RBC Bearings Incorporated is a global manufacturer and distributor specializing in precision-engineered bearings and various mechanical components. The company's operations are divided into two primary divisions: Aerospace/Defense and Industrial. Its product portfolio encompasses a wide array of bearings. This includes plain bearings, which can be self-lubricating or metal-on-metal designs, such as rod end, spherical plain, and journal bearings. RBC also offers various roller bearings, including tapered, needle, and track rollers with cam followers, all designed to minimize friction in demanding industrial and military aviation contexts. Furthermore, its selection of ball bearings features high-precision aerospace, airframe control, thin section, and industrial variants, all utilizing advanced ball elements to ensure smooth, high-speed operation. Beyond individual bearing types, the company provides complete mounted bearing assemblies (ball, roller, and plain types), as well as a comprehensive suite of enclosed gearing solutions like Quantis gearmotors, torque arm units, Tigear, Magnagear & Maxum, and controlled start transmissions. Other offerings extend to power transmission components, such as mechanical drives, couplings, and conveyor parts. RBC also engineers hydraulics and valves for aircraft and submarine use, alongside offering aftermarket services for the aerospace and defense sectors. Fasteners, precision mechanical components for diverse industrial uses, and machine tool collets (designed for securing round or rod-shaped workpieces) further diversify its product range. Serving an expansive range of industries, RBC's clientele spans sectors like automotive, agricultural and semiconductor equipment, commercial and defense aviation, ground defense, construction, mining, oil and gas, heavy trucking, marine, rail, packaging, food and beverage, and wind energy, among many others. The company reaches these diverse markets through a combination of its dedicated direct sales team and a robust network of industrial and aerospace distributors. Established in 1919, RBC Bearings maintains its corporate headquarters in Oxford, Connecticut.