Preventative Maintenance & Asset Management
Unplanned downtime on a fixed plant isn’t just an annoyance; it’s a financial hemorrhage. Whether you are running a hard rock mine or a quarry, downtime costs range from $10,000 to over $350,000 per hour.
At Specialised Crusher Services (SCS), we transition your site from reactive “breakdown maintenance” to strategic asset management. We don’t just fix equipment when it fails; we implement maintenance strategies that extend asset life, ensure ISO compliance, and secure throughput targets.
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Moving Beyond Breakdown Maintenance
Reactive maintenance is the most expensive way to run a site. While SCS provides 24/7 support for emergency repairs, our primary goal is to prevent them.
We partner with process engineers and site managers to implement preventative maintenance schedules that align with your production goals. By shifting to a proactive model, we deliver measurable maintenance cost reduction through:
- Predictability: Knowing exactly when wear components (liners, bearings, rollers) need replacement.
- Availability: Increasing the “Up-Time” of your primary and secondary circuits.
- Safety: Planned maintenance is safer than emergency work. We operate under strict ISO 45001 (Safety), ISO 9001 (Quality), and ISO 14001 (Environment) standards.
Core Competencies: Fixed Plant & Heavy Equipment
Our team is “mining-grade” qualified. We bring the rigor required for Mining Sector contracts to every job, including our work in the Quarry & Material Handling sectors.
We provide end-to-end maintenance for:
- Crushing Circuits: Detailed internal inspections and relines for Gyratory crushers, Jaw crushers, and Cone crushers.
- Conveyors & Screening: Comprehensive conveyor maintenance services including roller replacements, belt tracking, and drive assembly alignments.
- Structural & Chutes: Wear plate change-outs and structural integrity audits for transfer chutes and bins.
- Off-Site Repairs: For components that cannot be fixed in situ, we utilise our Orange Workshop & Fabrication Facility for refurbishment.
Contract Maintenance Services (24/7 Coverage)
SCS offers flexible contract maintenance services tailored to your site’s operational rhythm.
- Shutdown Support: We provide fully supervised crews for planned shutdowns, ensuring work is completed safely and within the window.
- Project Coverage: During engaged contracts and major projects, SCS operates on a 24/7 basis. We run continuous shifts to ensure your plant is commissioned or repaired as fast as possible.
- Asset Management Strategy: We act as an extension of your engineering team, helping plan maintenance budgets and schedules months in advance.
The SCS Repair Standard
ISO Compliance
We are proudly compliant to ISO 9001, ISO 140001 and ISO 45001.
Specialised Tooling
Hydraulic nuts, lifting jigs, and induction heaters owned in-house to execute shutdown work safely and efficiently.
Workshop Support
Components beyond site repair are rebuilt at our Orange NSW fabrication facility with full machining capability.
OEM Tolerance Checks
Clearances (backlash, root clearance, end float) are measured during assembly to ensure long-term reliability.
Building the future
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Talk to specialists who understand critical plant and reliability. Let’s discuss how we can reduce downtime and improve predictability across your operation.
Frequently Asked Questions
We are committed to operating to internationally recognised standards for safety, environmental responsibility, and quality. Through certified ISO 45001, ISO 14001, and ISO 9001 management systems, we prioritise the safety of our people, minimise environmental impact, and consistently deliver reliable, high-quality outcomes for our clients.
What is the difference between preventative maintenance and breakdown maintenance?
Preventative maintenance is scheduled work performed on operational equipment to prevent failure (e.g., changing oil, replacing liners before failure). Breakdown maintenance is reactive repair performed after equipment has already failed. Preventative strategies significantly reduce long-term costs and unplanned downtime.
How does condition-based maintenance reduce costs?
Do you provide fixed plant maintenance for quarries?
Yes. While SCS holds contracts with major mines, we apply the same mining-grade reliability standards to quarries and material handling sites. We service Jaw crushers, cone crushers, various other crushers, screening plants, and conveyors for the aggregate and construction materials sectors.
What safety certifications does SCS hold?
SCS is certified to ISO 45001 (Occupational Health & Safety), ISO 9001 (Quality Management), and ISO 14001 (Environmental Management). We provide full documentation and risk management for every site we attend.