Draglines are some of the biggest machines on earth. Weighting up to 13,000 tons these massive machines are a key part of the strip mining process. Capable of removing extreme amounts of overburden in just minutes, draglines are gigantic pieces of equipment in a league of their own. Maintaining these colossal machines requires knowledge, safety… Read more »
Monthly Archives: October 2016
Analysis in the Field
On site equipment analysis is significant to machine maintenance; inspections in the field can provide data and technical findings that may dictate component life and performance. A field report aids in planning maintenance intervals and equipment outages so that production is optimized, warranty commitments are upheld, and downtime is reduced. Similar to having a doctor… Read more »