SantEnt: Leading independent distributor of NewWay
Introduction
NewWay Bearings is a leading innovator in the field of frictionless motion, offering an extensive range of porous media air bearings, spindles, and custom solutions. Their technology provides precision, speed, and contamination-free operation for critical applications across various industries. SantEnt, with its profound experience since 1977, is a reliable global supplier of New Way Air Bearings products, ensuring access to these advanced solutions for your industrial requirements.
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NewWay at a glance
| Founded | 1994 |
| Headquarters | Aston, Pennsylvania, USA |
| Leadership | Jared Schaffstall (President) Drew Devitt (CEO) |
| Tentative Revenue | $14.7 million on 2025 |
| Listed on Stock Market? | No - Unfunded/Privately held |
| Parent Organisation(s) | None |
| Subsidiary Organization(s) | None |
History of NewWay Bearings
| Year | Milestone |
| 1994 | NewWay Bearings founded, pioneering porous media technology. |
| 1996 | Developed the first flat air bearing with porous media. |
| 2000 | Introduced the first air bearing spindle using porous media. |
| 2009 | Expanded product line to include radial air bearings. |
| 2010 | Launched the first vacuum preload air bearing. |
| 2018 | Relocated to a larger, state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Aston, PA. |
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NewWay Bearings Product Portfolio
Components
NewWay Bearings Components
| Sub-categories | Products & Features | Applications | Industries |
| Air Bars | H-Series Air Bars, PA-Rail Series, Transition (T-series) Air Bars, Precision Zone Air Bars | Non-contact conveyance of flat substrates, high-speed transfer, reduced scratching/breakage | Flat Panel Display (FPD), Solar Panel Manufacturing, Glass Processing, Wafer Handling |
| Air Bushings | Air Bushings Metric, Air Bushings English | Frictionless linear or rotary motion for shafts, high-speed scanning, precision grinding | Optics, Medical Devices, Printing, Aerospace, Automation, Linear Motors |
| Air Spindles | Ultra-precision machining (dicing, drilling), inspection, high-speed rotation, low runout | Semiconductor, Optics, Medical Devices, Machine Tools, Metrology | |
| Bonded Bearings | 12mm to 147mm Nominal Width Bonded Bearings | Building low-profile and high-stiffness linear motion, compact slide assembly integration | Manufacturing, Automation, Robotics, Custom Machinery |
| Flat Rectangular Air Bearings | Precision stages, gantry systems, metrology, optical inspection, linear motion control | Semiconductor, Flat Panel Display, Metrology, Medical Devices, Additive Manufacturing | |
| Flat Round Air Bearings | Precision stages, rotary tables, light-duty rotary motion, indexing tables, gimbaled mounts | Scientific Instruments, Automation, Metrology, Inspection Systems | |
| Linear Slides | Radial Air Bearings Concave L/W Profile, Radial Air Bearings Convex L/W Profile | Frictionless rotary motion, high-precision rotation, CMMs, CT Scanners | Optics, Medical Devices, Metrology, Aerospace, Scientific Research |
| Radial Air Bearings | Compact V-guide system, Miniature V-bearings, Miniature V-slides/rails, Suitable for small-scale applications | Miniaturized automation setups | Electronics, Medical Devices |
| Retrofit Bearings | Custom Retrofit Bearings, Sheffield Retrofit Bearings, Canon Stepper Bearings | Upgrading existing equipment with air bearing advantages, enhancing legacy machine performance | Industrial Modernization, Machine Tool Upgrades, Semiconductor Equipment Maintenance |
| Spherical Air Bearings | Standard Line | Multi-axis motion, gimbals, alignment systems, flight simulators, robotics, antenna positioning | Aerospace, Optics, Scientific Research, Automotive (test rigs) |
| Thrust Bushings | Thrust Bushings Imperial, Thrust Bushings Metric | Axial load support, bidirectional motion, high-speed rotary applications, turbomachinery balancing | Machine Tools, Automation, Test & Measurement, Turbomachinery |
| Vacuum Preloaded Air Bearings | High-precision linear motion where pre-loading is difficult, enhanced stiffness, wafer handling, non-contact clamping | Semiconductor, Metrology, Aerospace, Simulation, Micro-assembly | |
| Turbomachinery Seals | Double Faced, Single Faced, Circumferential, NEW-SEAL® EPP Media Gas Seals; non-contact, wear-free | Sealing in rotating equipment for liquids, gases, powders, slurries; leak prevention | Chemical Processing, Oil & Gas, Food Processing, Pharmaceuticals, Power Generation |
Mounting Components
NewWay Bearings Mounting Components
| Sub-categories | Products & Features | Applications | Industries |
| Air Bar Mounting Feet | For T-Series Air Bars; adapter plates, adapter assemblies for pressure/vacuum lines | Fixturing T-Series Air Bars, vacuum pressure based handling solutions | Flat Panel Display (FPD), Semiconductor, Automated Conveyance Systems |
| Air Supply Fittings | Quick Disconnect, Threadless Connection, T Style, Right Angle Connection, Straight, Port Adapter Assembly | Connecting air supply lines to air bearings, optimizing pneumatic systems | All industries utilizing air bearings and pneumatic systems |
