Quarries can increase productivity in their operations by adopting services aimed at their equipment. Machine overhaul is one of them.

The equipment is practically restored to its original state, recovering the efficiency levels present at the time of its purchase by the mining company.

However, this type of work yields better results when the team providing services, such as Technical Assistance and Consulting, is made up of technicians specialized in mining. Máquinas Furlan has this profile in its DNA.

In this post, we will present the benefits of machine refurbishment and the service provided by engineers specialized in quarries and mining companies.

How services impact mining equipment

The mining sector is one of the most competitive in the global economy. As an example, the association that brings together companies producing aggregates for construction estimates that the sector is made up of more than 3,000 mining and quarrying companies in Brazil alone.

High competitiveness demands practices that optimize costs and maximize productivity. Operator safety is also a priority. Without these conditions, business profitability becomes more difficult to achieve.

Mining is characterized by a fleet of machines that have high added value. Any downtime in processing negatively impacts results. The same applies to the need for repairs.

Therefore, operational efficiency also involves the mining company looking at what is available on the market in terms of services. This supplier must have credibility and expertise in diagnosing and offering solutions.

Basically, three groups of services emerge at this time:

1.       Equipment renovation;

2.       Technical Assistance;

3.       Consultancy.

Learn more about each of these items now. In addition, see how Máquinas Furlan has built its credibility not only through its catalog of over 150 new pieces of equipment, but also through personalized service to industrial maintenance professionals.

Mining equipment refurbishment: in Furlan's DNA

In March, Máquinas Furlan celebrated its 62nd anniversary in business. The story of its founder, Geraldo Furlan, is closely linked to the refurbishment of mining equipment.

Mr. Geraldo, as he was known (he left us in 2016), created a company highly specialized in this segment based on a routine: he used to visit clients' quarries in the interior of São Paulo.

Some of them produced limestone for agricultural purposes, a ground powder that is simple to generate, but which, during processing, requires a lot of machinery until it reaches the desired grain size.

Despite its robustness and long service life, mining equipment suffers from harsh operating conditions. On the other hand, the cost-benefit of refurbishments is very good.

Refurbishments allow the machine to resume its initial performance, as if it had just been produced. In addition, replacing the equipment in the quarry is faster and does not require adaptations for its installation, as would happen when replacing it with a new, different piece of equipment. The team does not need to stop for training, as they already know the machine.

With a solution of this type present in its DNA, Máquinas Furlan has expanded its benefits. There is an extended warranty on the repair service and a special discount on spare parts.

And, if the images say it all, the Furlan website presents a gallery of renovations, with “before” and “after” photos of the equipment – ​​see here .

Technical Assistance: solutions in a difficult time for the mining company

Máquinas Furlan has practically 3 factories within its industrial park, in Limeira (SP): the Equipment Division, Cast Parts Division and Services Division.

Technical support for internal and external customers has led Furlan's Technical Assistance department to create a culture of strategic actions. These actions are generated in an agile and effective manner.

In customer satisfaction surveys, this area is one of the most praised, precisely because of the dialogue established at such a difficult time for the plant's daily routine – when there are stoppages or instability in processing.

Furlan Technical Assistance ensures greater equipment availability to the customer and prevents productivity losses. Procedures are monitored based on strict standards, defined and established by Engineering. Technical delivery, support and operational training are part of the sector's routine.

Consulting: increasing return on investment

Consulting is one of Furlan's main differentiators. The Engineering team focuses on finding machinery and parts that provide the maximum return on investment made by customers.

The diversification of the industrial park also allows Furlan to be a market reference in offering more efficient and productive plants. Initial support, operator training and scheduled maintenance guarantee the customer peace of mind and performance.

This team still undergoes constant training.

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This overview of Furlan's Services area shows the importance of mining companies choosing a highly qualified supplier when it comes to projects for mine operations.

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