When it comes to handling high pressure and variable temperatures, the INOX MX8 grease from BSC’s premium partner Candan Industries is an industry leader. Featuring a versatile lithium complex thickener, using INOX MX8 can help consolidate the lubricant inventory, providing excellent resistance to temperature and pressure extremes. Candan Industries Managing...
Misaligned pulleys and incorrect belt tensioning are some of the most common causes of belt failures in belt drive systems. Derek Hill, National Sales Manager - Industrial at Gates, says these failures can be prevented by using correct tools for belt installation and tensioning. Moreover, considering...
When BSC Technical Sales Representative David Harwood realised that a sand washing plant was replacing bearings in their main conveyor weekly, he resorted to help. The solution he proposed was using Timken’s spherical roller bearing solid block housed units to resist high abrasions from coarse sand. The result was better...
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...
“This place is five times more corrosive than the dead sea,” says Glenn Burney, BSC Product Specialist, as he describes the sea water dehydration plant where BSC is supporting its customer, a major salt producer, to set up a new chain conveyor system. “The plant was...
Road and infrastructure projects are poised to play a key role in Australia’s economic recovery post-COVID. The 2020-21 Federal Budget features significant funding for the infrastructure industry, with $7.5 billion investment in transport infrastructure around the country envisioned in the Budget. The increased demand for high-quality...
When considering safety at a mine or quarry site, protecting electrical components plays an important role in preventing potential hazards for the workers. As dust and dirt build up on electrical components, it makes the maintenance tasks a challenge in the absence of a suitable...
Crushers are the backbone of any quarry operation, so it’s imperative that they are always operating rain hail or shine. “A blocked or jammed crusher puts the drive system under immense strain, which can cause v-belts to slip and squeal until the blockage is cleared. Belt...
Bearings are one of the most commonly used machine parts in any industry. A sound knowledge of best practices in installing and maintaining bearings is therefore essential for those in charge of machinery maintenance to avoid unexpected downtimes. As a global bearing manufacturer, NSK offers accredited...
