SPECIALTY COMPONENTS

Incorporated in 1980, Specialty Components began producing precision products for the optics and aerospace industries. The production of metal optics frequently involved the use of air bearing machinery and measuring instruments. Air bearing consulting work evolved into the production of our standard series LRA linear air bearing pads. Their ease of integration and simple design quickly made them popular throughout the semiconductor industry. At the same time, we began producing our now-popular UTT universal turntable cylindrical bearings for workholding and roundness measurement. With nanometric runout (<50nm), smooth and frictionless motion, UTT bearings found uses in many grinding and diamond turning applications. Working with several universities worldwide providing them custom spherical air bearings led to the development of our standard SRA series. Over the past 10 years their popularity has grown considerably. In 2006, we produced our first 12,000 pound load capacity unit for..

Also known as: Specialty Components Inc.

Primary location: Wallingford United States