We Welcome Peter Reid to the team at Centre State Bearings.

 

Peter has more than 45 years experience with all aspects of Bearings, Filters and Power Transmission, he has worked with major industry players like SKF, Nachi and BSC Motion Technology, and ran his own successful business for many years. 

With extensive product knowlegde and contacts throughout Australia and overseas, he can get the right part for you.

Call Peter at Centre State Bearings on (03) 5446 8722

Fitting Dos and Don'ts for Axle Seals

Dos

Check for burrs in bore of hub and axle and clean off before fitting

• Always use new seal with sleeve supplied
• Pre-lubricate sealing edges prior to fitting (i.e. smear of grease between the lips)
• Apply non setting sealant to outside diameter (OD) of seal and bore of sleeve prior to fitting
• Always use correct fitting tools for both seal and sleeve
• Radius on end of OD of sleeve to be outward facing
  

Also...

• Always be careful when working on a raised vehicle. Avoid excessive rocking.
• Be careful not to damage the new seal. You may want to go ahead and buy a couple of seals. If you damage one you will have a spare. It is better to be prepared than to have to run back to the parts store in the middle of a repair.
  

Don'ts

• NEVER use a seal on a previously run sleeve
• Don't use hammer or other similar tool directly on seal or sleeve when fitting

Maldon Museum

Received a lovely note from Maldon Museum & Archives Association thanking us for a small donation. The Association is run by volunteers and even small contributions help keep it operating.

Visit their website http://sites.google.com/site/maldonauhistory/Home or better still if you are in Maldon one weekend, pay them a visit.

Thanks to the good recent rains it looks like we might have a good harvest this year.

Many farmers are already making sure their balers and harvesters are good to go.

Avoid getting stuck with a breakdown right in the middle of cropping.

Not having the right parts could cost you serious time and money, right when you don’t need it!

It’s a good idea to check your equipment, and at Centre State Bearings we have a good range of chain & sprockets, belts & pulleys, bearings, filters and more.

Give us a call on (03) 5446 8722 and make the most of this year’s harvest. 

Use INOX for the Care of MOWERS, CHAINS SAWS, etc:

Use INOX

INOX will penetrate and free up bolts & nuts, bushes, bearings & shafts on rotary hoe & mower blades, splines and couplings, spray on before reassembly for easier removal next time.

Use INOX

INOX will lubricate mower chain drives, splines & couplings, wheels, control cables, bushes & bearings, electric hedge trimmer blades, self oilers on chain saws, stops corrosion under chain saw links caused by corrosive timber resins.

Use INOX Spray INOX on all electrical parts, fittings and battery terminals to stop moisture and corrosion forming.

Spray INOX on frames and body panels before using equipment for the easier removal of mud, dirt and grass after use.

Use INOX to clean, polish and protect equipment and cutting blades between use from rust and corrosion. 

Get the Right Chain for your Header

Replacement Harvester Chains & Sprockets for Bendigo & Central Victoria

Centre State Bearings can supply

• Feeder Chains
• Clean Grain Chain
• Return Grain Chain
• Corn Front Chains
• Baler Chains
• Grouper Chains
• Chain Only
• Sprockets
• Replacement Parts
• Header Belts
  

To Suit Most Brands including: 

• Allis Gleaner
• Arbos
• Case IH
• Deutz Fahr
• John Deere
• Massey Ferguson
• New Holland
• Horwood Bagshaw

Contact us or Call (03) 5446 8722 for pricing and availability to suit your harvester.

What bearing do I need?

You have just had a breakdown, and you need a bearing right away, but what bearing do you need? Some times it's too easy. There is a clearly visible part number, so away you go!

But even then you can have difficulty, like a bearing with a standard part number on it, that turns out not to be standard. These are sometimes called "inch bore metric bearings" or "funny bore Bearings"

Try to get an accurate measurement.

Most bearings go by ID x OD x W. That is: Inside Diameter (or shaft) x Outside Diameter (or Housing) x Width (or Depth). Metric or imperial measurements don't really matter as we can convert to the style that is appropriate.

Also be on the look out for any special features.
Does the bearing have a snap ring and groove? Is the Inner Race wider than the outer race? Is the outer race rounded or spherical in shape? Perhaps the bearing is flanged?

Where does the bearing go, and what does it do?

To get the right bearing, sometimes knowing the application can help. If it is for an Automotive or Off Road vehicle, let us know the make, model and year, engine type and size etc. We have listings for hundreds of applications.

If in doubt call us at Centre State Bearings.

Chances are that we can help you identify that bearing (or seal, or filter, or other part...)

Our Phone Number is (03) 5446 8722