According to Brad Hudson, Sales Representative at CBC, having a comprehensive understanding of unique application requirements is essential for choosing the right componentry. When it comes to the Timken Tapered Roller Bearings, the type of equipment and setting may determine whether the fitment requires stamped...
For the processing of materials such as ceramic, industrial parts benefit from high pressure and temperature tolerance. A constant heating and cooling process can put considerable strain on components like V-belts, leading to stretch and the need for constant re-tensioning. According to Paul McIntyre, Business Development...
While a lot of focus is placed on the role of rotating bearings, linear systems prove just as crucial in the operation of industrial equipment. These parts must support the weight and movement of heavy loads, while also maintaining resistance to environmental stressors such as...
Mono, a part of National Oilwell Varco (NOV) has been a long term customer of CBC, sourcing premium Fenner products such as pulleys, cast iron shaft couplings since the 1980s. These parts are integral to Mono’s patented Screw Pump design, which are widely used across...
Did you know that the average Australian home uses about 14 cubic metres of structural pine? According to Simon Gatt, Resources Manager at Associated Kiln Driers (AKD), this wood stores carbon for the duration of the structure’s lifetime, making timber a valuable renewable resource with...
Various environmental factors on outdoor sites can affect the process of power transmission, including extreme temperature ranges, coarse dust particles, and strong vibrational impact. Most of the time, these obstacles are inevitable, so ensuring efficient maintenance and change-over producers is crucial to minimising costly downtime. According...
Meeting efficiency targets while minimising downtime is a core priority in Australia’s aluminium sector, which is the largest producer of bauxite in the world. On a smelting plant in Victoria, CBC has been working to supply durable componentry for long wear-life on processing machinery. “CBC carried...
The collaborative relationship between component manufacturer and supplier is crucial when it comes to offering full-spectrum service to customers. This is exemplified by CBC’s recent implementation of the Gates Super HC cross-section V-belts to a copper mine in Townsville. “When Gates and CBC are both involved...
Sheree Munnik, Motion Australia’s Key Account Executive for Mining in Perth, says that high-quality components that are resistant to harsh mining environments are crucial for reliability and cost savings. Working recently with a local gearbox repair business, she recommended Schaeffler’s FAG T41D spherical roller bearings...
Remote monitoring and automated performance data feeds are becoming crucial tools for the mining and quarrying sectors. The Gates® Design Power™ digital portfolio allows CBC to conduct overview and analysis of belt-drive systems for customer sites, accurately calculating dimensions, tension, transmission capacity, energy and cost...
