Bearing units basically consist of modified deep groove ball bearings and cast, pressed metal and plastic housings, of numerous styles and sizes. These assemblies can offer simple, economic solutions to product design, with characteristics varying from compact size and simple locking arrangements, to alignment compensation and corrosion resistance.

These many special characteristics result in their widespread use in agricultural machinery, construction equipment, conveyor systems, textile machines and fans. GBC stocks a wide range of bearings and housings and offers the highest quality through JIB brand of South Korea, or more economical solutions from China.

GBC stocks bearings of carbon-chrome or stainless steel construction with some bearings also avalable with molybidenium disulphide surface treatment. Housings are extensively available in cast iron, plastic, stainless steel and pressed metal, as well as food grade.