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Established in 1921,
BSC
is committed to providing customers with the highest quality products and services and prides itself on having a full range of products and services coupled with practical hands on expertise that is second to none.
At BSC
Our Purpose
is to ensure that our customer’s plant and equipment operates efficiently, reliably and safely. To achieve this, we strive to be a bridge of value between the world leading and respected manufacturers and end users.
With our
In-House Manufacturing
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Global Car Industry
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November 1, 2016
Technology of Today
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Emerging Economies
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Case Study Title 1
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November 1, 2016
Timken® Spherical Roller Bearing Solid-Block Housed Units (formerly known as Blue Brute) save time and money for abattoir
In many industrial operations, bearings are the lynchpin of a production line. In the context of a high-intens...
November 21, 2019
Smooth operators: Quality of baked goods reliant on well-lubricated equipment
The way the local bakery gets their favourite pastries and bread loaves so perfectly fluffy and moist has a lo...
November 21, 2019
Agri Hubs: Keeping the farming sector moving
Australian farmers face a myriad of challenges – drought, severe weather conditions, fluctuating market pric...
November 21, 2019
Maintaining product integrity through condition monitoring
When a critical appliance fails in a food processing plant, there are wide-reaching consequences. It’s not s...
November 21, 2019
Cottoned on: Why Gates Power Transmission Solutions are ideal for the Cotton Industry
Cotton is an important crop that provides employment for more than 10,000 people in New South Wales and the lo...
November 21, 2019
Getting your bearings right with solid lubrication
One of the key challenges that the quarrying sector faces is environmental contamination of plant equipment. I...
November 21, 2019
BSC continues to build customer confidence
In the water and wastewater segment, operations tend to be risk adverse. This is because there is little, if a...
December 4, 2019
The importance of engineering expertise in wastewater treatment
Wastewater treatment plants carry out a vital function for urban and regional areas of Australia, removing con...
December 4, 2019
Team up with maintenance experts to improve the performance of industrial pumps
Replacing a piece of equipment such as an industrial water pump can be a costly and time-consuming exercise. A...
December 4, 2019
Getting the most out of belts and drives in tertiary wastewater treatment
Tertiary treatment is the final stage of the cleaning process undertaken at a wastewater treatment plant, impr...
December 4, 2019
Packaging belt life to capitalise on industry growth
As the 2025 National Packaging Targets deadline approaches, resource recovery facility operators are presented...
December 16, 2019
One-stop-shop services for the Recycling Plant sector
Australia’s recycling plants are working harder than ever. A number of factors are contributing to the “24...
December 16, 2019
One-stop-shop services for the Recycling Plant sector
Australia’s recycling plants are working harder than ever. A number of factors are contributing to the “24...
December 16, 2019
Diamond for the rough
Roller chains are one of the most common components used in machines to transmit power, whether it’s turning...
December 20, 2019
How a chemicals supplier became an agile solutions provider
CRC Industries manufactures products to keep machinery and fleet equipment performing at its peak. While they ...
December 20, 2019
Keeping operations sweet with sugar cane shredders
All sugar cane that passes through a sugar mill must pass through a shredder, which reduces the cane to a fibr...
January 31, 2020
Proactive safety with SmartWasher®
When a large Trans-Tasman dairy facility bought eight of CRC Industries’ SmartWasher Bioremediating Parts Wa...
January 31, 2020
Food-grade oil and greases ideal for food manufacturers
Contamination in food and beverage manufacturing plants can be an issue when it comes to machinery like convey...
January 31, 2020
Harvesting the benefits of lubricants in farm equipment
For cane and broadacre farmers, maximising crop yield is a constant challenge. To confront this challenge, far...
January 31, 2020
Corrotect coating can double bearing life in bottling applications
The Australian beverage industry has undergone significant shifts in the past decade. In an industry once domi...
January 31, 2020
Nothing outlasts a Diamond
Mining is a tough job, requiring equipment robust enough to handle extreme conditions....
February 14, 2020
Overhaul of conveyor bearings cements success at NSW quarry
The Hanson aggregate quarry in the town of Molong in central west NSW is an essential resource for the constru...
February 14, 2020
Bearing the contamination of foul water
The challenge for any water and wastewater operation is in keeping the equipment running efficiently in spite ...
March 6, 2020
Keeping flanges locked tight
When two metal flanges meet, imperfections in the metal to metal contact allows liquids to leak. These imperfe...
March 6, 2020
A trusted partnership in protecting against corrosion
Like BMW, DHL, and M&Ms, some companies have become so familiar that they are just known by their acronym....
March 6, 2020
Giving waste management inefficiencies a good belting
The foundation of efficient waste management comes down to the wrapped belts that keep the machinery rolling. ...
March 13, 2020
ITW and BSC partnership a winning formula for recycling sector
The recycling sector may not have been a core focus for ITW Polymers & Fluids in previous years, but it ce...
March 13, 2020
A hot take on thermal transparency
While infrared thermography is predominately used as a form of condition monitoring on electrical and mechanic...
March 20, 2020
Efficiency at its peak with the right drill and tap solutions
Standing at one of the platforms of Southern Cross Station in Melbourne, it’s hard not to admire the massive...
March 20, 2020
Concrete solutions for manufacturing downtime
The concrete used in industrial plants is often exposed to harsh environments and heavy loads from the machine...
March 20, 2020
COVID-19 Update
The Inenco Group of businesses, which incorporates BSC, completely supports all COVID-19 Public Health Orders ...
April 2, 2020
Australian tradies choose customisable SP Tools kits for mining jobs
When professional tradesmen from Lange Fitting & Mechanical drive their 4×4 vehicles or trucks throug...
April 15, 2020
Mining heavyweights trust the ‘unbreakable’ Timken® bearing units
The best thing about the Timken® spherical roller bearing solid-block housed units is that there’s no wa...
