Australian Iron Ore Mine Extends Wear Life by 40% with High-Performance Teeth

A large-scale iron ore mining operation in Western Australia operates dozens of heavy excavators (CAT 6040, Hitachi EX3600) 24/7, processing highly abrasive iron ore.

The original OEM teeth wore out extremely fast, requiring replacement every 5 days. Frequent downtime for maintenance severely impacted production schedules, and the high cost of genuine parts increased operational expenses.

We supplied our Rock Series Teeth, specifically engineered for high-abrasion mining environments. These teeth are made from high-strength alloy steel and undergo advanced heat treatment for maximum durability.

The new teeth lasted 12 to 14 days—2.5 times longer than the original parts. This reduced replacement frequency by over 60 times per year, lowered maintenance costs by approximately 30%, and significantly improved machine availability.