The New Standard in Spindle Bearings
Engineered for the world's most demanding machine tools. Gamet Bearings deliver unmatched rotational accuracy, thermal stability, and ultimate stiffness with sub-micron tolerances.
The Gamet Technical Advantage
Established in 1956, Gamet Bearings manufactures exclusively super precision tapered roller bearings. WAS located in Colchester, UK—the hub of British machine tool engineering—our bearings are designed for maximum rotational accuracy and stiffness.
A key feature across our product line is the one-piece aluminium alloy hollow cage. Its design ensures an uninterrupted flow of lubricant to critical rolling elements, dramatically reducing operating temperatures and unlocking higher speed thresholds.
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Exceptional Run-out: Assembled radial run-outs typically measured in sub-microns.
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Thermal Stability: Flanged races allow heat expansion without significantly altering vital bearing pre-load.
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Absolute Stiffness: Handles both dominant radial forces and extreme axial thrusts simultaneously.
Super Precision Design Principles
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Maximum Spread
A small included cup angle increases the effective bearing spread (distance 'E'), significantly enhancing the spindle's overall rigidity and resistance to bending forces.
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Vibration Damping
Tapered roller bearings possess a natural radial spring rate 2 to 3 times greater than comparable sizes of alternative bearing types, providing vastly superior vibration damping characteristics.
The Gamet Precision Standard
While many bearing manufacturers offer varying grades of precision, often forcing customers to pay premiums for special tolerance classes (like P4 or P2), Gamet Bearings are manufactured exclusively to P2 precision class by default. This guarantees sub-micron accuracy for every single spindle bearing that leaves our factory.
Standard Precision
The industry baseline for many general-purpose tapered roller bearings. Suitable for standard machinery but inadequate for high-end CNC routing or pristine grinding applications where run-out must be non-existent.
Super Precision (Competitors)
Often marketed as the "premium" tier by competitors. P4 dictates very tight run-out tolerances and is standard for typical spindle applications, but still falls short of absolute perfection required for extreme sub-micron finishes.
Ultra Precision
Every Gamet bearing is manufactured to this elite tier. P2 represents the absolute apex of rolling bearing accuracy, guaranteeing near-zero radial and axial run-out. We do not manufacture lower grades; we only build the best.
State-of-the-Art Manufacturing
Trusted by the Leading Machine Tool OEMs
From heavy-duty vertical lathes to specialized high-speed grinders, Gamet is the bearing of choice for critical applications. Trusted globally and heavily imported by top machine manufacturers.
Protect Machinery
Counterfeit bearings cause catastrophic spindle failures. Always verify Gamet packaging and purchase from authorized dealers.
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