Hydraulics Tag

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...

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...

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...

Overheating is the second most common cause of failure on hydraulic systems. When one of Australia’s leading timber processors approached CRAM about an overheating hydraulic power unit, they were able to work collaboratively and identify numerous instances where production efficiencies could be achieved. This began...

Engineering solutions provider CRAM has acquired a new YLM CNC tube bender, giving customers an advantage when it comes to fabrication. Able to accommodate tubes up to 5 metres in length, it features a mandrel that can bend without undesirable creasing, kinking or collapsing. Additionally, the...

Momentum is building in the Australian industrial market, with a growing reliance on sourcing through local, onshore manufacturing. The ongoing strains on import supply chains have pushed industrial business to revaluate, investing more in capital expenditure. “It’s pleasing to see this level of industrial optimism where...