April 15, 2020
Lubrication solutions for the tough Australian environment
Heat stress does not just affect people. It affects machines too. Australia’s mine and quarry sites are ofte...
April 15, 2020
Epirez® products fill the gap in mining plants, literally
When it comes to the purchase and installation of valuable capital equipment, maximising its longevity and tro...
April 15, 2020
Robust bearings for primary wastewater treatment
The initial stage of wastewater treatment – the primary treatment stage – involves the removal of solid m...
April 15, 2020
Sweet fix for MSF Sugar stirrer
When MSF Sugar Project Engineer Mitchim Elder sought a solution to a low-grade pan sugar stirring application,...
April 28, 2020
Foodlube® for the machine masses
With food production ramping up as people stockpile in the midst of the coronavirus, reliability has never bee...
April 28, 2020
Compressing the right information for customers
The food industry needs to operate efficiently to ensure quick delivery of produce, so it is as fresh as possi...
April 28, 2020
Chicken Plucker re-design helps processing plant save money and time
When the BSC Engineering Solutions team found that a chicken processing customer in South Australia was orderi...
April 28, 2020
Partnership solution comes through for Austral pump maker, M&Q Equipment
When Queensland-based original equipment manufacturer, M&Q Equipment, was looking for a reliable local sup...
May 9, 2020
Why the BSC and Dixon valve proposition is plumb
Though BSC has long been established as a provider of industrial mechanical componentry, the company can now a...
May 9, 2020
Keeping fasteners locked tight in high moisture
Vibrational loosening is a common contributor to equipment fails. And in water and wastewater applications, th...
May 9, 2020
Bearing the energy burden in water treatment
The water industry is one of the largest industrial users of energy. The UN estimates that 0.62-0.87 KWh/m3 is...
May 9, 2020
Why the BSC and Timken relationship works for Opal Australian Paper
Opal Australian Paper, a major manufacturer of packaging papers and boards and Australia’s only manufacturer...
June 1, 2020
A set-and-forget solution with Molded-OilTM bearings
Bearings in the recycling industry are subject to varying levels of temperature and moisture. While convention...
June 1, 2020
Henkel’s LOCTITE maintenance workshops with BSC add reliability to recycling plant operations
Proactive maintenance is a norm in many industrial operations, including in recycling plants. But even with a ...
June 1, 2020
When corrosion’s a threat, CRC Soft Seal offers protection
Rust protection is an important concern when it comes to storing or shipping metal parts and equipment. As Ste...
June 1, 2020
Rewarding Australian innovation
Local suppliers of industrial solutions, CBC Australia and BSC Australia are reaching out to Australian manufa...
June 9, 2020
Overcoming challenges with games
How to Win With Online Casinos in Australia In the highly competitive online casinos only the best online casi...
June 12, 2020
Actirox: An aggressive winner in the abrasion game
Pferd in German means ‘horse’ and the namesake German company that started from humble beginnings around 2...
June 23, 2020
Lubed-for-life bearings drive improved efficiency
Bearing failures are always an unwanted hassle for industrial plants, particularly so if they lead to shutting...
June 23, 2020
AUSSIE BUSINESSES MINIMISE WASTE AND INCREASE SAFETY WITH CRC SMARTWASHER®
Building material manufacturers, like the players in other major industries, are under constant pressure to ra...
June 23, 2020
Get a grip on energy bills with the right belt drive
The cost of energy in manufacturing building materials is a major contributor to the overall cost of the produ...
June 23, 2020
A well grown relationship
The Costa tagline is a promise: well grown. It’s a simple, down to earth statement that’s completely fitti...
July 17, 2020
BSC opens the Gates to quality hoses for Australian premium winemaker
For a winery with a history as rich as South Australia’s Oxford Landing Estate winery, choosing the right eq...
July 17, 2020
BSC customer gets a quick turnaround with Lovejoy Quick-Flex® couplings by Timken
When a leading Australian grain producer needed to replace three hammer mill couplings at its grain mill, the ...
July 17, 2020
NSK Agri Disc Hub meets expectations of sugarcane equipment manufacturer
Wayne Willis speaks proudly when he talks about the history of Hodge Industries, where he is the owner as well...
July 17, 2020
Automatic lubrication systems smooth the way for confectionery manufacturer
When an iconic confectionery manufacturer in Western Sydney had complaints about premature failure of their co...
July 17, 2020
SuperTLink v-belts provide quick and easy fix for quarry site
Rock crushers are used in mining to reduce the size of the broken ore down to fist size pieces. In the process...
August 17, 2020
Toughing it out with the NSK Super-TF bearings
Frequent bearing failures on a mine site’s conveyor system pulleys prompted specialists from BSC and NSK to ...
August 17, 2020
Extending tractor life with a tried-and-tested oil formulation
As farmers and agricultural equipment repairers gear up for the spring harvest season, Steve Keown, BSC’s Na...
September 3, 2020
Come rain or shine, the harvest goes on
For Rob Pickles, who owns an agricultural contracting business in north central Victoria, every job is differe...
September 3, 2020
Extending bearing life with NSK’s sealing solutions
Down in the Southern Riverina region of New South Wales, it is nearly ‘go time’ for harvesting most crops,...
September 3, 2020
A cut above the rest
As an agricultural service contractor, Daryl Phillips, the owner of Nendy Enterprises, spends the harvesting s...
September 3, 2020
Getting the harvest on track
Autumn rainfalls of above average in most of Victoria and New South Wales this year mean busy times ahead for ...
September 3, 2020
Building a bond that lasts
Baler chain failures can be very frustrating when they happen in the middle of the busy harvesting season, par...
September 3, 2020
Stretching the belt life with the right upgrade
When BSC’s Bundaberg branch in Queensland noticed that their client, a major gold mine, was being forced to ...
