Intercontinental Bearing Supply Co., Inc

Chrome steel is a standard material used for ball bearing applications when the main consideration is load capacity. Chrome steel ball bearings offer a durable, cost-effective option for companies looking for superior hardness, quiet operation and long life. When corrosion isn't a factor for an application, chrome steel bearings can be a suitable choice. Exceptional performance at consistent temperatures to 248°F (120°C) and intermittent temperatures to 302°F (150°C) Protective oil coating on exterior surface

Generally comprised of all steel parts, stainless steel is one of the most trusted and common materials for ball bearings. Steel ball bearings are generally able to handle extremely high loads and fast RPMs. A few drawbacks can be their heavy weight, noise, and low chemical resistance. As part of our stainless steel bearing inventory, we offer steel bearings in both 300 stainless steel and 400 stainless steel.

Offering a performance upgrade on traditional steel ball bearings, these balls are made of silicon nitride and run faster, maintain a cool temperature and operate with less noise. The ceramic ball bearings are often used in applications that need high speeds, accuracy and reduced friction such as aircraft instruments and medical hand-pieces. High speed and fast acceleration Greater accuracy Reduced friction Non-conductive properties Corrosion resistance Longer operating life

IBSCO offers angular contact bearings manufactured to close tolerances making them appropriate for high-performance applications in the aerospace, medical device and other industries. Angular contact ball bearings are one of the most common types of ball bearings and are designed for a combination of radial and axial loading. With their unique design, angular contact bearings minimize wear and friction and are suitable for combined loads as they absorb force in both radial and axial directions. In other words, these bearings specifically have a contact angle that allows for sustaining significant axial loads in one direction together with radial loads. Generally the larger the contact angle, the higher the axial load the bearing can support, but the lower the radial load. Due to their design, these bearings are often used in pairs or sets of two, three, four or more.

IBSCO's miniature ball bearings, offering higher speeds and tighter form factors, are available in every configuration. With international sourcing capabilities, we can meet the demand for virtually any quantity of any component. In addition, we are an authorized distributor for: NMB NHBB Ranging from .1181 to 1.000 inch O.D. (3mm to 26mm) and available in standard and custom inch and metric sizes, our miniature ball bearings are made from chrome and stainless steel and offer many advantages: High performance, even in the smallest envelopes Reduced noise Moderate thrust and radial loads at low torque Smooth rotation We also offer a variety of seals, ribbon metallic and plastic crown cages, and flanged and unflanged open and shielded bearings.

Available in a variety of standard and custom inch and metric sizes, our thin section bearings offer high performance in corrosive and non-corrosive environments where space devoted to bearings is at a minimum.