Acorn team up with the inventors of the Poly-V® Belt

Leading bearing & power transmission supplier Acorn has formed a new partnership with Poly-V belt specialist Hutchinson to supply its popular ribbed belt ranges.

In their quest to team up with the right supply partner for the UK, Hutchinson Belt Drive Systems - the market leaders in Poly-V design, approached Acorn who recognised the markets growth potential for Poly V belts and accepted the opportunity to increase supply of Hutchinson belts in the UK.

Hutchinson is accredited with not only the invention of the Poly-V® belt, but also its ConveyXonic® belt - acknowledged worldwide for revolutionising the roller conveyor sector. Today, Hutchinson specialise in Poly-V belt design, supply the largest manufacturers with its Poly V belt, FleXonic® elastic belt and ConveyXonic belts whilst enjoying its position as the world’s No.1 manufacturer of v ribbed belts.

ACORN's PT product manager commented, “Poly V belts are fast becoming recognised as the number one belt choice by designers and machine builders, due to their versatility, compactness and performance characteristics. We wanted to be sure we could offer the best stock availability, broadest range and unsurpassed technical capabilities. Hutchinson matched that profile exactly.” He added, “Hutchinson’s experience in the Poly V belt market and their technical approach to drive design are an excellent fit with Acorns existing products and services.”

Acorn Industrial Services Ltd offers an impressive stockholding of over one million items at its 40,000sq.ft premises in Rotherham and through its national network of regional distribution centres. With over 30 years’ experience in the supply of bearings, linear systems and power transmission products.

For additional information and product demonstrations on Hutchinson Poly V belts, contact us today

Poly V®, ConveyXonic® and FleXonic® are registered trademarks.