SantEnt: Leading independent distributor of Carter
Introduction
Carter Manufacturing is a globally recognized leader in specialized bearing solutions, renowned for its precision-engineered products and innovation in demanding applications. From their pioneering Neverlube™ self-lubricating bearings to the corrosion-resistant Xtenda™ stainless steel line, Carter delivers reliability for the aerospace, food processing, and industrial automation sectors. Their portfolio of cam followers, yoke rollers, and custom bearings ensures optimal performance in critical systems. With decades of experience, SantEnt is your premier global partner for sourcing and supplying the complete range of Carter products, ensuring you get authentic parts delivered with unparalleled technical expertise.
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Carter Bearings at a glance
| Founded | 1965 |
| Headquarters | Grand Haven, Michigan, USA |
| Leadership | Not Publicly Listed |
| Tentative Revenue | Not Publicly Disclosed |
| Listed on Stock Market? | Yes, Carter's, Inc. (NYSE: CRI) |
| Parent Organisation(s) | None |
| Subsidiary Organization(s) | Carter Americas, LLC; Carter Manufacturing Limited (UK) |
History of Carter
| Year | Milestone |
| 1954 | Carter Manufacturing was established by acquiring the assets of a specialty bearing manufacturer. |
| 2002 | The company relocated its operations to a new, modern facility in Grand Haven, Michigan. |
| 2005 | Introduced the innovative Xtenda™ Series of stainless steel bearings for corrosive environments. |
| 2008 | Launched a new line of Polyurethane-Tired (PUR) Bearings, expanding its solution portfolio. |
| 2009 | Achieved the prestigious AS9100C Aerospace Quality Management System certification. |
| 2021 | Completed a major 60% expansion of its manufacturing facility to meet growing global demand. |
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Carter Product Portfolio
Xtenda™ Stainless Steel Cam Followers and Cam Yoke Rollers
Carter Stainless Steel Cam Followers and Cam Yoke Rollers
| Sub-categories | Products & Features | Applications | Industries |
| Crowned Stainless Steel Cam Followers | Crowned outer ring handles misalignment. Sealed, with hex head. Options for standard stud, eccentric stud (for adjustment), and heavy-duty stud. | Guiding rollers in filling lines, washdown-rated conveyor systems, packaging machinery. | Food & Beverage, Pharmaceutical, Marine. |
| Cylindrical Stainless Steel Cam Followers | Cylindrical (flat) outer ring for full contact on flat tracks. Sealed, with hex head. Standard, eccentric, and heavy-duty stud versions. | Linear motion guides, robotic systems in wet environments, chemical processing equipment. | Chemical Processing, Medical, Packaging. |
| Cylindrical Stainless Steel Cam Followers | Cylindrical (flat) outer ring for full contact on flat tracks. Sealed, with hex head. Standard, eccentric, and heavy-duty stud versions. | Linear motion guides, robotic systems in wet environments, chemical processing equipment. | Chemical Processing, Medical, Packaging. |
| Stainless Steel Yoke Rollers | Yoke design for straddle/clevis mounting. Sealed for long life. Available with a standard cylindrical or crowned outer profile. | Building low-profile and high-stiffness linear motion, compact slide assembly integration | Manufacturing, Automation, Robotics, Custom Machinery |
Standard Needle Bearing Cam Followers and Cam Yoke Rollers
Carter Standard Needle Bearing Cam Followers and Cam Yoke Rollers
| Sub-categories | Products & Features | Applications | Industries |
| Crowned, Slotted, Unsealed | The original cam follower design. Crowned profile, screwdriver slot for mounting, unsealed for use in clean, lubricated systems. | original cam follower design. Crowned profile, screwdriver slot for mounting, unsealed for use in clean, lubricated systems. Internal machine tooling, indexing tables, mechanical presses in controlled environments. | Machine Tool, Automotive, General Manufacturing. |
| Crowned, Slotted, Sealed | Adds seals to the classic slotted design to retain grease and prevent contamination. | Automated assembly equipment, sorting machinery, light-duty material handling. | Logistics, Industrial Automation, Printing. |
