Leading automatic lubricator manufacturer appoints ACORN as UK supply partner

By Acorn Industrial Services Ltd
schedule11th Feb 26

ACORN® is pleased to announce their appointment as official supply partner for Simatec maintenance products. Includes their famous Simalube automatic lubricators, Simatherm bearing heaters and Simatool bearing puller products.

Simatec is recognised globally for practical, high-performance maintenance solutions designed to support reliable bearing operation and reduce downtime across a wide range of industries. Founded in 1983, Simatec developed and popularised the compact, gas-driven, single-point automatic lubricator (Simalube), which became a very successful and recognisable product in that category. Alongside its wider maintenance portfolio, Simalube helped set the standard for compact automatic lubrication. Supporting more consistent lubrication practices and helping maintenance teams protect critical assets.

The Simatec portfolio supports key stages of bearing maintenance: automatic lubrication with Simalube extends asset life and can help keep maintenance engineers safer by minimising work in unsafe areas, safe and controlled heating for mounting with Simatherm induction heater, and reliable fitting and handling with Simatool bearing tools.

The partnership strengthens ACORN’s maintenance equipment offer, improving access to core Simatec products while providing customers with practical product guidance and responsive support. With improved availability and application-led advice, ACORN will help customers select the right tools to make maintenance simpler, safer, and more repeatable.

Product Manager for Lubricants, Sealing & Adhesives, Jay Goodgame comments “Becoming an authorised distributor for Simatec is a significant milestone in Acorn's drive for specialism. Simatec’s world class innovations align perfectly with our commitment to improving reliability, efficiency, safety, and sustainability for our customers. This partnership strengthens our offering and allows us to deliver even greater value across a wide range of industries and applications.”

Simatec product range

ACORN is well placed to distribute Simatec’s maintenance product ranges thanks to its strong stockholding and experienced product specialists. With over 40 years of experience supplying bearings, power transmission, linear systems, and maintenance equipment, ACORN supports customers across every industry with practical application guidance, responsive service, and dependable supply.

The Simatec range is now available through ACORN either to purchase online or via your nearest ACORN Regional Distribution Centre. For help and support with your applications needs, speak to our experienced product specialists.