Timken Bearings – Global-Standard Quality for Industrial Reliability

UK Timken authorized distributor

We, here at Bolton Engineering Products Ltd offer a range of Timken bearings for all types of engineered roller bearings. For more than 120 years, Timken products have been designed and engineered to provide the durability and precision that customers need in high-load and high-speed applications.

Why Choose Timken Bearings from BEP Ltd?

• Authorized distributor—ensuring genuine Timken parts with full factory support 
• Comprehensive product range—including tapered, cylindrical, spherical, thrust, plain, miniature, and precision bearings 
• Certified quality and consistency across all global manufacturing 
• Fast UK dispatch and international shipping available pair with bulk or trade discounts

Timken Bearing Types at BEP Ltd

Tapered Roller Bearings

Engineered for combined radial and axial load capacity, ideal for automotive axles, heavy machinery, and traction drives. 

Cylindrical & Spherical Roller Bearings

Designed for high-speed operation, axial-cage rigidity, and mitigating shaft misalignment—used in industrial gearboxes and turbines. 

Thrust & Precision Bearings

Perfect for thrust loading, accuracy-critical applications in aerospace, robotics, and instrumentation. 

Plain & Specialty Bearings

Engineered for oscillating, sliding, and miniature-scale motion systems where low-friction and compact form matter. 

Engineering Expertise & Trust

• Over a century of engineering heritage, founded on Timken’s original tapered bearing innovation in 1899
• Reliable and durable Timken material traceability and manufacturing standards in place across all sites to ensure consistency of product quality, delivery performance, and global-brand reputation
• Preferred by engineers and OEMs worldwide, from rail and power generation to manufacturing and agriculture 

Applications & Use Cases

Timken bearings are built for critical motion systems in:

• Automotive & heavy vehicle propulsion
• Industrial gearboxes and rolling mills
• Wind turbines and energy infrastructure
• Food processing, packaging, and conveyors
• Precision automation and robotics drives

Engineers trust Timken components when reliability and minimal downtime are essential.

How to Choose Your Timken Bearing

1. Identify your bearing type: Tapered for combined torque loads; spherical for misalignment tolerance; thrust for axial loading.
2. Review part number and dimension requirements (e.g. 02420 cone & cup set) 
3. Contact our technical team for assistance with compatibility, installation tips, or to check against OEM specs.

Frequently Asked Questions – Timken Bearings

Q1. Are your Timken bearings genuine?

Yes. We are an authorized Timken distributor, guaranteeing authentic product backed by manufacturer support. 

Q2. What types of Timken bearings do you stock?

We stock tapered roller bearings, cylindrical, spherical, thrust, plain bearings, and precision/micro bearings.

Q3. Can you supply sealed or metric tapered roller cones/cups?

Yes. We stock both sealed and open options, including cones, cups, and trailer bearing sets for imperial and metric fitments. 

Q4. Do you offer technical support and cross-referencing services?

Absolutely. Our team of bearing specialists will help you match part numbers, diameters, load requirements, and provide installation assistance.