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ACORN becomes UK stockist for Timken Type-E Tapered Roller Bearing Housed Units
Acorn Industrial Services Ltd has increased its range of Timken products by investing in a large stockholding of Timken Type E tapered roller bearing housed units. The new range will enable customers to slash their downtime by receiving and fitting the units to their machinery the same day.
What happens when a bearing fails?
Premature bearing failure, which is when a bearing fails before reaching its expected service life, is a common occurrence. But that doesn’t mean you have to accept it.
Three Ways That Split Bearings Can Help The Recycling Industry
The recycling industry is a particular challenge when it comes to component selection. Split bearings are a revolutionary product for this industry. Read more to find out why.
How To Get The Most Out Of Your Bearings
There is no denying that bearings are under a lot of stress. This stress causes wear, eventually leading to bearing failure. But is this inevitable? Or is there a way to make bearings last longer?
Lucky Break For Recycling Plant Thanks To ACORN
Clive recently had a call from a recycling plant who were struggling with excessive downtime on their spiral auger. Find out how he solved their problems, optimising the uptime and reducing the risk of injury in the plant.ir
Don’t Wind Up With Damage: Fitting Tools For The Rewinders Industry
With up to 16% of premature bearing failures attributed to incorrect mounting methods, it’s clear that getting the mounting and dismounting of bearings right is key to achieving the maximum service life of your components. When the right tools are used, mounting and dismounting bearings correctly is be easy.
Clive Reviews the New SKF Rolling Bearing Catalogue
Resident bearing expert, Clive reviews the long awaited catalogue from SKF. Find out what's new and what's great about this edition.
Featured App of the Month: SKF Authenticate
Do you think you may have a counterfeit SKF product?
Taking The contamination out of lubrication: Lubricant safety for the Food and Beverage industry
Lubrication is a major challenge within the food and beverage industry. Frequent high-pressure washdowns mean that lubrication is often washed out of the bearings and re-lubrication is required on a regular basis.
Unique 2D Laser Code Provides Traceability For NSK Super Precision Bearings
Designed to provide a quality guarantee, full traceability and act as an anti-counterfeit measure, NSK's state-of-the-art production facility in Newark, UK is laser marking its Super Precision bearings...