Manufacturing Tag

In a critical situation where a pulp and paper factory faced a breakdown of its refiner bearings and lacked suitable replacements, they turned to Schaeffler, a renowned global supplier of automotive and industrial components. Offering valuable insights, Matt Thornton, Branch Manager at Motion, sheds light...

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...

Machines and equipment in the waste and recycling management sectors often encounter heavy weight constraints. The repetitive nature of waste and recycling disposal can cause machinery to fail when insufficient tools are utilised to maintain the equipment. Baling presses are specialised waste management machines that...

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...

The design and assembly of dewatering pump arrangements involves a host of complex engineered components including bearings, seals, and motors. As with any rotational moving equipment, bearings play a key role in the successful operation of dewatering pumps. According to Nitin Verma, Business Development Manager for...

The legacy of Gates’ belts began in 1917, when John Gates engineered the world’s first rubber V-Belt, which substituted formerly ‘manual’ jobs for machine driven industrial processes – changing the face of manufacturing forever. In 1945, Gates invented the first toothed timing belt, now known...

When it comes to predicting a potential failure or breakdown on a piece of equipment, Motion Australia’s Steve Hittmann says that torque limiters play an important role in addressing these challenges. “Torque is the measure of force that causes rotational motion and importantly, it takes into...

Abrasive products made by 3M™ Company have been sold into both the industrial and home improvement markets since 1905. Since that time, premium quality cutting speed and long-life abrasive solutions are what customers have come to expect from 3M, and the Scotch-Brite™ Precision Surface Conditioning...