Firefighters, long-haul truck drivers, farmers, and bus drivers — what do they all have in common? In addition to physically-demanding occupations, they also drive specialty vehicles such as fire trucks, semi-trailers, tractors, and motorcoaches for extended periods of time, usually over rough terrain and at excessive speeds. And as they rush to a rescue, deliver product or passengers, or even plow the fields, a sturdy, well-designed vehicle seat is critical to both their comfort — and their safety.

Our team is proud to deliver FCJ bearings to high-end transportation seat manufacturers, while also giving a cushioned ride to road warriors everywhere.

Sophisticated seating

In the high-end seating market of specialty vehicles, our clients demand precision products. The suspension seats on their vehicles are subjected to the most arduous of conditions, such as a tractor or construction vehicle exposed to weather and temperature extremes, or a fire truck racing through city streets marked with potholes and rutted pavement. Often, these specialty seats feature a scissor-lift mechanism that contains multiple pivot points to help drivers achieve an ergonomically-perfect position for extended driving.

FCJ fits the bill

Before converting to our FCJ bearings, many of our clients used an injection-molded plastic or oil-impregnated bronze bearing. We often heard complaints about the shortcomings of these bearings, such as inconsistent tolerance and wear levels, and a frequent need for greasing. Since converting to FCJ bearings — one of the strongest on the market — our clients tell us their vehicle seats have freer movement, enhanced durability, lower friction, and extended wear.

These seats are custom-designed with multiple pivot points that go up and down and back and forth for optimal height and lumbar support. FCJs enable the seating platform to glide smoothly into place, without lubrication and without regular maintenance. And because FCJ bearings excel at absorbing the shock and vibration of extreme road conditions, drivers actually have a lower risk of back and body injury.

You’ll also find our CJ and FCJ bearings aboard the equipment at marinas, construction sites, mines and other demanding environments.

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