ACORN® Insight

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

Brands in the spotlight: Rexnord

Renowned for their reliable and high quality couplings, Rexnord has been a leader in the development of innovative coupling solutions for over a century. Lets find out all there is to know about them.

Are SKF Chain Oils Right for your Application?

One of the most popular types of chain lubricant is SKF chain oil. This is a versatile range, with options available to suit almost every chain drive across almost every operating environment. But how do you know whether SKF chain oil is right for your application?

How to use the SKF TKSA 11 Alignment Tool

Bearing Product Manager, Andy Fletcher demonstrates how to align your shaft using the TKSA 11 shaft alignment tool and app.

CASE STUDY: Fife Branch Help Local Biomass Plant with Major Turbine Oil Change

A local Biomass plant reached out when they urgently needed to change out 1,500 litres of oil, having never previously changed the turbine oil.

Four SKF Laser Alignment Tools to Banish Downtime

Misalignment is a leading cause of component failure, whether it's bearings, couplings or electric motors. SKF has a large range of alignment tools designed to reduce machine breakdown.

The ACORN Bearing Compendium: Why do Bearings Fail? Part 6

Part 6 of The ABC has us asking "Why Do Bearings Fail?" and going in depth with all the possible reasons that your bearing may fail.

CASE STUDY: Out-of-Hours Service Saves Local Sand & Gravel Quarry from an Unexpected Gearbox Failure

Business Development Manager, Craig Tivey received the call Friday afternoon and had the plant up and running with a new custom gearbox by Sunday evening.

The History of Linear Actuators

Electric linear actuators are one of the most common components in modern industry, but did you know the underlying design has actually been around from many centuries?

Brands in the Spotlight: Petro-Canada

Petro-Canada is synonymous with premium quality lubrication products, but who is Petro-Canada and which of their products should you be looking out for?

Optimise Your Total Cost of Ownership with Gates Premium Belts

The Gates range of premuim belts puts total cost of ownership first. Let's take a look at how Gates prioritises total cost of ownership with its range of premium belts, and how you could secure long term savings for your business.

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