Gene's Bearings

08/20/2026

Sometimes it's the smallest part that shuts down the biggest machine.

A worn bearing.
A broken belt.
A stretched chain.
A failed seal.

The part itself may not be the expensive part of the breakdown.

It's the equipment sitting idle, the work piling up and the time spent trying to find the right replacement.

That's why it pays to check the little things before they become big problems.

And when something does fail, bring us what you've got—even if it's in pieces.

We'll help you figure it out.

🔧 Gene's Bearings
Keeping You Rollin' Since 1967.

08/18/2026

DOWNTIME COSTS MORE THAN THE PART.

A bearing, belt, seal or piece of chain might not cost much compared to the equipment it's running.

But when that little part fails?

The machine stops. The work stops. And the clock keeps ticking.

That's why having a local parts supplier matters.

At Gene's Bearings, we stock bearings, seals, belts, chain, sprockets, pulleys, U-joints and more—and we've been helping keep equipment around Northern Wisconsin moving since 1967.

Before a small problem becomes a big breakdown, stop in and see us.

🔧 Gene's Bearings
Keeping You Rollin' Since 1967.

07/04/2026

A handshake.

Honest advice.

Helping customers find the right part.

Those are traditions we're proud to continue.

Happy 4th of July from our family to yours.

Thank you for supporting local businesses.

07/02/2026

Why shaft size matters
When numbers are gone, shaft size helps narrow down:
Bearings
Seals
Collars
Sprockets
Hubs

06/30/2026

Technology has changed a lot over the years...
Good customer service shouldn't.
Real people.
Real experience.
Real solutions.
That's how we do business.

06/05/2026

One of the most helpful things you can bring us when identifying bearings, seals, sprockets, collars, and other parts is:

✔️ The old part
✔️ The shaft size

Even badly worn, rusted, or broken parts can still give us valuable clues.

But when numbers are missing or the part is too damaged to measure accurately, knowing the shaft size helps us narrow things down much faster.

No micrometer?

A few simple tricks:

Use an adjustable wrench
See if a standard wrench fits snug
Measure the wrench opening with a tape measure afterward

It may not be perfect, but it gives us a great starting point.

And remember — even if you’re unsure, bring in whatever pieces you have. We’ll do our best to help figure it out.

That’s what we’re here for.

06/04/2026

A bearing may be one of the smallest parts on your equipment...

But it's also one of the most important.

Modern bearings are manufactured with incredible precision because even tiny imperfections can lead to vibration, wear, and premature failure.

The result?

Less friction.
Longer life.
Better reliability.

Small part. Big job.

Discover how modern bearings are manufactured and why precision, heat treatment, and quality control are essential for industrial reliability, energy efficiency, and long service life.

06/03/2026

What's that part Wednesday!

06/02/2026

Belts, belts and more belts! We've got you covered.

05/30/2026

Stop in and see the difference for yourself!