The Fenner Power Transmission portfolio offers the most comprehensive package of PT accessories on the market, according to Motion Australia’s Product Manager for Chain and Ironware, Troy Markland. “Particularly in the mining and quarrying segment— where there are high-speed driven applications that rely on the integrity...
In search of a reliable, durable, noiseless gearbox technology solution, the team at Port Waratah Coal Services (PWCS) approached Regal Rexnord who were very proactive about designing a solution to the problem—immediately suggesting a custom Falk V-Class® Gear Drive design. The Falk name has long been...
According to CRC Industries Technical Sales Executive, Ian Maguire, the CRC SmartWasher technology has been particularly successful on West Australian mine sites due to its ability to clean the region’s native red dirt from equipment. “The red dirt in this part of the country is notoriously...
The heavy industrial sector is set to reap the benefits of Motion Australia consolidating all its subsidiary businesses into one entity. Iconic brands such as CBC, BSC, Hardy Spicer, CRAM, and AIP have come together under Motion Australia to create a wholly owned general parts...
As BSC’s Michael Rowe explains, “Measuring the potential risk of an on-site injury occurring from a high-pressure hose is mainly a matter of measuring the frequency of their usage — which is high.” “To put it bluntly, a quick change in pressure behind a flexible hose application can be life-threatening,” cautions Michael. “If a pressurized hose experiences a sudden spike or release in pressure, the hose can whip or flail around in similarly unpredictable movements at...
“In places where there is a lot of heavy rock and stone products moving through a shoot there is potential for significant wear on the surface of the plates,” explains Michael Rowe, BSC Product Manager for Abrasives and Sealants. Extending the life of equipment and avoiding unnecessary downtime, is an ongoing...
Developing an effective emergency spill response plan is an essential Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) requirement for mine site operators, particularly those who are handling mobile equipment, according to Steve Keown. “Whether its fuel, lubricants, or coolant, mobile equipment has the potential to spring a leak while out in the field, and an incidental chemical spill that occurs while working remotely can pose a significant OHS risk if a...
As BSC’s National Product Manager for Lubricants, Degreasers and Solvents, it’s no surprise that Steve Keown knows his stuff when it comes to metal protection —He has been working with Aussie-owned and operated supplier INOX, CBC’s premium partner, for decades to keep Australian mining equipment rolling with a sparkle. But more recently, with organic products...
At best, corrosion and erosion mean progressive oxidization and degradation of pump components —eventually requiring repair and refurbishment, and at worst, they can mean the catalyst for a premature pump failure. The key to avoiding unnecessary downtime on pump applications caused by corrosion and erosion, explains BSC Product Manager Michael Rowe, is understanding pump processes in order to protect the components and boost their reliability. To...
Fluid transfer applications require sturdy and reliable Power Transmission (PT) components to perform efficiently. A good PT solution for fluid transfer can boost uptime and protect the integrity of the matter that a pump contains, whether that is oil, water or gas. Enter BSC Product Manager Troy Markland — who has been managing a substantial portfolio of Power Transmission products for...
