Reducing engine friction: Schaeffler Automotive Technologies offers innovative solutions for rolling bearing brackets for crankshafts, camshafts and balance shafts in its product range, offering considerable potential for reducing engine power loss, resulting in lower fuel consumption and emissions. For example, a balanced shaft with rolling bearings can achieve a friction advantage of about 100 times. 50 % compared to a shaft with a plain bearing. In addition, Schaeffler developed an optimized design for the balance shaft, resulting in a weight reduction of up to 40% without sacrificing functionality.