SantEnt: Leading independent distributor of LinkBelt
Introduction
For over a century, the LinkBelt brand has been synonymous with exceptional quality and reliability in the power transmission industry. Renowned for its robust portfolio of ball, roller, and sleeve bearings, as well as its high-performance industrial chains, LinkBelt provides durable solutions engineered to withstand the most demanding operational environments across the globe. From material handling and food processing to heavy-duty mining, their products are designed for maximum uptime and efficiency. As a leading industrial distributor since 1977, SantEnt possesses deep expertise and extensive experience in sourcing and supplying the complete range of LinkBelt products to our global clientele.
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LinkBelt at a glance
| Founded | 1880 |
| Headquarters | Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA |
| Leadership | Louis V. Pinkham (CEO of Regal Rexnord) |
| Tentative Revenue | Approx. $6.5 Billion USD (Regal Rexnord, FY2023) |
| Listed on Stock Market? | Yes, New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: RRX) |
| Parent Organisation(s) | Regal Rexnord Corporation |
| Subsidiary Organization(s) | Operates as a brand; key sister brands include Browning, McGill, SealMaster, Duralon & Tuflite, Kilian, Rex, Rexnord, Rollway |
| Ownership | Regal Rexnord Corporation |
| Other Group Entities or Stakeholders | Rexnord, Thomson, Kollmorgen |
History of LinkBelt
| Year | Milestone |
| 1880 | The LinkBelt Machinery Company was founded in Chicago by William Dana Ewart. |
| 1906 | LinkBelt expanded its product line to include ball and roller bearings. |
| 1939 | LinkBelt introduced its iconic "Series 300" ball bearing pillow blocks. |
| 1967 | LinkBelt was acquired by FMC Corporation, expanding its global reach. |
| 1994 | The Power Transmission division of Link-Belt was acquired by Rexnord Corporation. |
| 2021 | Following the merger of Rexnord and Regal Beloit, LinkBelt became a core brand of the new Regal Rexnord Corporation. |
LinkBelt Product Portfolio
Ball Bearings
| Sub-categories | Products & Features | Applications | Industries |
| Mounted Ball Bearings | Pre-assembled units including Pillow Blocks, Flange Blocks, & Take-up Units. | General industrial machinery, conveyor systems, fans, and blowers. | Manufacturing, Material Handling, HVAC, Agriculture. |
| Unmounted Ball Bearings | Replacement bearing inserts (e.g., W200 series), wide inner ring design. | Field replacement and MRO for all Link-Belt mounted housing types. | Maintenance, Repair, & Operations (MRO) across all sectors. |
| Klean-Gard Ball Bearings | Polymer or stainless steel housings, advanced multi-lip seals, corrosion-resistant. | Washdown environments, processing lines, filling and bottling equipment. | Food & Beverage, Pharmaceutical, Chemical Processing. |
| A300 Series Ball Bearings | Medium-duty ball bearings with cast iron housings and a wide inner ring. | General-purpose material handling and industrial machinery applications. | Unit Handling, Packaging, General Manufacturing. |
| Heavy-duty Ball Bearings | Robust cast iron housings, high load capacity, concentric locking collars, superior sealing. | Demanding equipment, industrial fans, aggregate conveyors, and vibrating screens. | Mining, Forestry, Heavy Industry, Aggregate. |
Cylindrical Roller Bearings
| Sub-categories | Products & Features | Applications | Industries |
| Inner Ring & Roller Assemblies | Caged roller set with inner ring for high radial capacity. | Gearboxes, speed reducers, transmission systems. | Automotive, Industrial Gearboxes, Power Generation. |
| Inner Rings | Hardened and ground raceways, sold separately for custom configurations. | Applications requiring shaft shoulder support. | Heavy Machinery, Steel Mills. |
| Outer Ring & Roller Assemblies | Caged roller set with outer ring for easy assembly into housings. | Transmissions, pump systems, rolling mills. | Metal Processing, Oil & Gas, Pulp & Paper. |
| Outer Rings | Precision-ground outer rings for custom bearing setups. | Custom machinery, high-load industrial applications. | Wind Energy, Mining Equipment. |
| Unmounted Bearings | Complete bearing units (inner, outer, rollers), various cage materials. | High-speed applications, industrial fans, crushers. | Cement, Steel Manufacturing, Aggregate. |
Spherical Roller Bearings
| Sub-categories | Products & Features | Applications | Industries |
| Take-up Blocks | High-capacity spherical roller bearing in a take-up housing. | Heavy-duty conveyor tensioning systems. | Mining, Cement, Forestry. |
| Take-up Assemblies | Complete unit with block and frame for robust tensioning. | Demanding belt conveyor systems, crushers. | Bulk Material Handling, Quarrying. |
| Split-housed Pillow Blocks | Easy installation & maintenance, multiple sealing options, steel housing. | Large conveyors, paper machines, large fans. | Pulp & Paper, Mining, Metal Processing. |
| Solid-housed Pillow Blocks | One-piece rugged housing for maximum stability and load support. | Vibrating screens, crushers, heavy-duty fans. | Aggregate, Steel Mills, Power Generation. |
| Flanged Cartridge Blocks | 4-bolt flange design for heavy radial or combination loads. | Hoists, main gear drives, large machinery. | Marine, Heavy Industrial Equipment. |
| Flange Blocks | High-capacity bearing in a flanged housing for perpendicular mounting. | Conveyor head shafts, process machinery. | Food Processing, Wastewater Treatment. |
| Cartridge Blocks | Cylindrical outer diameter for fitting into straight bores. | Roll-out tables, process rolls in mills. | Steel & Aluminum Mills, Paper Mills. |
| Bearing Inserts (Unmounted Replacements) | Self-aligning inserts for replacement in existing housings. | MRO for spherical roller bearing housed units. | All heavy-duty industrial sectors. |
Sleeve Bearings
| Sub-categories | Products & Features | Applications | Industries |
