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RUN · 14 active pipelines · nsk.com live

NSK bearing data,
at warehouse scale.

We extract parametric bearing specifications, CAD metadata, interchange tables, and distributor inventory from nsk.com. Delivered as clean JSON, CSV, or Parquet to S3, BigQuery, or Snowflake on your cadence.

Parts extracted
184K /run
Spec updates
42.1K /24h
CAD links parsed
91K /run
Active pipelines
14
Uptime
99.98%
Data Dictionary

Every field we extract from nsk.com

Structured, schema-consistent data across all major object types — delivered clean, typed, and ready to query.

Complete list of extractable fields for Ball Bearings objects from nsk.com. All fields typed and schema-versioned.

part_numberbearing_typebore_diameter_mmouter_diameter_mmwidth_mmdynamic_load_cr_nstatic_load_cor_nlimiting_speed_grease_rpmlimiting_speed_oil_rpmmass_kgcage_typeclearanceurl
ball_bearings
● 200 OK
"part_number": "6204DDU",
"bearing_type": "Deep Groove Ball Bearing",
"bore_diameter_mm": 20.0,
"outer_diameter_mm": 47.0,
"width_mm": 14.0,
"dynamic_load_cr_n": 12800,
"static_load_cor_n": 6600,
"limiting_speed_grease_rpm": 10000,
"mass_kg": 0.106,
"cage_type": "Steel"
# part_numberbearing_typebore_diameter_mmouter_diameter_mmwidth_mmdynamic_load_cr_n
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Complete list of extractable fields for Linear Guides objects from nsk.com. All fields typed and schema-versioned.

seriesmodel_coderail_width_mmassembly_height_mmblock_length_mmbasic_dynamic_load_c_nbasic_static_load_c0_nstatic_moment_mro_nmstatic_moment_mpo_nmstatic_moment_myo_nmcad_2d_urlcad_3d_url
linear_guides
● 200 OK
"series": "NH Series",
"model_code": "NH20AN",
"rail_width_mm": 20.0,
"assembly_height_mm": 30.0,
"block_length_mm": 65.2,
"basic_dynamic_load_c_n": 22400,
"basic_static_load_c0_n": 24900,
"static_moment_mro_nm": 285,
"static_moment_mpo_nm": 210,
"static_moment_myo_nm": 210
# seriesmodel_coderail_width_mmassembly_height_mmblock_length_mmbasic_dynamic_load_c_n
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Complete list of extractable fields for Interchange Data objects from nsk.com. All fields typed and schema-versioned.

nsk_part_numbercompetitor_brandcompetitor_part_numbermatch_typedimensional_equivalenceload_rating_variance_pctspeed_rating_variance_pctinterchange_notes
interchange_data
● 200 OK
"nsk_part_number": "6204DDU",
"competitor_brand": "SKF",
"competitor_part_number": "6204-2RS1",
"match_type": "Exact Dimensional",
"dimensional_equivalence": true,
"load_rating_variance_pct": 1.5,
"speed_rating_variance_pct": -2.0,
"interchange_notes": "Contact seals on both sides"
# nsk_part_numbercompetitor_brandcompetitor_part_numbermatch_typedimensional_equivalenceload_rating_variance_pct
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Complete list of extractable fields for CAD Metadata objects from nsk.com. All fields typed and schema-versioned.

part_numberproduct_categorystep_file_urliges_file_urldxf_file_urlpdf_drawing_urlgeneration_timestampfile_size_kbpreview_3d_available
cad_metadata
● 200 OK
"part_number": "6204DDU",
"product_category": "Rolling Bearings",
"step_file_url": "https://www.nsk.com/cad/step/6204DDU.stp",
"iges_file_url": "https://www.nsk.com/cad/iges/6204DDU.igs",
"dxf_file_url": "https://www.nsk.com/cad/dxf/6204DDU.dxf",
"pdf_drawing_url": "https://www.nsk.com/cad/pdf/6204DDU.pdf",
"file_size_kb": 412,
"preview_3d_available": true
# part_numberproduct_categorystep_file_urliges_file_urldxf_file_urlpdf_drawing_url
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Complete list of extractable fields for Distributors objects from nsk.com. All fields typed and schema-versioned.

regioncountrycitydistributor_namebranch_typeaddresslatitudelongitudephoneemailauthorized_productswebsite_url
distributors
● 200 OK
"region": "Europe",
"country": "Germany",
"city": "Stuttgart",
"distributor_name": "Industrial Bearings GmbH",
"branch_type": "Authorized Dealer",
"latitude": 48.7758,
"longitude": 9.1829,
"authorized_products": "['Rolling Bearings', 'Linear Guides']",
"phone": "+49 711 123456"
# regioncountrycitydistributor_namebranch_typeaddress
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Capabilities

Industrial data extraction without the friction

Our NSK scraper handles complex parametric search forms, embedded PDF tables, and regional catalogue routing to deliver structured engineering data ready for your ERP or PIM systems.

