ACORN® Insight
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The portable solution to bearing heating
SKF has launched the new TWIM 15 portable induction heater, in replacement of the former TMBH 1 heater.
How to choose the right fitting tool for your bearing
Poor bearing fitting practices are responsible for around 16% of premature bearing failures, so it’s easy to see why the choice of method for bearing mounting is so important.
How can root cause failure analysis save money for your business?
There are many possible reasons why your bearing has failed, but the only true way of finding out the cause is by performing root cause analysis.
ACORN steals the show with asset management solutions
ACORN help one of Europe’s largest steel producers become more proactive thanks to the expert knowledge provided by ACORN’s own bearing & maintenance product expert.
5 ways to prevent premature bearing failure
From costly downtime to catastrophic machine failure: everyone knows the potential consequences of premature bearing failure. At ACORN, we want to help you avoid this.
Grease is the word: Five steps to effective lubrication
Clive Simkins, our Bearings and Maintenance Product Manager, has put together his top five steps to effective lubrication, to help you to reduce your risk of premature bearing failure due to lubrication issues.
Is your wind farm blowing out money?
The majority of wind turbines are expected to have a service life of over 20 years, meaning that breakdown is almost inevitable at some point during a turbine’s lifetime. The question is: how big an impact will any breakdown have on the business?
Do you feel chained to your lubrication schedule?
Lubrication is an important aspect of any moving component, reducing friction and wear between parts, and helping to seal against contamination. However, that doesn’t mean it can’t feel like a chore sometimes, especially if the parts needing lubrication are difficult to access.
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.
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?