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  • 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…

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  • Expertise in the field creates uptime for draglines

    In North Dakota, L&H recently serviced two 2570 draglines; the team performed world class work in record time. A swing rack change out was completed in only 21 days without undecking the machine. Working around the clock to replace each of the 12 gear segments, they were then aligned to the center pin using innovative…

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  • Megadoor Coalstrip Install

    L&H Industrial’s field service team installed 10 Megadoors in Coalstrip, Montana to improve safety and efficiency at the mine site. When the customer first contacted L&H because the doors that were originally in the shop were outdated and electric powered. This was a concern as the doors could malfunction and fall on equipment or personnel below. The electric powered…

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  • A new set of side frames with advanced upgrades

    The Oil Sands of Canada are located in some of the harshest environmental conditions in mining, so when a customer was in need of a new set of sideframes for their 495HF shovel, L&H’s newly upgraded and engineered design was the best for the job. Designed for durability These new sideframes include thicker plate to…

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  • New machine technology brings new capabilities

    Modern machining technology on the next level is what the recently installed Okuma double column machining center will bring to L&H’s capabilities. Preparing for the new machine started back in October 2014 and over the past nine months the Gillette machine shop has been hard at work preparing and installing the massive machining center. A…

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  • Final Testing of NASA’s Upgraded Crawler Transporter System

    From the initial quote submitted by L&H in October of 2012, to manufacturing and installing over 1,300 parts in 2013, and rebuilding 16 propel transmissions in 2015, L&H has played a big role in the upgrade of the Crawler Transporter located at NASA’s Kennedy Space Center. In March of 2016, the final testing of the crawler transporter took place, as the…

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  • The Next Generation of the L&H Undercarriage

    For the past 50 years, L&H has always looked for ways to improve machine uptime and operation’s productivity. Field tested L&H designs have proven increased life, better safety and decreased downtime and maintenance. One of our most significant engineered solutions is currently being redesigned into the next generation of engineered upgrades using new technology improvements.…

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  • A Big Machine Will Bring Big Capabilities to L&H

    Machining for industries in need of critical parts for their machines and operations is not something L&H takes lightly. We are committed to consistently providing precision manufacturing for customers around the world in mining, oil and gas, power generation and the railroad industries. It’s important that our customers can count on us to provide the best products in the industry; that’s why our expert tradesmen are…

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  • New Innovation for Draglines Eases Maintenance

    Removing and installing large components from mining machinery takes time and can create safety hazards. Draglines, specifically, are full of massive transmissions, drums, gearing and other components that have to be removed from the machine for rebuilds or replacements. Removing these components is typically done by opening large, heavy, mechanical doors on the machine that…

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  • Build it Better | 495 Handle Upgrades

    L&H Industrial has repaired, rebuilt and manufactured mining parts for over 50 years. Understanding how parts break and what makes them fail is what we know best, and improving them is our specialty. The 495 handle upgrades The OEM handle design for 495 shovels is a recent example where L&H felt improvements could be made…

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