Obsolete & Hard-to-Find Industrial Parts — U.S. Sourcing for International Buyers
An old U.S. part number your local suppliers can't find? H&H Exports, a U.S.-based sourcing and export company in Duluth, Minnesota, investigates U.S. manufacturer and distributor channels for discontinued, superseded and legacy industrial parts — then quotes what can actually be supplied and ships it to your country.
When the original part is no longer easy to find
Machinery built in the United States often stays in service for decades — long after the manufacturer has changed part numbers, merged product lines or discontinued the original component. Outside the U.S., buyers then face catalogs that no longer list the item, distributors who don't recognize the old number and suppliers who won't export small quantities.
H&H takes the request from there. We check whether original stock remains in U.S. channels, whether the number has been superseded, and whether the manufacturer offers a current replacement. We can't guarantee every obsolete part is still available — but you get a clear answer on each line instead of silence.
What we can investigate
For each line, our investigation aims to determine whether:
- 1Original stock remains available
- 2The part number has been superseded
- 3The manufacturer offers a current replacement
- 4A technically appropriate alternative may exist
- 5More information is needed to identify the part
Obsolete & discontinued products
Old manufacturer numbers and products no longer listed in current catalogs.
Superseded part numbers
Numbers replaced by a newer designation, cross-checked with the manufacturer or distributor.
Legacy equipment
Spare parts for older U.S.-built machinery, identified from model and serial information.
Unclear identification
Parts known only from a nameplate, drawing, worn marking or previous supplier paperwork.
Have an old part number, nameplate or drawing?
Older equipment is far easier to identify when you send photos, drawings or equipment details. The quote form accepts several line items and file attachments (PDF, spreadsheets, Word documents and photos), so you can send everything in one request.
- Manufacturer
- Part number (exactly as marked, including suffixes)
- Equipment model
- Serial number
- Nameplate photograph
- Drawing or datasheet
- Dimensions
- Previous supplier documentation
- Required quantity
- Destination country
Start with what you have
A part number alone is often enough. If not, a clear nameplate photo or drawing usually is.
Send Us the Part NumberUpload a Nameplate or DrawingHow H&H handles obsolete part requests
- Step 01
Send the manufacturer and part number
Add photos, drawings or equipment details if you have them.
- Step 02
H&H checks U.S. sourcing channels
We contact appropriate U.S. manufacturers and distributors on your behalf.
- Step 03
We investigate availability or supersession
Original stock, superseding numbers and current manufacturer replacements are checked.
- Step 04
Technical details are confirmed when necessary
If identification is uncertain, we ask before quoting.
- Step 05
We quote what can be supplied
Available original material, or clearly identified replacements/alternatives. No substitution is ordered without your approval.
Common product types
Bearings & Mounted Bearings
Hard-to-find and legacy bearings, housings and mounted units.
Mechanical Power Transmission
Gearboxes, couplings, sprockets, bushings and drive parts.
Motors & Drives
Discontinued motors, gear motors and drive components.
Hydraulics & Fluid Power
Pumps, cylinders, valves, seal kits and fittings.
Pneumatics
Cylinders, valves and air-preparation components.
Valves & Regulators
Process and fluid-handling valves and regulators.
Seals & Filtration
Seals, gaskets, packing and filter elements.
Industrial MRO
General maintenance, repair and operations items.
Bearing sourcing from U.S. channels.
Drives, couplings and gearing.
Pumps, valves and cylinders.
Pneumatic components.
Motors, drives and controls.
Sealing and filtration.
MRO consumables.
Conveyor components.
Brands we frequently source
Obsolete-part requests often involve these manufacturers. H&H works through a combination of authorized manufacturer/distributor relationships and established U.S. sourcing channels, depending on the manufacturer and requirement — each brand page explains how we support that brand.
- SKF
- Timken
- Dodge Industrial
- Koyo / JTEKT
- RBC Bearings
- INA / Schaeffler
- Parker Hannifin
- McMaster-Carr
- Full brand directory →
Brand names and trademarks remain the property of their respective owners.
International industrial parts sourcing
H&H is a U.S.-based industrial sourcing and export company serving international buyers. Obsolete items can be combined with current U.S. products from other suppliers into one consolidated export shipment, with export documentation coordinated for the destination country. Export eligibility is confirmed for each order.
Frequently asked questions
Can you source discontinued industrial parts?
Can you identify a replacement for an obsolete part number?
What if I only have a photo or nameplate?
Can you source original OEM parts?
Do you supply used or refurbished parts?
Can you consolidate obsolete parts with other U.S. products?
Can you export the parts internationally?
What information helps identify an old industrial part?
Ready to send a requirement?
Include manufacturer, part number, quantity, and destination. Our U.S.-based team will review and follow up with sourcing options.