Originally Posted by
OT-CNC
I have never heard of RBI Bearing Inc before. Maybe they are great. Maybe not. That's why I'm asking here. I think it's a red flag when something is labeled USA on the packaging and then you see the China laser etching on the product. I would feel better if it said NSK, SKF etc with county of origin China. Then at least I know its a name brand. Sorry, I'm just irritated as I was planning on moving forward on the rebuild this weekend and I really didn't think I would have to double check my purchase as I expected nothing but premium product from Hardinge. Plus, I don't ever want to change the bearings in the backgear housing again. Digging out all that grease was messy and the bearings were actually okay.