It’s easy to detect a loosely fitted seal. Because it leaks. But how about overtightened seals? Raj Jadow, National Key Account Executive at Seal Innovations says good seal performance begins by correct seal installation. “What most people tend to neglect is that overtightening a seal can be as...
Clear Ridge Fabrication’s SUPA Bin is used in many farming operations from sowing to spreading and carting bulk grain. With an unloading rate of up to four tonnes per minute, CRF’s SUPA Bin is an efficient grain transfer option for bulk storage. Brothers Kaidan and Dallas Boyd, say...
LOCTITE’s new Pro Pump handheld dispenser offers a clean and efficient way to dispense threadlockers to secure nuts and bolts. Designed to deliver an average of 30 milligrams of adhesive with a single pull of the trigger, the dispenser can fit all 50ml and 250 ml LOCTITE anaerobic...
The Inox MX3 lubricant and its food-grade sister Inox MX3FG are popular among both industrial and domestic consumers, used for a variety of maintenance tasks. Australian company Candan Industries introduced Inox MX3 in 1989 as an anti-corrosion and anti-moisture lubricant. The food-grade version followed in 2008,...
Fieldquip is a preferred supplier of tractor implements to major tractor brands. Fieldquip’s mowing and slashing equipment are distributed throughput Australia, New Zealand and other Pacific Island countries, recognised for their wide range and versatility. Founder Stephen Millar talks about the company’s history and approach to product development. Among...
For Jim Lynch, the owner of Jim Lynch Steel Fabrication based in Dunoon, New South Wales, NSK has spelled quality over his years of providing steel fabrication services to local industries. He frequently uses the NSK 6007C3 single-housed deep groove ball bearings, which he says perform much...
Since designing their very first Robmac harvester over 20 years ago, Alstonville-based Roberts Machinery have been working closely with the BSC Lismore branch to source reliable components for their machines. Fenner sprockets, taper lock bushes and chains are particularly favoured by Manager David Eggins, as he uses them in the Robmac machines and augers. READ MORE...
With Bundaberg’s macadamia industry booming, Ben Steinhardt’s business, B Fabricated, has been busy building macadamia harvesters for local macadamia farmers. B Fabricated manufactures not just nut harvesters, but all types of agricultural processing equipment, from conveyors to bucket elevators and batch weighing machines. The company also undertakes ad-hoc fabrication and repair services for customers. As...
Connecting a belt pulley to a drive shaft might be a routine task, but there are things that can get overlooked when it comes to selecting and installing the bushings. The Fenner Taper-Lock® system is a popular choice for locking shafts, especially if installation time is a critical factor. BSC Product Manager Troy...
SP Tools’ 18V Brushless Industrial Riveter features a powerful brushless motor with a pulling force of 2,000 kilograms, a force unprecedented for a portable riveter. SP Tools Director Tom Tucker discusses the design features of the new riveter, elaborating on why it’s a must-have tool for anyone dealing with large scale riveting jobs. READ MORE...
