In the paper and board industry, the smooth operation of every roll holds immense significance. The proper functioning of various components within a paper machine is vital for uninterrupted production. Unfortunately, a NSW paper factory experienced a catastrophic bearing failure in one of its bottom...
"Timken's unitised bearings SRB solid block have made a remarkable impact in the mining industry, thanks to their unique design and numerous benefits," states Tony Tormey, Motion's Category Manager for Industrial Bearings. He elaborates on why these bearings outperform conventional options significantly. "In the mining industry,...
Motion Engineering, a renowned industrial engineering solutions provider, recently stepped in to assist a Geelong-based recycling plant that was experiencing a significant production setback due to issues with its woodchipper. Brian Couch, a Sales Representative at Motion Engineering, explained how his team was able to...
Belts play a critical role in the waste management and recycling industries, where equipment must withstand the demands of transporting and processing materials. Without dependable belts, equipment breakdowns can result in expensive downtime and lost productivity. Rob Michelson, Motion's Product Manager - Belts, boasts over 35...
Motion Australia has garnered a reputation for bespoke design solutions, utilising their broad-spectrum expertise across engineering and servicing capabilities. In a recent collaboration between four internal businesses – CRAM, CMA, SMS, and CBC – these teams successfully delivered a hydraulic guillotine gate to a customer’s...
Liquid threadlocker was invented in 1953 by a chemistry professor named Vernon K. Krieble who saw a need for a practical adhesive solution that would secure nuts, bolts, and threaded fasteners in place with a bond that was airtight, strong, and flexible. And so, using...
According to CRC Industries Technical Sales Executive, Ian Maguire, the CRC SmartWasher technology has been particularly successful on West Australian mine sites due to its ability to clean the region’s native red dirt from equipment. “The red dirt in this part of the country is notoriously...
At BSC Bundaberg, Dale Jackson and his team are often on call for local harvesters who are new to the macadamia trade—supplying everything from chains and sprockets to v belts and timing belt pulleys, as well as a good quantity of bearings to keep up...
“The major pieces of equipment in a quarry or mining operation are rotator-based,” says BSC’s National Engineering Manager, Anthony O’Keefe. “Think of crushers, combiners, rollers, pumps – these and others are the fundamental pieces of equipment needed to get the job done.” The reliability of rotating components is paramount in ensuring facility...