September 28, 2020
Learning the science behind bearings
Bearings are one of the most commonly used machine parts in any industry. A sound knowledge of best practices ...
September 28, 2020
A rust-free chain for Bundaberg’s iconic drinks maker
Based in the small town of Bundaberg in Queensland, Bundaberg Brewed Drinks has been making some of Australia...
October 14, 2020
How a bearing upgrade saved valuable maintenance time for Tassal
When the operators at Tassal Group’s Huonville salmon processing facility in Tasmania were frustrated with h...
October 14, 2020
A sweet partnership: Getting Queensland’s sugar on a smooth ride
As the organisation responsible for managing the storage and timely shipment of Queensland’s raw sugar expor...
October 14, 2020
BSC, LOCTITE help meet MRO needs for council
For Stefen Lausch, a mechanic working with Wagga Wagga City Council in New South Wales, no two machinery break...
October 14, 2020
Vibration analysis maximises uptime for milk processing plant
For a major milk processing plant in Queensland, regular vibration analysis conducted by BSC reliability engin...
October 14, 2020
What a cracker! Biscuit manufacturer benefits from food safety compliance solution
Food suppliers in Australia are under increased pressure and scrutiny to ensure they are compliant with food s...
October 14, 2020
Bearing up factory washdowns: Schaeffler’s FAG Black Series prove efficient
Nobody who is allergic to gluten wants to bite into their ‘gluten-free’ biscuit to find that it did in fac...
October 14, 2020
Quarry Crusher Gets A Boost with Drive Belt Upgrade
Crushers are the backbone of any quarry operation, so it’s imperative that they are always operating rain ha...
October 30, 2020
Miners Benefit from Safety-First Electrical Cleaning Solution
When considering safety at a mine or quarry site, protecting electrical components plays an important role in ...
October 30, 2020
A Peerless solution: Sand quarry gains efficiency
Road and infrastructure projects are poised to play a key role in Australia’s economic recovery post-COVID. ...
October 30, 2020
Diamond® stainless steel chain, first choice for salt refinery
“This place is five times more corrosive than the dead sea,” says Glenn Burney, BSC Product Specialist, as...
October 30, 2020
Passionately changing how business is done
For an engineering group that has only been in business since 2008, Munster Services Group have enjoyed rapid ...
November 18, 2020
A business ‘cultivated’ through generations
Nearly 70 years ago, brothers Fred and Frank Vermeeren migrated to Australia from the Netherlands along with t...
November 18, 2020
Supporting the farming industry from Fleurieu Peninsula
Fleurieu Peninsula in South Australia is home to some of the most famous wine producing regions in the country...
November 18, 2020
Overcoming challenges with problem-solving approach
As a mechanical engineering consultancy offering design and maintenance services to major industrial plants ac...
November 18, 2020
A drive system solution fit for high-maintenance abattoir role
Of all the industrial businesses that CBC State Manager Ralph Campagna has engaged with over the last 42 years...
November 30, 2020
Training on-the-go: LOCTITE experts add reliability to BSC customers
As an Application Engineer with Henkel Australia, Rocco Mammoliti has held hundreds of LOCTITE maintenance and...
November 30, 2020
Delivering lifting equipment to end users’ doorsteps
From loading pallets onto a truck to securing the cargo with straps and chains, the agricultural sector relies...
November 30, 2020
Almond orchard sees Peerless benefits
Air compressors have been used on farms for decades, but as the air compressor manufacturing technologies and ...
November 30, 2020
A chain lubricant for the safety conscious
Safety was top of mind for a top Australian manufacturer of bakery products when they approached their long-te...
November 30, 2020
Oiling the wheel for Boundary Bend’s olive harvesters
Australia’s award-winning extra virgin olive oil, Cobram Estate, is advertised as ‘the only oil you need,...
November 30, 2020
Re-fuel and recharge with Dixon’s high flow nozzles
Diesel fuel is the lifeblood of the mining industry. As a large fleet of dump trucks haul overburden and ore f...
December 11, 2020
Toughened for the job
“When things go wrong, reach for Devcon,” this is the message that the team at ITW Polymers and Fluids –...
December 11, 2020
Tips for choosing the right lifting equipment
High quality lifting products are critical to the safety of the mining workforce. This is particularly true ...
December 11, 2020
Gates belt puts biscuits on a sweet ride
With huge orders to fulfill, an untimely breakdown was the last thing that a major Australian biscuit manufact...
February 1, 2021
BSC, Collier & Miller support the farming industry together
For nearly two decades, BSC and Collier & Miller’s have worked together to provide wholesale and retail ...
February 1, 2021
Handling food safety risks with zero-contact lubrication systems
When a major Queensland manufacturer of bakery products sought a safe solution for chain lubrication for their...
February 1, 2021
Farm truck fleet runs smooth with Alemlube
Baker Farm is a third-generation farm producer in the Riverina region of New South Wales, offering servic...
February 1, 2021
Safety in the can
With food manufacturers and processors under increased scrutiny to monitor food safety, the CRC GREENLIGHT pr...
February 1, 2021
How to choose and use threadlockers for farm equipment
The LOCTITE red bottles have become synonymous with agricultural equipment assembly and maintenance since...
February 1, 2021
Keeping track: The business sense of RFID
When asked about what operational size justifies an investment in radio frequency identification (RFID) techn...
February 1, 2021
Getting temperature and ventilation right in the workplace
The choice of cooling and ventilating systems selected for a workplace directly impact the working staff’s p...
February 1, 2021
Getting out of a sticky situation
When BSC Sales Specialist Jamie Stonehouse found that his customers, a major Melbourne-based food manufact...
February 1, 2021
Committed to precision
BSC branches across Australia and New Zealand are best known for providing the widest range of industrial p...
