Comline Auto Parts has added Wheel bearing kits to its diverse Comline Auto Parts portfolio, o complementing its existing range of hub assembly kits.

Comline says its precision made wheel hubs and bearings are manufactured to high standards and tight tolerances in class-leading production facilities that operate to ISO 9001 certification and in compliance with TÜV regulations. Lightweight, high-carbon steel is utilised for manufacture. This material is selected for its toughness, heat resistance and durability, which delivers excellent performance throughout the service life of the part.

Premium, long-life seals provide protection from contaminants, whilst high-performance grease offers effective lubrication across a broad range of temperatures – -20°C to 120°C – with corrosion protection and resistance to washout.

The company says that each hub and bearing carrying its name is thoroughly scrutinised by an array of test procedures, including: material analysis, dimension testing, metallographic analysis, ABS signal detection, bolt tensile testing and fatigue life testing.

Comline Product General Manager, Miten Parikh, commented on the importance of fitting the right wheel bearings. He said, "Modern-day wheel bearings play a crucial role and must have the capacity to handle immense radial and/or axial loads. High-quality replacement parts are a necessity to ensure the long-term performance of a vehicle, and the Comline hub and bearing range is manufactured and tested to deliver such levels of quality.”

Each part number is delivered as a complete kit and contains all the relevant accessories technicians need to ensure a simple, easy fitting. These vary depending on the respective application, but kits may contain nuts, split-pins, seals, caps, O-rings, circlips; lock-nuts, bolts, shields, spacers, paper-gaskets and washers.

Speaking about the wheel bearing launch, Comline Marketing and Communications Manager, Leigh Davies, said, "Our new range of wheel bearing kits is the direct result of listening to the needs of our customers. Hub assembly kits have been part of the Comline portfolio for some time, but it became increasingly apparent that our customers needed a comprehensive range of wheel bearings from the brand. That’s exactly what we’ve delivered, and I believe Comline has a hub and bearing range that is right up there with the very best available in the aftermarket.”

The Comline hub and bearing range encompasses each product generation, from the simple, two-piece ‘Generation 0’ designs to more advanced dual-flange ‘Generation 3’ variants. The range also covers a comprehensive list of applications.