In response to historical issues surrounding inventory management and stock control, SpecFast has developed a tailored three-stage monitoring system, which has been successfully implemented on an Australian manufacturing site. Incorporating a secure storage facility, load sensor features, and ProLocker component vending machines, the overall portfolio has...
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...
Diesel transfer pumps are used for hundreds of various applications on industrial sites, and allow for lightweight and convenient fuel transport. While leaks and spillage are a primary safety concern for fixed location storage, transfer pumps ensure safety in a range of environmental conditions and...
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...
As their national servicing network expands, Motion Australia aims to provide a closed loop offering across seals, fluid power, hydraulics, drive solutions, bearings and couplings. This full spectrum expertise reduces the number of external vendors needed to attend issues on-site, and is supported by practical...
Drawing on years of expertise in intelligent electrical-mechanical design, TECO has developed the 510 Low-Voltage Variable Speed Drives specifically to accommodate the needs of heavy industrial applications. Each 510 series model variation (F, A, E, and L) has its own unique capabilities to suit the requirements...
According to Shell’s industry research, lubricants account for only around 1-2% of total maintenance costs. Yet if chosen correctly, many operators do not realise that choosing the right lubricant product for a piece of equipment can save up to 30% on total operating costs. Further research...
“Hydraulic hose fittings, adaptors and accessories are really important for mining equipment,” according to Motion Australia’s Hydraulic Hose and Fittings Category Manager, Aaron Bryer. “The hose is the critical transfer item on pumps to extract a particular fluid or medium from a charged area. Hydraulic...
