SantEnt: Leading independent distributor of IBC
Introduction
Established on a foundation of German engineering excellence, IBC (Industrie- und Walzlager GmbH) is a globally recognized manufacturer of high-precision bearing technology. For decades, IBC has specialized in producing advanced rolling bearings, linear motion components, and customized solutions that meet the most demanding performance criteria across various industries. Their product portfolio is synonymous with durability, precision, and innovation, making them a preferred choice for critical applications in machine tools, automation, and general engineering. As a formidable industrial spares distributor since 1977, SantEnt possesses the global network and technical expertise to reliably supply genuine IBC products to our clients worldwide.
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IBC at a glance
| Founded | 1972 |
| Headquarters | Solms, Hesse, Germany |
| Leadership | Harald Schorr |
| Tentative Revenue | Approximately $19.8 million (2025 estimate) |
| Listed on Stock Market? | No |
| Parent Organisation(s) | None |
| Subsidiary Organization(s) | IBC Industrial Bearings and Components Ltd (UK), IBC Walzlager GmbH - Swiss Branch Office, IBC Industrial Bearings and Components (Taicang) Co., Ltd. (China) |
| Other Group Entities or Stakeholders | None Identified |
History of IBC
| Year | Milestone |
| 1918 | The company's origins begin with the founding of J. Schurmann & Co. in Wetzlar, Germany. |
| 1978 | The company is officially renamed IBC Walzlager GmbH, strategically focusing on high-precision bearings. |
| 2004 | A modern production and assembly plant is established in Taicang, China, to cater to the growing Asian market. |
| 2009 | The company expands its international footprint by establishing a dedicated subsidiary in Grenchen, Switzerland. |
| 2024 | IBC relocates to a new, state-of-the-art headquarters and logistics facility in Solms-Oberbiel. |
| 2025 | IBC celebrates 100 years of company tradition, marking a century of expertise and leadership in bearing technology. |
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IBC Product Portfolio
Rolling Bearings
IBC Rolling Bearings
| Sub-categories | Products & Features | Applications | Industries |
| Deep Groove Ball Bearings | Single/double row, open, sealed (2RS), or shielded (ZZ) configurations. Low friction, high-speed capability. | Electric motors, gearboxes, pumps, conveyors, power tools. | gearboxes, pumps, conveyors, power tools. General Machinery, Automotive, Agriculture, Electrical. |
| Angular Contact Ball Bearings | Designed for combined axial and radial loads. Available in single, double row, and matched pair sets. High rigidity. | Machine tool spindles, high-speed pumps, centrifuges, compressors. | Machine Tools, Aerospace, Robotics, Energy. |
| Cylindrical Roller Bearings | High radial load capacity, suitable for high speeds. Available with cages or as full complement versions. Separable design. | Industrial gearboxes, rolling mills, construction machinery, vibration motors. | Heavy Industry, Mining, Construction, Power Generation. |
| Full Complement Cylindrical Roller Bearings | Maximized number of rollers for extremely high radial load capacity. Lower speed rating than caged versions. | Sheaves, heavy lifting equipment, gear mechanisms, pivot points. | Cranes & Hoists, Marine, Material Handling. |
| Tapered Roller Bearings | Accommodate high radial and axial loads in one direction. Available in metric and inch sizes. Separable design for easy mounting. | Axle systems, transmissions, differential gears, industrial machinery. | Automotive, Railway, Agriculture, Wind Energy. |
| Axial Deep Groove Ball Bearings | For pure axial loads. Single or double direction designs. Not suitable for radial loads. | Indexing tables, machine tool pivots, rotating platforms. | Machine Tools, Automation, Test & Measurement. |
| Self-Aligning Ball Bearings | Compensate for angular misalignment. Double row of balls with a sphered raceway in the outer ring. Low friction. | Agricultural machinery, ventilation systems, textile machines, paper mills. | Agriculture, HVAC, Textile, Pulp & Paper. |
| Spherical Roller Bearings | Robust design for heavy radial and axial loads. Accommodates misalignment and shaft deflection. | Vibrating screens, crushers, continuous casting machines, large gearboxes. | Mining, Quarrying, Steel Mills, Cement Plants. |
