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Modern day bearings are a part of everyday life that most people aren’t even aware of. The concept of employing a bearing to diminish friction between an object and the surface it traverses, effectively "bearing" the load, dates back almost as far as human civilization itself. Now bearings are used in any application that has a rotary motion; from CNC Machines and aeroplanes, to bicycles and computer fans. This blog explores the origin and history of bearings.  In modern industry …

Quality Bearings Online (QBOL) was founded in 2012 and has since expanded into a multi-award-winning company supplying precision bearings, engineering spares, and technologically advanced lubricants to customers in over 110 countries worldwide. Over the years, we've onboarded 20 team members, who all bring talented and unique skill sets, ensuring we provide the highest standard of customer service to assist our customers in every way we can. Our team is full of ambitious individuals …

We are delighted to announce that Quality Bearings Online Limited (QBOL) has been awarded the Silver Accreditation from Investors in People (IIP). IIP is an independent workplace engagement specialist that evaluates an organisation's performance and people management against the standards set by other leading businesses in that industry. QBOL scored considerably higher than the benchmark for businesses in our industry and the overall national benchmark for businesses, an outstanding ac …

When it comes to counterfeit products, most of us probably think of market stalls selling fake designer bags and sunglasses. But what might not come to mind, and yet is a much bigger and potentially more harmful problem, are counterfeit and fraudulent bearings. Any counterfeit product is a problem, and many can cause harm to consumers. What Makes Counterfeit Bearings So Bad? In a 2021 interview with  BearingNews.com, Johan Bravert, Director of Brand Protection at SKF, described the pro …

For the second year in a row, QBOL has received the Feefo Platinum Trusted Service Award for 2023. Feefo is the world’s largest independent platform which collects reviews from verified customers. Their awards offer an independent seal of excellence, recognizing businesses that consistently deliver a world-class customer experience. To win the Platinum award, businesses must collect at least 50 reviews -from 1 January to 31 December - and maintain a Feefo service rating of at least 4.5 for …