The International Armoured Vehicles Conference 2023, starting from 23rd- 26th January 2023, provides the perfect opportunity for Carter Manufacturing Ltd. to exhibit their wide range of defence bearings and tools for diverse military applications. The IAV 2023, which is being held at the Twickenham Stadium, in London, encompasses the most advanced military and defence technology that applies to a variety of complex applications relevant to the armed forces.
Some of the most challenging applications for our bearings are found in the defence and military sectors, where manufacturers are always vying for the latest technology to rotate crucial military equipment with escalating speed, precision, and resilience. Carter Manufacturing Ltd. have a momentous history of more than 20 years of providing industry-leading precision bearings that are engineered to withstand extreme temperatures, loads, and speediness of these demanding military applications.
Carter Manufacturing are exhibiting a wide array of bearing products, at the IAV 2023, such as the Silverthin precision thin section bearings, which are ideal for defence applications where weight and space are limited. In addition to ground combat and security vehicles, these bearings are utilised in helicopters, fighter jets, unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs), freight, airlifts, and commercial aircraft. Military Turret Bearings are a remarkable solution where minimal weight and maximum corrosion resistance are both crucial requirements. Moreover, wire raceways are placed inside thin support rings to create specialised bearings called the UNASIS Ultra Lightweight slewing bearings, which are up to 60% lighter than those made solely of steel, while still having a higher load capacity and a wider diameter.
For critical applications that call for the safe handling of enormous loads, engineers and designers in the armoured vehicles industry utilise Cam yoke rollers and Cam Followers. The specialised Cam Followers and other related bearing products, made by Carter Manufacturing Ltd., are particularly developed for linear motion applications where they balance both vertical and horizontal motion. Carter cam followers, ideal for defence and military applications, also include a revolutionary integral stud feature that makes bearing installation quick and easy, while lowering component costs.
Custom military bearings are created to be used in the most challenging surroundings, where "normal" bearings are not workable. These include customised bearing solutions for applications including stress loading, high and low temperatures, and corroding conditions, on land, at sea, and in space. With the aid of SolidWorks, Carter engineers can quickly and effortlessly create customised aviation bearing designs. To support each project, they use their in-house application software to theoretically verify bearing performance. This also comprises in-depth reports to help clients make more informed decisions about crucial component choices. In addition, by using our FEA (Finite Element Analysis) study and deep understanding of data interpretation, we can further enhance mechanical performance for all our clients.
Carter Manufacturing Ltd. also offer Aerospace Installation Testing and Removal Tools that are distinctively created to maximise a bearing's performance, maintain functional security, and ensure proper installation as part of the overall package. Incorrect installation can have serious repercussions whether you're installing a bearing in an airframe assembly, the main shaft of a jet engine, or a suspension system. To ensure accurate installation, on the first try, every time, our customers are provided with the entire set of specialised UNASIS Aerospace Bearing Tools.