lubrication

Grant Gray is feeling buoyant about the future of manufacturing and industrial business in Australia.

Manufacturers’ Monthly speaks with the John Sample Group about the importance of pairing the most suitable lubrication system – and lubricating while equipment is running – with different industrial environments.

Lubrication-free igus spherical balls now available from Treotham with cost-effective sheet metal housing.

Adam Abel is a man of few words. But when asked to talk about the key strengths of his business, Northern Water, he speaks with confidence: “The knowledge and support that we give on our products.” This comment is backed by an impressive customer base, which includes: the Australian Navy, Australian Border Force and the … Continue reading KEEPING DESALINATION equipment tip-top for Northern Water →

Around 17 years ago, Stephen Millar and a few other family members commenced Fieldquip in Oakey, Queensland. Today, Fieldquip is a preferred supplier of tractor implements to major tractor brands. Fieldquip’s mowing and slashing equipment are distributed through reputable tractor dealerships in Australia, New Zealand and other Pacific Island countries. Apart from manufacturing, Fieldquip also … Continue reading Not just cutting the grass →

If there’s one thing a farmer, a miner, a sailor and a builder have in common, lubrication expert David Bailey believes it’s that they all have to deal with rust. Just over a decade ago, CRC introduced CRC Penetr8 to address that very issue. Designed with a 360-degree nozzle, the Penetr8 aerosol can be sprayed … Continue reading Beating rust, like professionals →

The most common cause of bearing failure in an industrial plant is improper lubrication. Which is why a multipoint lubrication system is recommended, particularly for large operations such as those typical in the building material manufacturing sector, says lubrication expert Mandar Shivalkar. “The key point to understand is that over-lubrication can be just as damaging … Continue reading Keeping plant operations slick with multipoint solution →

Building material manufacturing plants are often equipped with bespoke and uncommon production components that are not readily available locally and, in many cases, not available internationally. Should a lubricant-related failure occur, this can affect the entire production process and ability of the site to manufacture its finished product. “Using lubricants manufactured from high quality ingredients … Continue reading Keeping operations fluid with Shell’s global bespoke lubrication solutions →

Extending the life of heavy gear for cement manufacturers is crucial for them to save operational costs associated with maintenance. Manufacturers’ Monthly finds out why from the John Sample Group. Cement manufacturing is a vital part of the Australian economy and a significant national industry that employs over 1,300 people directly and more than 5,000 … Continue reading Reducing operational costs through good lubrication →

Enabling safer practices was first and foremost on their mind when CBC Australia established their own house brand Marlin Industrial Products to supply industrial consumables, including cleaning chemicals and materials handling equipment, to building materials manufacturers. With their significant technical knowledge in keeping equipment and machinery in optimal working health, CBC noticed that understanding industry … Continue reading Industrial consumables tailormade for Australian manufacturers →

CRC Industries manufactures products that keep machinery and fleet equipment performing at its peak. While they are known as a maintenance and repair products supplier, with more than 50 years’ experience in the industry, they have become an agile solutions provider. As a solutions provider, the company is able to cater to the diverse maintenance, … Continue reading How a chemicals supplier became an agile solutions provider →

A key facet of most all buildings & architectural structures is sheet glass. The “float glass” continuous production process presents some challenging application demands for bearings and related components. Whilst the glass production machinery manufacturers design and select components such as bearings to match the operating requirements, the ever-increasing pressures for greater production output means … Continue reading Bearing the burdens of Sheet Glass manufacture →

Recent testing has confirmed that igus’s iglidur Q2E can withstand up to 130 MPa. The bearings, designed to be used in construction machines, agricultural machines, utility vehicles and offshore installations, are made from high-performance plastics. Distributed by Treotham in Australia, these bearings are lubrication and corrosion free. Due to not needing lubrication, maintenance requirements are … Continue reading No lubricant bearings developed for heavy industry →