yes bellfest to all of those things.
having a blade delaminate and talking about it is one thing but the repercussions involved with multiple occurrences is our major worry. we operate three robbies, one with a delamination, and three bells, but you have to imagine the plight of the single and multiple robbie operator whoe suffers this problem, the time frame to fix it, right at the begginning of the mustering season.
there are abot 200 machines used in mustering and every one of the owners has their collective fingers crossed that this does not escalate.
i have since learnt of another blade that has come unstuck in australia that makes six.
i also have heard a rumour that there have been instances at the factory before delivery but i cannot substantiate this.