SantEnt: Leading independent distributor of Gamet
Introduction
Gamet Bearings is a world-renowned leader in the design and manufacture of ultra-high precision taper roller bearings. With a legacy spanning over half a century, Gamet specialises in producing bearings that deliver exceptional rotational accuracy and rigidity, primarily for machine tool spindles, printing cylinders, and other critical high-speed applications. Their commitment to micron-level precision and quality has made them a preferred choice for machine builders globally. SantEnt, with its extensive global network and decades of experience, is adept at sourcing and supplying the complete range of Gamet Bearings, ensuring authenticity and timely delivery for our clients worldwide.
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Gamet at a glance
| Founded | 1956 |
| Headquarters | Colchester, Essex, United Kingdom |
| Leadership | Paul Dupee |
| Tentative Revenue | Part of 600 Group PLC's revenue of ~£40 Million |
| Listed on Stock Market? | No, but its parent company, The 600 Group PLC, is listed on the London Stock Exchange (LSE: SIXH) |
| Parent Organisation(s) | HB Bearings |
| Subsidiary Organization(s) | None |
| Other Group Entities or Stakeholders | Colchester Machine Tool Solutions, Harrison, Clausing Industrial |
History of Gamet
| Year | Milestone |
| 1956 | Gamet Bearings was established in the UK, focusing on high-precision bearings. |
| 1964 | Became a key part of The 600 Group, a globally recognised engineering conglomerate. |
| 1994 | Achieved ISO 9001 certification, formally recognising its commitment to quality management. |
| 2010s | Expanded its product line and global reach, reinforcing its position in the machine tool industry. |
| 2019 | Moved into a new purpose-built, state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Colchester, UK. |
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Gamet Product Portfolio
Single Row Bearings
| Sub-categories | Products & Features | Applications | Industries |
| Plain Cups | Standard single-row design. High rotational accuracy and rigidity. Supports combined radial and axial loads. | General machine tool spindles, gearboxes, automotive differentials, industrial machinery. | Machine Tool, Automotive, General Manufacturing, Power Generation. |
| Flanged Cups (C Type) | Features an integral flange on the outer ring for precise axial location and simplified housing bore machining. | Workheads, grinding spindles, precision indexing tables, applications requiring through-bore mounting. | Precision Engineering, Metrology, Automation, Robotics. |
| Constant Preload Bearings (P Type) | Incorporates springs to maintain a constant preload, compensating for thermal expansion and ensuring consistent performance. | High-speed spindles, applications with varying thermal conditions, live centres for lathes. | Machine Tool, Aerospace, Medical Equipment, High-Speed Machining. |
Double Row Bearings
| Sub-categories | Products & Features | Applications | Industries |
| Double Rows (G Type) | Back-to-back arrangement in a single outer ring with a spacer. Offers very high stiffness and load capacity. | Main spindles of lathes, milling machines, and machining centres. Heavy-duty rotating tables. | Heavy Engineering, Machine Tool, Mining, Construction Machinery. |
| Double Row, Flanged Cups (H Type) | Combines the high stiffness of a double row bearing with the easy mounting of a flanged cup. Accommodates heavy thrust loads. | Heavy-duty workheads, boring machine spindles, specialized industrial equipment requiring precise axial positioning. | Machine Tool, Industrial Gearboxes, Paper & Pulp, Steel Manufacturing. |
Acquisitions & Group Companies
These are world-renowned brands of conventional and CNC lathes. Gamet Bearings are the standard fitment for the headstock spindles of these machines, a testament to their precision and reliability. This synergy provides Gamet with a consistent, high-volume demand and a real-world testing ground for product development.
Established in 1972, HB Bearings specialises in manufacturing and modifying special, out-of-production, and obsolete bearings in both metric and imperial sizes. By acquiring Gamet, HB Bearings expanded its portfolio to include world-class high-precision taper roller bearings, strengthening its overall market position and offering customers a more extensive range of specialised bearing solutions. The entire Gamet production was relocated to HB Bearings' modern manufacturing facility in Huddersfield, ensuring a continued legacy of quality and precision.
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Why choose SantEnt for your Gamet 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 Gamet 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 Gamet 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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