Lubricants

Protecting hydraulic control systems can be a precarious part of the plant maintenance process without the right knowledge and expertise. Incorrect application of oils, greases and lubricants can hinder productivity and damage valuable components of plant equipment. 

The ROCOL brand’s range of food grade lubricants have been making waves with major food chains in recent years. According to Steve Keown, “ROCOL’s slightly higher price point is more than compensated for by the quality of their products.”

Applying corrosion resistant lubricant to every application in the mining industry from threads, sleeves, and bushes — to gears, chains, and sprockets—is good practice for extending the life expectancy of metal components, according to BSC’s Steve Keown.

In line with recent innovations in the field of lubrication, aerosols and adhesive technology, most modern harvester machines contain a self-oiling reservoir or a self-greasing board for providing an ongoing source of lubrication.  However, according to Angela Chardon, the Managing Director at Candan Industries – who produce the popular INOX lubricants – many farmers still … Continue reading Chain lube keeps ag machines running smooth →

A few years ago, Thomas Higgins decided to start his own business repairing header equipment for the harvest season from his home on Eyre Peninsula in the South Australian grain belt.  He promoted his business by word of mouth, operating solely on referrals and repeat business. It was not long before he identified some issues with … Continue reading Tech support made easy for oils and lubricant →

DJ Sincock is a strong believer in using Australian made products and recognises the importance of high quality oils and greases, particularly during peak header repair season. This was one of the reasons he chose to become a distributor of Gulf Western Oil (GWO) products through CBC, in addition to running a header repair service business in … Continue reading Keeping the Riverina slick with Australian made lubrication →

The manufacturing industry requires reliable machinery and adequate maintenance systems that ensure a constant workflow in all type of operations. John Sample Group, through its JSG Industrial Systems business, holds the distribution rights to Lincoln Industrial Lubrication Systems across the Asia Pacific. It became affiliated with one of the world’s largest bearing manufacturers, SKF, and … Continue reading JSG Industrial Systems introduces SKF single-line lubrication system for oil and fluid grease →

At their Open Day, the lubrication specialist, CRC, demonstrated the importance of giving back to their community. Manufacturers’ Monthly reports. On a warm and sunny day that put any sense of winter in Sydney to shame, CRC Industries employees, customers, and partners gathered at CRC’s Australian headquarters in Castle Hill for its Open Day. Also … Continue reading Ensuring industry, racing, and the community run smoothly →

A new plant based oil is being developed to replace petrochemicals in industrial products ranging from fuels and lubricants to specialty chemicals and plastics, writes Hartley Henderson.

CRC Industries’ new Greenlight Food Safety program offers the food industry a complete food grade compliant MRO lubricant management program.

GELITA AG is paving the way for the production of oil-free cooling lubricants, which are free from allergens and toxic substances.

Caltex is investing $5 million to expand its national bulk lubricants network, and build a new facility in WA.

Fuchs Lubricants has announced that it will open a new factory in NSW.

Maintaining the factory machinery in is the most important thing a large manufacturing company can do for itself, its workers and its bank account.

Anglomoil’s Synthetic Food Grade (SFG) lubricants range has been awarded ISO 21469 certification NSF International.

Fuchs Petrolub AG has announced plans for a $5.5 million expansion of its Melbourne facility and a major redevelopment in Newcastle.

Bearings, seals and mechatronics supplier SKF has opened a new factory in Perth.