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Preparing heavy duty vehicles for the winter months
It’s time to prepare for the pressure and challenges of extreme cold conditions.
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Cold weather maintenance cuts costs and downtime
Save time and money with a few simple precautions.
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How the new engine oils can help lower maintenance costs
In December 2016, the North American heavy duty lubricant market witnessed its biggest specification overhaul in history with the launch of two new API heavy duty diesel engine oil categories: CK-4 and FA-4. Formerly known as Proposed Category 11 (PC-11),…
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Choose what to measure to avoid information overload
Mine maintenance is different in the 21st Century. The explosion of data technology means that technicians can monitor virtually any aspect of their equipment. Speed and engine hours came first, but now mines are measuring everything – from fuel depletion…
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MAINTENANCE: Outotec’s new digital tool produces same-day reports
FINLAND – Customers can now get immediate feedback from their equipment inspections thanks to a new mobile app being rolled out for Outotec equipment. The app guides service technicians through the inspection process, allowing them to capture all relevant technical…
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Examining lifetime costs of fabricated parts for vibrating screens
Picking the right parts are one of the ways operation managers can save money and increase profits.
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Skilled Trades are Machine Surgeons
An in-depth look at why skilled and well trained technicians are so important.
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Preparing Mining Fleets for an Engine Revolution
Driven by changes in environmental policies, oil manufacturers are introducing new products.
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Tips for choosing the right engineered screen media
Many mining and aggregates operations have used traditional products, such as woven wire cloth, for years with great results, but for operations experiencing high wear and frequent screen change outs, it’s worth looking into engineered screen media. Materials such as…
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LUBRICATION: Kluber provides specialty synthetic gear oils
NEW HAMPSHIRE – Klüber Lubrication, a worldwide manufacturer of specialty lubricants, provides high performance gear oils that are based on high grade raw materials and advanced additives, enabling maximum efficiency in the lubrication of gear components. Klübersynth GEM 4 N are…
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Seven tips to improving maintenance
Equipment maintenance costs can take a significant bite out of the bottom line, while malfunctioning equipment means production losses and unhappy customers, so it makes obvious sense to improve maintenance practices to reduce equipment shutdowns due to breakdowns or unplanned…
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Innovative technology heightens sustainability and productivity
More and more frequently, provincial governments impose water limitations on producers across Canada, thereby, affecting thousands of operations from coast to coast. With obstacles such as water restrictions, droughts and increased energy costs, getting the most profit from an operation…
