Monitoring and maintenance are fundamental to maximising bearing service life and machinery performance and preventing damage and failures. Bearing failure means the bearing can no longer perform correctly, often leading to machine shafts failing and machinery breakdowns. Unplanned downtime comes with high associated costs owing to unscheduled maintenance, replacement parts, and paused production. The causes of bearing failure can vary. According to SKF “9.5% of all bearings fail bec ..read more

What interesting developments are shaping the future of bearings? The first  ball bearing was patented in 1794 and since then, the bearing industry has continuously evolved in numerous ways. As the world advances technologically, the bearing industry is no different, with new concepts and designs being introduced and used by consumers. The bearing industry has had to keep pace with modern industrial innovations, with new bearing concepts and designs being introduced to the market and ..read more

We are pleased to announce that we have won the Feefo Platinum Trusted Service Award for 2024. This is the third consecutive year we’ve won this independent seal of excellence which recognises businesses that consistently deliver a world-class customer experience. Feefo established the Trusted Service Awards to recognise brands that use the platform to collect verified reviews and receive exceptional customer feedback. The award stands apart from others of its kind by analysing f ..read more

Wind turbines are revolutionizing the energy industry, shifting consumers away from fossil fuels, nuclear power, and other non-renewable energy sources towards an environmentally friendly and sustainable future. Such an undertaking has its challenges, however, and these massive machines must operate in demanding and constantly changing conditions, whether on or offshore. Severe weather, varied loads, remote locations, and restricted maintenance accessibility contribute to the extreme envi ..read more

Quality Bearings Online was awarded Employer of the Year at the Lloyds Bank British Business Excellence Awards 2023. Held at London’s Grosvenor House on Tuesday 14th November, this prestigious event shone a light on businesses and entrepreneurs who have truly made an outstanding contribution to British Business.The Employer of the Year award celebrates organisations that go the extra mile through all stages of the employee lifecycle, from recruitment to inclusion and development.S ..read more

Mounting and dismounting a bearing is an essential procedure, which involves certain tools and techniques needed to correctly install and remove bearings.It is vital that a bearing is mounted correctly. Using the wrong techniques can significantly reduce your bearing's service life, leading to bearing damage and failure and, in turn, costing more time and money through unplanned downtime and replacing the bearing or even damaged equipment.Did you know that around 16%* of all premature bear ..read more

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 lubricant ..read more

In the height of summer, many in the agricultural industry will be haymaking, silage collecting, and beginning the combining of cereal crops, alongside many other farming-related duties. N ..read more

The impacts of the events of the past few years have been substantial and ongoing. Each industry, business, and individual has felt the ripple effects of international disorder and insecurity, wh ..read more

What a night we had! On January 12th 2023, The Lord Lieutenant of West Yorkshire, Ed Anderson, officially presented us with the Queen's Award For Enterprise.  Liam Doyle (Business ..read more