Product Guides
Pressure Relief Valve Guide: Types, AU Standard & Testing
How a pressure relief valve works, spring-loaded vs pilot-operated types, the Australian standard (AS 1271 and AS 1210), set pressure and accumulation limits, testing frequency, and signs a valve may be faulty.
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Workshop Lighting Guide: LED Work Lights, Head Torches, Inspection Lights & Trade Selection
Workshop lighting guide for Australian tradies: LED work lights, head torches, inspection lights, magnetic mounts, body lights, UV refrigerant leak detection, lumens vs lux explained, CRI for inspection work, colour temperature, IP rating, Coast vs Macnaught vs Hansa selection, and the AS/NZS 60598 + AS/NZS 3760 standards.
Read moreIndustrial Hose Reel Guide: Spring Rewind, Manual, Pneumatic, Battery & Macnaught Selection
Industrial hose reels: air, water, diesel, oil & grease. Spring rewind vs manual, mounting, workshop fit-out, Retracta + Macnaught range. Mining & fleet AU.
Read moreOil Pump & Drum Pump Guide
Oil dispensing pumps: lever, rotary, air-operated and battery types compared, ratio pumps decoded, AdBlue compatibility, Macnaught / Samoa / Alemlube selection.
Read moreGrease Gun Guide: Types, Cartridges, Couplers & Selection
Grease guns: manual lever vs pistol vs pneumatic vs battery Li-Ion. Macnaught K29 Flexigun, K45 Levergun, K53 PowerPistol, PG450 PowerGun + Alemlube, Lubemate range, cartridge sizes, priming and coupler selection.
Read moreDiaphragm Pump Guide: AODD, Air-Operated Double Diaphragm and Industrial Pump Selection
Diaphragm pumps: AODD operation, materials, sizing, what NOT to pump, troubleshooting icing/stalling, ATEX and food-grade options for Australian industry.
Read moreFlow Meter Guide: Types, Oval Gear vs Turbine, and Choosing for Diesel, Petrol, Oil & AdBlue Dispensing
Flow meters: oval gear vs turbine, mechanical vs digital, diesel petrol oil and AdBlue dispensing, calibration, K-factor, viscosity effects and brand selection.
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Easy Greasing with the Macnaught K29 Flexigun
Here are more reasons why this grease gun is a best-seller and what actual users say about it.
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Why Choose A Macnaught Retracta Poly Reel
(Taken from Macnaught. Republished with permission. Edited for point of view, recency and relevance.) For decades, the Retracta brand has built an enviable reputation worldwide for performance and reliability. Through this, and with a long history of innovation and design, Macnaught has developed an industry leading range of industrial strength retractable hose reels. Why choose a Retracta poly reel? These polypropylene retractable hose reels are special because they are: Backed by a Macnaught warranty, supported by Australians locally Fully serviceable Made with a wear-resistant Pro-Glide mouth Specifically designed and engineered for the most demanding industrial applications and environments. Wrapped in a UV-stable, impact-resistant case to withstand tough conditions Proudly made in Australia Included in the Retracta range are poly hose reels with Macnaught’s breakthrough Retracta Adjustable Control System (RACR), which gives the user true control by allowing him to set the speed of return (of the hose). This innovation has been designed to provide essential safety for personnel and equipment. Also available is the Retracta FLEX range that features an innovative hybrid polymer that allows for ultimate flexibility and kink resistance when under pressure. Shop for Retracta air hose and water hose reels now. For diesel and fuel transfer measurement, see the AIMS fuel meter range.
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