Everywhere we look, metals act as the framework that holds much of our modern world together, so it’s extremely important that fabrication and joinery of different components are handled with the utmost precision. The high demand for complex design, sophisticated equipment, and fast turnaround means...
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...
In agricultural environments, equipment such as compressors and engines can generate a lot of toxic run-off, which can seep into the ground or waterways and pose a risk to the surrounding ecosystem. A large contributor to this is harsh chemical cleaning products often used to...
Costs associated with misplaced and overconsumed parts can be detrimental to industrial business. A tailored inventory management system, such as a tool cabinet or vending solution, can reduce product usage by up to 50 per cent, and offer a streamlined re-ordering process. “It reduces downtime spent...
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,...
Steve Keown, National Product Manager for Lubricants and Chemicals at Motion Australia, remembers when the only methods for removing rust from industrial parts was with angle grinders, toxic chemicals, and wire wheels. “These methods were dirty, messy, generated toxic fumes and posed a lingering threat of...
Maintenance during planned downtime must be both efficient and effective. When CRC set out to develop a turnkey parts washing system that was non-toxic and better for the planet, they weren’t ready to compromise on its ability to break down grease and grime. “There’s nothing more...
Despite increased demand for raw materials, the Australian quarrying industry faces ongoing issues around global supply chain and skill shortages. The smarter allocation of time and labour, such as the implementation of remote monitoring solutions, will help to ease these pressures and prevent costly downtime,...
Bioremediation technology has historically been used for vast scale oil spillage clean up. Using innovative technology, CRC has scaled this application down to suit industrial and food manufacturing sites, introducing a parts washing system that is easy on skin and the environment. “The SmartWasher® is ideal...
Contamination of lubricants is a major concern for the food and beverage manufacturing industry. According to Alemlube, it present health hazards when dealing with consumables, and is also the leading cause of machinery failure on most industrial sites. To combat these challenges, the 100 per cent...
