LUBRICATION MADE EASY

WHILE LUBRICATION IS A NECESSITY IN THE MINING INDUSTRY, IT’S NOT ALWAYS EASY TO ACCESS. TRADESALES IS LOOKING TO CHANGE THIS.

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The efficient operation of mining machinery relies heavily on proper lubrication, yet such a solution can be difficult to access and maintain.

Tradesales recognised this and developed the Lubestation, designed to expedite maintenance processes for fixed and mobile machinery on mine sites.

The Lubestation centralises the storage and handling of vital fluids like oils, greases, and coolants into one contamination-free, fit-for-purpose unit.

“Everywhere you look on a mine site, there’s machinery that depends on fluids to function,” Tradesales national sales manager Jay McEwen told Australian Mining.

“Just like your daily drive, mining machinery, from 400-tonne haul trucks through to forklifts and fixed plant facilities, require engine and gearbox oils, greases, coolants and more.

“Without these fluids, at best machinery will soon start underperforming, and at worst machinery will break down and require an off-schedule rebuild, costing both time and money.”

The Lubestation combines all the necessary fluids into one secure unit, eliminating contamination risks while streamlining maintenance.

Contamination, whether caused by dust, water, or process chemicals, is responsible for the lion’s share of lubrication-related failures, significantly shortening equipment life.

Lubricant contamination can occur at any time, whether during transport, storage, or in operation, costing mining companies millions of dollars in downtime.

“Reducing contamination has been a priority in our design,” McEwen said. “The Lubestation features replaceable dust filters, ventilated enclosures, and bunding compliant with Australian Standards. This keeps fluids secure and contamination-free while protecting the environment.”