How can the right GET help reduce maintenance and increase equipment availability?
Every maintenance intervention comes at a cost. Replacing worn Ground Engaging Tools (GET) is part of normal mining operations, but frequent or unexpected replacements mean more downtime, more labour and less time digging. Choosing the right GET for the application can help extend maintenance intervals, make replacements easier to plan and ultimately increase equipment availability.
Move from reactive to planned maintenance
Unexpected GET replacements can interrupt production at the least convenient moment. Instead, the objective should be to align GET replacement as much as possible with scheduled maintenance stops. Understanding the application, operating conditions and expected wear life makes maintenance more predictable and helps operators maximise productive digging time.At MTG, we work with customers to understand their applications and wear conditions so that the GET solution can support both performance and maintenance objectives.
Reduce maintenance interventions
Extending GET service life means components need to be replaced less frequently. Over thousands of operating hours, fewer replacements can translate into less maintenance labour, less machine downtime and fewer production interruptions.This is why GET selection should consider more than the initial cost of the component. Selecting the right tooth profile, wear protection and GET system for the application can help extend component life while keeping the machine productive for longer.
Make replacement easier and safer
How long a maintenance intervention takes also matters. GET systems should therefore be designed not only for performance and durability, but also for efficient replacement.MTG's hammerless locking systems, for example, are designed to simplify GET installation and removal without the use of a hammer. This can make replacement procedures easier and safer while helping machines return to production sooner.
Use technology to manage GET more effectively
Digital monitoring solutions can provide additional information about what is happening during operation and help teams react quickly when a problem occurs.DIGGING INSIGHTS™ GET DETECTION, MTG's digital GET monitoring solution, monitors Ground Engaging Tools and provides an immediate alert in the event of a detachment. This allows operators to react quickly and helps prevent a lost GET from causing secondary damage further along the production process.