Bonfiglioli Australia and New Zealand will be upgrading and expanding its 5000 square metre Sydney production facility in order to meet growing local demand for its solutions.
The expansion plans include the purchase of a new heavy-duty machine from Italy, which comes with a $500,000 price tag. In addition, the company has acquired several large and small cranes, taking the total expansion investment to $700,000.
The MA 460 has a lot more electronics (such as sensors and positioning equipment) then the previous MA 3091, which was a manual process. It works a lot more like a CNC with multiple axes, which are programmed into the control unit.
Once programmed, the MA460 quickly positions the unit into the correct axis, gives visual indications on the screen of what tools to be used at what stage, and gives a lot more control in regards to pressing limits in terms of force or distance. This can make the assembly process a lot quicker then adjusting the machine manually to be in the correct position.
Critical information such as tools required is on the screen rather then referring to manuals which can be a slower process.
“We’ve seen an increase in demand for heavy duty products, particularly in mining applications, as well as in crane systems and material handling projects. Our current production setup was not going to allow for the growth required to fulfil demand,” said Martin Broglia, managing director of Bonfiglioli ANZ.
“The new heavy-duty machine is fully automated and allows for more sizes to be built on one machine, and with this new equipment and machinery, we will be able to build gearboxes faster and deliver to customers quicker.”
The new machine will enable Bonfiglioli to double its output, achieving delivery of around 10 gearboxes each week.
“Bonfiglioli has established itself as a market-leading supplier by offering high-quality gearboxes that deliver high ratio with high output torque, making them particularly effective in demanding industrial applications,” Broglia added.
“In addition, we have invested in developing our local presence and stockholding, ensuring our customers receive exceptional support and service.
“The addition of new machinery and equipment at our Sydney facility is the next step in our commitment to supporting the growth and success of local industries.”
The heavy-duty assembly process takes four days and includes testing and painting of gearboxes.
