Your Standard & Custom Rope Sheave Manufacturer

Experience 40 years of precision-machined quality products, responsive service, same-day quotes, on-time delivery, and competitive pricing.

About Us

In 2023, Bear Equipment was acquired by Jeamar Winches, combining over 90 years of sheave design and manufacturing expertise. With a state-of-the-art manufacturing facility, increased engineering capabilities, and expanded machining capacity, Bear Equipment is even more equipped to efficiently deliver precision-machined solutions for your sheave applications needs.

Products and Services

Standard Sheaves

Bear Equipment maintains an inventory of Roll Formed sheaves, Jeamar sheaves, and select Bear Equipment sheaves for quick customer turnaround. We can also stock sheaves based on specific customer requirements. Click here to view our current stocked and short lead time options.

Custom Sheaves

Bear Equipment possesses the engineering and manufacturing horsepower to transform your sheave needs from concept to finished product. We offer CNC machining up to 36″ diameter, using a wide range of materials. Post-machining options include flame hardening and powder coating. Click here to submit your specifications and start the process of filling your sheave need.

Blocks

Bear Equipment now stocks standard Jeamar directional blocks for your cable routing applications. With over 50 years of quality and reliability, Jeamar blocks are a trusted choice. We recognize that each application is unique, and some requirements extend beyond standard blocks. Bear Equipment is fully equipped to design and manufacture custom blocks in-house, ensuring you get what you need quickly. Click here to see the blocks we keep in stock or with short lead times and to learn more about our custom block capabilities.

Hand Winches

Bear Equipment now stocks hand winches for manual pulling and lifting applications. With a wide range of styles and capacities, we likely have a winch to fit your needs. Our expert engineering staff can review your application and recommend the appropriate winch. Click here to view the full menu of available hand winches in stock.

Custom Manufacturing

Bear Equipment offers comprehensive machining, welding, and assembly services. Following our acquisition by Jeamar, our expertise now extends beyond sheaves. Our in-house fabrication capabilities, combined with an experienced engineering team, allow us to understand your application needs and provide expert guidance and recommendations. Click here to explore our full machining and fabrication capabilities.

Resources

With over 90 years of combined experience between Bear Equipment and Jeamar, we’ve amassed extensive sheave-related knowledge. We’ve compiled useful information to help you understand sheave definitions, engineering basics, and driving formulas. The more informed you are, the better we can communicate application needs and ensure the end product meets those needs. Click here for sheave-related informational resources.