Ball Bearings UK – Leading Supplier & Distributor

IEC is a leading UK ball bearing supplier and distributor, providing high-performance bearings for industrial and precision applications. Our solutions reduce friction, enhance accuracy, and improve efficiency across sectors including automotive, aerospace, off-highway machinery, electric motors, and medical devices.

Engineered for high speeds, long service life, and optimal load capacity, our metal ball bearings support reliable performance in the most demanding environments. Since 1938, IEC has delivered trusted expertise and dependable quality to customers across the UK.

Value Without Compromise: Quality Ball Bearings for Every Industry

IEC delivers ball bearings that balance performance, durability, and cost-effectiveness. Drawing on more than 80 years of experience, we maintain strict quality standards, ensuring consistent reliability and trusted results. They are used in almost every industry, including automotive components, aerospace and defence, off-highway machinery, electric motors and medical components.

We offer guidance on selection, maintenance, and troubleshooting, helping you maximise performance and reduce downtime. With continuous innovation and a deep understanding of industry demands, IEC meets both technical and commercial requirements – every time.

IEC ball bearings product range

A complete range of bearings and configurations designed to carry load, reduce friction and support rotating and oscillating systems in any application.

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of ball bearings does IEC supply?

IEC supplies a wide range of ball bearings, including radial, thrust, angular contact, self-aligning, and miniature bearings. Whether you need standard options or custom-built solutions, we have you covered. Contact us to discuss your requirements.

Can IEC provide custom ball bearing solutions?

Absolutely. We specialise in customised ball bearing solutions to meet your specific needs. From unique dimensions to specialist coatings and materials, our team can help you design the perfect bearing for your application.

What industries do IEC’s ball bearings serve?

IEC serves diverse industries, including automotive, aerospace, manufacturing, medical equipment, and off-highway machinery. Our bearings are designed for high performance in demanding environments.

How quickly can IEC deliver ball bearings in the UK?

Many of our ball bearings are available for immediate dispatch. For custom orders, we work efficiently to meet your timeline. Contact us for specific delivery details.

Why choose IEC for ball bearings?

With over 80 years of experience, IEC is one of the UK’s leading ball bearing suppliers and distributors. We offer high-quality products, expert guidance, and cost-effective solutions for every industry.

Does IEC provide support for ball bearing maintenance?

Yes, we offer expert advice on maintaining and troubleshooting your ball bearings to ensure maximum performance and longevity. Contact us for guidance.

Utilise our customised Bearing Selector tool here.

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IEC have a range of mechanical solutions to suit a broad spectrum of markets and applications, from aerospace to skateboards.

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IEC have a range of mechanical solutions to suit a broad spectrum of markets and applications, from aerospace to skateboards.

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Engineering in motion

We act as partners, making our customers’ engineering challenges ours to solve, removing stress and freeing up time to turn ideas in to innovation.

Product:

Bearings

Application:

High pressure pure air generators

Challenge:

High pressure pure air generators are designed to replace rechargeable gas bottles on modern military aircraft. The system draws in atmospheric air to provide a continuous supply of high-pressure pure air, which results in unlimited mission duration and eliminates the logistics burden associated with gas bottles.

Solution:

For critical applications, reliability and resilience is paramount. IEC supplied components are capable of operating with high degrees of accuracy under extreme load.

Product:

Bearings

Application:

Co-ordinate measuring machines (CMM)

Challenge:

5-axis measurement represents the biggest step-change in measurement capability ever introduced, delivering unprecedented speed and measurement flexibility, whilst avoiding the speed versus accuracy compromises inherent in conventional techniques.

Solution:

Duty of CMMs is generally low hence there is intermittent operation of bearings. Machines do require high reliability so products are tested and developed continuously, meaning technical support from bearing OEMs is critical. Some bearings are supplied with specific profiled outer ring designs.

Product:

Bearings

Application:

Peristaltic pump

Challenge:

Peristaltic pumps use occlusion rollers and positive displacement to feed fluid in industrial and medical applications, regulating flow and eliminating the need for valves. Bearings fitted in occlusion rollers have a cycle of coming on and off load with the potential to skip.

Solution:

It is important to select a bearing with high quality machining of its raceways to allow the bearing to readily accept these changes in state.

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Ball Bearings UK – Leading Supplier & Distributor

Value Without Compromise: Quality Ball Bearings for Every Industry

IEC ball bearings product range

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Frequently Asked Questions

What types of ball bearings does IEC supply?

Can IEC provide custom ball bearing solutions?

What industries do IEC’s ball bearings serve?

How quickly can IEC deliver ball bearings in the UK?

Why choose IEC for ball bearings?

Does IEC provide support for ball bearing maintenance?

Utilise our customised Bearing Selector tool here.

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