Machines and equipment in the waste and recycling management sectors often encounter heavy weight constraints. The repetitive nature of waste and recycling disposal can cause machinery to fail when insufficient tools are utilised to maintain the equipment. Baling presses are specialised waste management machines that...
In the Riverina region of New South Wales, a combination of flat planes, warm climate and ample supply of water facilitate some of the highest-yielding farming operations in the country. The area’s agricultural diversity provides key support to Australia’s food production and export industries, but...
During the manufacturing process, paper is fed through a vacuum and pressing stages of the machine, before being dried to remove any excess moisture. This controlled heat transfer effect also serves to bond the paper’s fibres together, using large cylinder-shaped rollers. The bearings on these rollers...
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...
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...
The smallest leaky pipe within a fluid transfer system can bring agricultural operations to a standstill. Harvesting equipment breaking down in the field can be extremely costly, as traditional sealing methods require maintenance adjustments and consequential operation downtime. Enter the LOCTITE® 55 Thread Sealing Cord –...
As a family owned and operated business, Grainline supplies the rural agricultural industry key harvesting equipment such as mobile augers and rota doors. National Account Manager for Agriculture at Motion Australia, Russel Randal, has recently collaborated with Grainline to upgrade the standard bearings on their...
Agriculture is an extremely time-sensitive industry, and farmers need to be ready to act when harvest season rolls around. If machinery breaks down in the field, every second wasted becomes extremely costly. Equipment OEMs need to rely on the quality of their power transmission componentry,...
Identifying the best epoxy grout for the installation of heavy rotating equipment is critical, and can drastically impact the wear life of quarrying machinery. Grouting is responsible for maintaining precision alignment, dampening vibrations, and protecting the foundation of the entire system. “Ensuring a robust foundation and...
