Paper continues to be an indispensable resource, serving a multitude of purposes ranging from printing and packaging to mailing and publishing, with vital documentation needs. The paper industry holds significant importance as a major employer, especially in rural and regional areas of Australia, fostering local...
AIP, a Motion business, offers top-of-the-line industrial hoses specifically designed for the beverage industry, ensuring flexibility and robustness in production processes. Selecting and using the right industrial hose is crucial in beverage production to prevent issues such as contamination, loss of stock, and production downtime. The...
Counterfeit bearings are a significant problem worldwide, leading to increased equipment failure and posing a risk to the safety of plant staff. To address this issue, Tony Tormey, Motion's Category Manager for Industrial Bearings, advises customers to purchase only branded bearings from authorised distributors. He...
Farming has been around for thousands of years, with the first agricultural practices dating back to the Neolithic Revolution about 10,000 BC. Early farmers grew crops like wheat, peas, and lentils and gradually learned the benefits of soil cultivation for planting and sowing. Today, depletion...
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...
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...
Bearing failure in the field is the last thing that farmers want during harvest season. It is a common concern amongst grain harvesters and processors alike, and many of Motion Australia’s customers are looking to upgrade their most critical componentry. “When the harvest is on, sites...
During the manufacturing process, paper is fed through a vacuum and pressing stages of the machine, before being dried to remove any excess moisture. This controlled heat transfer effect also serves to bond the paper’s fibres together, using large cylinder-shaped rollers. The bearings on these rollers...
Pump repair is inevitable on many industrial sites, and failing to turn up the correct parts for a high-use piece of equipment can be costly. This is why Anthony O’Keefe, Regional Business Manager for Motion Australia, says it’s important to plan ahead when it comes...
As Australia’s second largest crop export, sugar generates an annual revenue of nearly $2 billion. Branch Manager at BSC Cairns, Dion Tomasich, works closely with several large sugar mills in Queensland, and has seen the long-term performance of NSK’s Hi-TF Spherical Roller Bearings in action. “When...
