Leading UK Ball Bearings Distributor

IEC is a leading UK ball bearing distributor and supplier, 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 demanding environments. As an ISO 9001 and AS/EN 9120 certified distributor, IEC operates to strict quality management and aerospace traceability standards, giving customers confidence in the sourcing, handling and supply of precision bearing components for safety-critical applications.

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Value Without Compromise: Quality Ball Bearings for Every Industry

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

Engineered for high speeds, long service life, and optimal load capacity, our ball bearings support reliable performance in the most demanding environments. As an ISO 9001 and AS/EN 9120 certified bearing distributor, IEC operates to strict quality management and aerospace traceability standards – giving customers confidence in the sourcing, handling and supply of precision components for safety-critical applications.

Trusted by engineers across the UK, IEC are among the country’s leading ball bearing distributors – supplying radial deep groove, spindle, duplex, ceramic and specialist bearings from stock or built to order.

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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.

Ball Bearing FAQs

What types of ball bearings does IEC supply?

IEC supplies a wide range of ball bearings, including radial deep groove, spindle/angular contact, duplex, thrust, self-aligning, ceramic, miniature and axial ball 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, industrial machinery, 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?
As a dedicated UK ball bearing distributor since 1938, IEC combines eight decades of technical expertise with ISO 9001 and AS/EN 9120 certified quality systems. We offer an extensive range of precision ball bearings from stock, custom-built solutions, and hands-on application support – making us one of the most experienced bearing distributors in the UK.
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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Case Studies

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.

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

From the extremes of aerospace performance to the smooth roll of a skateboard, IEC’s mechanical solutions demonstrate versatility and precision across every application.

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