Respiratory disease and noise-induced hearing loss (NIHL) are the most common health conditions sustained on Australian farms. The noise pollution emitted by heavy machinery can cause irreparable damage to inner ear cells, but this can be prevented by the use of comfortable and effective noise...
According to the Australian Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, energy costs account for at least 15 per cent of total operational costs for food and beverage manufacturers. It is important that harvesting equipment is closely monitored through regular energy audits, so that...
According to Mark Boyle, Hydraulic Seal and O-Ring Product Manager at Motion Australia, carrying out routine maintenance on farming equipment often requires more than just patching up a few leaks. “In throws of harvest season, when sites are operating around the clock, any downtime on hydraulic...
CRAM aims to be more than just a workshop, but rather a source of full spectrum solutions, focused on design and fabrication, commissioning, and one-stop-shop for spare parts. Under the ethos of ‘keeping machinery moving,’ the business utilises over 20 years of industry experience to...
As Area Manager for Melbourne at Advanced Industrial Products (AIP), Stephan Panczel is focused on working collaboratively alongside local business in the food production industry. Fostering close relationships is a key priority, he says, as rural areas continue recovering from the impacts of Covid-19. “After working...
Costs associated with misplaced and overconsumed parts can be detrimental to industrial business. A tailored inventory management system, such as a tool cabinet or vending solution, can reduce product usage by up to 50 per cent, and offer a streamlined re-ordering process. “It reduces downtime spent...
According to Mark Slaughter, Motion Australia’s Engineering Manager for the Northern Territory and South Australia, “The point of online condition monitoring is not just to prevent catastrophic failure, but to get the maximum life out of the asset.” Using Schaeffler’s OPTIME and C1 Smart Lubricator system,...
Titan Lifting Technologies has been dedicated to supporting Australian industry with precision hoist and lifting equipment for over 45 years. Remaining cognisant of the ever-changing needs of the local market, the company is focused on continual growth through adjustment of order processing, storage capacity, and...
The field of noise and vibration suppression is a crucial area of research and development for heavy industries. The impact of these factors on key equipment, particularly mobile units, poses safety risks and incidental equipment failure, leading to costly downtime to accommodate for repairs. To combat...
Steve Keown, National Product Manager for Lubricants and Chemicals at Motion Australia, remembers when the only methods for removing rust from industrial parts was with angle grinders, toxic chemicals, and wire wheels. “These methods were dirty, messy, generated toxic fumes and posed a lingering threat of...
