Keeping Australian mines in Motion
Motion Asia Pacific’s national branch footprint, along with technical competency, allo...
24 August, 2021
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New destination branch opens in Wacol to better serve Mining and Quarry operations
State Sales Manager for Queensland, Peter Solloway believes good business involves gro...
24 August, 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 im...
24 August, 2021
A greener cleaner for mines
CRC Brakleen Water Based is a notable product in the movement to ‘go green’ in the m...
24 August, 2021
Fluid mobility
Shell has been providing lubrication products to the mining sector for nearly 100 years....
24 August, 2021
Good vibrations with high performance steel grid coupling
Grid couplings must withstand heavy shock loads and vibrations on a mining application. ...
24 August, 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 ...
24 August, 2021
Mountain Fresh Fruit Juices flourishing with flawless maintenance
The Mountain Fresh Fruit Juices production facility is nestled amongst the green pastora...
21 July, 2021
Tech support made easy for oils and lubricants
A few years ago, Thomas Higgins decided to start his own business repairing header equip...
21 July, 2021
Plan for a strong yield
As the agricultural sector is poised for another bumper harvest season, Grant Gray encou...
21 July, 2021
Chain Lube keeps ag machines running smooth
In line with recent innovations in the field of lubrication, aerosols and adhesive techn...
21 July, 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 kni...
21 July, 2021
Leahy family chooses cutting edge parts for harvest
The Leahy family is well-known and respected in the Riverina region – not only as grow...
21 July, 2021
The ins and outs of managing a baler repair business
When Cameron Turner first started CP & EA Turner Baling Contracting Services from ...
21 July, 2021
A handy jumpstart to have on hand
Anyone who has operated heavy machinery will be familiar with this story. Waking up earl...
21 July, 2021
Serving the agricultural belt
‘Location, location, location’ may be a cliché in real estate but like many cliché...
21 July, 2021
The right header belts boost BM Ag Repairs’ business
The Riverina-Murray region of New South Wales makes the largest regional contribution to...
21 July, 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...
21 July, 2021
Keeping desalination equipment tip-top for Northern Water
Based in Cairns, Northern Water has been supplying, manufacturing and servicing water tr...
22 June, 2021
Toledo pulling out all the stops on production
The Toledo puller program, which BSC has had underway since the beginning of this year, ...
22 June, 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...
22 June, 2021
Lifting standards with Australian Certified Winches
“Far too often incorrect winches are designed into a system because they are either re...
22 June, 2021
Support for the South Australian countryside
Kew Agriculture Engineering is a family-owned and operated business that can be found ne...
22 June, 2021
Revolutionising the Industrial Experience
Revolution Industrial is aptly named. One of the perks of being a large subsidiary compa...
22 June, 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 ca...
22 June, 2021
Maxisafe: Making site safety great
When Adrian and Paul Phillips, two brothers from Melbourne, started Techware in 2003, th...
22 June, 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. E...
22 June, 2021
Titan, WebsterBSC, help lift the heavy weights for Nyrstar Hobart
The Titan range of lifting and rigging products have proven their performance for Ny...
21 May, 2021
The coated advantage: Why using ceramic coated bearings makes sense
With the uptake of Variable frequency drives (VFDs) to enhance the energy efficiency acr...
21 May, 2021
Building on solid foundations
Epirez® Chockfast® Red and Chockfast® Orange compounds from ITW Polymers ...
21 May, 2021
Robust and versatile welding solutions for mines
Welding Industries of Australia (WIA) offers a range of versatile welding solutions from...
21 May, 2021
INOX MX8 provides slick solutions for the mining industry
When it comes to handling high pressure and variable temperatures, the INOX MX8 grease f...
21 May, 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 fo...
21 May, 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 ...
21 May, 2021
Maintaining drill rig chains professionally
As BSC National Product Manager for Power Transmission, Troy Markland’s recommenda...
21 May, 2021
Schaeffler seals the deal with top of line sealed bearings
When it comes to protecting bearings from contamination and water washdowns on mine site...
21 May, 2021
Keeping Australia moving for 100 years
At BSC, we take pride in being Australia’s longest established distributor of b...
28 April, 2021
A well baked solution for Suprima
As Suprima Bakeries looked to streamline their frequent audits, the CRC Greenlight prog...
20 April, 2021
Tools for life
Tridon’a range of KNIPEX pliers are trusted by both tradies and DIY users for their du...
20 April, 2021
Improving productivity in seal repairs
It’s easy to detect a loosely fitted seal. Because it leaks. But how about overtighten...
