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Induction heating is a crucial process in the safe and efficient installation of rolling bearings. These heavy-duty machine elements have high-precision components that must be selected carefully to ensure their effectiveness in the application. However, the mounting and dismounting of rolling bearings are equally important...

Soil ingress is a big problem for farmers, particularly for bearings which are highly prone to failure due to unpredictable conditions. It is therefore important to select the right bearings that can withstand tough weather conditions and long periods of usage to minimize machine downtime...

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...

Draglines are one of the primary excavating machines used in open-cut mining operations and according to Rod Baker, Motion Australia’s Business Development Manager for Mining in Queensland, a lot of engineering thought goes into selecting the right bearings for dragline applications. “The majority of dragline bearings...

According to Mark Slaughter, Motion Australia’s Engineering Manager for the Northern Territory and South Australia, “The point of online condition monitoring is not just to prevent catastrophic failure, but to get the maximum life out of the asset.” Using Schaeffler’s OPTIME and C1 Smart Lubricator system,...

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...

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...

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...