ACORN® Linear & Automation Centre

Tel: 01709 789 949
Fax: 01709 789 951
Email us
Unit A, Denby Way, Hellaby Industrial Estate, Rotherham, South Yorkshire, S66 8HR
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Normal opening times:

Day	Opening times
Mon	8:00am - 6:00pm
Tue	8:00am - 6:00pm
Wed	8:00am - 6:00pm
Thu	8:00am - 6:00pm
Fri	8:00am - 6:00pm
Sat	Closed - Closed
Sun	Closed - Closed

Need urgent assitance?

Tel: 07970 789 978

We offer an Out of Hours service for all enquiries outside our normal working hours. Please Note: A charge may be incurred if you require an item urgently - Please ask about charges for our out of hours service when calling.

Specialist Support for Linear Motion & Automation Products

Our Linear Sales team is here to help you source the correct linear motion components for industrial machinery, automation systems and maintenance applications. We don’t just point you towards a product category — we connect you with specialists who understand linear motion products, machine guidance systems, component compatibility and brand cross-referencing.

Check out our linear motion range here

Linear Motion Brands We Support

Acorn works with a wide range of recognised linear motion and bearing manufacturers, helping customers source original products, direct replacements and suitable alternatives where available.

Brands our Linear Sales team can support include:

What Our Linear Sales Team Can Help With

Our specialist team can support customers with:

Identifying replacement linear motion components
Matching worn, obsolete or unknown parts
Sourcing equivalent linear products from trusted manufacturers
Cross-referencing linear guides, rails, carriages and bearings
Selecting components based on load, travel, accuracy, speed or environment
Helping with linear rail, guide and carriage compatibility
Supporting ball screw, lead screw and actuator requirements
Advising on lubrication, sealing and maintenance considerations
Supporting urgent breakdown and machinery repair requirements

If you are unsure what part you need, our team can often help from part numbers, measurements, photographs, drawings or application details.

Brand Cross-Reference and Replacement Support

Linear motion components are often replaced based on manufacturer part numbers, rail markings, carriage codes, dimensions or machine drawings. When a product is obsolete, unavailable or difficult to identify, Acorn’s Linear Sales team can help cross-reference the part and recommend a suitable alternative where possible.

Our team can support with:

Brand-to-brand linear guide equivalents
Replacement linear carriages
Rail and carriage compatibility checks
Obsolete product alternatives
Old part number identification
Dimensional matching
Application-based product selection
Suitable alternatives from trusted manufacturers

This is especially useful for maintenance teams working with older machinery, imported equipment or mixed-brand linear motion systems.

Support for Machine Building, Maintenance and Breakdowns

Linear motion components are critical in machinery where smooth, accurate and repeatable movement is required. When components wear or fail, fast and accurate identification is essential.

The Linear Sales team can help customers by:

Identifying failed or worn linear motion parts
Finding direct replacements where available
Recommending suitable equivalents
Checking rail and carriage compatibility
Supporting urgent supply requirements
Advising on related components and accessories
Helping reduce downtime during repairs

This makes the team a useful contact for maintenance engineers, procurement teams, machine builders and production sites.

Need Help with Linear Motion Products?

If you need support identifying a linear guide, rail, carriage, linear bearing, ball screw, lead screw, actuator or shafting component, contact Acorn’s Linear Sales specialist team.

Our specialists can help from part numbers, measurements, photos, drawings, brand references or application details, making it easier to find the right linear motion product quickly.

Contact the Linear Sales team today for expert product and brand support.