ACORN® Insight
Keep up-to-date on the latest product and company news, along with useful information for the maintenance, repair and overhaul industry.
SKF Celebrates 100 years of spherical roller bearings
Pioneered in 1919 by SKF engineer Arvid Palmgren, the spherical roller bearing is now globally renowned for its ability to accommodate heavy combined loads in applications which are prone to misalignment or shaft deflection.
Rob Samm awarded Employee of the Month for November
Congratulations to Sales Advisor, Rob Samm for being awarded Employee of the Month
Top 8 causes of v-belt failure
We've put together a list of problems and possible causes to help you identify the cause of your v-belt failure with tips of how to prevent it.
ACORN leads the way to helping keep tug boat fleet afloat
Our industry expert, Steve Hudson recently attended two tug boats based off the Scottish coast to complete an in-situ inspection of their SKF Cooper bearings, but soon found there was more than met the eye.
SKF Silent Series brings revolution of silence for machine tool spindles
SKF has unveiled its innovative new product for use on machine tool spindles: Silent Series angular contact ball bearings.
Brands in the spotlight: NSK
NSK is a world leading manufacturer of premium quality bearings and linear motion products to suit applications across every industry.
How can you tell if your bearings are counterfeit?
Counterfeit bearings can often be near impossible to identify, however there are measures you can take to you aren't the victim of these piracy products.
Adrian Biggs awarded employee of the month for October
Congratulations to Purchasing Manager, Adrian Biggs for being awarded Employee of the Month
How to check component health without machine downtime
Many businesses associate machine health checks with added downtime, leaving them reluctant to perform these predictive maintenance checks. This doesn't have to be the case.
Featured App of the Month: NSK Calculation Tools for Cost Saving
Calculating the best bearings for your machinery and their maintenance costs can be laborious, but it can be easy to calculate and implement potential savings with the NSK Calculation Tool!
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