ABOUT OAV AIR BEARINGS
Precision Motion.
Engineered for Impact.
For over six decades, OAV Air Bearings has been the forefront of frictionless motion technology. Our proprietary GraphAir™ porous media technology, precision manufacturing, and commitment to innovation enables mission-critical performance in the world's most demanding applications.
Precision
Engineered
Quality
Driven
Trusted
Worldwide
OUR STORY
OAV was founded in 1964 with a vision to advance motion systems through innovation and precision. Our journey of growth, engineering excellence, and global impact continues to drive the future of air bearing technology.
1964
Founded
2001
Strategic Transformation
2011
Product Expansion
Today
Global Impact
Future
Continuous Innovation
OAV was founded with a focus on manufacturing precision machine components
OAV redefined its strategic direction and core focus on high-precision air bearing technologies.
Expanded our product line to over 1,000 virtually frictionless bearing products and components.
Expanding globally through engineering innovation, advanced energy solutions, and the strength of the OAV Group companies.
Continuing to innovate and engineer the next generation of frictionless motion solutions.
1,000 +
Products & Components
100 +
Countries Served
10,000 +
Global Customers
60 +
Years of Innovation
100%
Commitment to Quality
OUR MISSION
Frictionless Motion.
Limitless Possibilities.
Our mission is to provide our clients the highest quality frictionless motion systems possible. We achieve this by engineering innovation through design, quality testing, and 24/7 support.
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Deliver unmatched precision and reliability
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Enable innovation in mission-critical applications
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Maintain the highest standards of quality and integrity
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Provide world-class engineering and customer support
OUR CORE VALUES
INNOVATION
We challenge the status quo and continuously develop advanced solutions for the future.
QUALITY
We are dedicated to excellence in every product, process, and partnership.
INTEGRITY
We operate with honesty, transparency, and respect in everything we do.
CUSTOMER FOCUS
Our customers' success is our success. We listen, collaborate, and delivery exceptional value.
INDUSTRIES WE SERVE
AEROSPACE &
DEFENSE
SEMICONDUCTOR
EQUIPMENT
MEDICAL &
HEALTHCARE
INDUSTRIAL
AUTOMATION
RESEARCH &
METROLOGY
OPTICS &
PHOTONICS
Engineered for industries where precision, cleanliness, and reliability are non-negotiable.
CERTIFICATIONS & COMPLIANCE
ISO9001:2015
Certified
Reach
Compliant
RoHS
Certified
AS9100 Rev D
Certified
Our quality management system is designed to meet the most rigorous international standards.