20 April, 2021
Giving Australian farmers the most efficient grouper bins
Clear Ridge Fabrication’s SUPA Bin is used in many farming operations from sowing to s...
20 April, 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...
20 April, 2021
A lubricant for all seasons
The Inox MX3 lubricant and its food-grade sister Inox MX3FG are popular among both indus...
20 April, 2021
Not just cutting the grass
Fieldquip is a preferred supplier of tractor implements to major tractor brands. Field...
20 April, 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 jo...
23 March, 2021
Not compromising on quality
For Jim Lynch, the owner of Jim Lynch Steel Fabrication based in Dunoon, New South Wal...
23 March, 2021
The making of Robmac nut harvesters
Since designing their very first Robmac harvester over 20 years ago, Alstonville-b...
23 March, 2021
Supporting Bundaberg’s booming macadamia industry
With Bundaberg’s macadamia industry booming, Ben Steinhardt’s business, B Fabricate...
23 March, 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...
23 March, 2021
A powerful force in riveting
SP Tools’ 18V Brushless Industrial Riveter features a powerful brushless motor wit...
23 March, 2021
Maximising welding productivity with remote control
When welders have to walk between the job and the power source, either to adjust the wel...
23 March, 2021
Adding innovation to the mix
Bundaberg-based Adds Up Engineering specialising in custom design, manufacture and re...
23 March, 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...
23 March, 2021
3M™ Silver Wheels: Combining performance with value
When selecting grinding wheels, metal workers often look for two things: Speed and effic...
23 March, 2021
‘Tension-free’ maintenance with Gates’ premium v-belts
Misaligned pulleys and incorrect belt tensioning are some of the most common causes of b...
22 February, 2021
A guide to gland packing selection and installation
BSC Bundaberg Branch Manager Dale Jackson recalls how failing to order gland packings fo...
22 February, 2021
A smarter way to handle remote inventories
Advances in radio frequency identification (RFID) technology are transforming automated ...
22 February, 2021
A better coupling for a hot, dusty job
When BSC Bundaberg Branch Manager, Dale Jackson learned about regular coupling failur...
22 February, 2021
A solid bearing for the quarry industry
When BSC Technical Sales Representative David Harwood realised that a sand washing pla...
22 February, 2021
Shielding bearings from silica dust
As BSC engineers studied the root cause of frequent bearing failures for a building wast...
22 February, 2021
Gearing up for a successful drive solution
In recent years, ABB’s Dodge Motorised Torque Arm II drives, better known as the MTAI...
21 February, 2021
Keeping Costa mushrooms cool
Maintaining full control over ventilation and humidity was critical to Costa, a leading...
01 February, 2021
Committed to precision
BSC branches across Australia and New Zealand are best known for providing the widest ...
01 February, 2021
Getting out of a sticky situation
When BSC Sales Specialist Jamie Stonehouse found that his customers, a major Melbour...
01 February, 2021
Getting temperature and ventilation right in the workplace
The choice of cooling and ventilating systems selected for a workplace directly impact t...
01 February, 2021
Keeping track: The business sense of RFID
When asked about what operational size justifies an investment in radio frequency ident...
01 February, 2021
How to choose and use threadlockers for farm equipment
The LOCTITE red bottles have become synonymous with agricultural equipment assembly ...
01 February, 2021
Safety in the can
With food manufacturers and processors under increased scrutiny to monitor food safety, ...
01 February, 2021
Farm truck fleet runs smooth with Alemlube
Baker Farm is a third-generation farm producer in the Riverina region of New South Wa...
01 February, 2021
Handling food safety risks with zero-contact lubrication systems
When a major Queensland manufacturer of bakery products sought a safe solution for chain...
01 February, 2021
BSC, Collier & Miller support the farming industry together
For nearly two decades, BSC and Collier & Miller’s have worked together to provide...
01 February, 2021
Gates belt puts biscuits on a sweet ride
With huge orders to fulfill, an untimely breakdown was the last thing that a major Austr...
01 February, 2021
Tips for choosing the right lifting equipment
High quality lifting products are critical to the safety of the mining workforce. This...
11 December, 2020
Toughened for the job
“When things go wrong, reach for Devcon,” this is the message that the team at ITW P...
11 December, 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 hau...
11 December, 2020
Oiling the wheel for Boundary Bend’s olive harvesters
Australia’s award-winning extra virgin olive oil, Cobram Estate, is advertised as ‘t...
30 November, 2020
A chain lubricant for the safety conscious
Safety was top of mind for a top Australian manufacturer of bakery products when they ap...
30 November, 2020
Almond orchard sees Peerless benefits
Air compressors have been used on farms for decades, but as the air compressor manufactu...
