In the mining sector, where profitability hinges on efficiency, downtime poses a major challenge. Every moment of equipment failure translates to missed opportunities for resource extraction and revenue generation. Frequent breakdowns can erode profit margins and jeopardise the overall success of mining operations. To address these...
Managing clumping and build ups in hydraulic air seeding equipment can be a challenge for growers due to the residue that gathers in the seeding hose. Disc seeders are preferred over traditional tyne seeder machines because they can handle heavy crop residues. However, one limitation...
In the cotton processing industry, downtime is not an option. When a fault occurs, getting specialists to the site and analysing the problem quickly is critical. At the Australian Food and Fibre (AFF) cotton processing plant in New South Wales, two hydraulic technicians had to...
Irrespective of the site and the local conditions, the pipe fabrication team at CRAM work to a proven sequential process – a process that has delivered efficient and cost-effective design and installation fabricated pipe projects for most of the region’s manufacturing operations. A recent project for...
As the name suggests an energy audit is an analysis of the cost and efficiency of the energy used within a business and takes a three-way approach – energy consumption, energy waste and energy improvements – looking for ways the business can improve operational efficiency...
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...
Turbines are typically so reliable they almost get taken for granted. But when the turbine stops, output stops, and getting the turbine running again becomes a critical priority. Failures can range from inconvenient - which could see the turbine down for just a few hours - to...
In collaboration with fellow Motion Australia businesses - CRAM, SMS, and CBC – CMA successfully commissioned and delivered a customer hydraulic guillotine gate for a leading Australian iron ore mine. The mechanical design work of the gate was completed by a Perth-based consultancy who called in...
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...
Sprayer boom and arm assemblies often face challenges due to failed hydraulic cylinders. This is the result of too much pressure running through the pipe, compromising the structure’s overall integrity. In answer to this common problem, CRAM has developed a solution that regulates the hydraulic...
