ACORN® Insight

Keep up-to-date on the latest product and company news, along with useful information for the maintenance, repair and overhaul industry.

ACORN® Enhances Customer Solutions with LOCTITE® Sealant & Adhesive Products

Acorn Industrial Services Ltd has been appointed as an Authorised Distributor for LOCTITE®, a global name in sealing & adhesive products.

Calculate your CO₂

Sustainability isn’t just a buzzword; it’s a shared responsibility to do everything possible to protect the planet for future generations

The 3 Basic Characteristics Measured in Vibration

When it comes to machinery maintenance, vibration is one of the most reliable indicators of a machine’s health

6 Reasons to Implement a Predictive Maintenance Plan

Traditionally, maintenance strategies have focused on reactive or preventive approaches. However, with the advent of advanced technologies, predictive maintenance has emerged as a game-changer in the industry.

What’s the difference between the SKF Axios System and SKF QuickCollect?

Choosing the right condition monitoring system doesn’t have to be a challenge. When it comes to wireless solutions, SKF Axios and the plug-and-play SKF QuickCollect sensors are two excellent options.

What is predictive maintenance?

With rising costs and increasing production demands, unplanned downtime is more expensive than ever. Businesses cannot afford unexpected breakdowns, but with a structured maintenance plan, they do not have to.

CASE STUDY: Rapid response saves bottling plant from costly downtime

When a national beverage bottling plant faced a critical breakdown due to an overheating servomotor and gearbox, they were looking at a worst-case scenario, at least a week of downtime and a staggering cost of £10,000 per hour.

How to implement predictive maintenance

Implementing a predictive maintenance strategy can be overwhelming, especially when collecting machine data from scratch.

What do the different letters mean on a precision bearing?

Precision bearings play a crucial role in keeping machinery running smoothly. If you’ve ever looked at a bearing and wondered what the markings mean, you’re not alone.

The Ultimate Guide to the SKF Super-Precision Manager Tool

This user-friendly app simplifies bearing management, provides critical calculations, and ensures your super-precision bearings operate at peak performance.

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