Excluding pumps that are part of equipment, such as hydraulic and oil pumps in the grand scheme of things, there are typically two types of pumps for the mining sector, according to Marcelo Falcao, Technical Support at Motion Australia in Brisbane. “The first is for...
Russell Sheehan, State Manager for Motion Australia in New South Wales and the Australian Capital Territory, knows all too well how frustrating a poorly managed stocking system can be. That’s why he’s working alongside miners and site operators to implement innovative vending machines and storage...
The team at Advanced Industrial Products (AIP) have built a name catering to the unique challenges of Australia’s harshest worksites. According to Tony Brown, AIP Category Specialist, underground mining comes a lot of additional safety factors including static electricity and the risk of fires. AIP...
Exposure to noise on job sites is the leading preventable cause of hearing loss in Australian workers. Once acquired, noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) is irreversible, but if correct precautions are taken, it is entirely preventable. When it comes to the correct choosing and fitting of hearing...
Correct belt tension is critical to the overall machine performance. Poorly tensioned V-belts can eventuate in inefficient power transmission, on top of premature wear and failure. Periodic re-tensioning of V-belts can eat up time and labour costs on any mining site. But can there really be...
Solving engineering problems requires technical aptitude, mixed with a dash of ingenuity. It is this perfect balance of skill and expertise that mining customers have come to expect from Camco Engineering. Specialising in refurbishment, Camco undertakes the repair, supply and manufacture of a wide range...
When an iron ore mine in Tasmania experienced catastrophic failure on multiple pump assemblies, the teams as CMA and WEBSTER BSC combined efforts to deliver an above and beyond solution. The site was experiencing major contamination within the lubrication system, but the original manufacturer was completely...
Variable speed drives (VSDs) are a small yet extremely important piece of electrical equipment on every mining, processing, and manufacturing site. A VSD sits between the electrical supply and a motor, regulating the flow of energy and converting AC to DC power before transferring it...
With many years of experience catering to the mines and quarries sector, CRAM is now offering overhaul and repair on vibratory screen exciter gearboxes. “The great thing about the Mackay workshop is that it’s centrally located for so many coal mines and quarrying sites up in...
For industrial worksites, over-used and misplaced items account for a large portion of overspending on consumables and everyday tools. According to Brenton Finch, B2B eCommerce Manager at Motion Australia, the company’s leading selection of inventory management solutions can help to track and assess these factors...
