tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13835153202479483852011-09-17T11:14:23.144+01:00Acorn Industrial Services BlogNews, press releases and industry information about the bearing and power transmission industryAcorn Industrial Svcsnoreply@blogger.comBlogger301100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1383515320247948385.post-64520655177165951302010-12-20T17:03:00.000Z2010-12-20T17:03:11.908ZAcorn Christmas Opening TimesWe would like to thank all customers for their business throughout 2010 and pass on our wishes from everyone at Acorn Industrial Services, who would like to wish you a Happy Christmas and prosperous New Year. If you require products during the Festive Season - day or night, please see our opening times or you can contact your branch by telephoning the ‘Out of Hours’ phone numbers show below.
Richard Hhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11479803060773463117noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1383515320247948385.post-1035000485174903872010-05-26T11:18:00.000+01:002010-05-26T11:18:34.588+01:00Electrical Damage in Rolling Element BearingsElectrical damage to rolling element bearings is a common cause of failure - common enough to have a whole category listed under the ISO standard for Bearing Damage (ISO 15243:2004, from www.iso.org .) It's technically called electrical erosion. So where does the damage come from, and what can you do to prevent it from happening in your machines?
There are basically four cases to consider: Is Richard Hhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11479803060773463117noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1383515320247948385.post-42144900341823415732010-05-25T09:05:00.000+01:002010-05-25T09:05:30.069+01:00Customer satisfaction which spans the Globe - Read one of our customer testimonialsI want to share with you a conversation that one of my colleagues had with a Canadian gentleman the other day. It all started with an enquiry for a very unusual bearing and ended with a very satisfied customer - and a glowing testimonial for Acorn.
It’s always good to get feedback from customers. It’s a great feeling when you can help a customer out of a tight spot- and our team thrives on thatRichard Hhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11479803060773463117noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1383515320247948385.post-68491587800483668552010-05-14T09:37:00.000+01:002010-05-14T09:37:57.662+01:00Now's the time to stock up on those popular trailer bearingsIt's that time of year again when trailers & caravans are given a good once over ready for the summers activities. It's important to have the right stock on-hand to ensure you can satisfy your customer demands. UBC, SKF, Koyo, NKE, NTN, Timken & NEUTRAL Taper Roller Bearings are all available at Acorn in the popular trailer bearing sizes. Richard Hhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11479803060773463117noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1383515320247948385.post-36098327523725302842010-04-28T10:01:00.001+01:002010-04-28T10:01:12.647+01:00The horticultural and agricultural season provides new opportunities
for us allNow’s the time farmers, engineers, lawnmower suppliers and councils etc will be getting tractors, grass cutting equipment and other agricultural and horticultural applications ready for the season. All that mud, dust, water, sap, stones and straw takes it’s toll on the bearings, belts and chain used in these application and many of these have to be replaced. It’s a good idea to stock up on theseRichard Hhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11479803060773463117noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1383515320247948385.post-89170425815777458222010-03-10T11:35:00.000Z2010-03-10T11:35:53.239ZAmbersil's New Hand Sanitiser Cleans UpSwine Flu, MRSA, E.Coli, Leptospira - we are all familiar with these fearsome bugs. Ambersil's new foaming hand sanitiser kills these, and many other germs, dead.
The new hand sanitiser is a highly effective foaming cleaner for hands – formulated to kill 99.9% of common germs, bacteria and viruses, offering exceptional protection - long after application.
Hand sanitisers are now part of everyday Richard Hhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11479803060773463117noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1383515320247948385.post-1343354054595098382010-03-03T10:45:00.000Z2010-03-03T10:45:03.518ZManufacturer Price IncreaseSKF have announced a price increase on Bearings & Mapro products with effect from 29th March 2010. Prices have not increased uniformly and there is no pattern to the increase, but as a general guide the prices have increased as follows:
POP Mets 1% - 2%
Metric Tapers 1% - 2%
Sphericals 3%
Ball & Roller 4% - 5 %
Richard Hhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11479803060773463117noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1383515320247948385.post-30840035287409663712010-02-25T14:02:00.000Z2010-02-25T14:02:35.958ZIt’s a Silver for Paul at the EFN Brazilian Jiu-jitsu ChampionshipsPaul Cole, an employee for Acorn Industrial Services Ltd, won a Silver Medal at the EFN Sports Disneyland European BJJ Championships held in Paris earlier this month.
