Tools & Maintenance Tag

For workers on mine sites, being able to quickly remove oil and grease from machinery parts and tools is important to keep operations moving. Traditionally, the industry has relied on harsh chemical solvents to do the job properly, but such products pose a myriad of...

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...

With an increased volume of rain on Australia’s east coast, many underground quarrying sites are experiencing repeatedly disruptive flooding events. Stephen Marley, Area Manager at AIP, explains that this calls for reliable and rugged layflat hosing for the use on dewatering pump equipment. “The Powaflex Pumpman...

A quarrying and materials recycling plant in Melbourne’s west has undergone a V-belt upgrade on their primary crusher machines, eventuating in a $90,000 downtime cost saving. Rob Michaelson, National Product Manager for Belts at Motion Australia, explains that the customer was only getting two to...

Epoxy compounds are usually made up of two materials that combine, creating a chemical reaction that cures and then hardens onto a surface. This offers wear-resistance to the industrial equipment, ensuring full product lifecycle and investment value. Epoxies are available in many variations, catering to...

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...

“Component and part failures are sometimes inevitable, but making sure you are prepared by utilising preventative measures, such as applying protective coatings, can drastically extend replacement intervals and avoid unplanned shutdowns,” says Michael Rowe, Category Manager for Lubricants, Adhesives and Chemical at Motion Australia. Henkel’s LOCTITE®...

Minimising the environmental impact of mining operations through waste streams, emissions, and contamination is crucial for preserving natural resources and ensuring a sustainable future for the industry. A key factor of this shift involves prioritising non-toxic and biodegradable consumable products for use across cleaning and...