Choosing the Right Fences for Farm Animals

Cattle Panels in Australia

Livestock farming and fences are part of the same territory. In smaller areas animals need well organised and strong fences. Fences laid out wisely can help structure right sized pasture area and paddocks. Right fencing will serve another purpose of keeping livestock safe and not let them go astray. There are different kinds of livestock and each needs a different kind of fencing.

Cattle Fencing

Board fencing can be used for cattle but as the board fences are rough, cattle may use it for rubbing and destroy it over time. For cattle therefore, field fencing with heavy duty wire which is tightly strung is best. This fence can be four feet high. In some instances barbed wire can be used. This can be strung tightly from sturdy wooden posts.

Professionally made cattle panels in Australia can be customised for small areas. These panels can be in forms of heavy duty wire attached to sturdy metal posts.

Sheep and Goat Fencing

For livestock which comprises sheep and goats, fence needs to be made of wire fencing, which starts right off the ground with no space but has small openings in between. These fences can up to a height of 5 – 6 feet.

Hog Fencing

Hogs need water tight fencing and a welded wire panel works best to confine hogs or pigs. Also to prevent them from going under it, an electric wire which runs along the bottom can give good results. Wood fences are not that favourable for hog fencing as they can chew through it. A fence for hogs can have a height of 3 feet.

Horse and Pony Fencing

Mostly board fences are recommended for horses. Board fences are made of wooden posts which has planks nailed to it. Structurally, they are 3 boards planked into one and about 4 feet high. Depending on the livestock the fence will have variable height. For example for ponies and mini-horses, there should be a gap of 1 foot between the first board and the ground, to prevent them from rolling out from under it. Similarly, are horses which are large, the gap between the board and the ground can be of 2 feet. Likewise, stallions will need a fence which is up to 5 to 6 feet high.

It is strongly advisable to not use barbed wire at all for fencing in horses. They might like to chew or rub against the fence. A barbed wire or nails jutting out of the board can harm the horses. 

The Industries that Use Filter Press

Filter Press New Zealand

Since the mid 1800s filter press has found multifarious use in the industry. A filter press is evaluated for highest quality standards on various parameters in Australia and since 1800, it has much evolved. It is primarily a type of waste water treatment and is a piece of batch operation. With the use of pressure filtration methodology it separates liquids and solids. It is fixed volume equipment in which slurry is pumped through and as described – dewatered to obtain solids under pressure. 

The industry with highest use of a filter press is Mining Industry. Mining is a primary industry in Australia with the country being top most producers of minerals like bauxite, ilmenite, alumina, rutile, synthetic rutile, zircon and tantalum.  It is also the second largest producer of gold, zinc, lead, iron ore, diamonds (by weight) and uranium. 

Commonly the filter press equipment has 4 elements: a fixed volume, batch pressure filtration technique, polish filter and finally variable volume filter done through a filter plate. 

Apart from the mining industry, this equipment has many other uses in different industries. More industrial uses of filter presses:

1. Bold plasma purification

2. Dewatering of slurries – Mineral mining

3. Ultrafine coal dewatering

4. Filtrate recovery in coal preparation

5. Municipal waste sludge dewatering

6. Ready Mix concrete water recovery

7. Metal concentrate recovery

8. Sugaring operations – like production of Maple syrup

For the industry demands of the current times, filter press technology has time and again proved to be a highly effectual, effective and dependable technique. The product gives an ultraclean mineral and improved quality of water which can be used for equipment cleaning.

The Society for Mining, Metallurgy and Exploration made a special mention of the technique in context of dewatering coal slurries – Pilot scale plate filter press used in coal mining.

Filter press technology is used in many specialised applications in diverse industries because of their consistency and competency in giving quality results.  The appreciation for filter press technology and its diverse applications is quite abounding in the industry.

Preventing Diseases in Farm Animals

Cattle panels Australia

Farmers and people who own or have animals have a duty to care for their health and at the same time inhibit the spread of any disease between the animals, from humans to animals and vice versa.

The Australian Government has laid down a number of rules to ensure the prevention of disease in farm animals, to monitor any spread of disease and the control of same in animals. 

Some of these diseases fall in notifiable category and that implies - for any highly infectious disease the necessary government authority has to be informed. In Australia, if any farm animal is symptomatic of any of the notifiable animal disease, then it is the duty of the farmer, owner, the treating vet or the lab where it was diagnosed to inform the Food and Consumer Product Safety Authority (NVWA). It is a 24 hour service that mandates immediate reporting failing which the spread can be massive- impacting health of humans as well as other farm animals.

Preventing of disease in farm animals is very important, as diseases can spread in animals through various ways. The most common is the movement of animals within the farm. This mandates separate enclosures for farm animals. Also movement of people and machinery within the same farm or in-between separate farms can lead to diseases spread. Farm visitors can also transmit diseases if limited contact is not made necessary.

