Recognised as the World’s biggest vertical aviation conference and trade show globally, HAI HELI-EXPO 2024 offered CARTER MANUFACTURING a prime platform to showcase their comprehensive array of aerospace bearing tools, including bearing installation, removal, and testing equipment, alongside PMA bearing solutions. Hosted at the Anaheim Convention Centre in California, USA, Carter eagerly capitalised on the extensive networking opportunities presented by the attendance of over 14,000 individuals, 620 exhibitors, and 125 educational sessions.
Carter's participation in this yearly vertical aviation event facilitated meaningful discussions with various industry experts and proficient global buyers representing 87 participating nations. Carter showcased their proficiency in the PMA bearing market by exhibiting a diverse range of ball, needle, and roller bearings- all tailored for PMA and DER repairs. The evident demand for this specialised service was reflected in the positive reception from both old and prospective clients, who appreciated Carter's efficient manufacturing timelines, technical knowledge, and product excellence in PMA bearings.
Amidst the ongoing market volatility in aerospace bearings, numerous clients are turning to Carter for bearing reverse engineering and tailored bearing manufacturing services. This enables clients to acquire their own bearing PMA or incorporate custom bearings into their DER repairs. Such measures significantly decrease costs and lead times compared to OEM bearings, thereby enhancing profitability.
Furthermore, HAI HELI-EXPO 2024 presented multiple avenues for forthcoming custom aerospace bearing projects, including main gearbox roller bearings, turbine roller bearings, and butterfly valve ball bearings, all well within Carter's wide technical expertise. Moreover, the surge in demand within the MRO sector, influenced by ongoing global events, sparked heightened interest in Carter's specialised aerospace bearing tools that include bearing proof-load testing, swaging, cutting, and torque testing equipment.
In the rotary aircraft sector, our bearing tools are frequently utilised in various components such as pitch links, swash plates, fork links, lever assemblies, control rods, bell cranks, side load mounts, and various other parts.