Equipment maintenance includes monitoring lubrication and wear parts

Maintenance of mining equipment must consider two fundamental factors: machine lubrication and the quality of the wearing parts involved in the operation.

Monitoring these items translates into longer operating times, which reduces operating costs. Plant productivity and business profitability are increased, creating an ideal scenario for mining and quarry operations.

In this article, we will cover basic measures that are often overlooked when it comes to lubrication or managing equipment parts. We will also show how choosing companies that customize solutions for mining projects, such as Furlan, brings results.

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Follow the equipment manual

When we talk about maintenance, we are actually addressing a strategic issue for the industry in Brazil: cost calculation. Today, we know that reducing costs is a necessary condition for achieving profitability in transactions.

Another focus should be on planning. Seeking help only after a breakdown is a reactive behavior that is being left aside, becoming preventive and even predictive (when action is taken before the breakdown occurs).

Now, in everyday life, it is important to emphasize the importance of the equipment manual. It contains the set of information that the manufacturer wants you and your team to know.

By following the manual, the equipment will last longer. It also prevents the machine from breaking, due to the characteristics of the mining environment – ​​with a lot of abrasion and impact, among other things.

Maintenance also helps to ensure safety in the plant, especially for operators.

What to check when lubricating mining equipment?

One of the points covered in the manufacturer's manuals is equipment lubrication. With experience in thousands of projects, Máquinas Furlan's Technical Assistance emphasizes that lubrication must go hand in hand with maintenance. For example, the frequency recommended by the manufacturer must be followed.

The type of financing recommended is another warning. Using the products recommended by the manufacturer ensures that the friction resulting from the operation remains within the specific limits for the equipment.

Another observation: the machine must receive the correct amount of transport, without lack or excess. Here, it is worth remembering that any variations in consumption or leaks may be signs of abnormalities, and maintenance time should be activated.

Also, look for quality when replacing or configuring the product. You should not try to save money by buying a cheap, low-quality product. This procedure can jeopardize the useful life of the equipment and its availability for production.

Wear parts in mining: make changes and have stock

Another Furlan weather warning involves wear parts. Inspections should be carried out by the quarry team, assessing the condition of these parts.

If necessary, make the change, avoiding future downtime – the expectation that the part would last a little longer can be costly.

Assess whether there are parts in stock. This way, replacement at the mine will occur more quickly. In this scenario, downtime, one of the ghosts of industrial productivity, will be reduced.

It is worth noting that this entire process begins even before the equipment is at the plant. Furlan is prepared to listen to the mining team about the desired end products and the characteristics of the rock to be processed. With this information, Furlan indicates the best type of alloy to be adopted.

And be careful: any changes to the final product or even the rock may affect the performance of the parts, causing breakages or increased consumption.

On the Furlan website, the different wear parts are presented on this page . 

Mining supplier needs to be experienced and focused on durability

What is your question about maintenance? On the blog, we have several pieces of content on the subject. This one is one of the most visited and presents the “Furlan Advance Purchase” program, which offers parts with excellent commercial conditions for mining companies that plan ahead.  

So, basically, maintenance is planning. This way, the company prevents unscheduled breaks from disrupting the workflow. In other words, we are talking about delivering the desired end products on time and within the specifications desired by the customer.

In this sense, Máquinas Furlan works not only on the set of equipment and parts of high durability and performance, but also on guidance. One of Furlan's peculiarities is precisely to seek a solution for the client.

Internally, the work involves continuous improvement in products and services, such as delivery and post-casting treatments.

These solutions are discussed at meetings of the New Products, Services and Applications Department (DNPSA), a unit where there are representatives from Furlan's Technical and Commercial areas. At DNPSA, solutions are discussed, innovated and measured.

Want to know more about maintenance, lubrication and parts for the mining industry? Talk to our team here and see how Furlan's 61 years of experience can help you find the best solution for your company.