The Problem  This Hitachi excavator operates at a Western Australian mine and has suffered repeat failures of the hydraulic main pumps. Additionally, engineering staff lost confidence in the contamination alarm system due to many ongoing false alarm indications.  The Solution
The operator installed BAY6 Solutions' Mag-Shield magnetic filter solution into the main hydraulic tank. Iron contamination generated during normal operation, and post-failure residual contaminati...

A leader in producing and refurbishing quality mining equipment components, Zemek Engineering is always looking to improve control over its operations and therefore quality.  The new, purpose built clean room, recently opened in Zemek's Mackay facility. The room provides a sterile environment for sensitive work such as bearing fitment and Mag Shield filter kit assembly.  The room features-
Temperature and humidity control
Easily cleaned white plastic benchtops
Boot wash o...

ZEMEK Engineering has recently installed new Wearite bushes on a client's P&H4100 Dipper door. Wearite's demonstrated benefits: Improved safety - Dry ice use eliminates liquid nitrogen handling risk. - Safer handling with less than 3kg Wearite parts vs 20kg OEM metal parts. Reduced Cost - Two large bushes fitted under 30 minutes. - No grease required in operation. - No line bore required when replacing Wearite bushes.   See the simple installation ste...

  Canadian Trade Commissioner, John Williams met with Zemek management and staff during his recent visit to the company's offices in Mackay.  John has a keen interest in business collaboration between Canada and Australia and the mining industry is a key sector. 
Bay 6 Solutions of Edmonton in Canada have developed a revolutionary rare earth magnetic filtration technology for heavy mining equipment known as Mag-Shield.  Mag-Shields have been shown to significan...