Fighting Friction: Henry Timken and the Tapered Roller Bearing (1831-1909)

Christina Lubinski

Fighting Friction: Henry Timken and the Tapered Roller Bearing (1831-1909)

German Historical Institute

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Abstract

Henry Timken developed the tapered roller bearing and went on to found a company to manufacture roller bearings that grew into a large, multinational corporation. The Timken Company, formerly Timken Roller Bearing Axle Company, remains, to this day, one of the most successful global family businesses in the United States.

Original language	English
Publication date	2011
Publication status	Published - 2011
Externally published	Yes

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