Walterscheid, a leading manufacturer of agricultural machinery, has recently introduced its latest PTO driveline guard design, which promises to improve safety for the Australian farming industry. The new guard design is a result of Walterscheid's commitment to constant improvement and innovation. The farming industry in Australia...
The harsh farming conditions in Australia demand drive system products that can withstand rugged operating environments. Power transmission (PT) product manufacturers invest in research and development to provide high-quality drive system products that outlast the harvest season. One such product is the Timken Diamond® Series...
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...
Onsite drilling and cutting are regular practices for site engineers and maintenance, repair, and operations specialists, and the need for the effective power tools is essential. The Alpha VersaDrive is the world's first modular quick-change cutting and drilling system designed for use on various tool...
Seal Innovations boasts a product portfolio of more than 40,000 SKUs, spanning across four core sealing types – gaskets, hydraulics, rotary and mechanical seals. Since its establishment in 1954, the company has earned a reputation as a ‘one stop shop’ across various industrial sectors. “Australian food...
“Lubrication plays an important role in improving the performance, reliability and overall efficiency of a piece of equipment during the production process,” says Steve Keown, National Product Manager for Lubricants, Oils, Greases and Lubrication Equipment at Motion Australia. Decarbonising production machinery is a major priority across...
When a large Australian food processor was encountering setbacks due to poor quality belt products, BSC stepped in to implement a replacement plan with Gates® Poly Chain® GT® Carbon™ Belt. This allowed them to minimise production downtime and move forward with greater load capacity thanks...
According to BSC Product Manager David Malthouse, the Titan precision Stainless Steel gear has a wide range of applications in the food and agricultural industries, and he is enthusiastic about the recent addition of these products to the BSC portfolio. One example he provides is the suitability of the Titan rigging gear to fishing applications. “Lots of companies use...
The food and beverage industry in Australia is subject to regulations that align with ANSI requirements and promote acceptance by USDA and FDA regulatory authorities. “Beverage producers such as wineries and breweries must ensure that the pump and valve equipment on site meet are in accordance with hygienic standards and guidelines and do not compromise the quality of their product,”...
“When sales are up in agricultural machinery, after-market parts and lubricants go up in tandem with them”, says Viva Energy’s Paul Fisher, noting that agriculture is a particularly strong market for Shell lubricant products because of the strong OEM relationships they have. The National Product Manager says he has seen bumper crops across multiple businesses in the agricultural...
