During the primary stages of wastewater treatment, solid materials undergo screening, grit removal, comminution, and sedimentation. The settling tanks use sedimentation to remove the solids, causing them to sink to the bottom. Mechanical scrapers remove the sludge from the tanks, and the waste is pumped...
Timken has revolutionised industrial motion products with its blue hygienic ball bearing housed units, offering one of the most efficient and food-safe solutions in the market. Ball bearings are critical components in the food and beverage processing industry, powering machinery, systems, and equipment. Equally important are...
Timken Quick-Flex® couplings are a game changer for the agricultural industry, says Motion’s Branch Manager for Swan Hill, Bryden Coote. These heavy-duty couplings are designed to deal with strong vibration and shock, and their elastomeric inserts mean they can be quickly replaced without having to...
“Any car can get you from A to B, but it’s ongoing performance will be determined by the quality of its design, its parts and maintenance,” says Motion Australia Key Account Executive Brad Hudson. “It’s the same for industrial equipment, which rely on bearings to...
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...
When Diamond® Chain was acquired by leading industrial manufacturer Timken in 2019, it already had an extensive history at the heart of countless revolutionary innovations. Among these were in Henry Ford’s first automobile drive assembles, and the Wright Brothers’ debut flying machine. Flash forward to today’s...
A dragline is like a giant walking shovel – using a boom arm, large buckets and rigged wires, it serves to hoist large volumes of raw material from inside a pit to the above-ground pile. While many draglines on Australian sites have been in service...
Conveyors are a crucial piece of equipment for quarrying operations, utilising a combination of rollers, belts, bearings and pulleys to transport material around the site. According to Michael Greelish, National Account Manager for Mining, Quarrying and Resources at Motion Australia, bearing failure is one of...
Paula Wiles, Branch Manager at CBC Mackay, works closely with the team at Timken to offer expert solutions on a major coal export terminal in Queensland. The harsh environmental conditions of this marine site location, such as wind, grit, and dust clouds, call for rugged...
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...
