Carl Christenson

Functions as a College/University

Functions as a College/University

Operates as a nonprofit organization that connects manufacturing leaders with the ideas they need to make smarter decisions

Manufactures electrical equipment

Manufactures and distributes industrial disc brakes

Functions as an investment holding company

Manufactures industrial couplings and torque limiting technologies

Designs and manufactures electromagnetic clutches and brakes

Manufactures high-precision freewheels and backstops

Develops and manufactures geared motors

Kaydon Bearings LLC specializes in manufacturing thin section ball bearings and slewing ring bearings for applications across industries such as aerospace, defense, robotics, semiconductor, industrial machinery, medical devices, heavy equipment, mining, oil and gas, and renewable energy. The private company is based in Muskegon. The American company offers a broad product portfolio including thin section bearings like reali-slim®, ultra-slim®, real-slim tt® turntable, cross roller, four-point contact, and tapered roller designs, as well as slewing ring bearings in multiple series tailored for various load capacities and precision requirements. The company's slewing bearings include wirex® wire-race types used in military and wind turbine applications. Kaydon provides engineering expertise, custom design assistance, online bearing selectors, downloadable CAD models, catalogs, case studies, and white papers. The company also offers bearing remanufacturing and repair services, supported by aerospace and environmental certifications.