75 Years Since the Very First KINEX Ball Bearing Was Manufactured. The 6204 Type.

In July 1950, KINEX BEARINGS manufactured its very first ball bearing, now iconic 6204.

What began as a milestone in Slovak industrial history has stood the test of time. Today, 75 years later, this very same type remains our top-selling catalogue bearing.

A lot has changed over the decades — technologies, markets, and scale — but the core of our success remains: reliable performance, trusted quality, and timeless design.

Here’s to a bearing that shaped our legacy and still drives it today.