Unasis Bearings, Unit 7 Isis Court, Wyndyke Furlong, Abingdon (2026)

27/05/2026

Precision, consistency and traceability are critical in aerospace tooling manufacturing. At UNASIS International Limited, every stage of production is carefully controlled to ensure the highest standards of quality are maintained throughout the manufacturing and inspection process.

From component preparation and kit verification through to final inspection and dispatch, attention to detail remains at the core of our operation. Aerospace tooling applications demand absolute reliability, and our team takes great pride in delivering products that meet the stringent requirements of global aerospace and defence customers.

By combining skilled personnel, rigorous quality processes and responsive manufacturing capability, UNASIS continues to support critical aerospace programmes with tooling solutions engineered for performance, accuracy and reliability.

13/05/2026

Fresh delivery of metal, ready for machining.

We’ve just taken receipt of new EN24T raw material bar stock, heat treated to EN24V and supplied in 1-meter lengths, ready for immediate use in our aerospace bearing tooling range.

This upgraded heat treatment enhances strength, toughness, and fatigue resistance — making it ideal for demanding aerospace applications where reliability is critical.

Each bar is clearly colour-coded for quick identification and batch-labelled to ensure full traceability throughout the manufacturing process.

This is where quality starts — with controlled materials, clear systems, and attention to detail at every stage.

06/05/2026

Aluminium Slewing bearing assembly and final inspection at UNASIS are critical parts of the manufacturing process because they directly determine the performance, reliability, and safety of the final application. These light weight slewing bearings are designed for use in aerospace, defence, and other high-precision environments where failure is not an option.

During assembly, every component—rings, rolling elements, spacers, and fasteners must be handled with absolute precision. This includes strict control of cleanliness, correct lubrication, accurate preload or internal clearance setting, and adherence to defined bolt tightening sequences and torque values. Even minor deviations can lead to uneven load distribution, increased friction, premature wear, or catastrophic failure in service.

A key element within this process is tightening bolts in a defined sequence, typically in a cross-pattern, to ensure even clamping force around the entire bearing. This prevents distortion of the rings and avoids introducing localised stresses or misalignment. If bolts are tightened randomly or unevenly, it can result in deformation of the bearing raceways, inconsistent preload, and ultimately reduced performance and service life. Controlled, incremental torque application in sequence ensures uniform load distribution, maintaining the integrity and accuracy of the bearing assembly.

The final CMM inspection phase ensures that the assembled bearing meets all dimensional, functional, and quality requirements. This typically includes rotational torque checks, runout and concentricity measurement, gear accuracy verification and detailed visual inspection. At UNASIS, this is carried out in line with ISO:9001 quality systems and aerospace level expectations, ensuring full traceability and repeatability.

Ultimately, this rigorous approach provides customers with complete confidence that each slewing bearing will perform reliably in critical applications, from radar systems and aerospace platforms to high-value industrial equipment.

Please contact our engineering team for more detailed information.

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22/04/2026

A couple days left at MRO. We do three things MROs actually need: fast tooling solutions, custom bearing designs that solve hard problems, and PMA alternatives when OEM supply isn't working. Let's talk.

15/04/2026

Aircraft maintenance downtime is one of the biggest cost drivers in MRO. Here's how UNASIS is helping facilities reclaim it.
Every A check, B check, C check, and D check follows a strict schedule—and every hour that aircraft sits on the tarmac costs real money. Whether it's a light inspection or a complete structural overhaul, the precision and speed of your tools directly impact your bottom line.

This is where UNASIS comes in.
Our aerospace bearing tools and precision instruments are purpose-built for MRO maintenance workflows. We're talking faster bearing inspections, cleaner installations, and more reliable torque specifications on critical components. When you're under pressure to turn an aircraft around, precision tools that don't waste time make the difference.

