Daido Metal Co. Ltd.
Since DAIDO METAL CO., LTD. was established in 1939 we have responded to the expectations of our customers and the needs of society while supporting
diverse industrial sectors as a company that specializes in producing a full lineup of plain bearings. Daido has over 40 locations on 5 continents to serve our customers.
Daido Metal USA
Daido Metal USA (DMUSA) is a subsidiary of Daido Metal Co. Ltd. DMUSA has engineering and sales locations in Metro Detroit MI, Indianapolis IN, and remote staff around the country to support our customers. Our warehouse, quality and administration is in Bellefontaine, OH.
DMUSA's North American plant produces 20+ million bearings/bushings per year to the major OE, tier, distribution, and industrial markets.
Our Customers
Daido Metal USA has over 100 unique customers including all major domestic & foreign OEM's - in addition to supplying the majority of NASCAR teams and selected top engine builders.
Our knowledgable and dedicated team supports each customer with the same attention and detail regardless of size.
Why Daido Metal?
- Proprietary materials - developed and produced in-house at Daido Metal Japan
- Proprietary machining technologies - with production equipment designed & produced by Daido Metal
- Highest share of OE engine production business - even in North America Big 3
- Highest share of professional racing engine business - we supply 92% of NASCAR series engines
- "Quality is Life" - unmatched consistency and precision
Where are Daido bearings made?
Our aftermarket bearings are inventoried at our warehouse in Bellefontaine, Ohio and are produced at our flagship facility in Inuyama, Japan. Our Inuyamag factory supplies American customers like Ford, Chrysler, General Motors and NASCAR engine builders.
Quality Certifications
Daido Metal is the only aftermarket performance bearing supplier which is certified by international quality organizations to design, develop and produce plain bearings.
More information:
Where are Daido bearings made?
Our aftermarket bearings are inventoried at our warehouse in Bellefontaine, Ohio and are produced at our flagship facility in Inuyama, Japan. Our Inuyamag factory supplies American customers like Ford, Chrysler, General Motors and NASCAR engine builders.
Where can I buy your bearings?
For individuals: Please click the 'distributors' tab and contact our partners in the US & UK.
For jobbers/WD's: Please email dmusa-orders@daidometal.com
Where are Daido bearings made?
Our aftermarket bearings are inventoried at our warehouse in Bellefontaine, Ohio and are produced at our flagship facility in Inuyama, Japan. Our Inuyamag factory supplies American customers like Ford, Chrysler, General Motors and NASCAR engine builders.
Which bearing series is right for me?
In general;
A-Series is for replacement/mild performance and prioritizes durability. The same advanced bimetal materials are used in high performance engines like Hellcat and Scorpion.
K-Series is a classic leaded material for applications where durability and seizure resistance are important.
V-series is a special lead-indium material with enhanced conformability and a high melting point which is suitable for racing engines. This material may not be appropriate for a street engine.
If you are unsure, please ask us.
Do you offer Babbitt bearings?
Daido Metal no longer produces babbitt material. Babbitt has waned in popularity and is no longer used in production automotive engines due to it containing lead and other materials surpassing its performance while also being less costly to produce.
For cam bushings rod bearing and main bearings Daido has unique materials which exhibit superior performance to babbitt.