| Jeff Kumle & Associates | |
| 9 Elmbrook Drive, Wimberley, TX 78676 |
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| Phone: | 512.847.2941 |
| Mobile: | 512.971.2941 |
| Fax: | 512.847.0171 |
Off Road Tire Management & Maintenance
Fleet tire management can be frustrating at even the best run mining or construction sites. Tires are a large percentage of any equipment maintenance budgets; controlling tire cost is a critical component to remaining with in budgets.
There are several key practices that mining and construction fleet operators can adopt to maximize tire life and lower [...]
Preventive Maintenance as a Cost Savings Measure
For many mining and construction companies routine equipment preventive maintenance is an accepted necessary part of doing business. Preventive Maintenance is an economically sound measure that reduces the chance of on shift equipment failure. Preventive maintenance is not just changing oil and filters on a schedule dictated by the manufacturer specification.
While performing the scheduled preventive [...]
Preventive Maintenance Reduces on-site failures
We can attain zero on-shift failures, but we can’t do it without well-thought-out maintenance strategies. When a machine starts a production shift, it should work without interruption, not break down, and not bring everything to a grinding halt. Our goal should be to have zero on-shift failures. It is possible, desirable and it makes good [...]