Posted by Aaron Chen on 28/07/2021
To increase production in a nursery or garden, nursery equipment such as a metal plant bench is often necessary. It serves a vital function in the nursery and garden operation. Metal plant bench is a stable and well-drained platform where plants grow.
Topics: plant bench, metal plant benches
Posted by Aaron Chen on 16/07/2021
A plant bench can serve many purposes in a nursery or garden. It can be used for propagating, growing and handling plants. That’s why it is often considered multi-purpose nursery equipment.
Topics: metal potting benches, plant bench
Posted by Aaron Chen on 10/06/2021
A plant trolley or nursery trolley is essential equipment in the garden and nursery. Generally, it is a large metal basket or frame that is used to transport heavy or large items. It usually has straight sides with two or more wheels.
Topics: nursery trolley, plant trolley
Posted by Aaron Chen on 18/05/2021
In recent years, gardening becomes immensely popular in more countries including Australia, especially during the pandemic. That’s the reason why a lot of people are now interested to start their own gardening activities or even start a horticultural business. To get started, it’s vital to look for a reputable supplier that will provide all their horticultural needs.
Topics: nursery suppliers, gardening suppliers
Posted by Aaron Chen on 26/04/2021
Potting benches or gardening tables are outdoor workbenches designed for nursery and gardening. This particular table provides a convenient place for nursery and gardening supplies and potting soils and medium. This is also the best place to store nursery and gardening tools and equipment. They are usually elevated to give a comfortable workspace to workers, horticulturists and gardeners.
Posted by Aaron Chen on 06/04/2021
Benches are useful accessories to organise plants in greenhouses. They can help maximise space in this structure. Aside from that, they add some decorative touch to greenhouse interior. With their ergonomic height, they usually provide convenience to most gardeners and improve WHS in horticultural and nursery workplace.
Topics: greenhouse benches, rolling benches
Posted by Aaron Chen on 22/02/2021
Orchid is one of the most beautiful and sophisticated shade-loving plants. But they need different care to thrive and grow healthy. So for new orchids growers, it’s crucial to take some time to learn what they need and how to grow them well in shade houses.
Topics: Shade house, Shade cloth
Posted by Aaron Chen on 01/02/2021
Gardening can be made easy through utilising different gardening tools and equipment. These tools can help to ensure safety as well as reduce time and energy when working in a garden. But not all tools and equipment are created equal. Hence, having enough knowledge in selecting the right tool and equipment is crucial.
Topics: gardening tools, gardening equipment
Posted by Aaron Chen on 17/12/2020
Today, gardening is immensely popular. This exciting and healthy activity can be tried by anyone. However, it can be a daunting task especially for first-time gardeners. They have to figure out the types of plants to grow and the proper way of caring for them. On top of that, purchasing new and appropriate gardening tools is necessary.
Topics: gardening tools, barrow and trolley
Posted by Aaron Chen on 30/11/2020
Potting mix is known to be a combination of organic and inorganic material. It is often kept at a higher temperature comparing with plain soil. It also retains heat for a longer period. With that, harmful bacteria and fungi thrive and grow better in this environment especially when the potting mixes are moist and warm.
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*[Owner]* An industrial laundry system service company needed repairs and redesign done to their tooling. C-Mac made changes to the tooling to make access and ease of use to decrease service down times.
*[Service Manager]* An industrial fan service company had a failure of a major shopping centre air conditioning fan/ blower. C-Mac repaired the unit within a 24hr turn around for minimum downtime.
*[Owner/Manager]* A major food manufacturer specializing in tomato sauce had a filling machine breakdown. The machine was brought to C-Mac and repaired in 24hrs for minimum downtime of the production line costing $5,000 per hour.
*[RAAF - Warrant Officer]* Airfield support staff required a portable sandbagging frame and requested a design, prototype and trials at no cost. There was nothing suitable on the market i.e. made in Australia. "Sandbagging Frames":materials-handling/1-bagging-equipment#silt-bagging-frame are now on the national procurement data base and some probably overseas at different war zones.
*[Mechanical Design Engineer]* An automotive transmission design customer needed help with designing an automatic transmission gear prototype. We suggested and engineered a more cost effective and practical way for the mass production stage.
*[Nursery Manager]* At an exhibition saw our self tracking nursery trailers and indicated he had a costly issue transporting large (heavy) pots containing advanced trees. Existing method was a bobcat. C-Mac designed and quoted for the manufacture of a Self Tracking “Low Loader”. His comment on the first day of using "Low Loader trailer":nursery-equipment/7-trailers/#low-loader-self-tracking-trailer “Can now move 100 litre pots with trees, 150 metres in 1 hr and not get a sore back”.
*[Purchasing Officer]* A mining design and machining company needed help with machining components urgently as they were too busy to keep up with the demand. C-Mac machined the components so the deadline could be met.
*[General Manager]* Customer had to submit a proposal and compete against other countries for the manufacturing facility. C-Mac submitted drawings to show there was space in existing plant to install the new process and to comply with all Australian OH&S Standards. Working together with customer to submit proposal to the Head Office overseas WON the contract. Project was a success meeting 6month lead time and budget.
*[Nursery Owner]* Needed a specific Potting & Mixing machine. for his yuccas nursery, but the problem was it was no longer manufactured. From his description and specifications our engineers designed and modelled in 3D software his requirements. "Potting Machine":nursery-equipment/3-potting-machines/ was manufactured and fully tested with potting media in our workshop, video was then sent to customer who was very pleased with the results. Machine disassembled and freighted interstate and installed.
*[Maintenance Engineer]* An industrial hydraulic fitting manufacturer had problems with gear and shaft breakages with their machinery. They also had problems repairing and maintaining. C-Mac offered to repair and maintain their machinery on-site instead of having to permanently employ fitters.
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