Karl Brundell

Managing Director @Carter Manufacturing Limited

Leading the UK\'s Premier Specialist in Aerospace & Cryogenic Bearing SolutionsWith over 25 years of hands-on engineering expertise spanning precision fabrication, cryogenic installation, and bearing technology, I have positioned Carter Manufacturing as the UK\'s foremost authority in extreme-environment bearing solutions. Unique Expertise & Industry Leadership:Aerospace & Defence ExcellenceISO9001 incorporating AS9120 RevB with AS9100 flow-down for flight-critical aerospace bearings. Our solutions operate in fighter aircraft at 9G forces, satellite reaction wheels, rocket propulsion engines, and military turret systems.Cryogenic Industry PioneerDrawing on personal experience installing cryogenic systems at CERN, JET Fusion Reactor, and BAE Systems, Carter has become Europe\'s leading supplier of cryogenic bearings operating at temperatures as low as Liquid Helium (-269°C). We developed proprietary testing with 100% quality control of every bearing in Liquid Nitrogen before dispatch. Applications include Liquid Hydrogen systems for aerospace propulsion, nuclear fusion facilities, and submergible cryogenic pumps.Industries: Aerospace | Space & SatCom | Defence | Cryogenic | Nuclear Fusion | Ultra-High Vacuum | Scientific Research | Semiconductor | Pharmaceutical | Medical | Robotics | Renewable Energy | MotorsportTechnical Specialties:• Custom bearing assemblies • Super thin section bearings • Ceramic & hybrid bearings • Extreme temperature solutions (-269°C to high temp) • Ultra-low torque • Lightweight slewing rings • Aerospace bearing tools (swaging, staking, proof loading, AOG prevention)Strategic Partnerships:• European Master Distributor for Napoleon Engineering Services (NES) • UNASIS International (Carter group) • Silverthin, Cobra, IBC, KMS, THK, UnitecFrom outer space to deep sea exploration, we have the expertise to provide a bearing solution.