February 1, 2021
Keeping Costa mushrooms cool
Maintaining full control over ventilation and humidity was critical to Costa, a leading mushroom grower and...
February 1, 2021
Gearing up for a successful drive solution
In recent years, ABB’s Dodge Motorised Torque Arm II drives, better known as the MTAII, have become one the...
February 21, 2021
Shielding bearings from silica dust
As BSC engineers studied the root cause of frequent bearing failures for a building waste recycling company, t...
February 22, 2021
A solid bearing for the quarry industry
When BSC Technical Sales Representative David Harwood realised that a sand washing plant was replacing beari...
February 22, 2021
A better coupling for a hot, dusty job
When BSC Bundaberg Branch Manager, Dale Jackson learned about regular coupling failures in a mine’s dump ...
February 22, 2021
A smarter way to handle remote inventories
Advances in radio frequency identification (RFID) technology are transforming automated inventory monitoring a...
February 22, 2021
A guide to gland packing selection and installation
BSC Bundaberg Branch Manager Dale Jackson recalls how failing to order gland packings for a scheduled gearbox ...
February 22, 2021
‘Tension-free’ maintenance with Gates’ premium v-belts
Misaligned pulleys and incorrect belt tensioning are some of the most common causes of belt failures in belt d...
February 22, 2021
3M™ Silver Wheels: Combining performance with value
When selecting grinding wheels, metal workers often look for two things: Speed and efficiency. Cutting metals ...
March 23, 2021
From kiln to wall: The art of making long-lasting bricks
With over a hundred years’ history in brickmaking, Austral Bricks offers a wide range of creative designs f...
March 23, 2021
Adding innovation to the mix
Bundaberg-based Adds Up Engineering specialising in custom design, manufacture and repair of farming equipm...
March 23, 2021
Maximising welding productivity with remote control
When welders have to walk between the job and the power source, either to adjust the welding parameters or to ...
March 23, 2021
A powerful force in riveting
SP Tools’ 18V Brushless Industrial Riveter features a powerful brushless motor with a pulling force of ...
March 23, 2021
How to make the right shaft connection with Fenner Taper-Lock
Connecting a belt pulley to a drive shaft might be a routine task, but there are things that can get overlook...
March 23, 2021
Supporting Bundaberg’s booming macadamia industry
With Bundaberg’s macadamia industry booming, Ben Steinhardt’s business, B Fabricated, has been busy bui...
March 23, 2021
The making of Robmac nut harvesters
Since designing their very first Robmac harvester over 20 years ago, Alstonville-based Roberts Machinery...
March 23, 2021
Not compromising on quality
For Jim Lynch, the owner of Jim Lynch Steel Fabrication based in Dunoon, New South Wales, NSK has spelled qu...
March 23, 2021
Leaders in change: BSC celebrates 100 years of serving the industry
They were the ‘yes men’ of the 70s, known for helping customers and getting the job done. And while tim...
March 23, 2021
Not just cutting the grass
Fieldquip is a preferred supplier of tractor implements to major tractor brands. Fieldquip’s mowing and s...
April 20, 2021
A lubricant for all seasons
The Inox MX3 lubricant and its food-grade sister Inox MX3FG are popular among both industrial and domestic con...
April 20, 2021
Less mess, more precision in threadlocking with the new Pro Pump
LOCTITE’s new Pro Pump handheld dispenser offers a clean and efficient way to dispense threadlockers to se...
April 20, 2021
Giving Australian farmers the most efficient grouper bins
Clear Ridge Fabrication’s SUPA Bin is used in many farming operations from sowing to spreading and carting b...
April 20, 2021
Improving productivity in seal repairs
It’s easy to detect a loosely fitted seal. Because it leaks. But how about overtightened seals? Raj Jadow, ...
April 20, 2021
Tools for life
Tridon’a range of KNIPEX pliers are trusted by both tradies and DIY users for their durability and high user...
April 20, 2021
A well baked solution for Suprima
As Suprima Bakeries looked to streamline their frequent audits, the CRC Greenlight program, introduced by BSC...
April 20, 2021
Keeping Australia moving for 100 years
At BSC, we take pride in being Australia’s longest established distributor of bearings and power tran...
April 28, 2021
Schaeffler seals the deal with top of line sealed bearings
When it comes to protecting bearings from contamination and water washdowns on mine sites, sealed spherical ro...
May 21, 2021
Maintaining drill rig chains professionally
As BSC National Product Manager for Power Transmission, Troy Markland’s recommendation for heavy duty ap...
May 21, 2021
Dy-Mark Mine Marking Paint: Tried, tested and truly the safest
Dy-Mark has 50 years of experience in developing products that enhance safety in the mining and constructio...
May 21, 2021
Giving equipment more time on the job with Shell Driveline
While lubricant costs generally make up only about 1-2% of the total maintenance cost for any equipment fleet,...
May 21, 2021
INOX MX8 provides slick solutions for the mining industry
When it comes to handling high pressure and variable temperatures, the INOX MX8 grease from BSC’s premium pa...
May 21, 2021
Robust and versatile welding solutions for mines
Welding Industries of Australia (WIA) offers a range of versatile welding solutions from leading welding brand...
May 21, 2021
Building on solid foundations
Epirez® Chockfast® Red and Chockfast® Orange compounds from ITW Polymers and Fluids have been ...
May 21, 2021
The coated advantage: Why using ceramic coated bearings makes sense
With the uptake of Variable frequency drives (VFDs) to enhance the energy efficiency across every industry, a ...
May 21, 2021
Titan, WebsterBSC, help lift the heavy weights for Nyrstar Hobart
The Titan range of lifting and rigging products have proven their performance for Nyrstar, one of the worl...
May 21, 2021
From little things big things grow
John Wray hired John Still back in 1976 to work for him in the early days of business. Eventually, they became...
