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  • Location

    Narrabri, QLD

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  • Status

    Completed Q2 2024

  • Customer

    Whitehaven

  • Commodity

    LHD

Background

The Narrabri Coal mine is a Tier 1 asset in the Whitehaven $4.6 billion global portfolio, producing high quality thermal coal since 2012.

The mine is approved to produce 11 million tonnes per annum of high-quality thermal coal, making it one of the largest coal reserves in the world. Operations at Narrabri Coal are expected until 2031.

Scope of Services

  • Lifecycle management

    Lifecycle management

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  • Mechanical & electrical repairs

    Mechanical & electrical repairs

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  • Tyre replacements

    Tyre replacements

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  • Paint work

    Paint work

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  • Upgrades

    Upgrades

    Unit upgrades as an optional part of the rebuild program.

Customer Needs

The customer was encountering increased issues with the loader hydraulics, hosing and electrical downtime which was affecting its productivity and increasing the unit cost. 

Our workshop team was tasked with delivering the most economical solution to fit the customer's long-term mine plans, including:

  • stretch capital
  • reduce maintenance costs
  • improve availability, reliability, safety

Our Solution

Our workshop team completely stripped down the loader to its base chassis and individual components.

After thorough crack tests and inspections to detect any fatigue, the specified parts and components were replaced
by new or rebuilt versions, including:

  • Completely new drivetrain, covering engine, transmission, drivelines and axle assemblies
  • Complete hydraulic lines “re-hose” back to factory specifications
  • Complete drilling and 24-volt rewire, including operator consoles, again back to factory specifications
  • Upgraded drilling control modules to provide improved reliability and functionality
  • Extensive fabrication repairs to bring the loader back to full OEM specifications.

The result is a completely overhauled and updated unit in compliance with today’s standards. The feedback on the quality of the rebuild and also on the performance of the rebuilt drill has been very positive.

 

Key Achievements

  • Preserveing capital

    Preserveing capital

    Delivered most economical solution to fit the customers long-term mine plans.

  • Extended life

    Extended life

    Unit is expected to serve another two years.

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