFBMA Standard 13-1987. Our testing process allows us to check for unwanted noise in the full sound frequency range.

Limiting Speeds

 

The limiting speed of single row ball bearings is determined by various factors: operating temperature, loads, type and quantity of lubrication, vibration, and type of sealing method.

Premium Greases

PFI Bearings are factory packed with premium greases like SHELL GADUS S2 V100 3MOBIL POLYREX EMEXXON RONEX MP, and KYODO-YUSHI ET-K, depending on the type of bearing and application.

As a quality conscious organization, quality will continue to be at the forefront of everything we do by our steadfast commitment with continuous improvement in our processes, products and management practices.

Make sure you find the right PFI bearing for each application