Parametric Data Extraction

Extract bore diameter, outer diameter, width, and load ratings directly from NSK's technical specification tables.

CAD Asset Mapping

Map STEP, IGES, and DXF file URLs to their parent part numbers for bulk ingestion into engineering libraries.

Interchange Table Scraping

Digitise NSK cross-reference guides to map competitor part numbers to exact or functional NSK equivalents.

PDF Spec Sheet Parsing

Extract structured tabular data from legacy NSK PDF datasheets where HTML tables are unavailable.

Distributor Locator Mining

Geocode and extract the complete authorised dealer network across all global regions.

Regional Catalogue Normalisation

Merge and standardise schemas across NSK Americas, NSK Europe, and NSK Japan web properties.

Automotive Component Tracking

Isolate specialised automotive components like hub units and steering systems from general industrial bearings.

Precision Machinery Specs

Extract complex multi-dimensional specifications for ball screws, linear guides, and mechatronics.

Multi-Language Support

Extract and align product descriptions across Japanese, English, and German localisations.

// engagement pipeline

From part numbers to warehouse records

Brief in. Clean data out.

Define Scope
d 0

Provide target series, categories, or specific part numbers. We design the extraction schema together.

Pipeline Build
d 2–4

We configure Scrapy crawlers, handle NSK's parametric search POST requests, and map the CAD metadata endpoints.

Validation & QA
d 4–6

Schema validation, unit normalisation, and null-rate checks on critical dimensions before full launch.

Delivery
ongoing

JSON, CSV, or Parquet pushed to your S3 bucket, BigQuery dataset, or Snowflake stage on agreed cadence.

Under the hood

How our NSK pipeline handles the hard parts

Industrial catalogues are notoriously difficult to scrape. Here is how we extract clean data from nsk.com.

pipeline-monitor · nsk.com · live ● active
// fingerprinting
Identity rotation
TLS fingerprintrandomised
User-agentrotated
IP poolresidential
Challenges blocked0
// pagination
Page coverage
48,291 pages queued running
// observability
Pipeline health
99.9%
uptime
142ms
p99 lat
0.3%
null rate
2
alerts
Parametric search
Handling complex POST requests

NSK's bearing finder relies on complex parametric search forms. We reverse-engineer the underlying API calls and POST request structures to query the database directly, bypassing the UI limitations.

PDF extraction
Converting datasheets to JSON

Many legacy NSK series only exist as PDF datasheets. Our pipeline includes OCR and tabular data extraction modules to convert unstructured PDF tables into clean, typed JSON fields.

CAD portals
Managing session state for metadata

Accessing CAD download links often requires maintaining strict session state. We handle the cookie management and token generation required to surface the direct STEP and IGES file URLs.

Regional routing
Accessing localised catalogues

NSK segments its catalogue by region. We use residential proxies in target countries to bypass geo-redirects and scrape the exact product availability and specifications for your required market.

Unit standardisation
Normalising metric and imperial data

Industrial data often mixes inches and millimetres. We enforce strict type casting and unit conversion during the extraction phase so your database receives consistent, queryable metrics.

Applications

Who uses NSK data and how

Teams across industries use nsk.com data to build competitive products and smarter operations.

01
MRO Procurement Intelligence

Procurement teams cross-reference NSK specifications against existing inventory to identify alternative sourcing options.

02
Competitor Interchange Mapping

Bearing manufacturers build functional equivalence databases by mapping their part numbers to NSK load and speed ratings.

03
Digital Twin & CAD Libraries

Engineering firms populate internal PDM and PLM systems with bulk CAD metadata and dimensional specifications.

04
Supply Chain Localisation

Logistics teams map the NSK authorised distributor network to optimise regional spare parts procurement.

05
Product Lifecycle Management

Data teams track NSK catalogue updates to identify obsolete bearing series and their recommended replacements.

06
Predictive Maintenance Models

Machine learning engineers feed dynamic and static load ratings into predictive wear models for industrial machinery.

Why DataFlirt

"NSK's engineering data is the backbone of industrial procurement, but extracting clean parametric specifications from thousands of nested product pages requires dedicated infrastructure."

