Did you know that the global paper and board industry produces approximately 400 million tonnes of paper and board annually? With such massive production volumes, the manufacturing process for paper and board products places significant demands on machinery, underscoring the critical need for reliable and...
Intriguingly, a Japanese novelist once embarked on an unconventional journey by printing an entire novel on a roll of toilet paper1. The novel, titled "Drop," unfolds within the confines of a public restroom and spans approximately 90cm of paper, offering a quick read. Toilet paper,...
"By utilising Gates® Predator™ v-belts, you can reduce the number of belts in your drive system by up to half," highlights Rob Michelson, an expert in Power Transmission at Motion. "Furthermore, the unique design of the Predator belt enhances equipment longevity." The importance of v-belts in the...
According to the Craft Brewers Benchmark Report by manufacturing performance software company OFS, the malt industry’s average production time sits at about 45 percent of its full potential due to inefficiencies in brewing production line operations.2 This industry snapshot reveals that the booming industry is...
“Underground mining operations require driveshaft solutions that are robust to heavy conditions and capable of performing well for extended operating intervals,” says Glenn Hart, Category Manager for Power Transmission at Hardy Spicer. As a market leading manufacturer and supplier of heavy-duty driveshaft assemblies to the Australian...
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...
Roller chain is rapidly becoming an outdated technology on Australian farms, due to its heavy, noisy, and rust-prone characteristics. Luckily, the engineers at Gates have been developing safer, more efficient alternatives, including their innovative Poly Chain® GT™ Carbon™ synchronous belt solution. To read the full article,...
CRAM aims to be more than just a workshop, but rather a source of full spectrum solutions, focused on design and fabrication, commissioning, and one-stop-shop for spare parts. Under the ethos of ‘keeping machinery moving,’ the business utilises over 20 years of industry experience to...
Having been part of the team at Hardy Spicer for over a decade, Michael Walton remembers when – many years ago – the company liaised with some mining companies to develop a greaseable CV joint for sleet light vehicles. “Around the same time, we innovated our...
“Ensuring a pump system is fitted with the right coupling components is critical to the performance of the application, as any heavy vibrations and loads can cause cracks and fractures on drive equipment,” explains Troy Markland, National Product Manager for Chain and Ironware at Motion...
