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Brentwood shredding away all barriers to growth

Growth is projected for the waste and recycling industry in Australia and as it moves along this trajectory, one company in Unanderra, New South Wales, is particularly confident it can provide quality machinery for recycling. By mid-2024, when the full waste export ban comes into effect, Australia must recycle around 645,000 additional tonnes of waste plastic, paper, glass and tyres each year.1 This means demand for recycling infrastructure will grow substantially. For Graham Badman, Managing Director of Brentwood Recycling Systems in Unanderra, near Wollongong, that vision justifies why his family business made the switch to design, supply and manufacturing of recycling equipment and turn-key recycling plants nearly 40 years ago. Read More
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Shielding bearings from silica dust

While the adverse effects of silica dust on human health are well documented, it is a less known fact that the product – often found in mining, quarrying, and recycling industries – can also have detrimental impacts on machine components.  This was confirmed by engineers from BSC as they were studying the root cause of frequent bearing failures for one of their clients, a building waste recycling company. The bearings were installed at the two ends of the main shaft of an impact crusher that crushes large quantities of bricks and concrete blocks and is therefore exposed to dirt and dust ingress from the construction material.  Read More
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The Synthetic Revolution

Are synthetic lubricants magical? Why are they so popular? Why should I pay more for synthetics? This article explains some of the key features of synthetic lubricants that can contribute to increased productivity of industrial equipment.
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