Industrial manufacturers rarely structure their web catalogues for easy consumption. Extracting dimensional data, load ratings, and CAD metadata from nsk.com involves parsing complex parametric search interfaces, managing regional catalogue variations, and frequently extracting tabular data directly from PDF spec sheets. DataFlirt handles this entire pipeline so your engineering teams receive clean, structured data ready for integration.

Technical Spec

NSK scraper technical capabilities

Everything supported by our nsk.com scraper — rendered SPA elements, auth walls, rate-limit evasion and beyond.

Parametric search form submission
Reverse-engineering POST requests for hidden bearing specifications
Supported
PDF table extraction
Converting tabular data from legacy spec sheets into JSON
Supported
CAD file URL mapping
Extracting direct links for STEP, IGES, and DXF models
Supported
Distributor geocoding
Mapping dealer addresses to latitude and longitude coordinates
Supported
Regional catalogue routing
Bypassing geo-redirects using country-specific residential proxies
Supported
Interchange cross-referencing
Extracting competitor match data from NSK interchange tools
Supported
Unit conversion standardisation
Normalising all dimensional data to metric or imperial schemas
Supported
Change detection (diffs)
Hash-based diffing to only emit records with updated specifications
Supported
Direct CAD file download
Bulk downloading and hosting of actual CAD files violates NSK terms
Partial
Distributor wholesale pricing
Requires authenticated dealer portal access which we do not circumvent
Partial
Infrastructure

Infrastructure powering the NSK pipeline

Open-source tooling on proven cloud infra — no vendor lock-in, full observability.

ScrapyPlaywrightPython 3.12RedisPostgreSQLApache AirflowAWS LambdaS3CloudWatch2CaptchaCapSolverResidential ProxiesDockerKubernetesGrafanaPrometheus
Scrapy + Playwright Stack

Scrapy handles the broad catalogue crawl while Playwright executes the JavaScript required for CAD metadata portals and dynamic distributor maps.

PDF & Document Parsing

Integrated computer vision and tabular extraction libraries process legacy PDF datasheets to extract load ratings and dimensions not present in the HTML DOM.

Cloud-Native Orchestration

Pipelines run on AWS Lambda and ECS. Airflow handles scheduling, dependency management, and SLA alerting. All state is stored in managed Postgres.

Output & Delivery

Your data, your destination

Data delivered to where your team already works — no new tooling required.

JSON
Newline-delimited or nested arrays for complex parametric data
CSV
Flat file with typed columns for ERP ingestion
XLS
Excel formatted outputs for procurement teams
Parquet
Columnar format optimized for analytical queries
AWS S3
Direct bucket delivery compatible with your data lake
Webhook
HTTP POST per record for real-time inventory updates
API
REST endpoint to query the extracted NSK dataset
BigQuery
Streamed directly into your dataset with schema auto-detect
S3
Direct bucket delivery — compatible with any data lake
// faq

Common questions.

About nsk.com scraping, legality, and pipeline operations.

Ask us directly →
Is scraping NSK legal?

Scraping publicly available engineering specifications and catalogue data is generally permissible. DataFlirt extracts only public, non-authenticated information from nsk.com. We do not circumvent login walls for wholesale pricing or violate terms regarding automated bulk CAD downloads. Clients should review NSK's ToS and consult legal counsel for specific use cases.

How do you handle PDF datasheets?

For legacy series where data is only available in PDF format, our pipeline downloads the document, applies tabular extraction algorithms, and maps the identified columns (e.g., bore, OD, load ratings) to our standard JSON schema.

Can you extract CAD models?

We extract the metadata and the direct URLs to the STEP, IGES, and DXF files. We do not bulk download and host the actual CAD files, as this typically violates manufacturer terms of service. Your systems can use the provided URLs to fetch models as needed.

How do you manage regional catalogue differences?

NSK alters its product availability based on user location. We route requests through residential proxies in specific target countries (e.g., US, Germany, Japan) to ensure we capture the correct regional catalogue and distributor network.

How do you handle unit conversions?

Industrial data often mixes metric and imperial units. During the pipeline build, we define a strict output schema. Our extraction logic automatically identifies the source unit and converts it to your requested standard before delivery.

How frequently is the data updated?

For industrial catalogues, a weekly or monthly full-refresh cadence is standard. We use hash-based change detection to emit diffs, ensuring your systems only process updated specifications or new product additions.

$ dataflirt scope --new-project --source=nsk.com ready

Tell us what
to extract.
We do the rest.

20-minute scoping call. Pilot dataset within the week. Production within two. Whether you need a complete bearing catalogue dump or continuous tracking of distributor networks, we scope, build, and operate the pipeline. Tell us what you need.

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