About Us

Crawford Precision Engineering is a British manufacturer specialising in high-quality precision bearing products and engineered components. Based in Kettering, Northamptonshire, the company has built a strong reputation for delivering reliable, high-performance solutions to customers across the UK, Europe and the Americas.

With more than 25 years of engineering expertise, we focus on the design and manufacture of Rotary-Linear bearings, Self-Aligning bearings, Ball Cages and Ball Bushings. Our product ranges, including ROTOLIN and SPIRO bearings, are trusted in demanding industrial environments where durability, accuracy and consistent performance are critical. We also supply the EXACTA range of precision die set components, supporting toolmakers and presswork specialists with components manufactured to exacting tolerances.

Our bearings are widely used within the paper processing sector, including Doctor Back applications, as well as in a variety of bespoke machinery and specialist equipment. Components are available in single units, matched sets or larger production volumes, with outside diameters up to 300 mm. Every product is manufactured with a clear focus on quality, strength and long-term reliability.

We combine traditional craftsmanship with modern engineering technology. Our technical team works closely with customers to develop tailored solutions for non-standard requirements, ensuring optimal load capacity and operational performance. By understanding each application in detail, we are able to recommend and produce bearings that deliver dependable results in real-world conditions.

Alongside our core product ranges, we operate a fully equipped precision machine shop offering subcontract machining services. From one-off prototypes to batch production, we maintain high standards of accuracy, responsiveness and engineering integrity.

At CPE, our commitment is simple: precision without compromise, supported by experience you can trust.