Underground mining presents unique risks and challenges that require careful attention to infrastructure. Establishing the right infrastructure, including the installation of hose systems, is crucial for reducing risks to underground operatives and maintaining optimal productivity. With nearly 20 years of experience, Motion's Engineering and Services...
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...
According to Steve Burgess, Regional Business Manager at Motion Australia, ongoing supply chain challenges have led to an increasingly reactive approach to regulating industrial supply. “That doesn’t mean we don’t try to be proactive with our customers,” he adds. “Open conversations can inform our forecasting,...
Agriculture is an extremely time-sensitive industry, and farmers need to be ready to act when harvest season rolls around. If machinery breaks down in the field, every second wasted becomes extremely costly. Equipment OEMs need to rely on the quality of their power transmission componentry,...
Around 80 per cent of hydraulic system, gear and bearing failures can be attributed to unchecked contamination and moisture. Tiny particles, as small as 2mm in diameter, can cause catastrophic corrosion inside the fluid chambers of industrial equipment, which is why desiccant breathers prove superior...
Armoured Face Conveyor (AFC) haulage systems are an extremely common method of extracting and moving coal in longwall applications. Servicing and upgrades of this machinery can prove challenging, especially in confined underground environments. Because of the unique design of AFC chain, traditional tensioners are not usually...
According to Scott Johnstone, a key offering of CRAM’s is the O&K final drive system. “O&K – originally a German brand, and still manufactured in Germany, although now owned by Bonfiglioli – is a renowned name in final drive systems,” he says. “And CRAM has had the agency to sell O&K drives...