| Air Supply Tubing | Standard air supply tubing for air bearing systems | Conveying clean, dry air to air bearings, system plumbing | All industries utilizing air bearings, automated machinery |
| Ball Mounting Screws | Round End, Flat End; stainless steel, gimballed design, secure mounting | Simplify air bearing mounting, achieve precise alignment, accommodate heavy loads | Precision Manufacturing, Metrology, Custom Machinery Building |
| Ball Retaining Clips | Used with Round End Ball Mounting Screws | Secure bearings to mount while allowing gimbal motion, for frequent assembly changes | Automation, Inspection Equipment, Robotics |
| Ball Mounts | Used with various air bearings for stable, point-mounted support | Provide stable support for air bearings, ensure precise load distribution | Precision Stages, Metrology, Machine Tools |
| End Mounts | For use with New Way Shafts and Air Bushings; clear anodized aluminum | Easy parallel installation for linear-mounted stages, high-precision linear motion | Manufacturing, Automobile & Vehicle Testing, Energy, Converting |
| Epoxy Bonding Kit | Two-part epoxy resin for permanent bonding | Securely bonding air bearings to mounting surfaces, enhancing structural integrity | OEM Manufacturing, Custom Fixturing, Assembly |
| Epoxy Surfaces | Pre-finished surfaces for air bearing mounting | Provide ultra-flat and stable mounting platforms for air bearings, reduce installation time | Metrology, Semiconductor, Precision Machine Tools |
| Flexure Mounts | Engineered for compliance in angular degrees of freedom, frictionless | Precision alignment mechanisms, scientific instruments, drive shaft couplings | Aerospace, Scientific Research, Robotics, High-Precision Actuators |
| Gauges, Regulators, and Filters | Air Pressure Gauges, Air Regulators, Air Filters, Air Filter and Dryer Kits | Monitoring and controlling air pressure, ensuring clean dry air supply for optimal bearing performance | All industries utilizing air bearings, cleanroom environments, general industrial |
| Mounting Blocks | Standardized blocks for integrating air bearings into systems | Simplifies assembly of linear and rotary stages, provides rigid support | Automation, Machine Tooling, Test & Measurement |
| Nut Housings | Components for securing threaded elements in air bearing systems | Facilitate assembly and adjustment of air bearing systems | Custom Machine Builds, Automated Equipment |
| O‑Rings | Sealing elements for air bearing assemblies | Ensure air tight connections, allow for some self-alignment of bushings | All industries utilizing air bearings, pneumatic systems |
| Shafts | Precision ground shafts for air bushings | Provide the guide surface for air bushings, ensure straight and precise linear/rotary motion | Machine Tools, Metrology, Robotics, Linear Motion Systems |
New Technologies
NewWay Bearings New Technologies
| Sub-categories | Products & Features | Applications | Industries |
| Turbomachinery Gas Bearings | Turbomachinery Thrust Bearings, Turbomachinery Radial Bearings | Supporting rotating shafts in high-speed, oil-free environments, enhanced energy efficiency | Power Generation (turbines, generators), Refrigeration, Compressors, Spray Drying |
| Air Turns™ | For flexible web handling; eliminates defects, precise tension control, real-time flatness | Non-contact conveyance of flexible substrates (films, foils, textiles) in roll-to-roll processes | Flexible Electronics, Packaging, Printing, Converting, Textile Manufacturing |
| Balance Bearings | Externally pressurized air bearings for rotor balancing; non-contact support, clean signal | Precision rotor balancing operations, eliminating damage from hard rollers/oil | Turbomachinery Manufacturing & Maintenance, Aerospace, Motor Manufacturing |
| Custom Products | Custom Air Bearings, Custom Systems | Tailored designs for complex engineering challenges, bespoke motion solutions | Aerospace, Automotive, Medical Devices, Semiconductor, Additive Manufacturing (bespoke systems) |
| Servo‑Driven Rotary Stages | Servo Driven Rotary Stages Line, Motion Controller, Precision Rotary Stages | High-precision angular positioning, indexing, scanning, calibration | Metrology, Optics, Scientific Instrumentation, Automation, Laser Processing |
Acquisitions & Group Companies
Bently Pressurized Bearing
In 2016, NewWay Bearings acquired the assets of Bently Pressurized Bearing Company. This strategic acquisition allowed New Way to integrate Don Bently's pioneering work in externally pressurized bearing technology with New Way's advanced porous media gas bearing solutions. The acquisition aimed to further develop and commercialize high-performance gas bearings, particularly for applications requiring active control of rotor instabilities in turbomachinery.
Why choose SantEnt for your NewWay Bearings 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 New Way Air 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 New Way Air Bearings products. Additionally, we are Authorised Distributors of Schaeffler, FAG, INA, FYH, Optibelt and Dodge.
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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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