Iron ore mining: enhanced mining productivity with magnetic sensors solution

The scenario

TRUST ITM® technology turns downtime into uptime, bringing unprecedented productivity and efficiency in mining operations 

A business case from an iron ore mine on an EX5600. 

What we did

An iron mine upgraded its fleet with new EX5600 excavators to replace older models. The customer wanted to monitor the equipment to maximise the efficiency of the fleet. A critical aspect of this upgrade is the monitoring of the hydraulic cylinders on the excavators as they are prone to overheating during operation, potentially leading to sudden failure and costly downtime. To address this issue, ITM Group designed an advanced technology solution using TRUST ITM® Mobile Kit with magnetic sensors. In this case, 27 sensors were strategically placed throughout the excavators to continuously monitor temperature levels in the boom cylinders and hydraulic system, providing both local monitoring on an in-cab display and remote monitoring via the web portal. 

What we achieved

Using ITM Group's API, the data is constantly synchronised with the customer’s monitoring system, allowing seamless integration and data flow. This setup enables the customer to proactively schedule hydraulic system maintenance, minimising the risk of downtime and improving overall fleet efficiency. 

Benefits generated

Real-time monitoring

Better maintenance planning

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