June 22, 2021
Maxisafe: Making site safety great
When Adrian and Paul Phillips, two brothers from Melbourne, started Techware in 2003, they knew one thing for ...
June 22, 2021
No horsing around when it comes to quality cutting tools
Often there’s history as well as meaning in a company name. Certainly, that’s the case with PFERD, a fifth...
June 22, 2021
Revolutionising the Industrial Experience
Revolution Industrial is aptly named. One of the perks of being a large subsidiary company with an online stor...
June 22, 2021
Support for the South Australian countryside
Kew Agriculture Engineering is a family-owned and operated business that can be found nestled in McLaren Vale ...
June 22, 2021
Lifting standards with Australian Certified Winches
“Far too often incorrect winches are designed into a system because they are either readily available, or th...
June 22, 2021
Sheave solution is a cinch for custom winch application
As Manager of the Engineering and Design Hub at BSC, it is Josh Price’s job to oversee any design or fabrica...
June 22, 2021
Toledo pulling out all the stops on production
The Toledo puller program, which BSC has had underway since the beginning of this year, will see the roll out ...
June 22, 2021
Keeping desalination equipment tip-top for Northern Water
Based in Cairns, Northern Water has been supplying, manufacturing and servicing water treatment equipment for ...
June 22, 2021
How to save time on belt repairs: A grain handling case study
When you work in the grain handling business, ensuring your conveyor equipment is in tip top condition for har...
July 21, 2021
The right header belts boost BM Ag Repairs’ business
The Riverina-Murray region of New South Wales makes the largest regional contribution to the agricultural sect...
July 21, 2021
Serving the agricultural belt
‘Location, location, location’ may be a cliché in real estate but like many clichés, it exists for good ...
July 21, 2021
A handy jumpstart to have on hand
Anyone who has operated heavy machinery will be familiar with this story. Waking up early on a cold winter mor...
July 21, 2021
The ins and outs of managing a baler repair business
When Cameron Turner first started CP & EA Turner Baling Contracting Services from his home in Wodonga ei...
July 21, 2021
Leahy family chooses cutting edge parts for harvest
The Leahy family is well-known and respected in the Riverina region – not only as growers but as reliable co...
July 21, 2021
After-market service an important part of the mix
When Rod Lucas invested in a second-hand mixer, the most critical part he needed was knives. To make that happ...
July 21, 2021
Chain Lube keeps ag machines running smooth
In line with recent innovations in the field of lubrication, aerosols and adhesive technology, most modern har...
July 21, 2021
Plan for a strong yield
As the agricultural sector is poised for another bumper harvest season, Grant Gray encourages those working in...
July 21, 2021
Tech support made easy for oils and lubricants
A few years ago, Thomas Higgins decided to start his own business repairing header equipment for the harvest s...
July 21, 2021
Mountain Fresh Fruit Juices flourishing with flawless maintenance
The Mountain Fresh Fruit Juices production facility is nestled amongst the green pastoral hills of Mount Compa...
July 21, 2021
Good foundations at BSC Orange cement relationship with Hanson quarry
This year marks 50 years of service for BSC Orange in New South Wales. About 30 minutes Northwest of the branc...
August 24, 2021
Good vibrations with high performance steel grid coupling
Grid couplings must withstand heavy shock loads and vibrations on a mining application. Even the most robust e...
August 24, 2021
Fluid mobility
Shell has been providing lubrication products to the mining sector for nearly 100 years. “Shell has a long h...
August 24, 2021
A greener cleaner for mines
CRC Brakleen Water Based is a notable product in the movement to ‘go green’ in the mines and quarries. Bra...
August 24, 2021
Customisable spill kits provide safe solutions for sticky situations
From the moment a spill occurs, there is a race against the clock, which is why it is important for site manag...
August 24, 2021
New destination branch opens in Wacol to better serve Mining and Quarry operations
State Sales Manager for Queensland, Peter Solloway believes good business involves growing staff along with ...
August 24, 2021
Keeping Australian mines in Motion
Motion Asia Pacific’s national branch footprint, along with technical competency, allows them to be industry...
August 24, 2021
Raising the grade for food-safe industrial products
With recall concerns on the rise amongst manufacturers, Queensland-based company Candan Industries has taken...
September 30, 2021
The bonds that can make-or-break a manufacturing process
At a major paper manufacturing plant in Victoria, hundreds of staff work to output a significant volum...
September 30, 2021
Not all coupling solutions are created equally
BSC Product Manager for Drive Systems and Power Transmission, Troy Markland, says with Fenner under his bel...
September 30, 2021
Rid your site of rust collectors
Common rust removers are often highly acidic and can damage material on contact, points out Steve Keown, B...
September 30, 2021
SP Tools making an impact on heavy industry
SP Tools has become the industry leader in standards for both large and small fasteners. SP impact sockets are...
September 30, 2021
Pumping up the volume on hydraulic systems
BSC National Product Manager for Hydraulic Fluids, Steve Keown, speaks to the ways the team at BSC has wo...
September 30, 2021
No metal is an island
Mitigating the risks of metal corrosion ranks high on the list of maintenance concerns for manufacturing facil...
September 30, 2021
Between a shock and a hard place: silicone for electrical applications
The material sciences company Dow was among the first in industrial business to invest in silicone chemistry f...
September 30, 2021
Making industrial ventilation a breeze
Proper ventilation in an industrial manufacturing environment is a critical factor to the health and safety of...
September 30, 2021
How the best get better
The engineers at 3M were the first to develop precision-shaped grain technology with the 3M Cubitron 98...
September 30, 2021
Motion Australia’s new acquisition is signed, sealed, and delivered
Recently acquired by the Motion Industries group, Australian owned and operated Sealing Solutions is a le...
