Aerospace Bearing Repair Services

Bearing Repair

Repair or replace?

Barden's repair service provides customers with a specialist solution when it's needed most. We understand it's vital that an aircraft spends time in the air and not in the hangar.

Maintenance programmes for aircraft engine components and APUs have become increasingly important. Barden's EASA Part-145 approved diagnosis and repair (D&R) facility for aerospace approved bearings provides a viable alternative to replacement. Costs can be much less than for new bearings and with a typical turnaround time of just 7 days, the impact of lengthy downtime can be significantly reduced. Bearings are returned to an 'as-new' operating condition, with full aerospace approval.

We specialise in the repair of bearings of up to 300mm for any industry where regulatory approvals are high or where full traceability of the bearings is required, including the nuclear, rail and military industries. End applications include small engines, gearboxes, oil pumps and auxiliary power units (APUs).

Repair options

We complete a full analysis on all bearings to determine the level of wear and to help our customers make the best economic judgement. The Barden D&R facility offers expert advice and, if necessary, refurbishment of bearings up to level 2. This generally consists of:

Level 1 - Cleaning, dimensional and visual inspection of bearing components.
Level 2 - Level 1 plus refinishing, replating or replacement of cages and rolling elements.

Why bearing repair?

Barden D&R offers:

A cost effective solution - refurbishment costs can be significantly lower than bearing replacement.
Minimised downtime - lead times on replacement bearings can be up to 24 months. Our typical turnaround time of just 7 days can greatly reduce downtime associated with worn or damaged bearings.
Comprehensive service - with the correct approvals, Barden can refurbish bearings from any manufacturer.
Worldwide coverage - as a member of the multinational Schaeffler Group, Barden is part of an extensive network of D&R stations, with facilities servicing bearings in Germany, Canada and the USA.
Experience and expertise - Barden is a world leader in super precision ball bearings, with decades of expertise in the aerospace industry and boasting state-of-the-art facilities and a highly experience engineering division.