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Carter Americas new distribution agreement secures pole position to supply NMB E-Type bearings

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NMB E-Type bearings available in the USA available in the USA for the first time for motorsport teams to gain a competitive advantage to win.

MINNEAPOLIS, MN – August 16, 2022 – (Motor Sports NewsWire) – Precision bearing specialists CARTER AMERICAS are delighted to confirm that they have secured a new agreement which provides them with exclusive distribution rights for NMB E-Type bearings within the USA for use on suspension components, typical applications being control arms, tie rods, and wishbone links.

The agreement covers North and South America and enables users competing in NASCAR,  IndyCar and all other motorsport racing to exploit the important benefits of E-Type bearings helping them to gain a competitive edge. Customers can also be assured that the exclusivity of the agreement helps with regular stock holding and scheduled deliveries to Carter Americas minimising supply chain issues.

Carter offers customers the all-important status of ‘space heritage’ having had direct involvement in the design and installation of bearings for prestigious aerospace and space projects. Carter’s technical expertise within the aerospace industry offers a unique approach to motorsport. It is clear that the E-Type lined bearings, which were developed in conjunction with Formula One teams, secures a competitive advantage for all racing formulae.

E-Type bearings, available in sizes ranging from 3/16 to 3/4 and metric sizes, are widely acknowledged as being the best bearings for these demanding applications. So what are the key design features which make the difference?

To the naked eye, E-Type bearings show their superiority as they have a super finish polish which helps to minimize friction, ensuring smooth rotation in all directions, enabling the most balanced car with predictable and enhanced performance. Their proprietary PTFE liner reduces side-to-side movement and deflection under load, along with the capacity to increase a radial load rating by up to 35% compared to other bearings.

This liner also helps to increase the maximum operating temperature of the bearings from 121ºC (249ºF) up to 180ºC (356ºF) which is a better option for a component usually situated close to a heat source.

In addition to the superior performance of the NMB E-Type bearings is Carter Americas can supply all the specialist tools required to remove inferior or used bearings, replace with better ones and test to ensure optimal performance. For example, a Swivel…

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