Equipment downtime is one of the largest costs in mining. Reducing it is less about any single fix and more about having the right support in place before a breakdown occurs.
The most effective ways to reduce downtime include: prioritising on-site repair where practical (line boring, mobile machining) to avoid transport; adopting a repair-before-replacement mindset where the core structure is sound; sourcing local aftermarket parts to avoid long OEM lead times; reverse engineering obsolete components so supply is never the bottleneck; and using planned shutdowns for proactive component refurbishment.
NLC Engineering is built around reducing downtime. As the largest line boring and machining provider in the WA Goldfields, with 6 mobile units covering most of the state, a West Kalgoorlie workshop, and a growing aftermarket parts catalogue, our job is to keep your equipment moving.