Australia is the world's leading producer of raw cotton with around 1500 cotton farms located in over 150 regional communities. The majority of cotton farms are owned and operated by families. Nearly 90% of Australia's cotton is exported to Europe, Asia, and the Middle East....
Prior to joining Motion Australia, Engineering Services Manager Alan Phillips worked at several bearing businesses – including both the INA and FAG divisions of Schaeffler – and since transitioning to Motion his career has included roles in Product Management and Application Engineering, as well as...
“Any car can get you from A to B, but it’s ongoing performance will be determined by the quality of its design, its parts and maintenance,” says Motion Australia Key Account Executive Brad Hudson. “It’s the same for industrial equipment, which rely on bearings to...
Mining conditions are notoriously punishing on bearings, keeping miners and maintenance workers on their toes racing to install bearings solutions that will survive production and prevent downtime. Capable bearing models that can truly demonstrate resilience against the demand conditions of mining environments are few and far...
With more than ten years of experience providing engineering and technical support for rotating equipment, Andrew Fletcher, Technical Sales Representative at CBC Rockhampton, understands the time and labour costs associated with downtime on critical pieces of equipment, and the impact on mining production. “Changing out the...
Conveyors are a crucial piece of equipment for quarrying operations, utilising a combination of rollers, belts, bearings and pulleys to transport material around the site. According to Michael Greelish, National Account Manager for Mining, Quarrying and Resources at Motion Australia, bearing failure is one of...
The nature of food and beverage manufacturing environments means that equipment will be under constant strain, and inevitably degrade over time. But according to Ryan Kendrigan, General Manager of Engineering & Services at Motion Australia, a proactive approach to maintenance can lead to significant cost...
With the help of Motion Australia, a large-scale bakery site in Victoria has upgraded their critical machinery with the NTN 6000 series deep groove ball bearings. The result has been a significant increase in the equipment’s operational lifecycle. “When we first engaged with this customer, we...
In 1983, Des Finch founded Finch Engineering – a family owned and operated welding and fabrication business. Over many years developing their innovative grain handling equipment designs, they have earned a reputation as experts in the industry. “Finch Engineering sought our consult on a new bearing...
A recent component overhaul for a national snack food brand saw BSC’s involvement in supplying premium NTN steel bearings. Ongoing issues with the company’s potato peeling machinery was causing accelerated wear and eventual equipment breakdown, resulting in costly downtime. Motion Australia Sales Representative for the Food...
