Proper maintenance is key to maximising bearing life and equipment uptime. A bearing’s expected lifespan depends not only on its quality but also on the care taken during installation, maintenance, and dismounting
When a food manufacturing site in Kirkcaldy, which holds an impressive BRC AA+ rating, faced a crucial challenge: ensuring that its lubricant usage aligned fully with the BRC Global Standard for Food Safety (Issue 9), they weren’t sure where to turn
Bearings are the unsung heroes in most machinery. They allow for smooth rotation or linear movement, letting equipment run with minimal friction.
When a prominent recycling company that processes medical waste, approached ACORN due to persistent issues with bearing failure, they were determined to prevent persistent unplanned downtime.
A UK-based leader in waste management, who were operating in the energy and manufacturing sector, was managing several single-point lubrication units on their equipment.
When it comes to the performance and longevity of industrial machinery, few components are as critical as bearings.
After receiving a call from a local quarry in crisis, Craig Tivey, North Branch Manager, jumped into action to get to work, displaying exceptional problem-solving skills as the customer faced a critical machinery breakdown
Bearings are essential components in virtually all industrial machinery, enabling smooth rotation, reduced friction, and supporting loads in various applications.
When a motorsport team were facing recurring issues with the wheel bearings (specifically 6011-2RS) in their track car, they found that the failures were leading to performance setbacks
A large paper manufacturing plant was facing significant operational challenges due to the long lead times and high costs associated with replacing two large FAG 48/1400-B-K30-MB-C3 spherical roller bearings.
Acorn Industrial Services Ltd is pleased to announce a significant update to our stock profile to include a significant range of TIMKEN SNT Plummer Block Housings.
Acorn Industrial Services Ltd, a leading distributor of maintenance and industrial products, is the headline sponsor and will be exhibiting at the upcoming Industrial Maintenance Solutions Summit (IMSS) at the CBS Arena in Coventry on the 10th September 2024.
A limestone quarry customer thought it would be plain sailing when supplied with a brand-new excavator fitted with a fully automatic lubrication system.
When faced with a critical coupling failure on a Saturday, Phil Mclaughlin sprang into action to get them back up and running.
Garry brings 25 years of specialist linear knowledge with him to the role, making him perfect to work with customers on their technical linear and automation requirements.
that Petro-Canada Lubricants is committed to sustainability in all aspects of its business, setting an example for other companies in the lubricants industry.
Here's our top five steps to effective lubrication, to help you to reduce your risk of premature bearing failure due to lubrication issues.
SKF has released a new generation of maintenance equipment; the range introduces five new innovative products alongside the release of essential updates for some existing products.
