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The cost of energy in manufacturing building materials is a major contributor to the overall cost of the product. Steve Hittmann, National Product Manager at BSC, says upgrading from wrapped belts to raw edge cogged belts is a low-cost option to achieve higher energy efficiencies in drive systems. “Unlike wrapped belts, the raw edge construction does … Continue reading Get a grip on energy bills with the right belt drive →

Opal Australian Paper, a major manufacturer of packaging papers and boards and Australia’s only manufacturer of inkjet, printing and office papers including the Reflex brand, has been working with BSC as a trusted supplier for nearly 20 years. BSC supplies a wide range of parts and products to the company’s Maryvale paper mill in Victoria’s … Continue reading Why the BSC and Timken relationship works for Opal Australian Paper →

When Queensland-based original equipment manufacturer, M&Q Equipment, was looking for a reliable local supplier to provide a range of bearings and bearing assembly components for their flagship slurry pumps, they turned to their trusted suppliers at BSC’s Wacol branch; which resulted in a partnership with Timken®. For over 25 years, M&Q has been a trusted … Continue reading Partnership solution comes through for Austral pump maker, M&Q Equipment →

Processes in building material manufacturing often involve high temperatures and critical stresses. Cement, tile and brick production processes require hammer mills to crush the aggregate material into smaller pieces and then vibrating screens to classify these crushed particles by size. Similarly, chipping the wood that goes into plywood laminates involves putting huge logs of wood … Continue reading Low-friction roller bearings keep machines working longer →

In heavy-duty applications such as abattoirs, it is vital to have a bearing that is designed to withstand the toughest of requirements. Manufacturers’ Monthly explains. In many industrial operations, bearings are the lynchpin of a production line. In the context of a high-intensity operation such as an abattoir, a bearing must be designed to withstand … Continue reading Timken Spherical Roller Bearing Solid-Block Housed Units (formerly known as Blue Brute) save time and money →

Today’s industrial operations depend on housed unit bearings to keep things moving – particularly in demanding conditions and dirty environments. It’s vital that roller bearing housed units are rugged enough to outlast these tough conditions and deliver exceptional performance. Aboveground materials handling equipment has to withstand changing weather conditions, extreme temperature fluctuations, variable load directions … Continue reading Exceptional performance in tough conditions →