| Crowned, Hexed, Sealed | The most popular modern configuration. Crowned profile, sealed, with a hex socket head for higher torque mounting. | Robotic arms, palletizers, welding fixtures, demanding automation tasks. | Automotive Assembly, Aerospace, Robotics. |
| Cylindrical, Slotted, Unsealed | Cylindrical (flat) profile for full-contact on flat tracks. Screwdriver slot mounting, unsealed. | Precision slide systems, support rollers on flat raceways, tool changers. | Machine Tool, Industrial Machinery. |
| Cylindrical, Slotted, Sealed | Adds seals to the cylindrical slotted design for enhanced durability in moderately contaminated areas. | Guided transfer systems, light automation on flat tracks, assembly line fixtures. | Electronics Manufacturing, Assembly. |
| Cylindrical, Hexed, Sealed | The robust choice for high-load, flat-track applications. Cylindrical profile, sealed, with a hex head for secure mounting. | Heavy-duty linear motion systems, lift-truck masts, press-feeding equipment. | Material Handling, Automotive, Manufacturing. |
| Unsealed Yoke Rollers | Yoke-style rollers for straddle mounting. Available in cylindrical (YNB) and crowned (CYNB) profiles. Unsealed for clean environments. | Cam-driven mechanisms, support rollers where external lubrication is present. | Automotive, Machine Tool. |
| Sealed Yoke Rollers | The sealed version of the standard yoke roller, offering protection from debris. Available in cylindrical (YNB-S) and crowned (CYNB-S) profiles. | External track rollers, material transfer points, conveyor system pivot points. | Conveyor Systems, Logistics, Automation. |
Polyurethane Coated Cam Followers and Cam Yoke Rollers
Carter Polyurethane Coated Cam Followers and Cam Yoke Rollers
| Sub-categories | Products & Features | Applications | Industries |
| Urethane Coated Cam Follower | A standard sealed cam follower with a bonded polyurethane outer tire. Absorbs shock and vibration. | Quiet conveyor systems for delicate products, glass handling equipment, sliding doors and partitions. | Glass Production, Electronics, Theatre & Stage. |
| Urethane Coated Yoke Roller | A sealed yoke roller with a bonded polyurethane outer tire. Provides quiet, non-marking support. | Furniture manufacturing lines, cleanroom transfer systems, medical diagnostic equipment. | Woodworking, Medical, Cleanroom Automation. |
Neverlube™ Cam Followers and Cam Yoke Rollers
Carter Neverlube™ Cam Followers and Cam Yoke Rollers
| Sub-categories | Products & Features | Applications | Industries |
| Neverlube™ Cam Followers | Self-lubricating design for high-temp or hard-to-reach locations. Available in cylindrical, crowned, and eccentric stud versions. | Ovens and furnaces, food packaging machinery (no grease contamination), vacuum chamber robotics. | Food & Beverage, Packaging, Semiconductor. |
| Neverlube™ Cam Yoke Rollers | Self-lubricating yoke roller for maintenance-free support. Available in cylindrical and crowned profiles. | Textile machinery (resists lint buildup), paint line conveyors, overhead trolley systems. | Textile Manufacturing, Paint & Finishing, Steel Mills. |
Hi-Roller™ Idler Rollers
Carter Hi-Roller™ Idler Rollers
| Sub-categories | Products & Features | Applications | Industries |
| Plain & Crowned High Rollers | Smooth outer ring for flat surface contact. Available in plain, crowned, eccentric, and yoke styles for versatile mounting. | Heavy-duty conveyor support rollers, transfer line supports, lift mechanisms. | Material Handling, Automotive Assembly. |
| Flanged High Rollers | Features dual flanges to provide positive guidance and tracking on rails. Available in eccentric and yoke styles. | Guided transfer systems, crane wheel guidance, edge guides for steel and paper processing. | Steel Processing, Paper Mills, Logistics. |
| V-Groove High Rollers | V-groove profile designed to run on V-tracks or angled iron rails for precise linear motion. Eccentric and yoke styles available. | V-rail linear motion systems, heavy-duty sliding gates, cable guidance systems. | Industrial Automation, Heavy Manufacturing. |
Metric Cam Followers
Carter Metric Cam Followers
| Sub-categories | Products & Features | Applications | Industries |
| Metric Crowned Cam Followers | Crowned, sealed, hex-head cam followers built to metric standards. SBX denotes a full-complement roller set for higher loads. | European and Asian machinery, global robotic platforms, precision automation equipment. | Global Industrial Automation, Robotics. |
