Correct belt tension is critical to the overall machine performance. Poorly tensioned V-belts can eventuate in inefficient power transmission, on top of premature wear and failure. Periodic re-tensioning of V-belts can eat up time and labour costs on any mining site. But can there really be...
For workers on mine sites, being able to quickly remove oil and grease from machinery parts and tools is important to keep operations moving. Traditionally, the industry has relied on harsh chemical solvents to do the job properly, but such products pose a myriad of...
Solving engineering problems requires technical aptitude, mixed with a dash of ingenuity. It is this perfect balance of skill and expertise that mining customers have come to expect from Camco Engineering. Specialising in refurbishment, Camco undertakes the repair, supply and manufacture of a wide range...
With facilities in Australia, South America, the United States, and Europe, JBS Meat Processing is one of the largest meat processing operations in the world. Following a refurbishment on one of their grain feed trucks as part of a planned upgrade program, the company was...
Matching the right belt to a drive system can be the make or break of entire operation, mitigating unplanned downtime and costs associated with machine failure. When a belt is old or damaged, replacement isn’t as simple as finding a new of one of the...
Taking their name from the black oxide treatment coating their exterior, the Black Bearings from NTN are ideally suited for harvesting equipment due to their extreme resistance to corrosive factors like water and dust. Ensuring efficient crop yield is dependent on the reliability of machinery...
During harvest season, canning facilities process fresh fruit 24/7 to accommodate for high volume demand and maximise uptime. According to Troy Markland, National Product Manager for Power Transmission at Motion Australia, reducing the risk of equipment failure is the utmost priority for many businesses during...
Bearing failure in the field is the last thing that farmers want during harvest season. It is a common concern amongst grain harvesters and processors alike, and many of Motion Australia’s customers are looking to upgrade their most critical componentry. “When the harvest is on, sites...
During harvest season, it’s important to keep things moving. The time-sensitive nature of the industry calls for only the most reliable drive assemblies, and Gates has a wealth of expert knowledge backing their range of industrial grade V-belts. Catering specifically to the agricultural market, they have...
Steve Keown, National Product Manager for Lubricants and Chemicals at Motion Australia, posits that the quality of oil blending facilities, base solution and additives all combine to determine the overall quality of tractor transmission oils. “Australian company Gulf Western Oil uses the highest quality virgin base...