Paul, aged 25, took up the sport in 2000 and, after being invited to compete at the championships by the EFN this year (European Fight Network), his ten years of hard work have finally paid off - with the championship’s silver Richard Hhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11479803060773463117noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1383515320247948385.post-75344636358015672762010-02-11T10:22:00.000Z2010-02-11T10:22:25.209ZNB TOPBALL Metric and Imperial Slide BushesThe TK (Metric) and TW (Imperial) slide bushes are NB’s premium slide bush. they offer up to 27 times the normal travel life compared to a conventional slide bush. The TK & TW slide bushes incorporate a ground raceway surface that provides a circular arch contact to the balls - resulting in a greater dispersion of load for up to triple the normal load capacities. TOPBALL Slide Bushes are fully Richard Hhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11479803060773463117noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1383515320247948385.post-5779111178458104262010-02-05T09:44:00.001Z2010-02-05T09:52:13.622ZChoosing the Right Bearing Can Make All The DifferenceAlmost all rotating elements in industrial machinery rely on one or more bearings for its effective operation. However, far from all of these machines using a ‘one size fits all' commodity product, which bearings are commonly perceived to be, a wide variety of specially designed bearing units are available, offering a number of benefits to engineers, not only increasing the performance of Richard Hhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11479803060773463117noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1383515320247948385.post-42310705853418390292010-01-22T10:24:00.000Z2010-01-22T10:24:54.501ZRenold’s Smartlink chain sensor - New smaller pitch breakthroughRenold announced this month that it’s Smartlink™ Chain Sensor is now available for smaller pitch sizes.
The new unit was possible largely due to advances in the miniaturization of components, which has enabled Renold to design a Smartlink™ unit which can be used on a much wider range of applications.
The unique, innovative sensor is now available for pitch sizes down to half inch (12.7mm) Richard Hhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11479803060773463117noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1383515320247948385.post-15462431418989096762009-12-18T09:35:00.002Z2009-12-18T09:39:40.340ZAcorn Christmas CongaStaff at the Acorn Rotherham Distribution Centre put on a Christmas Conga to wish everyone around the world a Happy Christmas! You can view the video of Festive Fun on YouTubeRichard Hhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11479803060773463117noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1383515320247948385.post-16308182711960537272009-12-09T17:33:00.003Z2009-12-10T13:45:40.723ZChristmas Opening Times at AcornWe would like to thank all customers for their business throughout 2009 and pass on our wishes from everyone at Acorn Industrial Services, who would like to wish you a Happy Christmas and prosperous New Year.
If you require products during the Festive Season - day or night, you can contact your branch by telephoning the out of hours phone number show below. You can check Acorn's opening times inRichard Hhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11479803060773463117noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1383515320247948385.post-66643037530181897162009-11-30T09:37:00.001Z2009-11-30T13:05:44.983ZSKF Expands Range of Sealed Spherical Roller BearingsSKF has expanded its range of Sealed Spherical Roller Bearings, considerably increasing the number of applications for which they can be used.
SKF’s Explorer Sealed Spherical Roller Bearings have integral seals which protect against moisture and the ingress of particles. Pre-lubricated with a high quality bearing grease, they can be considered lubricated for life in many applications.
As theRichard Hhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11479803060773463117noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1383515320247948385.post-81005230627885484722009-11-25T11:52:00.002Z2009-11-25T13:52:14.230ZRecover Flood Damaged EquipmentIn light of the flooding in Scotland and more recently Cumbria, Acorn has recieved a number of enquiries from companies wishing to recover flood damaged equipment and metal components. The Ambersil Flood Damage Guide may help some companies to recover their machinery etc. If you would like any further information on Ambersil Anti-Corrosion products or copies of the Flood Damage Leaflets for Richard Hhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11479803060773463117noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1383515320247948385.post-30542556982879157442009-11-23T16:17:00.000Z2009-11-23T16:17:45.748ZNew Additions to SKF's Energy Efficient Bearing RangeSKF have introduced a further two bearing types to their (E2) Energy Efficient Bearing range.