| Special Bearings | Custom-developed bearings tailored to specific customer requirements, materials, and operating conditions. | Unique machinery, demanding environments, high-performance systems. | Aerospace, Medical, Defense, Semiconductor. |
High Precision Bearings
IBC High Precision Bearings
| Sub-categories | Products & Features | Applications | Industries |
| High Precision Angular Contact Ball Bearings | P4, P2 accuracy classes. Steel or ceramic balls. Optimized internal geometry for very high speeds and rigidity. | High-frequency spindles, grinding spindles, milling heads, live centers. | Machine Tools, Metalworking, Precision Engineering. |
| High Precision Universal Angular Contact Ball Bearings | Designed for mounting in any arrangement (O, X, or tandem) while maintaining preload. Interchangeable. | Spindle repairs, versatile machine tool designs, robotics. | Machine Tools, Automation, Robotics. |
| High Precision Angular Contact Ball Bearings sets | Factory-matched pairs, triplets, or quadruplets for guaranteed preload and performance. Ready-to-mount. | Main spindles of lathes and milling machines, high-precision gearboxes. | Machine Tools, Aerospace, Defense. |
| High Precision Angular Contact Ball Bearings for short spindles | Compact design with specific contact angles (15° and 25°) for short, rigid spindle assemblies. | Compact milling machines, tool grinders, small turning centers. | Dental Equipment, Micromachining, Horology. |
| Precision 60° Axial Angular Contact Ball Bearings Single Row | High axial stiffness and load capacity due to 60° contact angle. For unidirectional axial loads. | Ball screw support, rotary tables, indexing heads. | Machine Tools, Automation, Robotics. |
| Precision - 60° - Axial - Angular Contact Ball Bearings Double Row | Very high bidirectional axial load capacity and stiffness. Screw-mountable design. | Heavy-duty ball screw support, forming presses, extruders. | Machine Tools, Plastics Machinery, Heavy Industry. |
| High Precision Bearing units | Pre-assembled, ready-to-mount units combining a precision bearing with a housing. Simplified installation. | Ball screw end supports, drive units for linear axes. | Automation, Packaging Machinery, Printing. |
| High Precision Cylindrical Roller Bearings | Single and double row designs with P4/P2 accuracy for extreme radial rigidity and high speed. | Main spindles for heavy cutting, large milling machines, turning lathes. | Machine Tools, Heavy Engineering. |
| ARTB Storage (Axial-Radial Roller Bearings) | Combined bearings handling high axial and radial loads simultaneously. High tilting rigidity. | Rotary tables, swivel heads, indexing chucks, measuring equipment. | Machine Tools, Automation, Metrology. |
| Special Bearings (high precision) | Custom-engineered high-precision bearings for extreme conditions (e.g., high temperature, vacuum). | Semiconductor manufacturing, vacuum pumps, aerospace applications. | Semiconductor, Aerospace, Scientific Instruments. |
High-Precision Clamping Nuts
IBC High-Precision Clamping Nuts
| Sub-categories | Products & Features | Applications | Industries |
| MBA Series | Axial locking via locking pins. High tightening torque and simple installation. | Securing bearings on shafts, gear mounting. | General Engineering, Machine Building. |
| MBC Series | Radial locking via set screws. Balanced design suitable for higher speeds. | High-speed spindle applications, precision assemblies. | Machine Tools, Automation. |
| MMRB Series | Integrated dial gauge for precise preload setting. Maximum axial run-out accuracy. | Mounting high-precision spindle bearings, ball screw supports. | High-Precision Machine Tools, Metrology. |
| MBAS Series | Same design as MBA series but made from corrosion-resistant steel. | Food processing machinery, chemical plants, marine applications. | Food & Beverage, Chemical, Marine. |
High-Precision Bearing Units
IBC High-Precision Bearing Units
| Sub-categories | Products & Features | Applications | Industries |
| Flange Bearing Units | Square, round, or oval flange housings with precision bearings. Easy mounting on machine walls. | Linear axis drives, conveyor systems, automation gantries. | Automation, Packaging, Material Handling. |
| High-Precision Pillow Block Bearing Units | Rigid cast iron housing with precision bearings for shaft support. High load capacity. | Support for drive shafts, fan shafts, agricultural equipment. | Agriculture, General Machinery, HVAC. |
| Precision Pillow Block Bearing Units | Specifically designed for fixed and floating support of ball screws. High stiffness and accuracy. | CNC machines, linear robots, automated assembly lines. | Machine Tools, Robotics, Automation. |
