Some of the most important parts of our daily lives are the ones we never see. The quiet click of an ATM dispensing cash, the smooth take-off of a holiday flight, the roar of a Formula 1 car, or even the miracle of someone hearing for the very first time through a cochlear implant — all of these moments are made possible by tiny, precise components working perfectly in the background.
At IEC, this is our world. Since the 1930s, we’ve been delivering springs, seals, bearings, and precision components that keep critical systems running safely and reliably.
Everyday Life, Connected by Precision
Hearing the World
When someone receives a cochlear implant, it’s more than engineering — it’s a new lease on life. The implant relies on miniature mechanical parts built to medical-grade reliability. IEC’s precision bearings and seals, designed with the same care we bring to aerospace, help manufacturers create devices that patients can trust every single day.
The Speed of Motorsport
On the racetrack, every detail counts. In Formula 1, sealing rings like FEY rings protect engines and gearboxes from failure under extreme heat and pressure. IEC’s role is to supply these components with the precision teams need to turn engineering excellence into podium finishes.
Travel Made Safer
When you board a plane, you rarely think about the millions of vibrations and stresses the aircraft endures during each flight. Schnorr disc springs supplied by IEC absorb those forces, protecting critical mechanisms and ensuring safety from take-off to landing. For millions of travellers, that means flying with confidence.
Everyday Banking
Cash machines are so reliable we barely give them a thought. Inside, though, every note you withdraw passes through rollers, springs, and guides that must work thousands of times a day without error. Abis bearings keep ATMs dependable — so your money is always just a few buttons presses away.
Powering the Future
As renewable energy grows, turbines, wind farms, and solar trackers all rely on mechanical stability in demanding conditions. IEC supplies disc springs and lock nuts that keep these systems operating efficiently — turning engineering precision into sustainable power.
Smarter Automation
Robotics and automated factories need parts that can withstand millions of cycles without failure. IEC’s seals, springs, and engineered components keep production lines moving, ensuring reliability in the systems that build our cars, electronics, and everyday goods.
Automotive Performance
From high-end sports cars to everyday vehicles, IEC supplies Fuji lock nuts and Fey sealing rings that keep engines efficient, transmissions smooth, and safety systems reliable. For drivers, it means better performance and greater peace of mind.
The Challenge
Across all these industries, the demands are the same:
- Components must withstand stress and vibration.
- Supply chains must be traceable and compliant.
- Precision can never be compromised.
IEC meets these challenges with aerospace-grade standards, EN 9120 certification, and decades of expertise in sourcing and engineering.
The Outcome
Though often hidden from view, IEC’s components help shape our experiences:
- Restored hearing.
- Safe, enjoyable travel.
- Faster, more exciting motorsport.
- Reliable everyday services.
- A cleaner, renewable future.
IEC’s story is about engineering the invisible — the springs, seals, lock nuts and bearings most people never see, but everyone depends on. Whether it’s the joy of hearing again, the thrill of an F1 race, the reliability of in an ATM, or the safety of a flight, IEC’s core value for excellence makes it possible.
