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Acorn saves the UK’s leading aggregates supplier over £20,000 with one bearing solution

Acorn North division was invited to look at a bearing application Lafarge were having difficulties with.

SKF launches a portable infrared thermometer that records temperature, together with photo or video

The SKF TKTL 40 allows a number of environmental properties to be simultaneously measured and displayed, making the device ideal for HVAC professionals. All measurement information taken including environmental...

SKF's New Machine Condition Indicator - an economical vibration sensor and indicator for monitoring of non-critical machines

The SKF CMSS 200 Machine Condition Indicator is an economical vibration sensor and indicator for monitoring of non-critical machines. It is ideal for machinery with constant operating conditions not previously...

New SKF extreme temperature bearing operates at 350°C without re-lubrication

SKF has announced the introduction of a new Extreme Temperature Bearing. The new bearing features a graphite cage which lubricates the bearing up to temperatures of 350°C - without the need for re-lubrication.The...

SKF launches new sensor bearing

SKF launches a new sensor bearing with improved protection against power surges. Typically used in electric motors, the new bearing has an in-line electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) filter that protects...

Brand New SKF Rolling Bearings Catalogue Now Available from Acorn

A new, and extremely comprehensive, Rolling Bearing catalogue has just been release by SKF, replacing their General Catalogue. The new rolling bearings catalogue has almost 1,400 pages and covers no less...

The Lundberg And Palmgren Theory: Predicting The Life Of A Ball Bearing

All predictions of the lifespan of a ball bearing are based on the Lundberg and Palmgren theory.

Comparing the maintenance of heavy equipment in rural and urban applications

Urban and rural environments are really different and they put different stresses on heavy equipment accordingly.

Formula One - It's A Team Game

Formula One can be an exciting event to watch either at home on the television or in person at the race tracks but certain aspects are perhaps not given quite as much attention as they deserve. Naturally...

Do Wind Turbines Really Work?

Wind farms and wind turbines are a subject which can summon a range of different views and feelings ranging from delight in wind being used as power to absolute disgust that large turbines are appearing...

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