America’s biggest off-roading race – the Mint 400 held annually in Las Vegas – is known for its legendary thrills and spills. The 2018 event was no exception! The rough course was made up of rocks, silt and unforgiving terrain. During the day, the wild wet weather made blinding dust stick to the racers’ helmets…
The Parker 425 – an off-roading race annually held early February in Arizona– is always challenging, but this year was even more difficult for competitors due to the lack of rainfall prior to the event. With such dry conditions, the track was filled with sand banks, loose gravel and a mass of thick dust. To…
Fluid Film has extended the life of the Central Coast Council fleet of lifeguard ATVs, by stopping rust and corrosion. The Central Coast is well-known for its picturesque coastline, with Central Coast Council tasked with providing lifeguard services for 15 beaches. To help their lifeguards get around the coastline, Central Coast Council has a fleet…
We’re pleased to confirm Stott Industrial is a proud player sponsor of the Thornton Redbacks Football Club in the 2018 Herald Women’s Premier League (WPL). Sporting our Fluid Film brand for the first division team will be Lauren Faulkner, a seasoned Redback who has made her way through the WPL since debuting in the U14’s…
For over 17 years now, Stotts Industrial has supported the Newcastle-based Special Children’s Christmas Party. The annual event is held with the aim of having fun and making memories. It is a unique opportunity for special needs children and their families to network in a safe and fun environment. The occasion wouldn’t be possible if…
2017 year marked the 50th anniversary of the Baja 1000, the famous off-road race held in Mexico. Being a competition that takes place in a variety of conditions, entrants must pay special attention to the suitability of their vehicle. Elements such as suspension, tyres and horsepower are all taken into consideration. However, one element in…
With enthusiasm and desire for off road, owner and lead engineer, Alan Roach, founded Baja Designs 25 years ago. Since then Baja Designs has developed cutting edge techniques to stay at the forefront of motorcycle and automotive lighting. Baja Designs lives and breathes passion, quality and performance – crafting their products using only the highest…
Having created the world’s first successful wire rope lubrication system in 1982, using their specific requirements, it’s no surprise the Kirkpatrick’s reputation and experience surpasses those of other similar products. When the Kirkpatrick Wire Rope Lubrication Systems were first created, they were primarily used to maintain cranes load lines, pendants and boom hoist cables. Today,…
Wire ropes are considered an integral part of many structures. Often made of steel, wire ropes consist of continuous wire strands twisted around a central core. They are found in various applications such as in cranes, elevators, excavation, mining and construction where they are used for pulling, dragging or hoisting. While wire ropes are far…
Do you have any idea how water can ruin your most prized equipment? When water comes into contact with exposed metal, more often than not, the result leads to rust. How is that possible? Water helps iron react with oxygen. You’ll find that rust forms faster in places with great deals of moisture in the…
