Buckets & GET

Inspection:

A remotely operated mobile application enables inspectors to efficiently record key measurements and observations in the field. Inspectors use ultrasonic technology to capture material thickness data for lips, walls, and wear plates. They can also measure the length and dimensions of teeth and other Ground Engaging Tools (GET) components.

The app documents cracks, including their location, length, and severity. It includes supporting images for further context. Comments can be added for each observation point. All collected data syncs automatically to a centralized database, ensuring real-time availability for analysis and reporting.

Interpretation:

Inspection data compares with historical records and trend data to identify accelerated wear patterns and upcoming maintenance requirements. By analyzing these trends, the system enables proactive decision-making to extend component life and reduce unplanned failures. Captured images with comments serve as powerful visual tools, replacing lengthy descriptions. They provide clear, actionable insights for maintenance teams. These images illustrate exact repair locations on the bucket, ensuring accurate and efficient maintenance. By aggregating the condition of each individual component, the software delivers a comprehensive view of the bucket’s overall health. This enables precise forecasting of remaining lifespan and optimal maintenance scheduling.

Planning :

Planners translate inspection observations and insights into actionable maintenance tasks. They schedule these tasks for execution at the appropriate time—whether immediately or as part of an upcoming preventive maintenance (PM) service. Planners systematically schedule tasks such as component repairs, replacements, and crack repairs. This ensures the team completes necessary fixes before they impact bucket performance. The result is a detailed work order that the maintenance team can execute within the defined date and timeframe.

Action:

Planned bucket maintenance is broken down into individual tasks that are executed on the workshop floor, ensuring the bucket is restored to optimal operational condition. This helps guarantee that the bucket is capable of meeting production targets while maximizing its anticipated lifespan. Completed tasks, are logged in the system, providing a clear record of work done and any outstanding tasks are automatically highlighted in management reports, enabling better oversight and ensuring that all necessary repairs are addressed before the bucket is returned to service

Reporting:

Two levels of reporting are provided: Inspection Report: The Inspection Report provides a detailed summary of the current condition of an individual bucket, based on the latest inspection data. It includes:
Condition summary of key components such as lips, walls, wear plates, and GET elements. Forecasted residual life, aiding in maintenance planning and budgets. Images and comments, offering visual evidence and detailed observations for maintenance teams. Fleet Power BI Report: The Fleet Power BI Report offers a high-level analysis of the entire bucket fleet, enabling data-driven decision-making by comparing: Current condition and wear rate trends of each bucket and its components. Performance tracking against budgeted life expectancy. Cost performance breakdown, categorized by hour, ton, or bank cubic meter (BCM). Ground Engaging Tools (GET) expenses, separated for more granular cost analysis. This reporting structure ensures both individual bucket health and fleet-wide performance are continuously monitored and reported. It drives bucket maintenance efficiency and cost scrutiny.