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IBC Bearings

IBC — independent German specialist in high-precision, high-temperature and hybrid special bearings.

IBC Wälzlager GmbH (Industrial Bearings and Components), founded in Germany in 1993, is an independent manufacturer specialising in high-precision and special-purpose bearings. Not part of a large group, IBC focuses on requirements standard catalogues cannot meet — high temperature (up to 300°C), high-speed spindles, hybrid ceramic, corrosion-resistant stainless, and vacuum/clean-room duty. Its core ranges are high-precision angular contact spindle bearings, super-precision ball and roller bearings, special material/sealing variants and precision locknuts, adopted in machine-tool spindles, semiconductor equipment, aerospace and instrumentation. Kovar handles the full IBC catalogue, confirming specification, lead time and import terms on a per-order quote.

  • Full IBC official catalogue range
  • High-temperature (to 300°C), hybrid ceramic, corrosion-resistant specials
  • Strength in high-precision angular contact spindle bearings
  • Covers extreme-environment specs standard bearings can't
  • Per-order quotes confirming spec, lead time and sourcing

Popular series

High-precision angular contact spindleSuper-precision ball bearingsHigh-temperature bearings (to 300°C)Hybrid ceramic bearingsCorrosion-resistant stainless bearingsPrecision locknutsSpecial sealing / special materials
Headquartered
Germany
Founded
1993
Parent company
IBC Wälzlager GmbH (independent)

All IBC bearings

IBC FAQ

  • Where is IBC based?

    IBC Wälzlager GmbH was founded in Germany in 1993 and is an independent manufacturer of high-precision and special bearings, not part of a large bearing group. It specialises in specifications standard catalogues cannot cover.

  • What is IBC known for?

    High-temperature (to 300°C), high-speed spindle, hybrid ceramic, corrosion-resistant stainless and vacuum/clean-room bearings, plus high-precision angular contact spindle bearings and precision locknuts.

  • Are IBC bearings interchangeable with standard bearings?

    Many part numbers follow ISO dimensions and fit interchangeably, but precision class, material, sealing and temperature specs often differ. Confirming the application (temperature, speed, load) is recommended — Kovar provides cross-reference and alternative quotes.

  • How do I get an IBC quote?

    Use ‘Request a quote’ on the product page with part number, quantity, application, environment (temperature/speed/load) and desired lead time. Many IBC items are import-sourced, so lead time is confirmed per order.