Steve Hittmann, Motion Australia’s Category Manager for Industrial Drive Systems, has witnessed the advantages of investing in the right equipment first-hand on many industrial sites. When it comes to electric motors used to power conveyors, pumps, heating and ventilation, a mismatch in product and application...
Fanmaster’s collection of extraction systems is expertly designed to keep industrial workspaces cool and minimise airborne articles. According to the Australian Department of Agriculture, Water, and the Environment, long-term exposure to pollutants such as welding fumes, smoke, and dust can lead to serious health concerns. The...
Established in 1984 by Col Brown as a small motor rewind shop, Arrow Electrical Services has evolved into a sizeable operation, run by Col’s two sons, Rodney and Anthony. Working across the local mining, industrial, commercial, energy and security industries, they have been developing expertise...
Mitigating the risks of metal corrosion ranks high on the list of maintenance concerns for manufacturing facilities. BSC Product Manager for Abrasives, Steve Keown, suggests maintenance and repair workers take careful consideration when assessing whether a product is safe to use on a particular metal component before implementing it. Steve has been collaborating with...
SP Tools has become the industry leader in standards for both large and small fasteners. SP impact sockets are constructed from chrome molybdenum steel, a ductile material that adds additional elasticity to the socket and tends to bend or stretch rather than shatter. “BSC is one...
At a major paper manufacturing plant in Victoria, hundreds of staff work to output a significant volume of product on a short timeline, accommodating the high demand for paper and pulp products on the Australian market. According to BSC Key Account Executive, Duncan McKellar, there have been three LOCTITE® products that have saved the day on a few occasions at the site — LOCTITE 660 Compound, LOCTITE 609 Retaining Compounds, and the LOCTITE 406 Instant Adhesive. To read the full...
With the uptake of Variable frequency drives (VFDs) to enhance the energy efficiency across every industry, a problem is surfacing: An increase in a bearing failure mode called Electric Erosion. Caused by the leaking of stray currents from the motor, the issue can lead to unwanted...