The maintenance teams we work with—at major carriers, MRO facilities, and aerospace OEMs—tell us the same thing: good tools aren't a luxury. They're part of the equation for profitability. Better inspections mean fewer repeat failures. Faster installations mean less cumulative downtime. Tighter tolerances mean higher quality deliverables to your customers.

We've spent 25 years understanding aerospace maintenance. We know what your teams face. We've built our tools around it.

We're at MRO Orlando this week. If you're managing MRO operations and want to talk about how precision tooling can tighten your maintenance windows, come find us. We're here to support the people keeping aircraft flying.

What's been your biggest challenge in MRO downtime reduction? Drop a comment—let's talk.

03/04/2026

Happy Easter from Carter Manufacturing
Wishing you and your families a wonderful Easter break.
Rest well and we'll see you after the holidays.

01/04/2026

Machined to perfection at our facility in Oxfordshire.

Bearing cages might not get the spotlight, but they're doing critical work — separating and guiding rolling elements, reducing friction, and ensuring even load distribution.

We manufacture cages in-house to exact specifications, whether it's a standard design or a bespoke solution for a challenging application. All made right here in the UK.

From raw material to finished component, every detail matters.

Get in touch with our engineering team if you have a critical custom bearing requirements.

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25/03/2026

Testing bearings at -196°C so yours never fail in space ❄️

Standard bearings shatter at cryogenic temperatures. That's not an option when you're launching into orbit.

At UNASIS, we rigorously test every cryogenic solution through quality systems to ensure only premium bearings reach our customers. From liquid nitrogen immersion to thermal shock cycling, we validate performance before you ever install the component.

No environment is too extreme for UNASIS. We've engineered solutions for applications that push the boundaries of what is possible.

Got an extreme environment challenge? We've probably tested for it.

11/03/2026

Tomorrow. Warsaw. Let's go.

Unasis is ready for three days at the BearingNet User Meeting.

The team heading to Warsaw:
Karl Brundell — Managing Director
Maria Romero Caudeli — Finance Director
Steve Hawkins-Flavell — Business Development Manager
Manu Mathew — Sales Executive

If you haven't booked a meeting with us yet — there's still time. Here's what we can talk about:

• Silverthin thin section bearings — from stock in Europe and the UK
• Carter Cam followers and yoke rollers — from stock
• UNASIS Hybrid and fully ceramic bearings — for extreme environments
• UNASIS High temperature bearings
• KMS Plastic bearings
• UNASIS Custom and made-to-order solutions — designed using SolidWorks, FEA, and bearing life calculation software

Stock in the UK, Europe, and the US. ISO 9001 and AS9120B certified. 25 years of precision bearing expertise.

Drop us a message if you'd like to meet. See you there.

11/03/2026

Liquid nitrogen, liquid helium, and other cryogenic fluids create extreme operating environments that destroy conventional bearings. UNASIS cryogenic bearing solutions operate reliably in direct contact with these challenging fluids, enabling critical industrial and research applications.

Cryogenic Fluid Challenges:
• Direct Fluid Contact: Bearings operating submerged in cryogenic liquids
• Boiling and Cavitation: Fluid phase changes creating dynamic stresses
• Chemical Compatibility: Materials that don't react with cryogenic fluids
• Thermal Shock: Rapid temperature changes during system startup and shutdown

Our Cryogenic Fluid Solutions:
• Fluid-Compatible Materials: Alloys and treatments suitable for direct contact
• Boil-Off Accommodation: Designs that handle fluid phase change dynamics
• Thermal Shock Resistance: Construction that survives rapid temperature changes
• Contamination Prevention: Sealed designs protecting system purity

Critical Applications:
• Cryogenic storage system components
• Liquid gas transfer equipment
• Research facility cryogenic systems
• Industrial gas production equipment
• Medical and laboratory cryogenic apparatus

These specialized applications require bearings that don't just tolerate cryogenic fluids---they operate reliably while submerged in them.

What cryogenic fluid handling challenges are your applications facing?

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