The rigorous nature of bulk handling on mining sites calls for robust conveying systems, ensuring dust resistance as a key feature of their gear units. High shock loads from material drops, and the necessity for high torque capacity at start-up, have historically presented a barrier...
Spiral freezers present a complex environment that requires a gearbox setup resistant to harsh temperature ranges, moisture and strong vibration. These units often operate below -40 degrees Celcius, and any motorisation componentry must comply with food handling regulations such as ISO and HACCP. As the country’s...
The quarries in New South Wales are informally regarded as historical sites having been in operation for half a century. The quarries in New South Wales are informally regarded as historical sites having been in operation for half a century. Some of them reside as global leaders in built materials production specialising in sand, gravel and...
A redesigned and upgraded Bonfiglioli bevel helical gearbox with a TECO E3 IP66 mining spec motor was the solution offered by the CBC team in Adelaide for a runaway conveyor belt. The belt was freely rotating backwards when overloaded, presenting safety concerns. The upgrade also helped reduce electrical running...
When the Eloise Copper mine in Cloncurry looked for a reliable conveyor drive to replace an outdated hydraulic drive unit, the CBC team at Townsville recommended Bonfiglioli HD Series gearbox and a TECO MAXe3 Mining motor as the best solution. Being a remotely located mine producing 50,000-plus tonnes...
With sugar mills in Queensland working full steam to meet demands from a healthy export season, demand for on-hand support from industrial suppliers like CBC has never been more critical to the sector. CBC Power Transmission Application Engineer Brad Shepherd recalls how CBC experts, in along with their supply partner, Bonfiglioli, helped resolve an urgent gearbox replacement for a...
