Selecting the right bearings for a quarry conveyor can mean the difference between high-scale production and costly unplanned downtime. As these elements are exposed to large volumes of heavy material and strong vibrations around the clock, Motion Australia’s Tony Tormey suggests consulting with a product...
The installation of backstops and anti-rollback technology helps to make inclined conveyors on quarry sites safer. If a conveyor drive cuts out due to failure or a power outage, it will start running backwards down the incline, taking tonnes of crushed rock with it. This...
Despite the importance of shaker screens in quarry operations, they often experience breakdowns and short service life. According to Michael Greelish, National Account Manager for Mining, Quarrying and Resources at Motion Australia, this is largely related to the quality of the bearings. “The problem is not...
A quarrying and materials recycling plant in Melbourne’s west has undergone a V-belt upgrade on their primary crusher machines, eventuating in a $90,000 downtime cost saving. Rob Michaelson, National Product Manager for Belts at Motion Australia, explains that the customer was only getting two to...
When an Australian fresh food producer approached Motion Australia with complaints of premature failure on their conventional bearings, the team suggested a trial of the NSK Molded-Oil as an upgrade solution. Designed to counteract the washout of lubricant, these bearings have saved the business thousands...
On a routine site visit to a jetty conveyor site, the team at BSC were amazed to find a set of couplings running at full capacity, ten years after they were installed. Russell Randal, National Account Manager for Agriculture at Motion Australia, says that BSC...
Improper assembly of hydraulic hose systems can drastically speed up the wear life on parts, and introduce hazards to a food and beverage manufacturing environment. To avoid bacterial growth, cracking, and corrosive build-up, these assemblies should meet specific requirements and industry standards for design, testing...
Mark Watson, Group Forecasting and Planning Manager for Motion Australia, is urging customers to engage with their local branch representatives on factors such as business growth, equipment use, and capacity for warehousing. “In order to plan for seasonal crops, we’re having to place our purchase orders...
As Australia’s second largest crop export, sugar generates an annual revenue of nearly $2 billion. Branch Manager at BSC Cairns, Dion Tomasich, works closely with several large sugar mills in Queensland, and has seen the long-term performance of NSK’s Hi-TF Spherical Roller Bearings in action. “When...
As the inventor of the original V-belt, Gates are an established componentry innovator in the Australian industrial space. Through extensive research and development, they are dedicated to introducing safer, long-wearing solutions for machinery operation. Their Polychain GT™ Carbon Belt offers three times the service life of...
