Predictive maintenance technology targets quarry downtime
challenges
As Australian quarrying operations grapple with rising
equipment downtime costs and maintenance safety concerns, our IQA National
Silver Sponsor Dodge Industrial is deploying Industrial Internet of
Things (IIoT) monitoring systems designed for real-time equipment health
tracking across quarry sites.
The technology represents a sector-wide shift from reactive
repairs to predictive maintenance - a change driven by pressure to extend asset
lifecycles and reduce unplanned stoppages.
Dodge's 145-year expertise in mechanical power transmission
has evolved beyond component supply to system-level analysis, examining entire
operational setups to identify recurring failure patterns and efficiency
losses.
Recent safety-focused design innovations address a
persistent quarrying challenge: maintenance tasks requiring multiple
technicians or elevated work positions. New equipment features enable
single-person installation and improve technician access during routine
servicing.
The company's mounted bearings, enclosed gearing, and
mechanical drive systems are engineered specifically for the high-load,
abrasive conditions typical of Australian quarrying environments.
With local technical support and application engineering
available to operations nationwide, the approach reflects growing sector demand
for equipment partnerships that combine supply with ongoing technical guidance
and problem-solving capability.
Dodge Industrial supports the IQA and its members as a
National Silver Sponsor.
CONTACT:
- National & State Sponsorship and Partnership Opportunities | Contact Dave Bruhn, National Sponsorship & Partnership Lead: [email protected]