Following the release of their Energy Efficient Deep Groove Ball Bearings and Taper Roller Bearings earlier in this year, SKF have now added Spherical Roller Bearings and Cylindrical Roller Bearings to the list with the promise of the new technology eventually being rolled out across all bearing types.Richard Hhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11479803060773463117noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1383515320247948385.post-83142599417270982592009-11-17T14:14:00.003Z2009-11-17T14:20:23.310ZSKF set to increase list pricesSKF have announced a price increase for Bearings, Power Transmission, Mapro and Linear Motion products effective from 7th December 2009. Following twelve months of static list prices from the major manufacturers, SKF have announced it's to increase list prices by around 5%.The new bearing price list - along with SKF's new Power Transmission and MAPRO price lists - are now available for download Acorn Industrial Svcsnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1383515320247948385.post-20199738091236742682009-10-29T08:51:00.002Z2009-10-29T09:00:51.107ZAcorn Win Business Growth Award
Acorn, one of the UK's largest stockists of Bearings & Power Transmission products, is proud to announce its success at the Rotherham Business Awards which took place recently. Already recognised in the Barber Harrison & Platt Rapid Growth Survey 2009, as one of the top 30 companies for growth in South Yorkshire, Acorn has now been chosen as the winner of the Business Link Yorkshire - Business Richard Hhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11479803060773463117noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1383515320247948385.post-45184779868346838832009-10-22T17:23:00.000+01:002009-10-22T17:23:57.190+01:00SKF actuators now available from stockIn response to market led demand for even quicker deliveries, SKF have announced a standard range of Actuators that are available on shorter lead times. The SKF Standard Range comprises the most common configurations from the most popular model ranges. By selecting from this range, customers know they will be getting the shortest lead times possible. Indeed, models from the SKF IMD range are Richard Hhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11479803060773463117noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1383515320247948385.post-39649824038558807542009-09-29T12:13:00.001+01:002009-09-29T12:14:34.660+01:00New SKF magnetic sensor bearings for energy efficient vehiclesSKF has developed a new magnetic sensor bearing solution for the latest environmentally friendly micro-hybrid cars. The bearing is part of Valeo's StARS (Starter Alternator Reversible System) micro-hybrid system, enabling vehicle manufacturers to reduce the fuel consumption and CO2 emissions of their cars without the need for any radical changes in the engine architecture.
The system features Richard Hhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11479803060773463117noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1383515320247948385.post-7029886494365519672009-09-03T15:31:00.002+01:002009-09-03T15:41:17.124+01:00SNL Plummer Block HousingsSNL Plummer Block Housings are our most popular housings. Because of their versatility it is seldom necessary to resort to tailored housings for specific applications, minimising costs and production downtime. The housings are horizontally split and have two or four attachment bolt holes in the base as standard.
The basis of the SNL plummer block housing system consists of a number of housings Martin Phttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12573013462710389509noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1383515320247948385.post-70663519314878148842009-09-01T12:06:00.003+01:002009-09-01T12:11:37.806+01:00New Belt Cutting Machine Installed in Acorn North EastAcorn North East have installed a new timing belt cutting machine to cope with the growing demand for both rubber and polyurethane belts.The timing belt machine, which works by cutting a specified belt width from a broad timing sleeve, enables Acorn to offer an unlimited number of timing belt widths from stock - all at a moments’ notice. Acorn staff have undergone extensive training to provide a Richard Hhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11479803060773463117noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1383515320247948385.post-3242324630776908752009-08-21T14:31:00.009+01:002009-09-29T11:46:27.438+01:00NKE's Full Compliment Cylindrical Roller BearingsBearing manufacturer NKE AUSTRIA GmbH has introduced the NNF series of double row full complement cylindrical roller bearings to their range. The NNF, also known as the SL04 series, features a compact design and maximum load carrying capacity. The bearings are sealed on both sides and suitable for extreme operating conditions.
