R&M
R&M Bearings, also known as Ransome & Marles, are available to purchase from YB Components Ltd, supplying customers throughout the UK with reliable bearing solutions for a wide range of industrial, mechanical, and engineering applications.
Availability for these products is very limited and these products will not be restocked once they are gone, please see our selection of available bearings below
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*SALE* R&M LLRJ3/4 (LLRJN3/4) Cylindrical Roller Bearing
LLRJ3/4 £25.00 ex vat £30.00 inc. vat Add to cart
*SALE* R&M LRJ7/8 Cylindrical Roller Bearing
R&M LRJ7/8 £12.00 ex vat £14.40 inc. vat Add to cart
R&M DMJT 2-1/2 Single Row Angular Contact Bearing Made in England
R&M DMJT 2-1/2 £131.66 ex vat £157.99 inc. vat Add to cart
R&M HDJ40K Ball Bearing Made In England
R&M HDJ40K £193.76 ex vat £232.51 inc. vat Add to cart
R&M LJ85K Deep Groove Radial Ball Bearing With RM48 3inch Sleeve
R&M LJ85K £140.00 ex vat £168.00 inc. vat Add to cart
R&M SMJS 2-1/4 Ball Bearing Made In England MSN16
R&M SMJS 2-1/4 £131.66 ex vat £157.99 inc. vat Add to cartWho are R&M Bearings?
R&M (Ransome & Marles) bearings are historic British-made ball and roller bearing manufacturer that eventually merged into RHP (Ransome Hoffmann Pollard).
Frequently Asked Questions
What do the clearance markings mean on old R&M Bearings?
Vintage R&M/RHP bearings often use dot etchings on the outer race rather than modern C-ratings:
Single dot (“O”): C2 tight fit.
Double dot (“OO”): CN standard normal clearance.
Triple dot (“OOO”): C3 loose fit
What are th main types of bearings manufactured my R&M bearings?
The different types of bearings they supply and stock include:
Ball Bearings: Standard and precision ball bearings for light-to-medium loads and high speeds.
Ceramic Bearings: Full ceramic (zirconia or silicon nitride) and hybrid options offering chemical, seawater and temperature resistance.
Needle Roller Bearings: Compact bearings utilizing small cylindrical rollers for high-load or space-constrained areas.
Spherical Plain Bearings: High-capacity radial and axial load bearings for heavy construction and mining equipment.
Track Roller Bearings: Thick-walled outer ring bearings designed to handle high radial and axial forces.
High Temperature Bearings: Specialized bearings (such as the BRL range) rated for extreme heat up to +330°C.
Self-Lube / Housed Bearing Units: Mounted units including pillow blocks, flanged units, and take-up units in steel, cast iron and plastic.
Automotive & Gearbox Bearings: Wheel kits, alternator, differential, pinion and specific manual gearbox repair bearings (e.g. M32, BMW, VW kits).
Cylindrical and Tapered Roller Bearings: Heavy-duty roller types for industrial and automotive applications.
Skateboard Bearings: Specialty recreational ball bearings.