| Precision Flange Bearing Units | Flange-style housing for fixed and floating support of ball screws. Space-saving design. | Compact machine designs, printing machinery, medical scanners. | Printing, Medical, Automation. |
| High-Precision Flange Bearing Units | Highest accuracy class flange units for demanding ball screw applications. | High-speed machining centers, precision positioning systems. | Aerospace, Semiconductor, Machine Tools. |
Linear Technologies
IBC Linear Technologies
| Sub-categories | Products & Features | Applications | Industries |
| ECO Runners | Compact, cost-effective roller carriage for simple linear motion tasks. | Drawer slides, adjustment mechanisms, light-duty handling. | Furniture, Shopfitting, Light Automation. |
| Telescopic Runners | Full and partial extension telescopic slides. High load capacity and smooth, quiet operation. | Industrial drawers, machine guarding, battery pull-out trays. | Intralogistics, Automotive, Special Vehicles. |
| Easy Runners | Profiled rail guide with roller carriages. High travel speeds and long service life. | Material handling systems, packaging machines, assembly lines. | Logistics, Packaging, Automation. |
| Flexy-Runner Curve Guides | Modular system for creating curved and circular linear paths. Constant and variable radii possible. | Curved machine doors, transport systems, robotic peripherals. | Automation, Machine Building, Special Machinery. |
| INOX-Runner Stainless Steel Roller Carriages | Corrosion-resistant design for use in wet or hygienic environments. | Food processing lines, pharmaceutical packaging, chemical handling. | Food & Beverage, Pharmaceutical, Chemical. |
| Linear Guides with Atcoat Coatings | Special anti-corrosion coating for steel components, providing enhanced protection. | Offshore equipment, water treatment plants, outdoor applications. | Marine, Energy, Environmental Technology. |
Acquisitions & Group Companies
IBC Industrial Bearings and Components Ltd (UK)
Located in the United Kingdom, this subsidiary serves as a dedicated sales and logistics hub for the British and Irish markets. It ensures local availability of IBC's product range and provides technical support tailored to the region's industrial needs.
IBC Walzlager GmbH - Swiss Branch Office
Situated in Grenchen, Switzerland, a hub for precision manufacturing, this office strengthens IBC's presence in the heart of Europe. It provides direct access to Swiss customers in demanding sectors like machine tools, watchmaking, and medical technology, offering specialized engineering support.
IBC Industrial Bearings and Components (Taicang) Co., Ltd
This production and assembly facility in China is a strategic asset for serving the dynamic Asian market. It enables IBC to offer customized solutions, reduce lead times, and provide cost-effective manufacturing for clients across Asia, while upholding German quality standards.
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Why choose SantEnt for your IBC requirements?
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Vast Inventory, Global Sourcing & Competitive Pricing
Over 60,000 bearings in stock and a strong relationship with the manufacturer & other distributors help us ensure no IBC product is too far from you. It is always competitively priced through our extensive collaborations and strong relationships with our supply chain stakeholders to achieve the best prices for IBC products. Additionally, we are Authorised Distributors of Schaeffler, FAG, INA, FYH, Optibelt and Dodge. -
Genuine Products Guaranteed over Decades of Trust
As a renowned Bearing distribution company established in 1977, our third generation is equipped with Engineering, Technology & Business Management education as well as corporate experience. This enables us to deliver genuine products with professionalised services to our rapidly growing global customer base spread across 60 countries and 6 continents. -
Robust Technical & After-Sales Support
Owing to the criticality of the products we deal in, our responsibility starts much before the supply of products, by way of Technical Support in identifying the right spare parts for the desired application, eliminating instances of failure or premature breakdown. Even after supply, we closely work with our customers in case of any queries or support requirements such as product warranty, installation & storage guidance to cite a few.
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