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Missile and drone strikes against merchant ships of all flags are seriously disrupting intercontinental maritime traffic.

On the occasion of their 100th anniversary, Koyo is rebranding itself. From now on, the bearings brand is called Jtekt.

NSK again targeted by counterfeiters: in April 2022 thousands of counterfeit NSK bearings were withdrawn from the market

In a perspective of continuous improvement, we are replacing our entire stock of TEXROPE belts to GATES.

Discover our complete selection of premium tapered roller bearings from industry-leading brands: NSK, KOYO and CMW. Shop now for quality you can trust.

Selecting an industrial flexible mechanical coupling is an important step in the design or maintenance of a power transmission system.

Discover the key role of mechanical transmission in 2025 and its impact on modern industry, combining performance and innovation.

Discover everything about transmission and handling chains: types, benefits, selection, and maintenance for optimal performance.

Find out how to choose between single, double and triple pulleys to optimize your mechanical transmission according to your needs.

Discover our buying guide on the importance of internal play in ball bearings and how to adjust it.

Discover our detailed guide to V-belt nomenclature. Learn how to identify the different specifications to choose the right belt for your mechanical needs.

Discover the importance of chains and sprockets in a sawmill, key elements for efficient operation and optimized lumber production.

Discover how the finishing touch, that final brushstroke or adjustment, can transform a project from good to exceptional. 

Find out more about AX, BX, CX and ZX V-belts, including dimensions, applications and benefits.

Decoration opens the world of mechanical gears : Essential elements of power transmission in industry.

Over 8 million parts in stock at ITAFRAN. Bearings, pulleys, belts, seals and spherical plain bearings at the best prices and available from stock !

Avoid costly breakdowns with our guide to V-belts. Prices, signs of wear, recommended brands. 

Discover linear guides, precision motors that transform movement into a fluid, controlled experience.

Three-Phase Asynchronous Motors from Leading Brands at Reduced Prices : A High-Performance, Low-Cost Solution for Your Industrial Needs!

Discover our trapezoidal and synchronous pulleys : from simple to complex, explore the types and how they work.

Explore common bearing failures: Causes and solutions. The essential guide to bearing maintenance.

Ball bearings reduce friction between two rotating parts by distributing the load over a large number of balls.

Mechanical drive sprockets play an essential role in many mechanical systems. Find out how they work, what types they are and how ...

High-load applications require robust bearings specially designed to withstand high forces while ensuring smooth rotation.

Discover the new state-of-the-art synchronous belts: performance, reliability and innovation for industry.

Mastering Common Belt Failures : Discover our complete article analyzing problems and proposing solutions for your transmissions.

Optimize the efficiency of your production process by selecting the service that best meets your needs, whether it's our re-machining offer or our quote-to-plan service.

Seals have a decisive influence on system performance. By choosing the right sealing solutions, you can have an impact on the capacity, longevity and performance of your equipment.

Discover the benefits of industrial lubrication for optimum performance and reduced friction, propelling your machines to excellence!

To ensure uninterrupted production, it is essential to guarantee the durability and efficiency of industrial mechanical equipment.

Discover the essence of mechanical transmissions : Essential parts of our fast-moving world.

Explore the importance of bearings in reducing friction and facilitating the rotary movement of mechanical parts.

The industry of tomorrow will certainly not need gears. Is this true?

Europe and North America: Expansion and Growing Initiatives to Enhance the Power Transmission Industry in 2022

En 2023, le marché de la transmission mécanique de puissance est en pleine effervescence, avec des avancées technologiques remarquables et des innovations révolutionnaires !

Most machines require some form of mechanical power transmission, we explain...

A bearing is a mechanical device that facilitates rotational movement between two parts by allowing one part to rotate around the other. What are the different types of bearings?

We offer a complete range of belts to meet your needs.

Pulleys are powerful devices that help to multiply the lifting or transmission forces, for optimum performance and guaranteed energy savings

Acquisition of RAFER by the Le Goff Group: a strategic alliance to strengthen innovation in mechanical transmission and industrial expertise

Le progrès published on Monday April 18, 2022 a press article about our investments and objectives in 2022.

Optimize your shipments with ITAFRAN: discover our tailor-made logistics services for an efficient and profitable supply chain.

From a company of 4 people, to the French leader in mechanical transmission components. Discover the history of Le Goff group

Founded in 1973, Itafran is a wholesale company in the mechanical power transmission sector.

After several months of work, we are proud to present the new design of our website. Find the tutorial here !

Discounts, tools, access to stock, documentation... many reasons why many of our customers place their orders directly online.