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Can't Find the Bearing You Need?

Bearing & Drive Systems helps industrial distributors locate hard-to-find, obsolete, and unavailable bearings and power transmission products. Through global sourcing, engineering services, modifications, repairs, cleanroom lubrication, and extensive inventory, we help fill supply-chain gaps when traditional sources come up short.

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Are You Struggling With Supply Chain Management?

Have you had problems with your supply chain?

Are you unable to locate a discontinued or obsolete product?

Do you want faster lead times to serve your customers better?

Do you lack critical knowledge to interchange the product you need?

Are you concerned about inferior products entering your supply chain?

Is your storeroom full of inventory that you would like to sell?

Gain Confidence In Your Supply Chain

We understand that there can be stress and anxiety with going outside of your normal supply chain and how costly downtime can be. We authenticate and inspect all of our products to ensure that your customers are getting the right product.

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More Than Inventory. Complete Bearing Solutions.

Bearing & Drive Systems maintains one of the world's largest inventories of excess bearings and power transmission products, with more than 700,000 SKUs valued at over $750 million in stock. We help industrial distributors find hard-to-source, obsolete, and discontinued components when traditional supply channels come up short.

If the exact part is unavailable, our engineering services can modify existing inventory or customer-owned components to meet specific application requirements. We also provide bearing repair and refurbishment services to help extend product life, reduce replacement costs, and maximize asset value.

Need to reduce excess inventory? Our inventory buyback program helps distributors free up warehouse space while recovering value from slow-moving, surplus, and obsolete bearing inventory.

We Only Buy Inventory From Authorized Trusted Sources

Every Bearing is Inspected, Recertified and Warrantied

We Can Ship Directly to Your Customer Using Your Packing Slip

When possible we utilize all original packaging.

We carry all major brands and many brands that are no longer in business.

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If you have a storeroom full of inventory we can help you free up space with our inventory buyback program.

Can't Find the Bearing You Need? We Can Help.

Bearing & Drive Systems helps industrial distributors locate hard-to-find, obsolete, discontinued, and out-of-stock bearings and power transmission products. Backed by one of the world's largest excess bearing inventories and an experienced team of sourcing specialists, we help distributors solve urgent supply challenges and keep their customers operational.

From common ball bearings to hard-to-source specialty components, BDS provides inventory solutions when traditional supply channels cannot.

See how we've helped distributors overcome supply chain challenges, reduce downtime, and keep their customers up and running.

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Timken M283449DW 900024

Motion Industries needed to locate a Timken M283449DW 900024 bearing for a customer's reversing mill.

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Torrington B9362G

A customer reached out looking for help locating a TORRINGTON B9362G triple ring bearing that was used at a Georgia Pacific paper mill in a deflection compensation roll.

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3 PCS. Timken/Torrington 287TQO816

A major distributor needed to locate a Timken/Torrington 287TQO816 bearing for a customer's reversing mill.

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Customer required 5215CFF w/ H501 Grease

No immediate stock at factory or at branches. BDS had the part in stock. We were able to relubricate the bearings to the customer's specifications in our Class 1000 White Room. Once the relube was complete, we shipped this direct to the customer, using a customer packing slip.

Customer required MM9310WI2HQUH

No stock at factory or branch. BDS had stock on universal pairs. We were able to send these to BMC, and have them grind them into quad sets. The modification was completed same day, and BDS drop-shipped directly to the customer, Next Day Air, using a customer packing slip.

Customer required 71437 90085

No stock at factory or branches. BDS had stock on the components. Utilizing BMC, we were able to have the spacer ground to the correct end play, making a complete assembly. After parts were inspected and approved, we drop-shipped direct to the customer Next Day Air Saturday Delivery, using a customer packing slip.

We Carry All Your Favorite Brands

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mcgill

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koyo

cooper

bardenprecisionbearings

rollway

dodge

iko

fafnirbearings

rbc

browning

Meet Our Sales Team

We are dedicated to providing our customers with the best possible service. We strive for Quality, Dependability, and Accountability and we stand behind our service each and every day.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where Can I Find Hard-to-Find or Obsolete Bearings?

Bearing & Drive Systems specializes in locating hard-to-find, obsolete, discontinued, and out-of-stock bearings through our extensive inventory and global sourcing network. We help industrial distributors find solutions when traditional supply channels cannot.

Does Bearing & Drive Systems Sell Directly to End Users?

No. Bearing & Drive Systems sells exclusively through distribution channels. We work with industrial distributors across North America and support their efforts to serve end users and OEM customers.