30 November, 2020
Delivering lifting equipment to end users’ doorsteps
From loading pallets onto a truck to securing the cargo with straps and chains, the agri...
30 November, 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 L...
30 November, 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 ...
30 November, 2020
Overcoming challenges with problem-solving approach
As a mechanical engineering consultancy offering design and maintenance services to majo...
18 November, 2020
Supporting the farming industry from Fleurieu Peninsula
Fleurieu Peninsula in South Australia is home to some of the most famous wine producing ...
18 November, 2020
A business ‘cultivated’ through generations
Nearly 70 years ago, brothers Fred and Frank Vermeeren migrated to Australia from the Ne...
18 November, 2020
Passionately changing how business is done
For an engineering group that has only been in business since 2008, Munster Services Gro...
18 November, 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 ...
30 October, 2020
A Peerless solution: Sand quarry gains efficiency
Road and infrastructure projects are poised to play a key role in Australia’s economic...
30 October, 2020
Miners Benefit from Safety-First Electrical Cleaning Solution
When considering safety at a mine or quarry site, protecting electrical components plays...
30 October, 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 al...
30 October, 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 f...
14 October, 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...
14 October, 2020
Vibration analysis maximises uptime for milk processing plant
For a major milk processing plant in Queensland, regular vibration analysis conducted by...
14 October, 2020
BSC, LOCTITE help meet MRO needs for council
For Stefen Lausch, a mechanic working with Wagga Wagga City Council in New South Wales, ...
14 October, 2020
A sweet partnership: Getting Queensland’s sugar on a smooth ride
As the organisation responsible for managing the storage and timely shipment of Queensla...
14 October, 2020
How a bearing upgrade saved valuable maintenance time for Tassal
When the operators at Tassal Group’s Huonville salmon processing facility in Tasmania ...
14 October, 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 mak...
14 October, 2020
Learning the science behind bearings
Bearings are one of the most commonly used machine parts in any industry. A sound knowle...
28 September, 2020
Stretching the belt life with the right upgrade
When BSC’s Bundaberg branch in Queensland noticed that their client, a major gold mine...
28 September, 2020
Building a bond that lasts
Baler chain failures can be very frustrating when they happen in the middle of the busy ...
03 September, 2020
Getting the harvest on track
Autumn rainfalls of above average in most of Victoria and New South Wales this year mean...
03 September, 2020
A cut above the rest
As an agricultural service contractor, Daryl Phillips, the owner of Nendy Enterprises, s...
03 September, 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 ...
03 September, 2020
Come rain or shine, the harvest goes on
For Rob Pickles, who owns an agricultural contracting business in north central Victoria...
03 September, 2020
Extending tractor life with a tried-and-tested oil formulation
As farmers and agricultural equipment repairers gear up for the spring harvest season, S...
03 September, 2020
Toughing it out with the NSK Super-TF bearings
Frequent bearing failures on a mine site’s conveyor system pulleys prompted specialist...
17 August, 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 ...
17 August, 2020
Automatic lubrication systems smooth the way for confectionery manufacturer
When an iconic confectionery manufacturer in Western Sydney had complaints about prematu...
17 July, 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 h...
17 July, 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 a...
17 July, 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,...
17 July, 2020
A well grown relationship
The Costa tagline is a promise: well grown. It’s a simple, down to earth statement tha...
17 July, 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 ove...
23 June, 2020
AUSSIE BUSINESSES MINIMISE WASTE AND INCREASE SAFETY WITH CRC SMARTWASHER®
Building material manufacturers, like the players in other major industries, are under c...
23 June, 2020
Lubed-for-life bearings drive improved efficiency
Bearing failures are always an unwanted hassle for industrial plants, particularly so if...
23 June, 2020
Actirox: An aggressive winner in the abrasion game
Pferd in German means ‘horse’ and the namesake German company that started from humb...
23 June, 2020
Rewarding Australian innovation
Local suppliers of industrial solutions, CBC Australia and BSC Australia are reaching ou...
09 June, 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...
01 June, 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 pl...
01 June, 2020
A set-and-forget solution with Molded-OilTM bearings
Bearings in the recycling industry are subject to varying levels of temperature and mois...
01 June, 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...
01 June, 2020
Bearing the energy burden in water treatment
The water industry is one of the largest industrial users of energy. The UN estimates th...
09 May, 2020
Keeping fasteners locked tight in high moisture
Vibrational loosening is a common contributor to equipment fails. And in water and waste...
09 May, 2020
Why the BSC and Dixon valve proposition is plumb
Though BSC has long been established as a provider of industrial mechanical componentry,...
