About RBI Bearing
About RBI Bearing
RBI Bearing was founded in 1990 by Rubien Chen, beginning as a small importer of Chinese ball bearings operating out of a one-office suite in Los Angeles. Over three decades the company grew into a manufacturer and distributor of its own RBTech-branded ball and roller, mounted and unmounted bearings.
RBI expanded internationally over time, establishing RBI Toronto in 1995 and RBI Calgary in 2005, while also building manufacturing capacity in China through a 1999 joint-venture ball bearing factory in the Ningbo region and a 2003 purchase of a 350,000-square-foot facility from Wuxi Miniature Bearing Co. The company's product line covers ball bearings, roller bearings, mounted units, and insert bearings used across industrial applications.
RBI Bearing serves food and beverage, conveyor, steel mill, and construction equipment markets, backing its catalog with engineering services from application assessment through custom product development, casting, and assembly. ChatMRO indexes the RBI Bearing catalog so buyers can search by bore size, housing type, or sealing configuration to find matching bearings.
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Frequently asked questions
When was RBI Bearing founded?
RBI Bearing was founded in 1990 by Rubien Chen as a small importer of Chinese ball bearings in Los Angeles. It has since grown into a manufacturer and distributor of its own RBTech-branded bearing line.
What products does RBI Bearing manufacture?
RBI Bearing manufactures ball and roller bearings, mounted units, and insert bearings for industrial applications. The company also offers precision machined parts, casting, and assembly capabilities.
Does RBI Bearing have its own manufacturing facilities?
Yes, RBI established a joint-venture ball bearing factory in the Ningbo region of China in 1999 and purchased a 350,000-square-foot manufacturing facility from Wuxi Miniature Bearing Co. in 2003. These facilities support its own RBTech-branded bearing production.
What industries use RBI Bearing products?
RBI Bearing serves food and beverage, conveyor, steel mill, and construction equipment industries, among other industrial applications. Its mounted and unmounted bearings are selected for these demanding operating environments.
Does RBI Bearing offer engineering support?
Yes, RBI Bearing provides complete engineering services ranging from bearing application assessment to custom product development. This support extends to precision machined parts, casting, and assembly capabilities.