ACORN® Insight
Keep up-to-date on the latest product and company news, along with useful information for the maintenance, repair and overhaul industry.
Top causes of premature roller chain wear
Misalignment of both the shafts and sprockets has the potential to cause premature chain wear, by causing uneven loading across the chain width. These types of misalignment can lead to roller linkplate and sprocket tooth wear.
Excellent customer service
Although my failed gas struts were more than 25 years old you managed to identify a substitute
Service superior to competitors
There's no better advertising than a customer’s recommendation - David Stockhill, TK Air Conditioning
June 2017’s Employee Of The Month Award Presented To Harley Gray
After joining the business in May 2017, Harley has made an immediate impact with her positive attitude to her work. Harley received nominations from both branches and directors – an outstanding achievement for someone so new to the business. Congratulations, Harley!
When Harsh Conditions Call For Extreme Solutions: Housed Bearing Units For The Aggregates Industry
The mining and quarrying industry is faced with the harshest of conditions. Extreme temperatures, contamination, and dangerous working conditions are just some of the unforgiving conditions faced in the industry. Applications commonly found within the industry such as conveyors, crushers and vibration screens suffer at the hands of shock loads and vibration.
Janet English Presented With May's Employee Of The Month Award
In her nominations, Janet is described as having a real talent for sales, as well as having an impeccable record with customers and suppliers alike. She has proven her dedication and determination in her role as a sales advisor at the Deeside branch.
Choosing The Right V-Belt Drive For Your HVAC Fan Application
Fans are one of the most commonly found devices in the HVAC (heating, ventilation and air conditioning) industry, tasked with maintaining a continuous flow of air through the use of rotor and impellor blades.
New Linear Partnership for Acorn
ACORN has secured a new partnership with leading linear manufacturer, Thomas Regout, to distribute their full range of telescopic linear rails.
Clive Simkins has been presented with March’s Employee Of The Month award
Clive Simkins has worked at Acorn for over a decade, after joining the business in November 2006 as Acorn’s Bearing and Maintenance Product Manager. Prior to joining Acorn, Clive racked up over 18 years of experience at SKF, the world’s leading bearing manufacturer.
Featured App of the Month: SKF Authenticate
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