09 May, 2020
Partnership solution comes through for Austral pump maker, M&Q Equipment
When Queensland-based original equipment manufacturer, M&Q Equipment, was looking fo...
09 May, 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 Sout...
28 April, 2020
Compressing the right information for customers
The food industry needs to operate efficiently to ensure quick delivery of produce, so i...
28 April, 2020
Foodlube® for the machine masses
With food production ramping up as people stockpile in the midst of the coronavirus, rel...
28 April, 2020
Sweet fix for MSF Sugar stirrer
When MSF Sugar Project Engineer Mitchim Elder sought a solution to a low-grade pan sugar...
28 April, 2020
Robust bearings for primary wastewater treatment
The initial stage of wastewater treatment – the primary treatment stage – involves ...
15 April, 2020
Epirez® products fill the gap in mining plants, literally
When it comes to the purchase and installation of valuable capital equipment, maximising...
15 April, 2020
Lubrication solutions for the tough Australian environment
Heat stress does not just affect people. It affects machines too. Australia’s mine and...
15 April, 2020
Mining heavyweights trust the ‘unbreakable’ Timken® bearing units
The best thing about the Timken® spherical roller bearing solid-block housed units i...
15 April, 2020
Australian tradies choose customisable SP Tools kits for mining jobs
When professional tradesmen from Lange Fitting & Mechanical drive their 4×4 veh...
15 April, 2020
COVID-19 Update
The Inenco Group of businesses, which incorporates BSC, completely supports all COVID-19...
02 April, 2020
Concrete solutions for manufacturing downtime
The concrete used in industrial plants is often exposed to harsh environments and heavy ...
20 March, 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...
20 March, 2020
A hot take on thermal transparency
While infrared thermography is predominately used as a form of condition monitoring on e...
20 March, 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 pre...
13 March, 2020
Giving waste management inefficiencies a good belting
The foundation of efficient waste management comes down to the wrapped belts that keep t...
13 March, 2020
A trusted partnership in protecting against corrosion
Like BMW, DHL, and M&Ms, some companies have become so familiar that they are just k...
06 March, 2020
Keeping flanges locked tight
When two metal flanges meet, imperfections in the metal to metal contact allows liquids ...
06 March, 2020
Bearing the contamination of foul water
The challenge for any water and wastewater operation is in keeping the equipment running...
06 March, 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 re...
14 February, 2020
Nothing outlasts a Diamond
Mining is a tough job, requiring equipment robust enough to handle extreme conditions....
14 February, 2020
Corrotect coating can double bearing life in bottling applications
The Australian beverage industry has undergone significant shifts in the past decade. In...
31 January, 2020
Harvesting the benefits of lubricants in farm equipment
For cane and broadacre farmers, maximising crop yield is a constant challenge. To confro...
31 January, 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...
31 January, 2020
Proactive safety with SmartWasher®
When a large Trans-Tasman dairy facility bought eight of CRC Industries’ SmartWasher B...
31 January, 2020
Keeping operations sweet with sugar cane shredders
All sugar cane that passes through a sugar mill must pass through a shredder, which redu...
31 January, 2020
How a chemicals supplier became an agile solutions provider
CRC Industries manufactures products to keep machinery and fleet equipment performing at...
20 December, 2019
Diamond for the rough
Roller chains are one of the most common components used in machines to transmit power, ...
20 December, 2019
One-stop-shop services for the Recycling Plant sector
Australia’s recycling plants are working harder than ever. A number of factors are con...
16 December, 2019
One-stop-shop services for the Recycling Plant sector
Australia’s recycling plants are working harder than ever. A number of factors are con...
16 December, 2019
Packaging belt life to capitalise on industry growth
As the 2025 National Packaging Targets deadline approaches, resource recovery facility o...
16 December, 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...
04 December, 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...
04 December, 2019
The importance of engineering expertise in wastewater treatment
Wastewater treatment plants carry out a vital function for urban and regional areas of A...
04 December, 2019
BSC continues to build customer confidence
In the water and wastewater segment, operations tend to be risk adverse. This is because...
04 December, 2019
Getting your bearings right with solid lubrication
One of the key challenges that the quarrying sector faces is environmental contamination...
21 November, 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 ...
21 November, 2019
Maintaining product integrity through condition monitoring
When a critical appliance fails in a food processing plant, there are wide-reaching cons...
21 November, 2019
Agri Hubs: Keeping the farming sector moving
Australian farmers face a myriad of challenges – drought, severe weather conditions, f...
21 November, 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 flu...
21 November, 2019
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 co...
21 November, 2019