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2022 marks a significant milestone for Quality Bearings Online, as it’s been 10 years since we opened our warehouse back in 2012.On the 15th of February 2012 our directors, Denny Maude (CEO) and Simon Riley (Business Development Director) established Quality Bearings Online (OBOL). Denny and Simon wanted to create a business to revolutionize the bearing industry. Our mission has always to be the number one choice for premium bearing and auxiliary engineering products, offering the fasted …

It has been over 60 years since Dr Georg Schaeffler and his brother, Dr Wilhelm Schaeffler, invented the first Caged Needle Roller Bearing, a design which quickly became indispensable in many industries and remains so today. Now, Needle Roller Bearings (NRBs) are found in a variety of applications, including; gearboxes, automotive power transmission systems, hydraulic pumps, heavy machinery, planetary gear sets, and the list goes on. The caged design, created by the Schaeffler brothers back in 1 …

This year we have a double celebration by receiving the Queen’s Award for International Trade and marking our 10 years of continuous growth.Recognised for British Excellence, The Queen’s Award is the most prestigious business award in the UK and is awarded to those businesses with outstanding achievements, growth, and success in international trade. The awards were first established in 1965 and success like this only comes to a select few businesses each year with 226 organisations to have …

There are many factors to consider when choosing whether a Rubber Sealed or Metal Shielded Bearing is the most suitable for your application. Compared to Open Type Bearings, Sealed and Shielded Bearings provide better protection against contamination and retaining lubrication. However, to maximize the service life of a bearing and the performance of your machinery, the operational conditions need to be considered, as Rubber Seals and Metal Shields have different performance capabilities. Read on …

We Are Pleased To Announce That Quality Bearings Online Have Won The Feefo Platinum Trusted Award For 2022.This award means more than ever following another difficult year. Every year Feefo recognizes those businesses who go above and beyond to deliver outstanding customer service. After receiving the Gold Standard Award for three consecutive years, we are thrilled to have won the Platinum Award this year.Feefo is an independent platform that gathers reviews from verified customers, collec …