Pit & Quarry, February 2015
and equipment on a daily basis reliable filter media and premium sealing surfaces are critical Severe duty conditions also mean the filters must be properly designed to withstand high stress loading Filter performance and durability are only achieved by proper design and testing upfront Most mining equipment totals 500 hours of operation before it undergoes a preventive maintenance checkup At that rate the equipment is subject to a particulate matter procedure once every three weeks Most mine operators will also perform regular oil analysis of their mining vehicles once every 11 days This illustrates the importance of a particulate matter schedule and the impact of filtration for any number of systems on a vehicle Modern filtration Modern vehicles require modern lines of oil air fuel cabin air hydraulic and coolant filter technologies that can help optimize vehicle and equipment performance and increase uptime in severe duty mining operations Harsh environments challenge modern filtration and push filters to their limits It is important to have filters matched to the tasks the equipment will perform and the type of environment in which they might be operating Unique filtration design from increased air filter capacity and enhanced pleat counts to innovative additive release that extends change intervals can have a tremendous impact on operating efficiency and profit margins Often overlooked but just as important as the vehicles operating efficiency is the operator and the cabin environment Cabin air filters can protect drivers and equipment operators from the airborne contaminants surrounding any mining operation Capable of filtering out particles as small as 5 microns cabin air filters protect drivers and keep them comfortable The demands that a mining operation puts on its vehicles and equipment EQUIPMENT FOCUS EXCAVATING DREDGING are uniquely harsh Quality filtration that is reliable and meets or exceeds OEM standards is critical to ensure maximum efficiency and a healthy bottom line for the operation P Q John Gaither is the director of heavy duty engineering for Luber fner For more on the company visit www luber fner com Quality filtration that meets or exceeds OEM standards is critical to ensure maximum efficiency and a healthy bottom line for the operation Visit us at AGG1 2015 Booth 1470 www pitandquarry com February 2015 PIT QUARRY 21
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