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ABOUT OAV

In 2001, OAV Air Bearings underwent a critical transformation when it redefined its strategic direction and core focus under new leadership in HQ Princeton, NJ, USA. Originally founded in 1964, OAV initially focused on manufacturing machine components. The shift in 2001 marked a rebirth of the company as it began to specialize in high-precision applications for the aerospace and defense industries. This strategic realignment not only secured its position in the precision-bearing sector but also led to significant innovations such as the development of the Thrust Air Bearing and the OAV Roller Air Bearing. By 2011, OAV had expanded its product line to include over 1000 virtualy frictionless bearing products and components, showcasing its commitment to quality and performance. Today, OAV is celebrated as a premier manufacturer of advanced air-bearing technology and motion systems, with a robust global presence, exporting to over 100 different countries and known for its exceptional engineering and adherence to military specifications. This transformation has made OAV a cornerstone in industries demanding the highest levels of precision and reliability.

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Lockheed Martin is a client of OAV
Ford is a client of OAV
princeton university is a client of OAV
Space X is a client of OAV
Siemens is a client of OAV
Honeywell is a client of OAV
3M is a client of OAV
boeing is a client of OAV
Bosch is a client of OAV
exxon is a client of OAV
Massachusetts Institute of Technology is a client of OAV
NASA is a client of OAV
L3 technologies is a client of OAV

OAV Air Bearings is trusted by the most prestigious institutions and labs around the world.

Our mission is to provide our clients the highest quality frictionless air bearings possible. We achieve this by engineering innovation through DESIGN, quality testing, and 24/7 support.

WE PROMOTE INNOVATION

We promote innovation and entrepreneurial ideas in and outside of our company. We encourage clients to seek us out for guidance and partnership on their projects.

WE DEDICATE OUR TIME TO QUALITY

We prototype and test every product to ensure that we are consistently providing the highest quality air bearings in the market.

FAST AND EFFIECENT DELIVERY

We are located throughout the world and deliver our products in a timely manner. 

24/7 ENGINEERING
SUPPORT

We take pride on being available to answer any of our clients technical questions.

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