At Telko, we know what we are doing, thanks to decades of experience in mining and other heavy industries, good relationships with OEM manufacturers and, most importantly, close collaboration with principals. This means we have the knowhow to provide the mining industry with beneficial solutions – such as high-performance lubricants by Castrol.
Heavy-duty moving equipment – such as excavators, haul trucks, and drills – operate under extreme conditions, including high loads, dust and varying temperatures. Mineral processing plants and refineries also rely on lubrication to ensure their crushers, mills and conveyors work reliably. Efficient operations call for specialized lubricants that withstand extreme temperatures, heavy loads and contamination from dust and moisture.
How to minimize disruptions? High-performance lubricants are the answer when the goal is to reduce wear, prevent breakdowns and extend equipment life. As mining operations expand and become more automated, the need for advanced lubricants will continue to grow.
As a Castrol partner, we help our customers choose the most suitable lubricants for their needs – along with the support to maximize equipment performance. Our goal is not only to enhance efficiency, but also to protect equipment from wear and extend component lifetime through expert recommendations.
Crushers need special care for optimal operations
Crushers have two critical lubrication points that endure extreme loads: the top bearing supporting the main shaft and the circulating oil system serving the gears. Both require proper care to enable them to operate with minimum downtime and low cost
Regardless of size, whether oil- or grease-lubricated, bearings must receive the right type and amount of lubricant at the right time – especially new bearings, which are particularly vulnerable to damage during start-up. Castrol high-performance lubricants play a crucial role in the operation of equipment and in ensuring a long service life for components.
Gears in mining equipment face extreme temperature variations and heavy loads. For appropriate lubrication, we recommend Castrol’s high-performance gear oils, which have consistently outperformed conventional lubricants in durability and efficiency.
Regular inspections support longevity and create savings
Open gears are critical components in mining operations, as they power essential equipment, such as ball mills. The massive gears transmit extremely high torque to drive machinery that grinds and processes raw materials.
If open gears fail, key mining processes stop almost immediately, which leads to high-cost downtime, reduced productivity and potential safety hazards. Such risks can be minimized by ensuring the reliability and longevity of the gears through appropriate condition monitoring, maintenance and lubrication.
Our regular site visits – the bedrock of Telko’s service-driven approach – help monitor lubricant performance and identify minor adjustments that can make a significant difference. These continuous improvements enable the machines to stay in top operative form for longer and bring substantial savings to the company over time.
We also keep sustainability in mind. Just one example is the use of Fluid-Bags instead of drums when delivering open-gear greases to our customers. With Fluid-Bags, our customers in this segment have been able to reduce lubricant and packaging waste by up to 80%, enhancing their sustainability and achieving cost savings.
As a partner to top-tier mining companies, Telko brings proven lubrication solutions to demanding environments. Ready to explore what we can do together? Contact us today.
Telko Ltd
Telko is a leading distributor and solution provider for converters and brand owners looking to safeguard their business with future-proof plastics, chemicals or lubricant solutions. By using industry-leading expertise, strong partnerships and renowned service capabilities to dramatically improve our customers' production lead times, material efficiency, and financial and environmental performance.