Can BDS Source Bearings That Are No Longer Manufactured?

Yes. We regularly help distributors locate discontinued and obsolete bearings that are no longer available from the original manufacturer. Our inventory includes many hard-to-source part numbers and legacy bearing brands.

What Services Does BDS Offer Beyond Bearing Distribution?

In addition to supplying bearings and power transmission products, BDS offers bearing modification, bearing manufacturing, bearing repair, cleanroom relubrication, global sourcing, and inventory buyback services.

How Does BDS Verify Bearing Authenticity?

Every bearing we purchase goes through a detailed inspection process. Our team evaluates products for condition, authenticity, and quality before they are recertified and released for sale, helping distributors reduce risk within their supply chain.

Can BDS Modify Bearings for Special Applications?

Yes. Our engineering and manufacturing teams can modify existing bearings to meet application-specific requirements, including bore changes, preload adjustments, clearance modifications, snap ring grooves, spacers, and other custom solutions.

Does BDS Offer Bearing Repair and Refurbishment Services?

Yes. Bearing repair and refurbishment services can help extend bearing life, reduce replacement costs, and maximize the value of critical rotating assets. Our team evaluates each bearing to determine the most cost-effective repair solution.

Will BDS Purchase Excess Bearing Inventory?

Yes. Our inventory buyback program helps distributors recover value from surplus, slow-moving, excess, and obsolete bearing inventory while freeing up valuable warehouse space.

Industries We Support

Bearing Solutions for the Industries That Keep the World Moving

Bearing & Drive Systems supports industrial distributors serving a wide range of industries where equipment reliability, uptime, and component availability are critical. From locating hard-to-find bearings to providing modifications, repairs, manufacturing, and cleanroom services, we help distributors solve complex application challenges across numerous markets.

What Industries Use Bearings?

Bearings are essential components found in nearly every industry that relies on rotating equipment. Common industries that use bearings include steel production, aerospace, mining, power generation, manufacturing, food processing, rail transportation, packaging, material handling, and oil and gas operations.

Industries We Commonly Support

Steel & Metals - Support for rolling mills, continuous casters, processing lines, industrial fans, gearboxes, and material handling equipment.

Aerospace & Aviation - Sourcing, relubrication, modification, and repair solutions for commercial, military, and MRO applications requiring strict quality standards.

Paper & Forest Products - Bearing solutions for paper machines, converting equipment, rolls, and material handling systems operating in demanding environments.

Power Generation - Support for turbines, generators, pumps, motors, conveyors, and auxiliary equipment across conventional and renewable energy facilities.

Mining & Aggregate - Heavy-duty bearing solutions for crushers, conveyors, screens, processing equipment, and other high-load applications.

Oil & Gas - Products and services supporting drilling operations, pumps, compressors, motors, and processing equipment.

Food & Beverage Processing - Cleanroom relubrication services and bearing solutions for equipment requiring contamination control and operational reliability.

Rail & Transportation - Bearing sourcing and engineering support for rail equipment, maintenance operations, and transportation infrastructure.

Packaging & Manufacturing - Solutions for high-speed production equipment, automation systems, conveyors, and industrial machinery.

Material Handling & Distribution - Bearings and power transmission products for conveyors, sortation systems, forklifts, and warehouse automation equipment.

Need Help with a Specific Application?

Whether you're searching for an obsolete bearing, a discontinued part number, a bearing modification, or an engineering solution, Bearing & Drive Systems helps industrial distributors keep their customers operating and productive.

Can't find the bearing you need? Contact our team and let us help locate a solution.

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About Bearing & Drive Systems

Bearing & Drive Systems (BDS) is a leading bearing supplier and sourcing partner serving industrial distributors throughout North America. We specialize in helping distributors locate hard-to-find, obsolete, discontinued, and out-of-stock bearings and power transmission products through one of the industry's largest excess bearing inventories and a global sourcing network.

In addition to bearing sourcing, BDS provides bearing modification, manufacturing, repair, refurbishment, cleanroom relubrication, and inventory buyback services designed to help distributors better serve their customers while reducing downtime and supply chain disruptions.

With decades of industry experience, a commitment to product authenticity, and a distributor-only business model, Bearing & Drive Systems delivers reliable bearing solutions for industries including aerospace, steel, mining, power generation, paper processing, manufacturing, and material handling.

Whether you need to locate a hard-to-find bearing, modify an existing component, repair a critical asset, or reduce excess inventory, BDS is your trusted partner for complete bearing solutions.