Structural cracking is an ongoing challenge on large mining equipment. Haul trucks operate under heavy loads, continuous vibration and changing road conditions. Over time, cracks can develop in the chassis and other structural areas. Most mining operations already inspect for these cracks, but the way the information is recorded can make it difficult to manage […]
Chassis Crack Mapping: Finding the Crack Is Only the Start Read More »
Every mining operation performs structural inspections on its mobile equipment. Whether it’s an electric rope shovel, hydraulic excavator, haul truck, loader or dozer, inspectors routinely identify cracks, assess repairs and monitor structural integrity to ensure equipment remains safe and reliable. Yet despite the importance of these inspections, many organisations still manage them using a combination
Why It’s Time to Digitise Chassis Structural Crack Inspections Read More »
For track-type dozers, undercarriage life has traditionally been forecast using machine hours. It’s simple. It’s widely accepted. But it’s often wrong. Hours measure time — not work. Undercarriage wear is driven by movement, not idling. Why Hours Fall Short Two machines with the same hours but different travel distances will not experience the same undercarriage wear behaviour. Because hours don’t account for:
Maximizing Undercarriage Life with Distance-Based Forecasting Read More »
Large mobile equipment structures experience extreme stresses that cause metal fatigue and cracking. Maintenance teams measure, monitor, analyze, and repair these cracks to prevent escalation and structural failure. Key Capabilities Immediate Benefits
Crack Mapping of Off-Highway Trucks chassis & Shovel Components Read More »