In 2017, the International Agency for the Research on Cancer (IARC) reclassified welding fume as carcinogenic. These risks apply not only to welders, but also the non-welders who work in close proximity to them. As such, it is important for workers and businesses to educate themselves on the dangers of welding fume, as well as … Continue reading Working around welders: Protecting non-welders from harmful fumes →

Fanmaster, a Sydney-based supplier and manufacturer of industrial cooling, heating and ventilation systems, offers its products through the extensive national network of BSC  branches. General manager Troy Lopez discusses the optimum conditions for workplace environments, as well as factors to consider when choosing the best cooling and ventilation systems. To read the full article, click … Continue reading Getting temperature and ventilation right in the workplace →

When a major wholesale bakery in Adelaide flagged a requirement for a customised drive chains only weeks prior to Christmas, CBC sales representative Steve Cutajar did not spare any time. Working with Diamond, he delivered the premium duplex chains before the deadline. As a key supplier of industrial products and services to manufacturers and industrial … Continue reading Mastering the art of customer service →

Electric motors represent as much as 80 per cent of electricity use in heavy industries such as mining and refineries. Industry expert Koorosh Faraji notes that every small upgrade in electric motor efficiency level can bring about significant savings in total cost of ownership. “The electric motor’s purchase price represents only about 2 per cent … Continue reading Gaining the benefits of high-efficiency motors →

Ennor Engineering, a family-owned and operated business based out of Deniliquin, NSW, have been serving the agricultural sector for over 70 years with their ground-breaking disc plough machinery. After testing every known bearing brand in the past 40 years, Managing Director Craig Ennor says he was determined that NTN bearings, supplied through CBC Australia, were … Continue reading Sowing success with quality and precision →