October 26, 2021
Helping F&B clients upskill with bespoke training
In this article, BSC National Engineering Manager Anthony O’Keefe, and Key Account Executive Duncan McKe...
October 26, 2021
A refined approach to concrete chemistry
As a valuable commodity, the sugar industry generates around $4 billion for the Australian economy every year...
October 26, 2021
Tool’s gold: Living the technician’s dream
David Malthouse is BSC’s resident tool aficionado, with a deep knowledge and understanding of the special...
October 26, 2021
The essentials of power transmission for the food processing sector
BSC Product Manager Troy Markland has become a Power Transmission connoisseur — managing a substantial p...
October 26, 2021
Supplying timeless agricultural belt solutions
As BSC’s National Product Manager for Mechanical Drive Systems and Belt Drives, Steve Hittmann asserts tha...
October 26, 2021
Get food-grade bearings, and get them while they are hot
Brand new to the Australian market, and now serving exclusively at BSC: Timken food-grade bearings that...
October 26, 2021
BSC helps Hawkes Vegetables scrub up nicely
Richard Hawkes began growing potatoes in the early 2000’s, originally trialling some on a small patch of th...
October 26, 2021
Premium hydraulic oils age like a fine wine
“When sales are up in agricultural machinery, after-market parts and lubricants go up in tandem with them...
October 26, 2021
Safe passage from keg or cask to glass
The food and beverage industry in Australia is subject to regulations that align with ANSI requirements ...
October 26, 2021
Lifting standards with Titan
According to BSC Product Manager David Malthouse, the Titan precision Stainless Steel gear has a wide ra...
October 26, 2021
BSC and Timken takes the lead on engineered bearing surfaces for mining
BSC’s Product Manager for Industrial Bearings, Tony Tormey says BSC has seen a jumpstart in innovation fro...
November 15, 2021
Sealing in slurry
Slurry is a heavy consistency liquid mixture of water, soil, rock, ferrous and non-ferrous materials that can ...
November 15, 2021
Fluid inspiration draws on 160 years of drive design
Fluid transfer applications require sturdy and reliable Power Transmission (PT) components to perform effici...
November 15, 2021
Play it safe: Always use pump protection
At best, corrosion and erosion mean progressive oxidization and degradation of pump components —eventual...
November 15, 2021
Wireless monitoring improves safety and productivity
“The major pieces of equipment in a quarry or mining operation are rotator-based,” says BSC’s National...
November 15, 2021
Lanolin-based lubricant draws on history and protects for the future
As BSC’s National Product Manager for Lubricants, Degreasers and Solvents, it’s no surprise that Steve ...
November 15, 2021
Environmentally sensitive spill solutions
Developing an effective emergency spill response plan is an essential Occupational Health and Safety (OHS)...
November 15, 2021
Heavy matters: Reducing wear and tear on quarrying applications
“In places where there is a lot of heavy rock and stone products moving through a shoot there is potential f...
November 15, 2021
Safeguarding hose: How much whip can a whipcheck check?
As BSC’s Michael Rowe explains, “Measuring the potential risk of an on-site injury occurring from...
November 15, 2021
The future of manufacturing with environmentally sensitive solutions
Governments globally have been working on E3 frameworks to align economic, energy, and environmental goals ...
December 7, 2021
A handy all-in-one MRO toolbox
According to BSC Product Manager Michael Rowe, the LOCTITE® MRO kit provides industrial businesses with an es...
December 7, 2021
Containing spills with skilful solutions
The stakes are high when there is a spill on a manufacturing site—which is why BSC expert Michael Rowe says ...
December 7, 2021
COOL IT: Increasing thermal comfort for the well-being of workers
Thermal comfort is not just a matter of temperature. There are a range of environmental and personal factors ...
December 7, 2021
Remarkably brilliant: BSC Traralgon supplies industrial paint markers to local industry
BSC Traralgon is well-positioned to serve local industry and according to Branch Manager Chris Williams, sol...
December 7, 2021
Quick-flex couplings ready to rock
Eddie Lawrence brings a rich understanding of heavy industry and engineering to his role as Webster BSC...
December 7, 2021
Custom designed belt solutions for equipment manufacturers
The Timken Belts Super II® V-Belt has earned its reputation as “the problem solver.” Previously known as ...
December 7, 2021
Final drives at a tailored price
According to Scott Johnstone, a key offering of CRAM’s is the O&K final drive system. “O&K – o...
December 7, 2021
LOCTITE® bonds with an instant classic
Using instant adhesive has many advantages for manufacturers including speeding up production time and providi...
February 1, 2022
Staying ahead of the curve with modular conveyor chain
If a conveyor breaks down at a food production plant, it can halt production and incur loss of valuable perish...
February 1, 2022
Carrum Downs sealing experts restore seals to factory new
As a Technical Engineer at Sealing Solutions, Garry Noble brings a highly specialised approach to the Sealing ...
February 1, 2022
Banishing rust with a colourful palette of zinc aerosol coatings
CRC Coloured Zincs are handy to keep in a workshop because it’s very easy to apply in aerosol form and it co...
February 1, 2022
Harvesting the macadamia boom in Bundaberg
At BSC Bundaberg, Dale Jackson and his team are often on call for local harvesters who are new to the macadami...
February 1, 2022
Triple lip sealed bearings are a pretty sweet deal for sugar cane harvesters
Sugar exportation in Australia generates revenue to the tune of 2 billion dollars each year, making it an attr...
February 1, 2022
Flexible hose solutions yield huge cost savings
As one of the country’s largest suppliers of hose and fittings, Advanced Industrial Products (AIP) imports a...
February 1, 2022
Hazardous areas require ignition proof motors
This harvest season, Motion Australia recommends TECO’s MAX-Ex series range motor technology to protect equi...
