DGWL (Deutsche Großwälzlager GmbH) is a Germany-based company founded in 2014.

It specializes in the production of large-diameter bearings, such as slewing bearings. The company manufactures bearings with diameters exceeding 1.5 meters and offers customized solutions tailored to customer requirements instead of mass production.

DGWL focuses on a niche market, particularly small batch and single-unit production, allowing it to operate in areas often overlooked by competitors. The company also provides a high level of consultancy through additional services such as maintenance, repair, and engineering.

DGWL Slewing Bearings


Single-row ball bearings
Multi-row ball bearings
Ball-bearing slewing rings
Cross-roller bearings
Three-row roller-bearing slewing rings
Combination bearings

Slewing Bearing

A slewing bearing is a type of large-diameter bearing used to enable rotational movement in heavy and large machinery.
It typically consists of an inner ring and an outer ring, with balls or rollers inside the bearing. These bearings have a high load-carrying capacity and are capable of simultaneously absorbing both axial and radial forces.

Slewing bearings are commonly used in cranes, wind turbines, amusement park rides, steel and cement plants, excavators, robotic systems, defense industry equipment, and industrial turntables. They are suitable for applications that require both heavy load handling and high precision.