Manufacture of bearings, gears, gearing and driving elements
What this code covers
Use this class for manufacture of bearings, gears, gearing and driving elements when the main activity includes Manufacture of ball and roller bearings, and parts thereof and Manufacture of mechanical power transmission equipment. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.
Official NACE Rev. 2.1 labels and explanatory notes are imported from the source dataset. Plain-language explanations are shown separately so readers can compare interpretation with the source text.
No child codes; this is a class-level code.
- manufacture of ball and roller bearings, and parts thereof
- manufacture of mechanical power transmission equipment, e.g.:
- transmission shafts, including camshafts, crankshafts and cranks
- bearing housings and plain shaft bearings
- manufacture of other chain, see 25.93
- manufacture of hydraulic transmission equipment, see 28.12
- manufacture of hydrostatic transmission equipment, see 28.12
- manufacture of clutches for motor vehicles, see 29.31
- Compare with 25.93, 28.12, 29.31 when the main activity overlaps another code.
- Check national equivalent caveats before using this code for local registration or filing workflows.
- If the main revenue activity appears in an exclusion, compare the alternative code before deciding.
Use this guide as classification support, not legal, tax, filing, or regulatory advice.
- - manufacture of ball and roller bearings, and parts thereof
- - manufacture of mechanical power transmission equipment, e.g.:
- - transmission shafts, including camshafts, crankshafts and cranks
- - bearing housings and plain shaft bearings
- - manufacture of gears, gearing and gearboxes, and other speed changers
- - manufacture of clutches and shaft couplings
- - manufacture of flywheels and pulleys
- - manufacture of articulated link chain
- - manufacture of power transmission chain
- - manufacture of other chain, see 25.93
- - manufacture of hydraulic transmission equipment, see 28.12
- - manufacture of hydrostatic transmission equipment, see 28.12
- - manufacture of clutches for motor vehicles, see 29.31
- - manufacture of gears, gearboxes and parts thereof for motor vehicles, see 29.32
- - manufacture of sub-assemblies of power transmission equipment which are suitable for use solely or principally with motor vehicles or aircraft, see divisions 29, 30
- - Manufacture of ball and roller bearings, and parts thereof
- - Manufacture of mechanical power transmission equipment
- - Transmission shafts, including camshafts, crankshafts and cranks
- - Bearing housings and plain shaft bearings
- - Manufacture of other chain
- - Manufacture of hydraulic transmission equipment
- - Manufacture of hydrostatic transmission equipment
- - Manufacture of clutches for motor vehicles
What is NACE 28.15 used for?
Use NACE 28.15 for manufacture of bearings, gears, gearing and driving elements when the main activity matches this scope: Use this class for manufacture of bearings, gears, gearing and driving elements when the main activity includes Manufacture of ball and roller bearings, and parts thereof and Manufacture of mechanical power transmission equipment. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.
What are typical examples for 28.15?
Typical examples include Manufacture of ball and roller bearings, and parts thereof, Manufacture of mechanical power transmission equipment, and Transmission shafts, including camshafts, crankshafts and cranks.
When might 28.15 not be the right code?
Review another code when the activity is closer to manufacture of other chain, see 25.93 and manufacture of hydraulic transmission equipment, see 28.12.
Which codes should I compare before choosing 28.15?
Compare 28.15 with 25.93 Manufacture of wire products, chain and springs, 28.12 Manufacture of fluid power equipment, and 29.31 Manufacture of electrical and electronic equipment for motor vehicles when the activity description is ambiguous.
Use this class for manufacture of wire products, chain and springs when the main activity includes Manufacture of metal cable, plaited bands and similar articles and Manufacture of uninsulated metal cable or insulated cable not capable of being used as a conductor of electricity. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.
Use this class for manufacture of fluid power equipment when the main activity includes Manufacture of hydraulic and pneumatic power engines and motors, cylinders and valves and Manufacture of hydraulic fluid power systems. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.
Use this class for manufacture of electrical and electronic equipment for motor vehicles when the main activity includes Manufacture of motor vehicle electrical equipment (e.g. starter motors, generators, alternators, spark plugs, insulated ignition wiring sets, power window and door systems, assembly of purchased gauges into instrument panels, voltage regulators) and Manufacture of (electromagnetic) clutches for motor vehicles. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.
Use this class for manufacture of other parts and accessories for motor vehicles when the main activity includes Manufacture of diverse parts and accessories for motor vehicles and Gearboxes, clutches, brakes, axles, road wheels, shock absorbers. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.
Use this division for manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers and semi-trailers when the main activity includes The repair and maintenance of motor vehicles produced in this division are classified in 95.31.. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.
Use this division for manufacture of other transport equipment when the main activity includes Building of ships and boats and Manufacture of railway locomotives and rolling stock. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.
Use this class for manufacture of engines and turbines, except aircraft, vehicle and cycle engines when the main activity includes Manufacture of internal combustion piston engines, except for motor vehicle, aircraft and motorcycle propulsion engines: and Marine engines. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.
Use this class for manufacture of other pumps and compressors when the main activity includes Manufacture of air or vacuum pumps, air or other gas compressors and Manufacture of pumps for liquids, whether or not fitted with a measuring device. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.
Use this class for manufacture of other taps and valves when the main activity includes Manufacture of industrial taps and valves, including regulating valves and intake taps and Manufacture of taps and valves for sanitary fixtures. Check exclusions and nearby codes before applying it to a mixed activity.
Use this group for the broader activity area of manufacture of general-purpose machinery, including Manufacture of engines and turbines, except aircraft, vehicle and cycle engines, Manufacture of fluid power equipment, and Manufacture of other pumps and compressors. Open the child codes when a more specific code is needed.
Rev. 2 code 28.15 maps to the same Rev. 2.1 class 28.15 Manufacture of bearings, gears, gearing and driving elements.
Official close match imported from NACE Rev. 2.1.
Low operational impact is expected, but systems should still store the target Rev. 2.1 version explicitly.
Confirm the target version field and update references where Rev. 2.1 is required.