When it comes to mobilising flood response initiatives, Motion Australia’s businesses and team members, have been actively involved in providing ongoing assistance to the flood affected communities since the very beginning of this crisis. “Given Motion’s diverse capabilities, many team members have been compelled to...
“Underground mining operations require driveshaft solutions that are robust to heavy conditions and capable of performing well for extended operating intervals,” says Glenn Hart, Category Manager for Power Transmission at Hardy Spicer. As a market leading manufacturer and supplier of heavy-duty driveshaft assemblies to the Australian...
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...
According to John Di Michele, General Manager at Titan Lifting Technologies, rigging and hoisting heavy materials are a significant part of day-to-day mining operations, and miners rely on lifting equipment to get the job done safely and efficiently. “Titan Lifting’s diverse portfolio of quality precision lifting...
Because many lubricants for the mining industry are developed by global oil companies on American or European soil, it can be difficult to find lubrication products that are tailored specifically toward local mining conditions. This was the platform on which Peter Vicary and his sons...
According to Shane Rock, Oceania Region General Manager for Regal Rexnord, the way couplings perform under severe-duty conditions can make or break a drive system. “There are many variables to consider when selecting a coupling arrangement for a piece of mining equipment,” he says. “Their torque...
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...
Roller chain is rapidly becoming an outdated technology on Australian farms, due to its heavy, noisy, and rust-prone characteristics. Luckily, the engineers at Gates have been developing safer, more efficient alternatives, including their innovative Poly Chain® GT™ Carbon™ synchronous belt solution. To read the full article,...
According to the Australian Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, energy costs account for at least 15 per cent of total operational costs for food and beverage manufacturers. It is important that harvesting equipment is closely monitored through regular energy audits, so that...
According to Mark Boyle, Hydraulic Seal and O-Ring Product Manager at Motion Australia, carrying out routine maintenance on farming equipment often requires more than just patching up a few leaks. “In throws of harvest season, when sites are operating around the clock, any downtime on hydraulic...