The maximum radial load carrying capacity of the NNF series Richard Hhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11479803060773463117noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1383515320247948385.post-53238239991151917072009-08-14T12:44:00.002+01:002009-08-14T12:47:54.693+01:00Renold sees signs that sales slump is endingIndustrial chain manufacturer Renold says the 25% decline in its sales, experienced in the first quarter of the year, appear to have stabilised and that customers destocking may be abating.Renold, who's chain products are used in many industries including transportation, steel and mining, said in a management statement covering the period since April 1, "trading had been in line with the board's Richard Hhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11479803060773463117noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1383515320247948385.post-6828087291905063132009-08-13T12:53:00.009+01:002009-08-13T13:07:53.393+01:00SKF launches intrinsically safe vibration monitorSKF is launching the SKF Multilog On-line System DMx, an innovative vibration monitor that has been certified as intrinsically safe. The system conforms to the API-670 standard, and is ATEX and IECEx certified, making it ideal for use with critical machinery such as gas and steam turbines, generators, motors, pumps, fans and compressors in both non-hazardous and hazardous Oil and Gas Richard Hhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11479803060773463117noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1383515320247948385.post-46779814849151608232009-08-03T15:58:00.003+01:002009-08-03T16:06:18.862+01:00Minimise lubrication costs with SKF's new SYSTEM 24 single point automatic lubricatorwww.acorn-ind.co.uk/products/automatic-grease-lubrication.htmSKF, the leading knowledge engineering company, has launched the latest addition to its proven SYSTEM 24 range of automatic lubrication solutions, enabling users to correctly, regularly and cost effectively lubricate components such as bearings. The new LAGE series features electromechanical single point lubricators that offer a simple Richard Hhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11479803060773463117noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1383515320247948385.post-79522522457350722222009-07-14T17:22:00.004+01:002009-07-15T13:03:45.380+01:00NKE Supplying Bearings For Marine Current TurbinesRichard Hewitt - Acorn Industrial Services Ltd: www.acorn-ind.co.uk NKE AUSTRIA contributes to renewable energy by supplying bearings for marine current turbinesSeaGen, the world’s first commercial tidal current turbine in Northern Ireland’s Strangford Lough, runs with bearings from NKE AUSTRIA.Tidal current turbines are among the latest developments in renewable energy. Installed undersea, the Richard Hhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11479803060773463117noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1383515320247948385.post-10192133611650106982009-07-10T09:33:00.005+01:002009-07-14T17:32:16.678+01:00Acorn Awarded Fenner Drives and Renold DistributorshipsRichard Hewitt - Acorn Industrial Services Ltd: http://www.acorn-ind.co.uk/ Acorn Industrial Services’ commitment to offering an independent single source of quality and genuine engineering and maintenance products has been rewarded by two new distributorships from Fenner Drives and Renold Chains. Fenner Drives NuTLink, PowerTwist Plus and SuperTLink range has now been added to Acorn’s extensive Richard Hhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11479803060773463117noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1383515320247948385.post-58212300963528728782009-07-07T11:34:00.004+01:002009-07-14T17:30:54.783+01:00Acorn Rescue Richard Hammonds Opel Kaddet - OliverRichard Hewitt - Acorn Industrial Services Ltd: http://www.acorn-ind.co.uk/ Acorn Industrial Services recently came to Richard Hammond’s rescue after he was informed by major distributors that the Bearing he needed to restore his 1963 Opel Kadett, better known as Oliver, was obsolete.After buying his Opel Kadett ‘Oliver’ in Botswana and driving across Africa for one of Top Gear’s daring Richard Hhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11479803060773463117noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1383515320247948385.post-6003317734980100412008-12-03T17:19:00.010Z2009-07-15T13:00:49.988+01:00THK Appoint Acorn as DistributorAcorn Industrial Services Ltd: http://www.acorn-ind.co.uk/ Announcing a new alliance between ourselves and the leading Linear Guidance manufacturer-THK. The new distributorship was the cornerstone in the decision to invest over £100,000 into new machinery and THK stock. Acorn took a key decision to invest in a precision abrasive wheel cutting machine to cut linear rails. This very high quality Richard Hhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11479803060773463117noreply@blogger.com0