ISB Industries Bearings

A complete range of precision ball, roller, thrust, housed and specialist bearings — engineered for reliability across manufacturing, mining, agriculture and automation. Supplied and supported in the UK by Howcroft Group.

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Deep Groove Ball Bearings

ISB-6204-2RS

The most versatile bearing type — high speed, low friction, accommodates radial and axial loads in both directions.

Series 6000–6400Open / Shielded / SealedClearance C2–C4
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Angular Contact Ball Bearings

ISB-7208-BECBP

Handles combined radial and axial loads. Ideal for machine tool spindles, gearboxes and high-speed pumps.

15°–40° contact angleSingle / double rowPair / set mounting
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Self-Aligning Ball Bearings

ISB-1210-K

Tolerates shaft misalignment via sphered outer raceway. Suited to long shafts and flexible housings.

Double rowMisalignment up to 2°Low friction
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Miniature & Instrument Ball Bearings

ISB-MR106ZZ

Compact precision bearings for small motors, instruments and medical devices where space is limited.

Bore 1–10mmHigh precisionLow noise
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Cylindrical Roller Bearings

ISB-NU-308-E

High radial load capacity and rigidity. Suitable for heavy industrial applications and high speeds.

Single / double rowHigh radial capacitySeparable design
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Tapered Roller Bearings

ISB-32208-A

Handles heavy combined radial and axial loads. Separable for easy mounting and pre-load adjustment.

Single / double rowTapered rollersAdjustable preload
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Spherical Roller Bearings

ISB-22210-CA

Self-aligning, heavy-duty bearings for mining, quarrying and material handling under harsh conditions.

Self-aligningShock-resistantVibration-tolerant
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Needle Roller Bearings

ISB-NA-4905

High load capacity in a compact radial envelope — ideal for space-constrained gearboxes and linkages.

Thin-sectionHigh capacityCompact envelope
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Ball Thrust Bearings

ISB-51208

Designed for pure axial loads at moderate speeds. Used in automotive, lifting and turntable applications.

Single-directionLow frictionAxial loads only
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Cylindrical Roller Thrust Bearings

ISB-81108

Heavy axial load capacity for cranes, hooks and lifting gear where space is limited.

High axial capacityStiff designLow speed
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Tapered Roller Thrust Bearings

ISB-89312

Handles heavy axial and moderate radial loads — used in rolling mills and heavy machinery.

Combined loadsHigh stiffnessAdjustable
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Pillow Block Bearing Units (UCP)

ISB-UCP-205

Ready-to-mount housed units with cast iron base. Quick installation for conveyor and agricultural applications.

UCP seriesCast iron housingSet screw / adapter
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Flange Bearing Units (UCF)

ISB-UCF-205

Two- and four-bolt flange units for mounting on vertical surfaces and tight spaces.

UCF seriesSquare / round flangeEasy alignment
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Take-Up Bearing Units (UCT)

ISB-UCT-205

Housed units for tensioning conveyor belts and adjustable shaft positioning.

UCT seriesAdjustable positionConveyor-ready
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Spherical Plain Bearings

ISB-GE-20-ES

Maintenance-free or relubricatable plain bearings for oscillating and tilting movements under heavy loads.

Radial / angularLow maintenanceHeavy shock loads
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Linear Motion Bearings

ISB-LM-12-OP

Precision linear bushings and guides for smooth, low-friction linear movement in automation and packaging.

Linear bushingsHigh precisionLow friction
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Why Choose Howcroft for ISB Bearings

Independent distributor with the engineering expertise and stock depth to keep your operation running.

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25+ Years Industrial Supply

Trusted by UK manufacturers, quarries and food processors since 1999.

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Engineering Support

Our in-house engineers help you specify the correct bearing for your load, speed and environment.

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Same-Day Dispatch

In-stock items dispatched same day on orders before 4:30pm.

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Quality Assured

Genuine ISB products backed by our quality management system and accreditations.

Client Success

Industrial partners who rely on ISB bearings supplied and supported by Howcroft Group.

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“Switching to ISB spherical roller bearings from Howcroft cut our conveyor downtime by a third. The engineering support during selection was first-rate.”
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Mark EllisonMaintenance Manager, Northern Aggregate SolutionsQuarrying
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“The ISB pillow block units have been bulletproof on our packaging line. Same-day dispatch means we never wait for critical spares.”
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Sarah WhitfieldOperations Director, Pennine Food GroupFood Processing
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“Howcroft specified ISB tapered roller bearings for our gearbox rebuilds — they handle the shock loads better than anything we have used before.”
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David OkonkwoPlant Engineer, Trentside ManufacturingManufacturing
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“We replaced a failing OEM bearing with an ISB deep groove unit on Howcroft’s recommendation. Six months on, no issues and a fraction of the cost.”
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Liam CarterEngineering Supervisor, Aire Valley LogisticsLogistics
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“The ISB angular contact bearings on our spindle runs have delivered the precision and life we needed. Excellent technical back-up from the Howcroft team.”
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Priya NairTechnical Lead, Caledon Precision EngineeringPrecision Engineering
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“Reliable product, reliable supplier. ISB thrust bearings from Howcroft keep our lifting gear in service with zero unplanned failures this year.”
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Tom BradshawWorkshop Manager, Meridian Lifting ServicesLifting & Handling

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