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Acorn Industrial Services Ltd to Exhibit at IMSS, Providing Industry Leading Maintenance Solutions for Engineers

Acorn Industrial Services Ltd, a leading distributor of maintenance and industrial products, is the headline sponsor and will be exhibiting at the upcoming Industrial Maintenance Solutions Summit (IMSS) at the CBS Arena in Coventry on the 10th September 2024. This one-day event offers a unique platform for professionals from across the UK's maintenance engineering industry to network, explore the latest products and solutions, and gain insights from industry experts.

As headline sponsors, ACORN will highlight its Maintenance Product Partnership with SKF, a global leader in bearings and rotating equipment. This partnership emphasises ACORN's commitment to providing high-quality, reliable solutions to its customers. The company’s showcase will include a variety of SKF maintenance products, designed to increase efficiency, decrease downtime, and extend machinery life.

Not only will ACORN be exhibiting, but Bearing Product Manager, Andy Fletcher will be joined by Kenney Harris, Business Development Manager for UK&I at SKF for a joint presentation. The talk, titled "The Bearing Lifecycle: An Authorised Distributor Approach," will provide valuable insights into the life cycle of the bearing, how it can be extended to reach its maximum potential, and why buying through an authorised source is an essential element of this.

Andy and Kenney will delve into the critical stages of a bearing's lifecycle, offering a thorough understanding of each phase:

  1. Buying a Bearing: They will discuss the importance of purchasing through authorised channels to avoid counterfeit products and ensure full traceability and freshness.
  2. Mounting: Best practices will be shared, along with an overview of essential tools available for proper bearing installation.
  3. Lubrication: The session will cover best practices in lubrication, including an overview of automatic lubricators and a detailed examination of the SKF Dialset, a tool for setting and maintaining accurate lubricant levels.
  4. Alignment: The presenters will highlight the significance of correct alignment and the tools available to achieve it.
  5. Basic Condition Monitoring: Different levels of condition monitoring will be introduced, focusing on the innovative SKF Axios platform.
  6. Dismounting: Best practices and tools for safe and efficient bearing removal will be discussed.

As a proud SKF Maintenance Product partner, Acorn offers a range of benefits to end-users, including expert technical support, training, and access to the latest SKF innovations. This partnership enables Acorn to support businesses in optimizing their maintenance processes, reducing downtime, and improving overall efficiency.

The IMSS conference promises to be a day filled with practical solutions and expert insights, moving beyond industry buzzwords to tackle the real-world challenges faced by maintenance engineers. With an informative content program designed to provide actionable strategies, attendees can look forward to practical takeaways that can be implemented in their daily operations.

Visitors to the ACORN stand can expect to see a comprehensive display of SKF maintenance products and will have the opportunity to discuss their specific needs with ACORN's team of industry-leading experts. The exhibition will also be an excellent opportunity to network with like-minded professionals and explore new technologies and solutions for machine maintenance.

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