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...
Australia’s poultry industry is typically vertically integrated, and processing facilities are usually located within 200km of where the chickens are reared. “In large scale poultry processing plants, there is a great degree of automation in place which includes conveyor systems for transporting the chicken from transport...
Food manufacturing environments often undergo frequent, harsh washdown procedures in order to meet safety standards. This calls for wear resistant industrial parts, such as conveyor chain, that can continue operating at peak performance without extensive maintenance requirements. Matt Crehan, National Product Manager at Rexnord, recommends the...
While Australia’s cement industry is relatively small, Rotary Kiln Services has found a market across the broader Asia Pacific region and in adjacent sectors such as mineral processing, pulp and paper, and steel manufacturing. “We can supply parts, survey, and undertake mechanical and structural repairs when...
SPE prioritises Australian manufactured products for their stand-out quality. “I’ve been in this industry a long time,” says Manager Rowan Eyre. “Whenever we have used equipment that is manufactured overseas, generally the lead time on parts and servicing is not good enough.” He elaborates that tapping...
As the macadamia industry began to boom through the late 1980s, Robert Eggins began tailoring his 20-year established business towards the macadamia industry. Today, there are over 240 Robmac harvesters running on Australian plantations. “The team runs a production pipeline with three or six harvesters in...
Since its establishment in 1975, Morgan Engineering has situated itself at the forefront of specialised computer aided design and drafting (CADD), line boring, large capacity computer numerical controlled (CNC) machining, on-site machining and heavy fabrication. They are now one of the most established and sought-after...
Operating out of two large-scale manufacturing centres, AE Gibson & Sons is also dedicated to helping their customers process renewable resources, and effectively managing biomass and waste materials. Their product is of world-class standard, incorporating the latest technologies in industrial automation and mechatronics. General Manager, Curtis...
According to the Victorian government’s Earth Resources Department, less than one percent of mining exploration activities results in the establishment of a mining operation, which is why exploratory mining often comes at a high financial cost and is strictly regulated for application requirements. “A drill rig...
In a food production plant, managing the risk of incidental contamination is top priority for operators, according to Steve Hittmann. “Many of our customers operate wineries, bakeries, sugar refineries, or deal in fresh produce so they need their entire system to perform in conditions where there are regular maintenance cycles,” he explains. On...
