Why sell to us
Identifying and Listing Your RBC and Heim Inventory
To maximize the return on your surplus RBC and Heim bearings, creating an accurate inventory list is the critical first step. RBC and Heim manufacture highly specialized components, and the exact part numbers dictate their market value. Begin by examining the original factory packaging, which typically displays the complete alphanumeric designation, including any critical suffixes that indicate seal types, cage materials, or internal clearances. For Heim rod ends, look for series prefixes like HM, HF, CM, or CF, followed by bore size indicators. For RBC products, you might find Pitchlign needle bearing designations starting with SJ or TJ, or thin section bearing numbers.
If the boxes are missing or illegible, inspect the bearings themselves. RBC and Heim typically stamp or laser-etch the part number and brand directly onto the outer ring or the face of the bearing. When compiling your list, record the exact part number, the quantity available, and the general condition of the packaging. If you are dealing with a massive storeroom cleanout and do not have the time or personnel to catalog every individual piece, you do not need to create a line-by-line spreadsheet. Instead, take clear, high-resolution photographs of the shelves, bins, or pallets. Ensure that the labels on the boxes are visible in the photos. Our experienced purchasing team can evaluate the scope of your inventory directly from these images, identifying the key RBC and Heim series present and formulating a comprehensive offer based on the visual assessment of your surplus stock.
What we buy
How Condition and Packaging Affect Your Offer
The physical condition and packaging of your surplus RBC and Heim bearings significantly influence the offer we can provide. The highest valuations are always reserved for bearings that remain in their original, factory-sealed packaging. RBC and Heim utilize specific preservation methods, including VCI (Volatile Corrosion Inhibitor) paper, specialized rust-preventative oils, and heavy-duty plastic wrapping, to ensure their precision components remain pristine during long-term storage. When these factory seals are intact, it provides absolute certainty that the bearings have not been exposed to atmospheric moisture, airborne contaminants, or handling damage.
Opened boxes still hold substantial value, provided the bearings inside remain in their original protective wrappers and retain their factory lubrication. We frequently purchase open-box inventory from MRO storerooms where parts were inspected but never installed. However, bearings that have been removed from their protective wrappers and stored loosely in bins require closer evaluation. Precision components like Heim spherical plain bearings or RBC cam followers are susceptible to micro-abrasions and surface oxidation if left unprotected. When preparing your inventory for evaluation, do not attempt to clean or repackage loose bearings, as this can inadvertently cause damage or remove the manufacturer's protective coatings. Simply document the condition as it is. Whether your surplus consists of pristine, palletized stock in original crates or loose components sitting on a storeroom shelf, we evaluate the entire lot and provide a fair market offer based on the exact condition of the items.
How it works
Common Sources of Surplus and Our Purchasing Process
Surplus RBC and Heim bearings typically accumulate in industries that rely on heavy-duty articulation and precision motion control. We frequently acquire excess inventory from aerospace manufacturing facilities, agricultural equipment producers, and heavy machinery maintenance operations. Changes in engineering specifications, the decommissioning of legacy equipment, or the conclusion of large-scale production runs often leave storerooms with specialized rod ends and spherical plain bearings that are no longer required. Additionally, industrial distributors may find themselves with overstock of specific RBC cam followers or thin section bearings due to shifting customer demands or inventory consolidation efforts.
Regardless of how your surplus was generated, our purchasing process is designed to be entirely frictionless for your operation. Once you provide us with a list or photographs of your RBC and Heim bearings, our team conducts a rapid evaluation and presents a comprehensive offer for the entire lot. We do not cherry-pick the most desirable part numbers; we buy the complete package to help you fully clear your obsolete inventory. Upon your acceptance of the offer, we handle all the logistical details. We arrange and cover the cost of freight, scheduling a pickup that aligns with your facility's operational hours. Most importantly, we ensure that you are paid upfront before any material leaves your loading dock. This straightforward, secure transaction allows you to monetize dormant assets immediately, transforming idle storeroom inventory into usable capital without any logistical headaches.
Everything we take
Lines and series we purchase
- Heim Unibal HM and HF Series Rod Ends
- Heim CM and CF Series Commercial Rod Ends
- RBC Pitchlign SJ and TJ Needle Roller Bearings
- RBC Spherical Plain Bearings
- RBC HexLube Cam Followers
- RBC Thin Section Ball Bearings
- Heim LSS and HSS Series Spherical Bearings
Other brands we purchase
Common questions
Questions sellers ask
Do you buy Heim rod ends that are no longer in their original boxes?
Yes, we purchase Heim rod ends and other bearings without original packaging. While factory-sealed items receive the highest offers, we still buy loose or open-box inventory, provided the components have not been installed or damaged by rust.
How do I sell a large pallet of mixed RBC bearings without a part list?
You do not need to create a detailed list. Simply take clear photographs of the pallet, ensuring the labels and part numbers on the boxes are visible. Our team can evaluate the inventory and make an offer based on your photos.
Who covers the shipping costs for heavy industrial bearings?
We cover all freight and transportation costs. Once we agree on a price for your surplus RBC and Heim bearings, we will arrange the logistics and schedule a freight pickup directly from your facility.
When will our company receive payment for the surplus inventory?
You are paid upfront before the inventory leaves your building. We ensure the funds are secured and transferred to your company prior to our freight carriers loading the bearings at your dock.
Do you only buy from authorized distributors?
No, we buy surplus inventory from anyone holding excess stock. This includes manufacturing plants, maintenance and repair operations (MRO), equipment rebuilders, and independent industrial suppliers.
Ready to move the inventory?
Stop letting valuable RBC and Heim bearings gather dust in your maintenance storeroom. Turn your surplus rod ends, needle bearings, and spherical plain bearings into immediate capital. Our streamlined purchasing process is designed to clear your obsolete inventory quickly and efficiently, with all freight logistics handled by our team. You will be paid upfront before any material leaves your facility. Contact us today to get started. Call 954-740-1983 or email your inventory list or photos to electricalequipmentbuyers@gmail.com for a prompt offer.