| Flange Blocks | Solid or split housing, various bushing materials (bronze, graphite). | Ovens, dryers, low-speed high-temperature equipment. | Food & Beverage, HVAC, Textile. |
| Pillow Blocks | Quiet operation, self-aligning, corrosion-resistant housings. | Air handling units, quiet conveyor systems. | Commercial HVAC, Food Processing, Packaging. |
| Replacement Inserts | Available in bronze, iron, or other materials for specific needs. | Replacement in existing sleeve bearing housings. | General Industrial, MRO. |
| Take-up Assemblies | Sleeve bearing block with frame for light to medium-duty tensioning. | Light-duty conveyors, packaging machinery. | Unit Handling, Food & Beverage. |
| Take-up Blocks | Bearing unit for use in custom tensioning frames. | Light tensioning applications requiring quiet operation. | Packaging, Agricultural Sorting. |
Industrial Chains
| Sub-categories | Products & Features | Applications | Industries |
| Roller Chains | High tensile strength, solid rollers & bushings, pre-lubricated. | Drive systems, conveyors, lifting equipment. | Agriculture, Manufacturing, Automation. |
| Leaf Chains | High fatigue strength, built for lifting and counterbalancing. | Forklifts, material lifts, machine tools. | Material Handling, Logistics, Construction. |
| Engineered Steel Chains | Designed for heavy shock loads and abrasive conditions. | Bucket elevators, drag conveyors, forestry equipment. | Cement, Mining, Lumber & Wood Processing. |
| Drop Forged Chains | Rivetless design for easy assembly, high strength-to-weight ratio. | Overhead trolley conveyors, flight conveyors. | Automotive Assembly, Poultry Processing. |
| Silent Chains | Inverted tooth design for quiet, high-speed power transmission. | Machine tools, test stands, primary metal mills. | Industrial Machinery, Power Transmission. |
| Idlers | Roller chain and engineered chain idler sprockets. | Tensioning and guiding chains in drive systems. | All industries using chain drives. |
| Sprockets & Traction Wheels | Precision machined teeth, hardened for long life. | Mated with roller and engineered chains for drives. | Manufacturing, Agriculture, Mining. |
| Chain Accessories | Connecting links, offset links, attachments. | Chain repair, modification, and customization. | MRO, System Integration. |
| Conveyor Components | Wear strips, guides, return rollers. | Supporting and guiding conveyor chains. | Bottling, Packaging, Food Processing. |
LinkBelt Acquisitions & Group Companies
Link-Belt is a cornerstone brand within the Regal Rexnord Corporation, a global leader in industrial powertrain solutions. The 2021 merger of Regal and Rexnord's Process & Motion Control (PMC) segment was a strategic move to create an unparalleled industrial solutions provider. This integration allows Link-Belt to leverage a broader technology portfolio, an expanded global manufacturing footprint, and enhanced engineering capabilities, delivering more comprehensive and efficient solutions to customers worldwide.
Renowned for its comprehensive V-belt drive systems, gearing, and other power transmission components. This brand enhances the Regal Rexnord portfolio by offering reliable and efficient drive solutions that perfectly complement Link-Belt's bearing and chain products, enabling complete, engineered powertrain packages.
Specializing in advanced, self-lubricating composite bearings designed for harsh, corrosive, or non-lubricated environments. Their inclusion provides niche solutions for applications where traditional metallic bearings may fail, broadening the group's problem-solving capabilities in industries like marine and food processing.
A key producer of precision machined-race bearings and custom-engineered bearing assemblies. This brand strengthens Regal Rexnord’s ability to provide tailored solutions for specific OEM applications in sectors like automotive and material handling, offering high performance and value for unique challenges.
An industry leader known for its innovative bearing solutions, especially the CAMROL® cam follower bearings. Its range of specialty engineered bearings provides unique solutions for aerospace, industrial, and transportation applications, adding a layer of high-precision products to the group's offerings.
A legacy leader in high-quality engineered chains, couplings, and industrial bearings. Its robust products are vital in heavy-duty industries like mining and cement. Integrating Rex with Link-Belt provides customers with an unmatched selection of conveying and power transmission solutions from a single entity.
A foundational brand offering a vast portfolio of premium power transmission components, including couplings, gears, and industrial bearings. It brings a legacy of reliability and performance that strengthens the entire group's market position, especially in demanding heavy-duty industrial applications.
Specializing in a wide range of standard and special-purpose cylindrical and tapered roller bearings, as well as ball bearings. The brand offers a versatile product line that supports global industrial markets, enhancing the group's capacity to serve a broad customer base with dependable bearing solutions.
Renowned for its premium mounted ball and roller bearings, featuring patented, high-performance sealing technology. This focus on superior protection against contaminants makes SealMaster a critical asset for applications in abrasive or wet environments, ensuring longer bearing life and reliability.
Why choose SantEnt for your LinkBelt requirements?
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Vast Inventory, Global Sourcing & Competitive Pricing
Over 60,000 bearings in stock and strong relationships with the Manufacturer & other distributors help us ensure no LinkBelt product is too far from you. It is always competitively priced through our extensive collaborations and strong relationships with our supply chain stakeholders to achieve the best prices for Link-Belt 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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