SantEnt: Leading independent distributor of Cooper
Introduction
For over a century, Cooper Bearings has been a world-renowned pioneer in the design and manufacture of split roller bearings. Their innovative "split-to-the-shaft" design has revolutionized maintenance and assembly processes in heavy industries, significantly reducing downtime and operational costs. With a comprehensive portfolio of split roller, tapered, and specialized bearings, Cooper consistently delivers robust solutions for the most demanding applications. SantEnt is proud to be a leading distributor of Cooper Bearings, leveraging our extensive experience and global network to supply these high-quality products to our customers worldwide, ensuring they receive the best-in-class solutions for their specific needs.
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Cooper at a glance
| Founded | 1894 |
| Headquarters | King's Lynn, Norfolk, United Kingdom |
| Leadership | Kevin Foster |
| Tentative Revenue | Not Publicly Available |
| Listed on Stock Market? | No |
| Parent Organisation(s) | SKF Group |
| Subsidiary Organization(s) | Not Publicly Available |
| Ownership | SKF Group |
| Other Group Entities or Stakeholders | Part of the SKF Group of companies |
History of Cooper
| Year | Milestone |
| 1894 | Company established by Thomas Cooper in King's Lynn, Norfolk, UK. |
| 1907 | The ground-breaking split roller bearing was designed and patented. |
| 1991 | Became a part of the Kaydon Corporation. |
| 2013 | Acquired by the SKF Group as part of the Kaydon Corporation acquisition. |
| 2019 | Rebranded as "SKF Cooper," combining two leading names in the industry. |
| 2025 | Continues to be a global leader in split bearing technology. |
Cooper Product Portfolio
Split Roller Bearings
| Sub-categories | Products & Features | Applications | Industries |
| 100 Series Split Roller Bearings | Standard duty, versatile, and suitable for a wide range of applications. | Conveyors, Fans, Pumps, General industrial machinery. | General Manufacturing, HVAC |
| 01/01E Series Split Roller Bearings | Medium-duty, increased capacity, and longer life. | Conveyors, Marine propulsion systems, Industrial fans. | Mining, Marine, Steel |
| 02/02E Series Split Roller Bearings | Heavy-duty for demanding applications and harsh environments. | Stacker reclaimers, Continuous casters, Crushers. | Mining, Steel, Cement |
| 03 Series Split Roller Bearings | Extra heavy-duty for extreme loads and critical applications. | Large conveyors, Grinding mills, Wind turbines. | Mining, Power Generation |
Split Tapered Bearings
| Sub-categories | Products & Features | Applications | Industries |
| Tapered Bearings | Designed for 'fixed' bearing positions, accommodates combined radial and axial loads. | Marine propulsion shafts, Large industrial fans, Gearboxes. | Marine, Power, Industrial |
Specialised Bearings
| Sub-categories | Products & Features | Applications | Industries |
| Flat Thrust Specialised Bearings | Accommodates axial loads, can be used vertically or horizontally. | Gearboxes, Air pre-heaters, Coal pulverizers, Pumps. | Power, Cement |
| 04 Series Specialised Bearings | Lighter duty for large bore sizes, capable of high speeds. | High-speed rolls, Textile machinery. | Paper, Textiles |
| Full Row Specialised Bearings | Cageless design with a full complement of rollers for slow-speed, high-load applications. | Cranes, Winches, Heavy lifting equipment. | Construction, Marine |
| Over 600mm Specialised Bearings | Large-scale bearings for heavy industrial machinery. | Steel mills, Mining equipment, Large-scale construction. | Steel, Mining |
| Water Cooled Specialised Bearings | Designed for high-temperature environments. | Continuous casting machines in steel plants. | Steel |
| Bespoke Specialised Bearings | Custom-designed bearings for unique and challenging applications. | Specialized industrial machinery, Aerospace, Defense. | Various |
Acquisitions & Group Companies
In 2013, Cooper Bearings was acquired by the SKF Group, a world-leading manufacturer of bearings, seals, and lubrication systems. This acquisition brought together Cooper's expertise in split bearings with SKF's global presence and extensive resources. Operating as "SKF Cooper," the brand continues to innovate and provide exceptional split bearing solutions, now with the backing and technological prowess of the entire SKF Group.
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Why choose SantEnt for your Cooper 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 Cooper 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 Cooper 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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