When we talk about the performance of a machine in the most intense and aggressive environments, it’s not just the safety and longevity of its performance that leads to operational success. An unmatched technical team of engineers along with a crystal-clear understanding of the technical challenges is what earns you a significant competitive edge.
To highlight a few examples of the industries, where the demands placed upon components are often labeled as ‘extreme’, the performance of Semi-conductor, nuclear research and aerospace industries is classified as ‘cutting edge’. Therefore, the demand for more automated systems and processes has risen due to the ability of semi-conductors to control supply issues.
Carter Manufacturing Ltd. enjoys a remarkable position in the world of precision bearing manufacturers and distributors, across Europe and United States. Their diverse team of engineers is well equipped and specialized in industries like robotics, ultra-high vacuum, pharmaceutical, cryogenic, motor sport and space exploration etc.
How to choose the right material for your bearings?
Carter specializes in a wide range of diverse bearing products, particularly targeted at intense environments. This range includes ceramic bearings, high temperature bearings, linear bearings, thin section bearings, stainless steel cam followers and plastic bearings. Although conventional bearings are manufactured from 52100 Chrome Steel, but they cannot potentially survive in aggressive environmental conditions such as extremely low or high temperatures.
An advanced solution for such environments is semiconductor manufacturing, as the selection of the bearing ring materials and its surface coating plays a vital role while withstanding corrosive liquids, plasmas and gases, often at extremely high temperatures or in vacuum conditions. Taking these details into account, Carter offers multiple bearing options made from stainless steels (E.g., 440C and 316) and even more distinctive nitrogen-enriched stainless steels (E.g., Cronidur® 30 or XD15NW).
How to exploit the benefits of Plastic Bearings?
Carter also offers high quality plastic bearings, which are made from PEEK, Acetal and PTFE. They have been designed to guarantee uninterrupted operation even if the bearing is submerged or exposed to liquids with suspended particles. A significant differentiating point of these high-performance bearings, over conventional steel bearings, is that these plastic bearings offer excessive heat capability, from 180oF to 450oF. In addition, these bearings are Lube-Free as Carter’s engineering polymers ensure natural lubricity and avoid metal-to-metal contact. This effectively reduces maintenance time, cost and protects the environment from contamination.
What are Hybrid and Ceramic Bearings?
Hybrid and Ceramic Bearings are considered as a revolution in the bearing technology as they provide significant mechanical benefits that are completely unheard of. Carter Manufacturing Ltd. possesses unrivalled experience in manufacturing and distributing bearings using these high-performance materials. Consequently, their engineers deliver an unmatched type of hybrid bearing that creates less friction and less power loss, increasing the loads and overall speed limit.
What are Stainless Steel Cam Followers?
As the bearing industry grows, the need for more automated systems rises, which hikes up the need of the right gears to increase production volumes. This, in turn, has caused a spike in the demand and usage for Semi-conductors and Mini Cam Followers made of stainless steel. Unlike the standard roller bearings, the mini cam followers feature a rigid shaft with a well- fitted needle roller bearing, which has proved out to be quite advantageous for semi-conductor manufacturing and other similar applications. However, a key point in reference to the manufacturing equipment of Semi-conductors is that its components are required to stabilize their performance by managing through limited spaces.
Alternatively, another revolutionary product from this range is the miniature cam follower. While the lightweight miniature cam followers have a really small size and do not require a lot of space, they maximize performance by intelligently handling heavy loads. They are carefully designed by adding extra thickness to the outer ring along with a shaft, to handle irregular shock loads and heavy radial loads. In order to mitigate the risks of part fracture, a soft-core stud is also placed in mini cam followers to hold up against high levels of shock and thrust.
An imperative aspect in semi-conductor manufacturing is to focus on corrosion resistance. Harmful particles like rust etc. can cause serious damage to not only the semi-conductor but also its applications. Therefore, the mini cam followers, made of stainless steel, remain the primary choice of the industry, in such scenarios. The uber talented engineering team at Carter Manufacturing Ltd. offers a wide array of material and bearing options, to best suit the needs of your application.
What are Stainless Steel Linear Bearings?
The Stainless Steel Linear Bearings are known to outperform during the most hostile conditions. They are ideal for linear motion systems of any application that requires precision ground finish and corrosion resistance, along with optimal performance. Thanks to Carter’s specialized range of stainless steel linear bearings with ceramic rolling elements, you can now easily find the best bearing fit for vacuum compatible motorised translation stages and actuators. Their unmatched manufactured and custom designs speak volumes about Carter’s authority in the technical world of bearings.
Carter Bearings is committed to maintain their leadership position in the bearing industry by harnessing its cutting-edge technology, proficiency and R&D team. They have not only invested in high-tech CAD systems and FEA analysis but have also created the one-of-its-kind bearing life calculation software. To conclude, Carter proudly offers unparalleled customer service along with a grand portfolio of manufactured and customized high-precision bearing solutions, across Europe and United States.