HQW Aerospace (UK)
Super precision ball bearings under the Barden brand for aerospace, defence, space, vacuum and medical equipment makers
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- New on EvolcAdded 2026-10-28
About HQW Aerospace (UK)
HQW Aerospace (UK), trading as Barden, designs and manufactures super precision ball bearings. The range covers radial, single row, angular contact and deep groove bearings, including full complement and hybrid designs, in diameters from 4 mm to 180 mm outer diameter. Cages, seals, shields and custom designs are available, and the engineering team develops bespoke solutions.
Customers are manufacturers in aerospace and defence, space and satellite, vacuum technology and medical systems, where bearings must meet critical tolerances, high speeds and reliable performance. More than 50% of production is special bearings.
The company was founded in 1948 and is based in Plymouth, UK, where it runs a purpose-built factory with a Class 7 cleanroom for assembly and inspection. The plant is certified to major quality and environmental management systems. A French office was opened in 2021.
Product: Super precision ball bearings (radial, angular contact, deep groove, full complement and hybrid), with cages, seals and custom designs
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