Increase equipment availability by Extending pins and bushes life on a CAT 992G

The solution helped Boom pins and bushes achieve over 35,000 hours.

Application

CAT 992G operating in extreme conditions.

Identify

By working collaboratively with the mine it was determined that high-performance grease should be used from the beginning of the machines operation life.

Agree

It was agreed to use Castrol Molub Alloy 777-2 NG to achieve benefits of:

  • Maximum component life time
  • Lowest lubricant related maintenance
  • Lowest operating costs
  • Maximum machine availability

Deliver

After 35,000 hours:

Original pins and bushes are still in use. Operating cost achieved was about R0.05/ton moved.