Bearings & Power Transmission Systems

GIC Parts stocks one of the most comprehensive bearing and power transmission inventories in the region, with over 25,000 SKUs covering everything from miniature precision bearings to large industrial units. We partner with industry-leading manufacturers to provide reliable components backed by technical expertise and rapid delivery.

Our bearing specialists can help you select the optimal bearing type, size, and material for your specific application, considering factors such as load capacity, speed, temperature, environment, and maintenance requirements.

Bearing Types

Ball Bearings

Single row, double row, and angular contact ball bearings for general industrial applications. Available in deep groove, angular contact, and self-aligning configurations. We stock standard metric and imperial sizes with materials including chrome steel, stainless steel, and ceramic for specialized applications.

Ball bearings excel in applications requiring high-speed operation with moderate loads. They offer lower friction than roller bearings and can accommodate both radial and limited axial loads. Common applications include electric motors, pumps, fans, conveyors, and gearboxes.

Roller Bearings

Cylindrical, spherical, tapered, and needle roller bearings for heavy-load applications. Roller bearings distribute loads over a larger contact area compared to ball bearings, making them ideal for high-load, lower-speed applications common in industrial equipment.

Tapered roller bearings are particularly popular in food processing and packaging equipment due to their ability to handle combined radial and thrust loads while maintaining precise positioning.

Pillow Block & Mounted Bearings

Complete mounted bearing units including pillow blocks, flange units, take-up units, and cartridge assemblies. These pre-assembled units simplify installation and maintenance while providing robust housing protection in harsh industrial environments.

Our mounted bearing inventory includes cast iron, stainless steel, and thermoplastic housings suitable for food processing, washdown environments, and corrosive applications.

Power Transmission Products

Gear Reducers & Speed Reducers

Helical, worm, bevel, and planetary gear reducers in ratios from 3:1 to 3600:1. Our reducer inventory covers ¼ HP to 500 HP with both inline and right-angle configurations. We provide complete application engineering to ensure proper sizing for your torque, speed, and duty cycle requirements.

Linear Motion Components

Linear bearings, guide rails, ball screws, and linear actuators for precision positioning applications. These components enable smooth, accurate linear motion in automated machinery, packaging equipment, and material handling systems.

According to the National Institute of Standards and Technology, proper selection and maintenance of precision linear components can improve equipment accuracy by up to 40% while reducing maintenance costs.

Technical Support & Engineering Services

Our bearing specialists provide comprehensive application engineering support including:

• Bearing life calculations and sizing recommendations
• Lubrication specification and compatibility analysis
• Failure analysis and root cause determination
• Predictive maintenance program development
• Vibration analysis and alignment services
• Custom bearing and housing design

We utilize industry-standard calculation methods from the American Bearing Manufacturers Association (ABMA) to ensure proper bearing selection and expected service life predictions.