MINE MAINTENANCE
GHH ’ s inSiTE digital analytics solution is active on over 150 machines in countries like Germany , Russia and India
aspect of the maintenance technicians to work toward providing a safer work environment .
“ Fully autonomous maintenance is a long-term goal of the industry and Intellimine Synergy will play a large role in achieving this goal .”
Machine inSiTE
GHH Group ’ s equipment and maintenance expertise has been embedded in the GHH inSiTE digital analytics solution , which is designed to reduce downtime through obtaining the correct notifications to schedule repairs .
This digital solution , active on over 150 machines in countries like Germany , Russia and India , bolsters a comprehensive maintenance , aftermarket parts support and rebuilds function from the company , according to GHH .
“ GHH inSiTE has improved key processes throughout its workflow , allowing end users to have a clear understanding of the technical state of the machine or fleet , and allowing optimisation of aftermarket support processes ,” it explained . Key features of GHH inSite that can be used for maintenance management include : n The logging and near real-time relaying of all J1939 and OEMproprietary error and warning messages for single machines ; n A fleet-wide machine health view menu showing the condition of the machines ; n An opportunity to set-up prescriptive maintenance plans for one or several sites based on the engine hours count ; n Understanding the use of the machines and OEM recommendations regarding maintenance periods ; n A continuously developed library of data models for critical components ( DPF , engine conditions , fluid temperatures , ash levels , etc ); and n Predictive maintenance based on the operational conditions of the equipment . “ GHH inSiTE also allows the OEMs to monitor their equipment and track recurring issues in order to optimise the design of the relevant machine to make it more fit-for-purpose for the specific application ,” it said .
And , from an administrative point of view , GHH inSiTE can reduce administrative workload by integrating all pertinent data into one application .
Higher productivity and cost efficiency are key desired outputs from any predictive maintenance strategy on site , and the ultimate aim of GHH inSiTE is to gather data and analyse it to be able to provide reporting in a customised way to satisfy specific customer requirements and maximise the value for end users in managing and constantly improving operations .
Based on the over 100 inSiTE units already implemented at a major mining operation in Europe , GHH has seen service downtime reduced by 8 %, a 30 % improvement in reaction tine to critical warnings and a 9 % reduction in average maintenance time .
The company concluded : “ Availability of skilled and experienced labour is one of the major challenges faced in the industry , especially when mine sites are remote , or conditions are hazardous ... If utilised correctly and tailored to specific needs , the GHH inSiTE solution can significantly support the lack of skilled labour and improve existing condition monitoring and preventative maintenance practices on site .” IM
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