In Need Of Oil Couplers For Your Earth Moving Equipment?
This leading mining operation selected Wiggins Flush Face Oil Couplers and a Non-Pressurised Fuel System from FloSolve for its CAT 24 grader.
Maintaining machine uptime and ensuring safe, efficient fuel and oil handling are top priorities for fleet managers in the mining sector. A leading mining operation in South Africa, recently partnered with FloSolve to implement advanced Wiggins fuelling solutions, addressing challenges related to overfilling and contamination in their fleet maintenance process.
Preventing Overfills and Contamination Risks
With demanding operational requirements, the customer required a reliable system to improve the accuracy and safety of fuel and oil transfer. Overfilling incidents can lead to fuel wastage and environmental risks, while traditional oil refilling methods can expose lubricants to contamination, impacting machine reliability and increasing maintenance costs. Having relied on FloSolve’s solutions in the past, the customer decided to continue using our proven products for this vital upgrade.
Wiggins Non-Pressurised Fuel System and Wiggins Flush Face Oil Couplers
Efficient fuel and oil management is critical in the mining industry, where downtime and equipment failures can lead to significant financial losses.
The mine required a solution that could:
- Prevent overfilling of machinery during refuelling operations.
- Provide a safe and clean method of draining and refilling oil.
- Minimise environmental risks associated with fuel and oil spills.
To mitigate these challenges, FloSolve supplied and installed the Wiggins Non-Pressurised Fuel System and Wiggins Flush Face Couplers on a heavy-duty CAT 24 grader. The grader is primarily used for maintaining haul roads within the mining operation.
This solution provided:
- Elimination of Overfilling: The Wiggins Non-Pressurised Fuel System features an automatic shut-off feature, ensuring that fuel stops flowing once the fuel tank reaches capacity, preventing hazardous spill risks and reducing fuel loss through wastage.
- Clean and Controlled Oil Handling: The Wiggins Flush Face Oil Couplers create a sealed connection during oil drainage and refilling, preventing cross-contamination and ensuring a cleaner, safer maintenance process.
By integrating these systems, the customer significantly enhanced the efficiency and safety of their fuelling and oil refill processes.
FloSolve has been a trusted partner in delivering innovative solutions to the mining industry. Our Wiggins non-pressurised fuel system and flush face couplings are designed to enhance fuelling, efficiency, minimise fuel spillage, and improve safety on site. By ensuring clean, high-flow fuelling with minimal contamination, our system helps reduce equipment downtime, extend component life, and optimise overall fleet performance – leading to significant cost savings and increased operational reliability.
Increased Uptime, Safety, and Cost Savings
The installation of FloSolve’s fuelling and oil refilling solutions deliver tangible benefits:
- Reduced Downtime: Extended service intervals contribute to reduced operational costs.
- Cost Savings: Eliminating overfilling and contamination results in fewer maintenance-related stoppages, keeping the fleet operational for longer.
- Enhanced Workshop Safety: By minimising the risk of oil spills, Wiggins solutions support a cleaner working environment, ensuring compliance with industry safety and environmental standards.
A Testament to Quality and Innovation.
By integrating the Wiggins fuelling and oil refill solutions, this mining operation has optimised its fleet performance, minimised risks, and improved overall productivity, reinforcing its commitment to sustainable and cost-effective resource management.
This case study is a testament to the quality of FloSolve’s range of Wiggins fuelling solutions as innovative tools to deliver substantial long-term value, even in the most challenging environments. With the success of the CAT 24 grader installation, the benefits of the Wiggins Non-Pressurised Fuel System and Flush Face Oil Couplers are clear: increased productivity, reduced costs, and superior equipment protection.
For more information or a quotation on our Wiggins fuelling solutions, contact our team on +27 (0)11 389 5300 or sales@flosolve.co.za
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