Aftermarket distribution
Group references by market and carton label.
Application groups
National Bearings buyer programs
Specify wheel bearings by vehicle, axle and service model. The same part list may need different packaging, inspection and catalog records for each buyer.
Where the bearings will go
Fleet service
Group parts by axle or maintenance schedule.
Workshop networks
Specify which hardware belongs in the kit.
Catalog operations
Track supersessions and fitment exclusions.
What changes by buyer program
| Program | Key inputs | Review before approval |
|---|---|---|
| Distributors | OE list, target market, carton quantities and language requirements. | Check whether both sides of the axle use the same SKU before merging lines. |
| Fleets | Vehicle family, axle model and VIN or build range where relevant. | Keep the serviceable bearing separate from the complete hub where both appear in purchasing history. |
| Repair networks | Seal orientation, kit hardware list and reference to the vehicle service procedure. | Confirm the vehicle manufacturer's tightening procedure for that application. The same bearing SKU can appear with different installation hardware. |
| Catalog teams | Part revision, market fitment and an exclusion list. | Mark encoder interface and model-year breaks before treating two records as interchangeable. |
| Stock or custom kit | For stock, check the current revision and quantity the supplier can allocate. For a custom kit, list each component and carton label in the request. | Compare order quantities by SKU, sample sign-off and the lead-time trigger. A stock bearing can still require a custom pack. |
| Integrated or serviceable | Compare a complete hub unit with a separate wheel bearing only where the vehicle service procedure permits both options. | Ask for a drawing with bore, outside diameter, width and hub flange dimensions in mm. Match encoder side and sensor interface against the application record. Check any proposed dimensional exception against the buyer's drawing tolerance. |
Describe the buyer program
Add the application and any packaging or catalog requirements to your brief.
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