Sahakol Equipment PLC reduced unplanned shutdowns and extended gearbox oil life to 10,000 hours with Caltex Meropa® XL 320, saving $60,000 annually in coal mining operations.
Sahakol Equipment PLC reduced unplanned shutdowns and extended gearbox oil life to 10,000 hours with Caltex Meropa® XL 320, saving $60,000 annually in coal mining operations.
Meropa® XL 320 successfully extended oil life by 250%, increasing service intervals from 4,000 to 10,000 hours while maintaining excellent oil quality.
By addressing severe foaming issues, Meropa® XL 320 reduced unplanned shutdowns, ensuring consistent operation of the conveyor system’s 40 gearboxes.
Enhancing operational efficiency and productivity, Sahakol Equipment PLC achieved annual savings of $60,000 with improved oil performance and reduced maintenance.
Mining
Sahakol Equipment PLC
Mae Moh District, Lampang, Thailand
Coal pit conveyor system gearbox lubrication
Conveyor belt gearbox – Siemens Flender B3 SH gear unit, 1750kW
Mining
Sahakol Equipment PLC
Mae Moh District, Lampang, Thailand
Coal pit conveyor system gearbox lubrication
Conveyor belt gearbox – Siemens Flender B3 SH gear unit, 1750kW
Sahakol Equipment PLC faced severe foaming in conveyor system gearboxes in harsh mining conditions, leading to frequent unplanned shutdowns, increased maintenance costs, and reduced operational efficiency.
Caltex recommended Meropa® XL 320 gear oil for extreme load protection and implemented the LubeWatch oil monitoring program to extend oil life and prevent further issues.
Sahakol Equipment PLC faced severe foaming in conveyor system gearboxes in harsh mining conditions, leading to frequent unplanned shutdowns, increased maintenance costs, and reduced operational efficiency.
Caltex recommended Meropa® XL 320 gear oil for extreme load protection and implemented the LubeWatch oil monitoring program to extend oil life and prevent further issues.
CALTEX MEROPA® XL 320 |
CALTEX LUBEWATCH MONITORING |
PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE PLAN |
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Meropa® XL 320 provided exceptional load and wear protection, eliminating foaming issues and ensuring consistent gearbox performance under extreme temperatures and heavy loads. |
The LubeWatch program enabled regular oil analysis, ensuring contamination control, monitoring oil health, and optimizing preventative maintenance schedules for improved equipment reliability. |
A comprehensive maintenance plan was established, including gearbox flushing, oil condition tracking, and quarterly monitoring to maintain optimal performance and reduce unplanned downtime. |
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