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CAT 994K

Customer: Gold Mine USA
Product: Mag-Shield®

Mag-Shield® efficiently captured a substantial amount of debris, preventing its circulation through the hydraulic system and averting further damage.

Challenges

A CAT 994K loader at a US Gold Mine experienced a hydraulic cylinder failure which led to total contamination of the hydraulic system. The cylinder was replaced and the hydraulic system cleaned before returning the machine to service.

Due to the inherent difficulty of cleaning the hydraulic system after the initial failure, ferrous debris smaller than the micron rating of the OEM media filter continued to circulate. The resultant impact was a secondary failure of the hydraulic pump.

Solution

After spending considerable time exploring different potential solutions, the Gold Miner decided to install a Mag-Shield® kit in the main hydraulic tank.

After a quick turnaround in delivery and easy installation, there was renewed hope that this solution would provide ongoing filtration, effectively addressing residual ferrous material from the failure and routine wear debris generated during standard operation.

Results

The Mag-Shield® efficiently captured a substantial amount of debris, preventing its circulation through the hydraulic system and averting further damage.

Post-failure cleanup was expedited by 50%, resulting in significant savings of hundreds of thousands of dollars in downtime. Since the repair, the machine has operated seamlessly without encountering any issues.

Dean Cryer

Business Development Manager

: +1 780 966 8647

: dean.cryer@magshield.com

Jorge Infanta

Sales Account Manager

: +1 780 909 8232

: jorge.infanta@magshield.com

Stacy Dukart

Sales Account Manager

: +1 780 984 8647

: stacy.dukart@magshield.com

Neil Cropper – Australia

General Manager

: +61 409 269 873

: neil.cropper@magshield.com

Murray Laidlaw

Sales Manager

: +61 437 072 396

: murray.laidlaw@magshield.com

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