SantEnt: Leading independent distributor of HepcoMotion
Introduction
HepcoMotion, is a renowned UK-based manufacturer of linear motion systems and automation components, recognized worldwide for its innovation and engineering excellence. Established in 1969, the company pioneered the V Guide technology, a groundbreaking solution that continues to define performance standards in industrial motion applications. With operations in over 50 countries, Hepco Motion serves a vast range of sectors—from packaging and automotive to aerospace and pharmaceutical industries. We at SantEnt are one of the leading independent distributors of Hepco Motion products, based in India.
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Table of content
- 1. SantEnt: Leading independent distributor of HepcoMotion
- 2. Introduction
- 3. HepcoMotion at a glance
- 4. History of HepcoMotion
- 5. HepcoMotion Product Portfolio
- 6. Aluminium Profiles
- 7. Acquisitions & Group Companies
- 8. Stay updated with HepcoMotion
- 9. Why choose SantEnt for your HepcoMotion requirements?
HepcoMotion at a glance
| Founded | 1950 - Company founded in 1969 to commercialize V guide technology |
| Headquarters | United Kingdom - Tiverton, Devon |
| Leadership | Giles Forster - Chairman/Founder, Peter Fanshawe - Managing Director |
| Tentative Revenue | Approximately $9.97M - as of Dec 31, 2022, as reported by Tracxn |
| Listed on Stock Market? | No - Unfunded/Privately held |
| Parent Organisation(s) | N/A |
| Subsidiary Organization(s) | Braintree Precision Components Ltd (BPC), HepcoAutomation |
History of HepcoMotion
| Year | Milestone |
| 1948 | Leslie Forster (grandfather of current Chairman) invented the Forster's Packaging Machine, featuring early V guide technology. |
| 1969 | This company launched by Gervase Forster to manufacture and sell the innovative V guide technology systems. |
| 1977 | Hepco Motion began its first international exports. |
| 1983 | Opened its first international branch office in Benelux. |
| 1991 | Main manufacturing facilities relocated from Greenford, West London, to the current headquarters in Tiverton, Devon. |
| 2021 | HepcoMotion Europe opened in the Netherlands to streamline EU orders and improve delivery speed across European sales offices. |
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HepcoMotion Product Portfolio
Linear Guides
Hepco Motion Linear Guides
| Sub-categories | Products & Features | Applications | Industries |
| GV3 Linear Guide Systems | V-bearings, V-slides/Rails, Carriage plates, Wipers, Lubrication options, Mounting accessories | High precision linear guidance | Manufacturing, Packaging, Automation |
| SL2 Stainless Steel Linear Guide Systems | Stainless steel V-bearings, Stainless steel V-slides/Rails, Corrosion-resistant components, Cleanroom compatible options | Cleanroom automation, Food & Pharma | Medical, Pharmaceutical, Food |
| HLG & MLG Linear Guide Rail | Heavy-duty and medium-duty linear rails, Matching carriages/sliders, Integrated rack options | Heavy machinery, Automation lines | Machining, Material Handling |
| Linear Bearings | Recirculating ball bearings, Shafts (precision ground), Shaft supports, Housing units | Robotics, CNC Machines | Semiconductor, Industrial Automation |
| LoPro® Linear Rail Systems | Aluminium profile beams, Integrated V-guide or ball rail options, Carriages, Drive options (belt, ball screw) | Automated material transport | Logistics, Warehousing |
| Winkel Combined Roller Bearings | Heavy-duty combined radial and axial bearings, Matching profile rails, Used for high load applications | Lift systems, Storage automation | Construction, Steel Plants |
| HTS Telescopic Slides | Multi-section sliding mechanisms, Full extension, over-extension, or partial extension options, Heavy-duty variants | Drawer mechanisms, Access systems | Industrial, Automotive, Storage |
| Mini-Rail Miniature Linear Guides | Compact V-guide system, Miniature V-bearings, Miniature V-slides/rails, Suitable for small-scale applications | Miniaturized automation setups | Electronics, Medical Devices |
Linear Actuators
HepcoMotion Linear Actuators
| Sub-categories | Products & Features | Applications | Industries |
| Ball Screw Actuators | Precision ball screw, Nut (single or double), Linear guide system (e.g., V-guide, ball rail), Motor mounting interface, Carriage/slider, End supports | CNC machines, Robotics | Aerospace, Robotics |
| Belt Driven Linear Actuators (e.g., DLS4) | Timing belt drive, Linear guide system (e.g., V-guide), Aluminium profile extrusion, Motor mounting interface, Carriage/slider, Tensioning mechanisms | Material handling, General automation | Packaging, Automation |
| Rack Driven Linear Actuators | Rack and pinion drive, Linear guide system, Motor mounting interface, Carriage/slider | Linear robots, Packaging lines | Robotics, CNC Machining |
| Lead Screw Actuators | Lead screw, Nut, Linear guide system, Motor interface, Carriage/slider | Precision assembly machines | Medical Assembly, Lab Automation |
Driven Track Systems
HepcoMotion Driven Track Systems
| Sub-categories | Products & Features | Applications | Industries |
| Oval, Square, & Circular Track Systems | Curved V-slides rails (various radii), Straight V-slides/rails, V-bearings (running on tracks), Carriages/movers, Drive options (e.g., geared motor, belt, linear motor), Joining plates/segments | Conveyor and closed-loop transport | Packaging, Electronics, Assembly |
