Ball Bearings UK – Your Trusted Supplier & Distributor

IEC is one of the UK’s largest ball bearing suppliers and distributors, offering high-performance solutions that enhance accuracy, reduce friction, and improve efficiency. Whether for precision manufacturing or demanding industrial applications, our ball bearings ensure smoother, more reliable operations.

Engineered for high speeds, reduced wear, and optimal load capacity, our metal ball bearings serve diverse sectors—from automotive and aerospace to off-highway machinery, electric motors, and medical equipment. Since 1938, IEC has delivered dependable quality, exceptional value, and expert guidance to customers seeking premium ball bearings in the UK.

Ball Bearings

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.

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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.

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Markets

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

Markets

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

Markets

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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.
Bearings for Electric Motors
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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