Manufacturing Tag

Fieldquip is a preferred supplier of tractor implements to major tractor brands. Fieldquip’s mowing and slashing equipment are distributed throughput Australia, New Zealand and other Pacific Island countries, recognised for their wide range and versatility. Founder Stephen Millar talks about the company’s history and approach to product development. Among...

Since designing their very first Robmac harvester over 20 years ago, Alstonville-based Roberts Machinery have been working closely with the BSC Lismore branch to source reliable components for their machines. Fenner sprockets, taper lock bushes and chains are particularly favoured by Manager David Eggins, as he uses them in the Robmac machines and augers.  READ MORE...

SP Tools’ 18V Brushless Industrial Riveter features a powerful brushless motor with a pulling force of 2,000 kilograms, a force unprecedented for a portable riveter. SP Tools Director Tom Tucker discusses the design features of the new riveter, elaborating on why it’s a must-have tool for anyone dealing with large scale riveting jobs. READ MORE...

With over a hundred years’ history in brickmaking, Austral Bricks offers a wide range of creative designs for not just bricks, but also precast pavements, stonework and more. Robert Prasloski, Maintenance Manager for Austral Bricks’ Golden Grove plant talks about what goes into making top quality bricks, including how he maintains...

When selecting grinding wheels, metal workers often look for two things: Speed and efficiency. Cutting metals faster and cleaner does not always need more expensive cutting wheels, as the new 3M™ Silver grinding wheels have proven. The 3M Silver Range uses similar precision shaped grain technology as the premium 3M™ Cubitron™ II products, delivering speed and long life at a...

In recent years, ABB’s Dodge Motorised Torque Arm II drives, better known as the MTAII, have become one the most popular direct shaft mount gearboxes on the market. This, as BSC’s Head of Product Management and Global SourcingLee Quigley explains, is thanks to features such as...

Safety was top of mind for a top Australian manufacturer of bakery products when they approached their long-term product suppliers at BSC seeking recommendation for a suitable chain lubricant. Nick Gunn, the BSC Account Manager at the time, recommended the ROCOL® FOODLUBE® Hi Temp Chain Lubricant...