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MASPRO Turns Longer Component Life into Measurable Mine Value
A MASPRO
surface drilling case study demonstrates the scale of that difference. A
re-engineered rotary head increased average service life by 286%, from 2,511 hours for
the original units to 9,680 hours for the MASPRO units. Based on the operating
conditions and value calculations documented in the case study, the customer
recorded more than $1.5 million in annual
operational value.
The
application involved a high-utilisation surface drilling fleet operating in
demanding hard-rock conditions. Premature rotary head failures were increasing
maintenance requirements, affecting rig availability and shortening the
interval between component interventions.
MASPRO worked
with the customer's reliability engineers to investigate the recurring failure
points and develop a re-engineered rotary head for the application. The
upgraded unit was designed as a direct replacement, requiring no modification
to the rig.
The resulting
increase in service life reduced maintenance interventions and unplanned
downtime, while supporting greater rig availability and production continuity.
For mine operators assessing total cost of
ownership, component price needs to be considered alongside the operating hours
that purchase delivers and the maintenance activity required across its service
life. Longer service life can change that equation through fewer replacements, fewer maintenance interventions,
reduced freight and inventory requirements, and greater continuity between
planned maintenance events.
The relevant
question is therefore not simply what a component costs to purchase, but what
value it delivers for every hour it remains reliably in service.
Reliability Measured in Economic Terms
For MASPRO, Redefining
Reliability means viewing component life not simply as a maintenance metric,
but as a contributor to operational performance and profitability. This case is
one example of how lifecycle-focused re-engineering translates into business
value over the operating life of the asset.
MASPRO is an
Australian-owned engineering and manufacturing company specialising in
precision-engineered aftermarket components for underground and surface
hard-rock mining equipment. MASPRO’s engineering is built to extend component
life, reduce operational risk and support production continuity, translating
reliability into measurable value across the life of the asset.
MASPRO will
discuss this approach to lifecycle performance and mining reliability at Electra Mining Africa 2026.
Visitors can
meet MASPRO in Hall 3, Australian Pavilion, Stand D15-B.
Media Contact
MASPRO | Marketing Team
Performance note:
Results relate to the operating conditions documented in this case study.
Average service-life comparison is based on four completed unit cycles; the
unit still in service was excluded. Figures are rounded for presentation.
Performance may vary by application and operating conditions.
MASPRO® is a
registered trademark of its respective owner.
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