In-Mine Production
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Maximize machine availability and reduce maintenance costs on production activities
In a mine, you are constantly striving to maximize machine availability and drive down your production and maintenance costs in tough conditions and in remote areas. Mining tools have evolved into massive machines. Whether it is Open Cast or Underground, we have the solution for every situation.
In-Mine Production Products
Automatic Lubrication
Effective lubrication of heavily loaded components is absolutely critical to the efficient, reliable and economical operations of a mine site. Choosing the right lubrication systems and services for your needs can make a significant difference to your bottom line.
Mining Processing Articles & Guides
Why Auto Lube distributor partners with Graco
Auto-Lube Services, Inc. of Loganville, Georgia, partners with Graco to provide automatic lubrication systems to construction customers across the southeast United States. See how Graco and this auto lube distributor work together to provide some of the most reliable auto lube systems in the market....
Understanding the Basics of Automatic Lubrication Systems
Discover what components make up an automatic lubrication system.
Top Oems Choose Graco Auto Lubrication Systems
Graco’s automatic lubrication system has been designed for Komatsu’s wide range of equipment to reduce maintenance needs, increase production and extend the life of the machine by automatically applying the right amount of lubrication to each lube point.
Simplify Lubrication with Automatic Grease Systems
Make manual lubrication a thing of the past with an on-vehicle automatic lubrication system.
Selecting the Proper Grease for a Given Climate
In colder climates it is important to select a grease that will not freeze at the lowest temperature to which it will be exposed. In warmer climates, attention must be given to how a grease performs at higher temperatures.
Recognising Clogged Grease Zerks
When maintenance personnel or the operator is tasked with lubricating equipment, it is possible that they may encounter grease zerks that refuse to accept lubricant. This article aims to help identify common causes of clogged grease zerks.
Lubrication Contamination and the Effect on Pin Bushings
When excessive contamination builds up between a pin and bushing surface, the rotation of the pin and the pressure load begins to dig contamination into the bronze bushing. Over time this contamination builds up and begins to restrict the movement of the pin by increasing friction.
Keeping Komatsu dump trucks up and running
The Graco Mining Kit was installed on 14 Komatsu dump trucks to provide efficient automatic lubrication in tough conditions.
How to choose the right Off-Road Auto Lube System
Each type of heavy equipment has different component specifications that are required to make up an auto lube system that will properly supply the correct amounts of lubricant to each lube point at the correct time intervals. Learn about these specifications and components...
How Auto Lube Improves Productivity and Safety at Aggregate Quarry
Lehigh Hanson, the no. 1 business in the world for aggregate, no. 2 for concrete and no. 3 for cement, relies on Graco automatic lubrication on their Caterpillar 990 pit loader. Learn how Graco’s auto lube system is helping them keep their operation running.
Effects of Lubricant Contamination
Discover how to avoid lubrication contamination from causing a major disruption in your operation.
Don’t Let Grease Guns Get In the Way of Improving Your Productivity
On the surface, manual grease guns and tubes of moly or synthetic grease may seem like a cost-effective solution for equipment lubrication, but you must factor in some important considerations when deciding what’s right for you.
Aggregate Quarry Gains Control of Auto Lube System
Wheel loaders and other heavy yellow iron equipment are operating 14 to 16 hours a day at a Hanson Aggregates company. Knowing what is going on with the maintenance of each machine is critical to keeping all of them running optimally throughout the day. Learn how Hanson Aggregates took advantage of ...
5 Reasons Why You Need Automatic Lubrication
Protect your equipment and your employees by utilizing automatic lubrication to grease critical lube points.