February 1, 2022
The Shell Rimula R4 range keeps tractor engines running smoothly
Shell is one of the most well-recognised fluid and oil brands in the world, and as the exclusive distributor o...
February 1, 2022
Torquing about drive shafts for irrigation pumps
Many irrigation pumps are diesel powered,” says Steve Hittmann, BSC’s National Product Manager for Power T...
February 1, 2022
‘One Motion’ Australia expands their service offering for heavy industry
The heavy industrial sector is set to reap the benefits of Motion Australia consolidating all its subsidiary b...
February 22, 2022
CRC SmartWasher technology: Tips and training from industry experts
According to CRC Industries Technical Sales Executive, Ian Maguire, the CRC SmartWasher technology has been pa...
February 22, 2022
Rexnord Case Study: A custom gearbox solution for Newcastle coal port
In search of a reliable, durable, noiseless gearbox technology solution, the team at Port Waratah Coal Service...
February 22, 2022
Mining operators can’t afford not to change PT accessories
The Fenner Power Transmission portfolio offers the most comprehensive package of PT accessories on the market,...
February 22, 2022
Streamlined vibratory and shock absorption made simple with Mackay plate isolators
The latest Mackay M211 Series Plate Isolator is state-of-the-art passive plate mounted isolation system that h...
February 22, 2022
CRAM engineers excellence in Australian mining
CRAM is a globally scaled and recognised brand that incorporates the collective knowledge of 1800 employees wo...
February 22, 2022
Hardy Spicer drives mining solutions from Kalgoorlie-Boulder branch
Hardy Spicer Kalgoorlie found their niche– supplying driveshafts, hydraulic hose & fittings components a...
February 22, 2022
Adhering to the LOCTITE liquid threadlocker legacy
Liquid threadlocker was invented in 1953 by a chemistry professor named Vernon K. Krieble who saw a need for a...
February 22, 2022
State-of-the-art gearbox design for mining and quarrying applications
With more than 60 years of experience providing full integrated gearbox solutions to the mining, quarrying and...
February 22, 2022
Extend machinery life and performance with Pulsarlube
Alemlube is an Australian-based lubrication company, leading the market with innovative product designs. Their...
February 22, 2022
Humble recipe to household name
Stanley Roy McAlpine and Winifred Grace started making and selling delicious condiments from their home in 191...
March 28, 2022
Innovation from the ground up
In today’s pipeline rehabilitation industry, a major concern is working underground without disturbing the e...
March 28, 2022
Lighting the spark in the next generation
Established in 1984 by Col Brown as a small motor rewind shop, Arrow Electrical Services has evolved into a si...
March 28, 2022
Rising from the ashes
Phoenix Frozen Foods is Australia’s only vertically integrated potato product manufacturer, overseeing the l...
March 28, 2022
Dependable time and time again
Harvestaire is well-known for their widely utilised five berth Lamb Marking Cradle, designed to allow efficien...
March 28, 2022
The right tool for the job
“Delahenty machinery specialises in quality tube manipulation and cutting machinery. In Australia we manufac...
March 28, 2022
Connecting Australians for almost 90 years
Bambach Wires and Cables is an Australian owned and operated manufacturer of premium quality electrical cables...
March 28, 2022
Fresh solutions to transporting perishables
Avcatech is a leading developer of the latest cargo monitoring technologies. They currently offer two major pr...
March 28, 2022
Flour power: Providing belt driven solutions to the wheat belt
When a large Australian food processor was encountering setbacks due to poor quality belt products, BSC steppe...
April 20, 2022
CRC gives the green light for food grade plastics
As a Key Account Executive at BSC for, Duncan McKellar works alongside CRC Industries to supply a comprehensiv...
April 20, 2022
Big beverage brands benefit from smart conveying solutions
One of BSC’s largest beverage manufacturing customers has undergone a major conveying system overhaul, assis...
April 20, 2022
Cover all your bases with ROCOL
Ever-tightening safety and hygiene regulations in the food and beverage industry have led to a higher demand f...
April 20, 2022
Clearing the air with industrial grade hooded roof fans
Determining the best ventilation system for industrial worksites requires the assessment of various factors in...
April 20, 2022
Shell sowing the seeds of sustainability in farming
“Lubrication plays an important role in improving the performance, reliability and overall efficiency of a p...
April 20, 2022
AIP races to assist flood clean-up in Northern Rivers
As the owner of Think Water Northern Rivers, Lee Rothwell is no stranger to the area’s flood-prone climate. ...
April 20, 2022
Keeping things fresh with SPECFAST
SpecFast’s comprehensive portfolio of fastening technologies are being applied within the tight parameters o...
April 20, 2022
Mastering the art of sealing in a leak
Seal Innovations boasts a product portfolio of more than 40,000 SKUs, spanning across four core sealing types ...
April 20, 2022
Walterscheid’s new clutch testing service offers peace of mind
Walterscheid’s newly developed torque testing rig built to carry out detailed assessment on any overload clu...
April 20, 2022
Food & Beverage gets a leg up from CRAM
According to General Manager Ryan Kendrigan, CRAM’s overarching vision is to be a full spectrum provider on ...
April 20, 2022
WebsterBSC’s quick turn-around on coupling upgrades
Rotating grinding mills are an increasingly popular solution for efficient material breakdown on quarrying sit...
May 16, 2022
CRC provides a well-rounded range of environmentally conscious products
Minimising the environmental impact of mining operations through waste streams, emissions, and contamination i...
May 16, 2022
Investing in the future of responsible Australian gold mining
BSC Bundaberg has been working alongside one of Queensland’s most environmentally conscious gold mines, offe...
May 16, 2022
Dry or wet, LOCTITE® has you set
“Component and part failures are sometimes inevitable, but making sure you are prepared by utilising prevent...