| Metric Eccentric Cam Followers | The metric series with an eccentric stud, allowing for precise adjustment and preloading during installation. | Adjustable guide rollers, systems requiring backlash removal, packaging and printing machinery. | Packaging, Printing, Machine Tool. |
Chrome Plated Cam Followers
Carter Chrome Plated Cam Followers
| Sub-categories | Products & Features | Applications | Industries |
| Chrome Plated Cam Follower | A sealed, hex-head cam follower with chrome plating for better performance in high-wear or mildly corrosive environments. | Paper and film guideways, printing press mechanisms, textile machinery guide rollers. | Printing, Textile Manufacturing, Converting. |
Heavy Cylindrical Double Row Roller Bearings
Carter Heavy Cylindrical Double Row Roller Bearings
| Sub-categories | Products & Features | Applications | Industries |
| Double Row Cam Followers | Cam follower design with two internal roller rows for extreme loads. Available in cylindrical and crowned profiles. | Steel rolling mill guides, construction equipment boom rollers, heavy manufacturing presses. | Metals & Steel Mills, Mining, Heavy Construction. |
| Double Row Yoke Rollers | Yoke-style roller with a double row of rollers for the highest possible support capacity in a straddle-mount configuration. | Crane wheels, ladle car supports, marine lifting systems, dam gate rollers. | Energy, Port & Marine, Heavy Industry. |
Special Bearings
Carter Special Bearings
| Sub-categories | Products & Features | Applications | Industries |
| Custom Bearings | Designed to exact specifications including dimensions, materials (ceramic, titanium, specialty steels), lubrication, and sealing. | Mission-critical aerospace flight control surfaces, submarine actuators, medical imaging gantries, deep-space mechanisms. | Aerospace & Defense, Subsea, Medical Devices, Research. |
Acquisitions & Group Companies
Carter Manufacturing Limited (UK)
Based in Oxfordshire, UK, this company is a premier European distributor for Carter Manufacturing Inc. and other specialized bearing manufacturers. They provide expert technical support and distribution services across Europe and other regions, acting as a crucial channel partner that extends the global reach of the Carter brand.
Carter Americas, LLC
As a subsidiary of the UK-based Carter Manufacturing Limited, Carter Americas, LLC was established to directly serve and support customers across North and South America. Located in Minnesota, USA, this facility enhances logistical speed and local inventory, ensuring that customers in the Americas have dedicated and rapid access to Carter's specialized bearing solutions and technical expertise.
Why choose SantEnt for your Carter requirements?
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Vast Inventory, Global Sourcing & Competitive Pricing
Over 60,000 bearings in stock and a strong relationship with the Manufacturer & other distributors helps us ensure no Carter product is too far from you, and is always competitively priced through our extensive collaborations and strong relationships with our supply chain stakeholders to achieve the best prices for Carter products. Additionally, we are Authorised Distributors of Schaeffler, FAG, INA, FYH, Optibelt and Dodge. -
Genuine Products Guaranteed over Decades of Trust
As a renowned Bearing distribution company established in 1977, our third generation is equipped with Engineering, Technology & Business Management education as well as corporate experience. This enables us to deliver genuine products with professionalised services to our rapidly growing global customer base spread across 60 countries and 6 continents. -
Robust Technical & After-Sales Support
Owing to the criticality of the products we deal in, our responsibility starts much before the supply of products, by way of Technical Support in identifying the right spare parts for the desired application, eliminating instances of failure or premature breakdown. Even after supply, we closely work with our customers in case of any queries or support requirements such as product warranty, installation & storage guidance to cite a few.
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