To control the movement of cattle in a safe zone, farm owners can use cattle panels. Cattle panels are livestock panels which are commonly known as cattle, hog or sheep panels. These are fencing materials which is made of heavy gauge galvanized welded wire. The strength, durability and their rigidness to withstand abuse from farm animals makes it ideal fencing material for pigs, goats, cows and other animals. These are low cost, light weight, flexible and easy to set up.  The best application of cattle panels is for portable fencing which can be a square or a circle Enclosure for keeping farm animals separate. A minimal contact limits spread of any infectious disease. For disease prevention, the cattle panels can also be put up to make Rotational Grazing Systems for the farm animals. Chicken or rabbit tractor is another use of cattle panel for disease control by segregation of cattle.

Composite Decking and its Advantages

Composite Decking

Composite decking is largely made from 2 components - wood scraps which are recycled and plastic.  They look similar to traditional wood planks. Traditionally, they came in plank forms but now they are also available in tiles.

Composite Decking

Composite decks need limited painting and sealing as they are highly resistant to warping, termites, and bugs.  Furthermore, they do not mould or rot. The resistant nature increases the durability of the decks. Safety is another parameter as they are slip proof and have splinter free surface. They provide better value than wooden decks on resale of the property making them an interesting addition to the lifestyle.

Manufacturers provide solutions for composite decking in New Zealand with a variety of colour selection along with other options like handrail and gates.  It does cost more than the lumber initially but is more economical in the long run. Pressure treated materials come out to be less costly in the long run, as all the maintenance is discounted. With a minimum of cleaning requirement in the form only a good scrub, the maintenance is also absolutely hassle-free.

They are very environment friendly and essay efficient use of resources as mostly recycled materials like wood scraps (mill waste and old pallets) and recycled plastic is used in their composition.


The comfort is unparalleled with the manufactures sending the composite lumbar as a finished product and there is no need to sand, paint or stain the material. The material is complete with UV resistant finishing to prevent sun damage.

Mining Industry and The Market Forecasts

Mining Industry and The Market Forecasts

Australia’s mining equipment market is estimated at USD 5 billion. The equipment manufacturers have shown particular interest in competing for fine coal cleaning and process control systems, technology for strata reinforcement and of course mining related software.

The mining tools suppliers provide drilling equipment, earth moving equipment, excavation equipment, draglines and front end loaders.
Prospective developments

Futuristically speaking, the statistics and industry practises are showing an incline towards open cut equipment as the companies are shifting functional focus from underground to open cut production.

Filter press and mining accessories in Australia are in demand due to increasing building and industrial activities in a vibrant economy.

As per reports, after 2011, there was a forecast of growth in the mining industry in Australia and a subsequent increase in the demand of related tools. This rise can also be attributed to an increase of private investment in the industry as a result of increase in demand of minerals, especially from regions like China.

Identifying the right mining equipment manufacturer in a booming market

The equipment manufacturer should understand what drives customer satisfaction and be able to provide a variety of quality and safe products.

The specific demands of the different sectors of industry must be documented to create custom tools.

Certification of instruments, machinery and equipment should be latest and the manufacturer should have detailed manufacturing skills.
It is best to liaise with a manufacturer with complete gamut of service scale from wholesalers, resellers to contractors and end users. This bandwidth will ensure quality of product and manufacturing capability.

Handling Tips to Prevent Damage of LVL Scaffolding Planks

Handling Tips to Prevent Damage of LVL Scaffolding Planks

• Make sure that you do not over-load the plank beyond L/80 deflection limit.
• People often use planks as mud-sills beneath the scaffold frames; check you don’t do the same.
• Do not jump or aggressively bounce on planks or drop boards on the end and ground.
• Do not allow anyone to spear planks with fork tines of the lift truck and drill holes in planks.
• Avoid storing heavy objects on the planks for long time period or use it as a ramp.
  
  

Visual Inspection of Composite Decking

• Dents or gouges on the face of the plank often indicate a great impact force that plays a great part in over stressing the plank.
• End splits passing through the plank thickness could be a clear indication that the plank was dropped recently, so avoid using the same.
• The separation of veneer layers from the LVL scaffolding planks can be a clear indication that the plank was speared with forklift.
• Drilled holes and cut notches will certainly compromise with the performance and efficiency of the planks, in such a case it’s better to adhere to quality products.
• Try to establish a method in order to mark each plank after visual inspection so that you can maintain a proper record of inspected planks.

New bridge Services providing high quality Mining Equipments

New bridge Services providing high quality Mining Equipments

In Order to revive the gains and increase the productivity engine of the mining industry, the associated companies have been eyeing the machinery which are more robust and techno savvy. What is clear is that with the collapse in mining profitability over the past three years, the industry is seeking once more to raise productivity. Miners are seeking to cut costs incurred to produce mining output, or to increase output at no additional cost—in other words, to raise productivity.

To mobilise and optimise the existing resources and generate more produce, the companies are now largely making a transition to more durable set of machines. The first thing associated with the optimisation of the machinery is its life. Staying competitive in market is mandatory for all the companies and hence the best and optimised machinery becomes the necessity. A series of practices have been introduced and followed by these companies to maintain and restore the assets in best possible state.

New Bridge Services has become a name to be reckoned with when it comes to the mining equipments. The equipments have made their own place. While making purchase decision regarding the Mining machines, trust and integrity have always been a strong determinant. New Bridge Services has evolved to be a pioneer in providing the dependable and customisable range of products that further lays the foundations of trust worthy and long lasting relationships.