May 16, 2022
Move over for the NXTGEN™ of lifting technology
Titan Lifting’s precision quality hoists and loading equipment are designed to address day-to-day challenges...
May 16, 2022
Reducing annual energy costs with high-efficiency motor solutions
On a mining site, equipment such as pumps, heating and ventilation systems, air compressors, and conveyors are...
May 16, 2022
The importance of grout selection for dynamic load equipment
Identifying the best epoxy grout for the installation of heavy rotating equipment is critical, and can drastic...
May 16, 2022
Pumping up the mining sector in North Queensland
Pump systems are integral to mining operations for the use of transporting clean or waste water, water storage...
May 16, 2022
Crushing it with hydraulic guillotine gate
Motion Australia has garnered a reputation for bespoke design solutions, utilising their broad-spectrum expert...
May 16, 2022
Testing the limits of hydraulic engineering
Armoured Face Conveyor (AFC) haulage systems are an extremely common method of extracting and moving coal in l...
May 16, 2022
Taking stock and looking forward with localised support
Momentum is building in the Australian industrial market, with a growing reliance on sourcing through local, o...
June 10, 2022
Pushing the boundaries of fluid power
When it comes to hosing equipment for fluid power applications, flexibility is key. Hydraulic hoses are typica...
June 10, 2022
Cleaner, cooler air with the best in extraction tech
Fanmaster’s collection of extraction systems is expertly designed to keep industrial workspaces cool and min...
June 10, 2022
Streamlined vibratory and shock absorption made simple with Mackay plate isolators
As a 100% Australian-owned business, Mackay Consolidated Industries offers specialised supply of OEM-approved ...
June 10, 2022
Giving industrial machinery a breather
Around 80 per cent of hydraulic system, gear and bearing failures can be attributed to unchecked contamination...
June 10, 2022
Engineering power with low-voltage induction motors
Steve Hittmann, Motion Australia’s Category Manager for Industrial Drive Systems, has witnessed the advantag...
June 14, 2022
Bonfiglioli encourages manufacturers to adopt new energy efficiency standards
In 2020, new international efficiency standards and guidelines came into effect for OEMs. In response, Bonfigl...
June 14, 2022
Getting the best wear resistance from premium epoxy solutions
Epoxy compounds are usually made up of two materials that combine, creating a chemical reaction that cures and...
June 14, 2022
Collaboration critical to flood clean-up and water supply
As the country’s most established supplier of industrial grade hosing equipment, valves and associated fitti...
June 14, 2022
Under the pump during Queensland dewatering effort
Following heavy rainfall and flooding in February, the Townsville community is in the process of rehabilitatin...
June 14, 2022
Diamond is a farmer’s best friend
Agriculture is an extremely time-sensitive industry, and farmers need to be ready to act when harvest season r...
July 15, 2022
Worth the wheat: Upgrade solution for grain processing OEM
As a family owned and operated business, Grainline supplies the rural agricultural industry key harvesting equ...
July 15, 2022
Leaky pipes no more
The smallest leaky pipe within a fluid transfer system can bring agricultural operations to a standstill. Harv...
July 15, 2022
The TOP DOG of diesel engine oils
When Peter Vicary founded Gulf Western Oil in 1988, it was his mission to design oil products specifically to ...
July 15, 2022
Replacing roller chain with poly chain in F&B applications
As the inventor of the original V-belt, Gates are an established componentry innovator in the Australian indus...
July 15, 2022
Unique bearing treatment benefits QLD sugar mills
As Australia’s second largest crop export, sugar generates an annual revenue of nearly $2 billion. Branch Ma...
July 15, 2022
Help us help you: how communication can drive more accurate stock forecasting
Mark Watson, Group Forecasting and Planning Manager for Motion Australia, is urging customers to engage with t...
July 15, 2022
Motion Australia supports food and beverage industry with hydraulic hose workshops
Improper assembly of hydraulic hose systems can drastically speed up the wear life on parts, and introduce haz...
July 15, 2022
A decade on, and still going strong
On a routine site visit to a jetty conveyor site, the team at BSC were amazed to find a set of couplings runni...
July 15, 2022
Fresh produce business gets a whole new bearing on production
When an Australian fresh food producer approached Motion Australia with complaints of premature failure on the...
July 15, 2022
Victorian quarry saves thousands with crusher belt upgrade
A quarrying and materials recycling plant in Melbourne’s west has undergone a V-belt upgrade on their primar...
August 15, 2022
Shaking up quarry production with long life screen bearings
Despite the importance of shaker screens in quarry operations, they often experience breakdowns and short serv...
August 15, 2022
Quarry safe: Understanding anti-rollback technology
The installation of backstops and anti-rollback technology helps to make inclined conveyors on quarry sites sa...
August 15, 2022
Ultimate load bearing for quarry conveyor systems
Selecting the right bearings for a quarry conveyor can mean the difference between high-scale production and c...
August 15, 2022
Safer drive solutions for heavy duty equipment
According to Michael Greelish, National Account Manager for Mining, Quarrying and Resources at Motion Australi...
August 15, 2022
Tough working conditions require tougher ventilation
What exactly is ventilation? In a nutshell, it is the process of replacing contaminated air with fresh air, an...
August 15, 2022
Bio-cleaner offsets footprint of heavy industry
“Corporate Social Responsibility and sustainability targets have become a key focus for heavy industry in re...
August 15, 2022
Wash away downtime with the Powaflex Pumpman
With an increased volume of rain on Australia’s east coast, many underground quarrying sites are experiencin...
August 15, 2022
Pick ‘n’ mix parts: What you need, when you need it
For industrial worksites, over-used and misplaced items account for a large portion of overspending on consuma...
August 15, 2022
Good as new: Screen gearboxes get a refresh from CRAM
With many years of experience catering to the mines and quarries sector, CRAM is now offering overhaul and rep...
August 15, 2022
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