| Heavy Duty Ring Guides (HDRT) | Large diameter ring segments or full rings, Heavy-duty combined roller bearings, Geared drive options, Used for high axial, radial, and moment loads | Heavy-duty rotary motion systems | Aerospace, Steel Processing |
| 1-Traks (Custom Curved Tracks) | Single-piece, complex curved track profiles, Integrated V-guide paths, Customizable geometry, Designed for unique, non-standard motion paths | Special-purpose, automation paths | R&D Labs, Custom Machinery |
Gantries and System Solutions
HepcoMotion Gantries and System Solutions
| Sub-categories | Products & Features | Applications | Industries |
| 2-Axis (XY) Gantry Systems | Linear actuators for X and Y axes (e.g., DLS, HDCS), Structural aluminium profiles, Mounting brackets and plates, Control interfaces (motor, drive) | Pick-and-place systems | Electronics, Pharma, Automotive |
| 3-Axis (XYZ) Gantry Systems | Linear actuators for X, Y, and Z axes, Vertical lifting mechanisms (e.g., Z-axis actuators), Rigid frame construction, Integrated cabling solutions | Multi-axis industrial automation | 3D Printing, Electronics, Robotics |
| GFX Guidance Systems for Beckhoff XTS | Specialized V-guide track segments, Magnetic movers (integrated with Beckhoff XTS technology), Designed for high-speed, flexible transport systems, Precision-machined surfaces for seamless integration | High-speed electronic assembly | FMCG, Pharma, Bottling |
Curved Rails and Track System Components
HepcoMotion Curved Rails and Track System Components
| Sub-categories | Products & Features | Applications | Industries |
| PRT2 – Precision Ring & Curved Track Systems | Precision ground steel rings (full or segments), Curved V-slides, Matching V-bearings, Carriages with multiple bearings for stability, Drive options (internal/external gear, belt) | Rotary indexing tables | Packaging, Pharma, Assembly |
| HDRT – Heavy-Duty Ring Systems | Robust, large-diameter ring segments or full rings, Heavy-duty combined roller bearings, Designed for high load, continuous rotation, Integrated gearing for powerful drives | Continuous rotary automation | Heavy Machinery, Automation |
| 1-Trak – Custom Curved Tracks in a Single Piece | Uniquely manufactured track sections with complex curves, Integrated V-guide profiles, Designed for highly specific, non-standard curved motion paths | Custom guided motion equipment | Aerospace, Robotics |
Aluminium Profiles
HepcoMotion Aluminium Profiles
| Sub-categories | Products & Features | Applications | Industries |
| Bearings (V groove, combined roller) | Concentric V-bearings, Eccentric V-bearings (for adjustment), Combined radial and axial roller bearings, High temperature/vacuum bearings, Stainless steel variants | Sliding mechanisms, Harsh environments | Food Processing, Automation |
| Rack & Pinion Drives | Precision-cut gear racks (straight, curved), Matching pinions, Gearboxes (for motor integration) | Precision movement, Heavy loads | Machine Tools, Automation |
| Aluminium Profile Construction Systems | Extruded aluminium profiles (various sizes and cross-sections), Connectors and fasteners, T-slot nuts and bolts, End caps and accessories, Used for machine frames, guarding, linear guides mounting | Machine framing, Enclosures | Industrial Equipment, OEMs |
| Shafts (Precision Ground) | Hardened and ground steel shafts, Stainless steel shafts, Used with ball bushings or as simple guide rails | Guide rail supports | Robotics, CNC Systems |
| Carriage Plates | Machined plates designed to mount V-bearings and other components, Available in various sizes and configurations | Bearing & actuator integration | OEM Systems, Machinery |
| Wipers & Lubricators | Cap wipers (protect V-bearings), Felt wipers (for lubrication), Automatic lubricators (for continuous lubrication) | Bearing protection & lubrication | Cleanroom, Food Industry |
Acquisitions & Group Companies
Braintree Precision Components
Located in Essex, BPC manufactures a range of precision bearings and other components specifically for the Hepco Group. This enables Hepco Motion to tightly control the quality and delivery of critical linear system components, ensuring high standards and reliability. It operates as a satellite site to the Tiverton headquarters.
HepcoAutomation
Based in Telford, HepcoAutomation acts as a dedicated design and build center for bespoke automation solutions. It leverages Hepco Motion's core products combined with outsourced components to provide tailored solutions across various industrial sectors, enhancing Hepco Motion's capability to deliver integrated and complete automation systems.
Stay updated with HepcoMotion
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- Initiatives
- Product Developments
- Acquisitions & Mergers
- Media Coverage
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Why choose SantEnt for your HepcoMotion requirements?
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Vast Inventory, Global Sourcing & Competitive Pricing
Over 60,000 bearings in stock and strong relationship with the Manufacturer & other distributors helps us ensure no Hepco Motion Bearings 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 Hepco Motion Bearings 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, Economics & Business Management education, enabling us to deliver genuine products to our rapidly growing and diversified client base in a professional manner, enabling us to minimise downtime costs for our customers. -
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 part for the desired application, to eliminate 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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