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25 Oct Power in the process: Modular conveyors for food production

Posted at 23:38h in News

CBC’s Troy Markland often defers to the Rexnord product range when supplying Power Transmission solutions to customers in the food-processing segment. “Even with my 40 years of experience in Power Transmission, I still consult frequently with the product experts from Rexnord when I am looking to design a more effective conveying application for a client,” he says. When it comes to designing an effective general conveying application where there will be...

21 Jul From field to factory to your family – there are many links in the chain

Posted at 03:24h in News

During harvest season farmers across Australia reap what they have sown during planting season in the form of fresh produce. This raw product is transported to Food and Beverage manufacturing plants around Australia for processing into consumer products - from staples such as bread, milk...

21 Jul Selecting the right HRC couplings for the job

Posted at 03:21h in News

Troy Markland knows power transmission like the back of his hand. He has been in the industry for almost 40 years and has managed Fenner’s range of power transmission products since CBC became a supplier for them in 2011. According to Troy, Fenner’s range is unmatched...

21 Jul Plan for a strong yield

Posted at 03:19h in News

As the agricultural sector is poised for another bumper harvest season, Grant Gray encourages those working in the paddock to plate industries to have a conversation with their local CBC or BSC branch about upcoming equipment requirements. “Preparation is so important, particularly in light of the...

21 Jul Ploughing along with that perfect seal solution

Posted at 03:15h in News

When harvest season arrives each year, Australian farmers must ready their equipment, all the while considering the weather cycle, soil conditions, and the environmental impact of their operation. Farmers rely on technologically advanced equipment that can resist Australia’s extreme temperature and environmental conditions, whilst delivering the...

21 Jul Stronger straps for safer solutions

Posted at 03:14h in News

Every year, hundreds of thousands of tonnes of hay are carted across Australian transit networks. Trucks and trailers move at high velocities under overpasses and across highways and bridges. Although straps may seem like a simple, dollar value item, regularly replacing the straps on a...

21 Jul Essar Machinery achieves better beater performance with INA bearings

Posted at 03:11h in News

Essar Machinery’s harvesting equipment may be designed to get mucky, but when it comes to choosing quality parts, the company does not muck around. “We’ve been using the Schaeffler INA bearings on our Case beaters – a part of the beater assembly that strikes the chaff on...

21 Jul Keeping the Riverina slick with Australian made lubrication

Posted at 03:09h in News

DJ Sincock is a strong believer in using Australian made products and recognises the importance of high quality oils and greases, particularly during peak header repair season. This was one of the reasons he chose to become a distributor of Gulf Western Oil (GWO) products through CBC, in addition to running a header repair service business in the Riverina region of New South...

21 Jul Keeping a head of the work

Posted at 03:07h in News

“Prevention is better than cure, when it comes to header bearings,” says Shaun Thorneycroft, Director of Precise Header & Ag Repairs. He has been in the header repair business for more than 18 years, before starting a joint business venture with his wife in 2017,...

22 Jun Food and Fibre production, with Simplicity

Posted at 04:19h in News

Like the namesake, Simplicity Australia’s equipment is designed to simplify agricultural practice. And they do – dubbed ‘Australia’s Favourite Air Seeder’ – the native manufacturer is a well-recognised leader in its field, offering the largest range of air seeders in Australia and employing over 80 people. Simplicity Australia’s name also reflects its humble beginnings. The first Simplicity air seeder being built in a backyard shed in the small town of Jandowae, Queensland in the late 1970’s, using a simple auger-type metering system....