A MINER'S BEST FRIEND

HIGH-RISK MAINTENANCE? NOT ANYMORE. GEOGRAPHE'S SPECIALISED TOOLING AND ENHANCED PERFORMANCE PARTS PROTECT CREWS AND BOOST EFFICIENCY.

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Across Australian mine sites, maintenance crews face the daily challenge of completing high-risk tasks under tight schedules.

Traditional methods like hammering, grinding, jacking, and thermal lancing introduce serious hazards and can damage equipment, requiring costly corrective work.

Geographe's Specialised Tooling and Enhanced Performance (EP) components are transforming this landscape, helping crews work safer, smarter, and more efficiently.

One of the most dangerous maintenance procedures is thermal lancing, commonly used to remove seized components on haul trucks. It involves hot works, permits, specialised supervision, and often causes collateral damage.

For steering arm maintenance on Caterpillar 785, 789, and 793 haul trucks, Geographe has developed the award-winning Ball Stud Removal Tool (BSRT) and more recently, the Ball Stud Bearing Installation and Removal Tool (BSBIRT).

The BSRT uses hydraulic force to release seized ball studs safely, without damaging adjacent components. Designed for single-person operation, a typical removal, including setup, takes minutes rather than hours as is the case with traditional methods. By eliminating hammering, grinding, and hot works, the BSRT also helps reduce injuries such as hand bruising, pinch points, and eye damage.