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Bearings on mining equipment rely on three barriers of protection against the ingress of contaminants that are present on mine sites: the housing, the housing seal, and the grease, according to Motion Australia’s in-house bearings expert, Tony Tormey.  In his role as Category Manager for Industrial Bearings, Tony has developed a kind of sixth sense … Continue reading X-Life quality sealed bearings ward off dust, dirt, and downtime →

The CRC SmartWasher® Bio-remediating part washer system has been making waves in the Australian mining industry in recent years with its environmentally friendly approach to breaking down oil, grease and contaminants on heavy machine components using an organic degreasing solution called OzzyJuice.  CRC Industries Technical Sales Executive, Ian Maguire, works on the front lines of … Continue reading CRC SmartWasher technology: Tips and training from industry experts →

Mines, quarries, and other businesses in the heavy industry sector are set to reap the benefits of Motion Australia consolidating all its subsidiary businesses into one entity.

Motion Australia believes the Fenner Power Transmission portfolio offers the most comprehensive package of PT accessories on the market. 

Did you know? On a conventional bolted assembly, there is only 15 per cent metal-to-metal contact and the remaining 85 per cent is simply open air? Conventional mechanical fasteners such as double nuts, spring washers, nylon insert nuts and toothed flange bolts often fail to provide security when up against vibration, thermal expansion, corrosion, bending … Continue reading Adhering to the LOCTITE liquid threadlocker legacy →

CBC’s premium partner, SP Tools, has reimagined the traditional big green toolbox with their new range of Sumo Series Roller Cabinets.

Due to the nature of large-scale extraction and excavation operations, the risk of doing damage to the environment is always high, crystalised as an ongoing discussion for heavy industry. Acting based on these concerns has been on the forefront of the collective hive mind in recent years, with environment, health, and safety (EHS) issues reaching … Continue reading A green clean for heavy duty mining equipment →

The team at CBC Dubbo isn’t just focused on delivering gearbox and motor products to end users, they are focused on delivering inventive engineering solutions

CBC Power Transmission application engineering manager Brad Bickford says mines restarting creates one burning question: “what comes next?” 

Like grains of sand through a shaking sieve, rocks also require a decent shakedown during the quarrying process. Quarried materials need to be crushed and sorted, and vibratory screens are what allow the material to be effectively sorted down to size.

the Fenner name has become synonymous with power transmission and is regarded in the industrial space as a global leader in full package drive solutions for mining pump applications.

As the saying goes, every cloud has a silver lining. And while the covid cloud has brought many challenges to the mines and quarries industries, it has also been a catalyst for sites to adopt or update technologies to implement remote workarounds. This has been the case with the condition monitoring of machinery, where expert … Continue reading Remote condition monitoring reduces risks and improves reliability →

A mine attracts dust, dirt, and grime which left unchecked, can erode electrical cords, cables, and connectors, slow down bearings and gearboxes and cause machinery to idle. Improper cleaning and maintenance of components can slow production to a halt, costing companies thousands in precious time and resources. CRC Industries has been servicing the mining and … Continue reading The full spectrum of protection for cleaner equipment →

Experts in metallurgy will be familiar with what is known as ‘froth flotation,’ in which a cylindrical flotation cell will typically hold the materials, while a low-pressure blower will parse the particles into hydrophobic (water-repellent) and hydrophilic (water-soluble) materials using air bubbles that are carried across the surface and removed.1 When CBC Regional Mining Manager, … Continue reading A full-service solution package for copper mine →

Mobile machines on mine sites are essential workers, and similar to human resources, they need fluids to run efficiently. However, the quality of those fluids are integral to performance – which is why customers seek assurance from BSC in regards to their lubrication needs. According to Steve Keown, BSC Australia’s National Product Manager for Lubricants, … Continue reading Fluid mobility →

Where there is movement, there is power. A coupling takes that power and transmits it from one shaft to another, which may sound simple enough in theory. A kid pedalling a bike turns the bike shafts, which takes the power to the chain. In a bike it’s a chain. In a car it’s a drive … Continue reading Let’s torque about tyre couplings →

This year marks the 50-year anniversary of the 50/50 joint venture between NTN Corporation and CBC Australia, which began in 1971. According to Fabio Rebecchi, Product Manager for NTN bearings at CBC, as the mining sector has seen increased demand for iron ore and other key minerals over that time, there has been a corresponding … Continue reading NTN-CBC: Supporting Australian mining for 50 years →

Every major industry shift starts with a small step. The movement to ‘go green’ in the mines and quarries sector is no exception – with the adoption of greener cleaning products being one of the early markers of this shift. “Mining and quarrying managers have been increasingly seeking cleaning solutions for on-site that are comprised … Continue reading A greener cleaner for mines →

With the Australian mining industry experiencing record demand for product, there is increased pressure on plants to achieve heightened productivity targets. While this comes with challenges, CBC, BSC and WebsterBSC – all part of Motion Asia Pacific – are well placed to provide solutions, says Grant Gray. “We’ve had a long association with the mining … Continue reading Keeping Australian mines in Motion →

Silicosis has been flagged as a problem in the Australian mining industry since the beginning of the 20th century. Yet the dust disease is still prevalent today. Over 600,000 Australian workers are exposed to silica dust each year and an estimated 230 develop lung cancer as a result. “In mines and quarry sites, there are … Continue reading Breathing easier with silica controls in the workplace →